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HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Anderson (ranked 23906 p4p, 264 weight class) and Urijah Faber (ranked 5017 p4p, 228 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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134 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Urijah Faber!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faber finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Anderson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Faber falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robinson Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bonifacio (ranked 3533 p4p, 338 weight class) and Donald Cerrone (ranked 4591 p4p, 385 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Karate - Kennedy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Bonifacio !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cerrone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bonifacio lands a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cerrone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cerrone blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Bonifacio .
Bonifacio connects with a body shot.
Cerrone avoids the body shot from Bonifacio .
Cerrone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bonifacio throws a body punch but Cerrone moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cerrone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bonifacio counters with a series of strikes. Cerrone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bonifacio scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifacio leaves Cerrone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luigi Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Cerrone.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifacio but Bonifacio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cerrone misses with a takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonifacio swings for the body but Cerrone moves out of range.
Cerrone with a poor takedown
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Donk. Bonifacio catches Cerrone right on the button with a cross.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cerrone takes one to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands with a good body shot.
Bonifacio lands with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrone is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bonifacio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bonifacio appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Bonifacio 's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bonifacio feints a jab promting Cerrone to slip. Bonifacio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cerrone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cerrone tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bonifacio counters with a right hand to the body.
Cerrone moves in looking to clinch but Bonifacio pushes him off.
A jab from Bonifacio does it's job there.
Bonifacio looks to land a combination but Cerrone avoids it well.
Cerrone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bonifacio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonifacio lands a nice hook to Cerrone's body. Cerrone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bonifacio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cerrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bonifacio is fending him off so far but Cerrone persists. Nope, Bonifacio circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonifacio lands a jab.
Jab by Bonifacio .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonifacio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cerrone tries to counter with a clinch but Bonifacio shakes him off and moves away.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Bonifacio cracks a nice hook into Cerrone's ribs.
Bonifacio connects with a crisp jab.
Bonifacio lands a two punch combo.
Cerrone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cerrone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to clinch up but Bonifacio circles away and keeps his distance.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bonifacio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cerrone dives in and grabs Bonifacio 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonifacio pushes down on Cerrone's head and hops out.
Cerrone looks winded!
Bonifacio connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice shot lands for Bonifacio .
Cerrone wants to clinch
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cerrone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cerrone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cerrone walks into a straight right hand from Bonifacio .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bonifacio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonifacio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cerrone.
Cerrone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonifacio throwing a counter right hand but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Cerrone fails with the takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Bonifacio .
Cerrone has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luigi Bonifacio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Cerrone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cerrone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cerrone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonifacio has got the better of the exchanges.
Bonifacio connects with the punch.
Cerrone ducks right into an uppercut from Bonifacio .
Cerrone throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonifacio avoids it really well and circles away.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonifacio as he connects with a hook.
Cerrone with a poor takedown
and Bonifacio counters with a series of strikes. Cerrone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bonifacio sprawls well. Bonifacio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bonifacio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cerrone can do to turn this around?
Bonifacio scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonifacio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cerrone doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonifacio keeps the fight on the outside.
Cerrone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bonifacio defends it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonifacio scores with a hook to the body. Cerrone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cerrone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonifacio connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Luigi Bonifacio is winning the standup battle so far.
Cerrone looks to clinch
and Bonifacio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonifacio changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonifacio tests Cerrone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonifacio lands a slapping body shot.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonifacio as he avoids it easily.
Cerrone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bonifacio thuds a left hand into Cerrone's body.
Bonifacio lands with a shot to the body.
Luigi Bonifacio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonifacio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bonifacio jabs Cerrone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bonifacio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerrone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cerrone or perhaps it was just good defense by Bonifacio , which made it look bad.
Bonifacio cracks Cerrone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonifacio lands with a straight right. Cerrone didn't see that one coming.
Cerrone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bonifacio is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a lazy head kick
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Bonifacio works the jab nicely.
Cerrone shoots and misses
and Bonifacio counters with a straight right hand.
Bonifacio lands with an uppercut that bounces Cerrone off the cage and back into range.
Cerrone is rocked!
Bonifacio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cerrone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cerrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
Bonifacio walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cerrone drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bonifacio swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cerrone's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luigi Bonifacio !
In his post fight interview, Luigi Bonifacio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Waampa Woodoo (ranked 24114 p4p, 278 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 2856 p4p, 144 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waampa Woodoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sparrow with a lazy takedown attempt
and Woodoo counters with a nice body kick.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown but Woodoo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Waampa Woodoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Sparrow.
Sparrow drives through with a takedown into Woodoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Woodoo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sparrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparrow won't allow Woodoo to get back to his feet.
Woodoo has momentary wrist control but Sparrow slips an elbow through the middle.
Sparrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparrow throws a big right hand that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Woodoo's head.
Sparrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woodoo keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully.
Woodoo wants to stand and escape but Sparrow is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparrow passes Woodoo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sparrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparrow prevents Woodoo from standing back up.
Sparrow is controlling the pace.
Woodoo wants to get back to his feet.
Sparrow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Woodoo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Woodoo's hands, connecting with Woodoo's forehead.
Nice strikes from Sparrow there.
Woodoo is rocked!
Sparrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oh Woodoo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparrow connects with a nice short shot to Woodoo's temple.
Sparrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparrow is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Woodoo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sparrow fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Woodoo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sparrow! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
An out of breath Jack Sparrow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Happier Happiest (ranked 3650 p4p, 386 weight class) and Aziz Rubson (ranked 5005 p4p, 453 weight class). Happiest comes to the cage accompanied by Ken Dodd & the Diddy Men: Happiness. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Happier Happiest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Aziz Rubson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happiest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Happiest lands a really nice looking cross but Rubson seems unphased.
Rubson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Happiest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Happiest lands a nice looking body shot.
Rubson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rubson is looking to clinch but Happiest is avoiding it.
Happiest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Happiest takes a swing at Rubson's ribcage but misses.
Happiest lands a nice hook to Rubson's body. Rubson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Happiest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Happiest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rubson clinches.
Happiest is trying to break the clinch but Rubson has him pressed against the cage.
Happiest can't break the clinch.
Happiest blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Happiest is trying to break free.
Rubson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Happiest wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rubson pushes off an throws an elbow but Happiest leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Happiest has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Happiest takes an elbow to the temple.
Happiest working aggressively here.
Rubson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Happiest breaks the clinch.
Happiest works Rubson's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Happiest scores with a four punch combination!
Happiest throws a body punch but Rubson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happiest digs a good hook to Rubson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Rubson throws a jab but it's blocked by Happiest.
Happiest throws a right hand that Rubson ducks under and follows up with a left that Rubson also avoids with ease.
Rubson wants to clinch up but Happiest keeps it at a distance.
Rubson swings for the body but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest throws a right hand that misses
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Happiest - just one landing.
Rubson instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rubson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Happiest's brow.
Rubson manages to break the clinch.
Happiest throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Happiest. Rubson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rubson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest is looking for a counter combo.
Happiest digs a good hook to Rubson's body.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
A punch lands to the side of Happiest 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rubson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubson doesn't manage to clinch there - Happiest circles away.
Happiest appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubson lands a jab to Happiest's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest lands with a shot to the body.
Happiest misses with a hook.
Rubson dodges the punch combination from Happiest.
Rubson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rubson misses the shot to the body.
Happiest circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Happiest misses its target.
Rubson wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Happiest on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rubson misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Happiest.
Happier Happiest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Happiest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubson.
Rubson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Happiest lands a nice shot to the body.
Rubson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Happiest scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Happiest works over Rubson's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rubson's hands.
Rubson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A left lands for Happiest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest misses with an uppercut. Rubson saw that one coming.
Happiest throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Happiest scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Happiest has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Happiest misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rubson counters with a left to the body.
A lazy left from Happiest finds it's target.
Happiest lands a jab to Rubson's midsection.
Happiest catches Rubson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happier Happiest is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rubson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rubson walks into a stiff left hand from Happiest.
Happiest works Rubson's body with a nice hook.
Happiest cracks Rubson with an open hand slap.
Rubson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Happiest.
Rubson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Happiest misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Happiest. Those never looked like landing.
Rubson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Happiest finds it's way round the side to connect with Rubson's head.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Happier Happiest is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Happiest.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Happiest lands with a nice combination. Rubson backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happiest lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubson's head.
Happiest looks to land a right hand but Rubson moved out of range.
Happiest connects with a single shot there.
Rubson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Happiest is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Happiest throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Happiest misses with the combination.
Happiest lands with a good body shot.
Rubson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rubson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Happiest looks to land a combination. Rubson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Happiest throws a nice looking combination but Rubson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Happiest.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
Rubson tries to clinch there but Happiest circles away.
Some wild striking there from Happiest.
A little jabbing left from Rubson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Happiest lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rubson tries to clinch but Happiest moves out of range.
Happiest throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubson avoids the body shot from Happiest.
Rubson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Happiest connects with a body shot that sends Rubson's belly button to the back.
Happiest throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rubson counters with a stiff right hand.
Happiest works over Rubson's head and body with a nice combination.
Happiest thuds a left hand into Rubson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Happiest lands a head shot.
Happiest misses with a body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Happiest scores with a shot to the body.
Rubson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rubson takes one on the button.
Happiest misses with a straight right.
Happiest tries to bum rush Rubson with a series of wild strikes but Rubson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rubson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rubson ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Rubson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Happiest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Happiest lands an overhand right.
Happiest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rubson can do to turn this around?
Happiest takes a swing at Rubson's ribcage but misses.
Rubson with a nice cross.
Happiest throws a body punch but Rubson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happier Happiest dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rubson misses with a series of wild punches.
Happiest catches Rubson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Happiest keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiest throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubson counters with a two punch combo.
Happiest misses with a two punch combination.
Happiest misses with a shot to the body
and Rubson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Happiest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rubson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rubson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubson ducks under a wild hook from Happiest.
Rubson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Happiest connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happiest throws a hook but Rubson avoids it easily.
Happiest stuns Rubson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Happiest swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubson.
Happiest fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Happiest throws a shot from downtown. Rubson moves away and avoids it.
Happiest throws a sloppy body shot
letting Rubson counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Happiest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rubson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rubson tries to clinch but Happiest is having none of it.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Happiest uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Happiest.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Happiest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rubson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Happiest lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rubson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rubson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Happiest. That snapped Rubson's head back.
A nice combination there by Happiest.
Happiest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rubson! But no joy.
Happiest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubson moves away.
Rubson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rubson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Happiest.
Despite the aggression on Rubson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happiest throws a hook but Rubson blocks it.
Rubson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Happiest defending well as Rubson loads up on a big left hand.
Happiest keeps the fight on the outside.
Happiest throws a jab when Rubson was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happiest punishes Rubson's body with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Happiest.
Rubson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Happiest swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Happiest throws an off balance right hand
and Rubson counters with a nice uppercut.
Happiest takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rubson defending well as Happiest loads up on a big left hand.
Rubson closes the distance and pushes Happiest back into the cage.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Happiest avoids a wild elbow strike from Rubson.
Rubson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Happiest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rubson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Happiest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rubson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happiest comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Happiest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest moves away from the strike by Rubson.
Donk. Happiest catches Rubson right on the button with a cross.
Rubson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Happiest misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by Happiest.
Rubson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Rubson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Happiest lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Happiest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Happiest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rubson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Happiest falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubson counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happier Happiest showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Happiest, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happier Happiest!
Post fight, Happier Happiest stared into the camera and said 'Happiness is a choice and most importantly... Epstein DID kill himself!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 3732 p4p, 389 weight class) and Christopher Graves (ranked 3106 p4p, 353 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Graves !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal slips under a jab.
Masvidal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Masvidal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
A jab from Masvidal misses.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves ! But no joy.
Masvidal moves away from the strike by Graves .
Masvidal shoots in but Graves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Graves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves defending well as Masvidal loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal walks into a jab.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masvidal was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves .
Graves lands a nice shot that snaps Masvidal's head back.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Masvidal's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a left and a right that stings Masvidal.
Masvidal slips under a jab from Graves .
The fighters circling - Masvidal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a swing at Masvidal's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Masvidal misses.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Masvidal is just out of range.
Masvidal throws out a powerful jab.
Graves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masvidal scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masvidal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masvidal moves out of range of the strikes.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masvidal misses with a lunging right hand
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves misses with a combination
and Masvidal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Graves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Graves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves controlling the position.
Masvidal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Masvidal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Graves throwing shots but Masvidal is blocking nicely.
Masvidal is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masvidal is trying to maintain the position but Graves is very close to passing his half guard.
Masvidal moves into full guard.
Masvidal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Graves .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Graves being controlled here momentarily.
Graves is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Graves wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
Masvidal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Masvidal has wrist control.
Masvidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Graves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masvidal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Graves wants to control from the top but Masvidal keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Masvidal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Masvidal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masvidal misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves misses with the combination.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masvidal counters with a series of strikes. Graves will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves is rocked!
Graves is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Masvidal doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Graves crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Graves 's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Masvidal!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fits Miz (ranked 3625 p4p, 332 weight class) and Fred Freds (ranked 2141 p4p, 213 weight class). Miz comes to the cage accompanied by Prices - Lil Uzi Vert. Fred Freds acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fits Miz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Freds!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freds cracks Miz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miz tries a head kick but it misses.
Miz throws a right hand that misses
and Freds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miz darts in trying to clinch
and Freds counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot by Freds.
Miz is rocked!
It looks like Fits Miz has been cut.
Miz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freds lands a nice hook to Miz's body. Miz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Miz is breathing heavily.
Freds lands a nice shot to the body.
Miz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miz is aggressively charging in as Freds backs up avoiding any damage. Freds tosses out a jab and Miz runs right into it face first! Miz is out cold! Freds dropped down on all fours and is barking in Miz's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fred Freds!
Fits Miz spoke after the fight, saying 'Lucky cunt. I aint gone be fighting in heavyweight when shit like this is usually happening making me lose. Imma cut down to light heavyweight and fuck everyone up.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 2513 p4p, 133 weight class) and Slava Mne (ranked 3434 p4p, 170 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Slava Mne!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Denisov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denisov is defended easily by Mne.
Mne doesn't manage to clinch there - Denisov circles away.
Mne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mne lands in his opponent's guard.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Denisov trying to strike off his back.
Denisov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mne puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Denisov wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mne tries to pass to full mount but Denisov defends it.
Mne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mne looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Denisov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mne wants to control but Denisov is keeping him busy.
Mne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mne is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mne is pressing down on Denisov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Denisov is holding on for now.
Mne is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denisov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mne on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denisov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mne jumps into side control!
Denisov is trying to strike from the bottom but Mne has passed into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mne working the ground and pound effectively.
Mne trying to control but Denisov is having none of it.
Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mne. What's that going to do exactly?
Denisov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denisov is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Mne dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mne has eaten all the pies!
Mne working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mne thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Denisov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mne. What's that going to do exactly?
Denisov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denisov tries to buck Mne off but Mne takes his back!
You can see the frustration on Denisov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mne is punishing Denisov with strikes - can he finish him?!
Mne tightening his grip on Denisov, looking for the choke.
Denisov can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov just trying to survive but Mne is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mne is riding his opponent, not letting Denisov buck him off.
Mne avoiding Denisov 's attempts to control his hands.
Denisov is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Mne has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mne is not going to allow Denisov to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov tries to escape the position.
Mne avoiding Denisov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Mne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mne misses with a double jab.
Denisov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Denisov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mne tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Denisov is in Mne's guard.
Mne looking for a sweep. Not yet Mne, not yet.
Denisov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Denisov scoring with some ground and pound.
Denisov trying to control but Mne is working from the bottom.
Mne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denisov is one step ahead there.
Denisov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov working some strikes from top position.
Mne seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov is stalling in the full guard.
Mne controls Denisov momentarily but Denisov frees himself.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mne is trying to control the position but Denisov postures up.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mne is trying to control the position but Denisov postures up.
Denisov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov trying to control but Mne is working from the bottom.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Denisov chips away with some ground and pound.
Denisov distracts Mne with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Mne controls Denisov momentarily but Denisov frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mne working a defensive guard here.
Slava Mne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Denisov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Denisov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Denisov cracks Mne with a solid left hand.
Mne trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Denisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mne is rocked!
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mne is still in real trouble! Can Denisov finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Mne keeps moving.
Mne seems to have recovered his senses.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mne has his hands on Denisov's head, controlling the position.
Mne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denisov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Mne from controlling successfully.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mne shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Denisov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Denisov wants to get back to his feet but Mne is dominant here and he's now got Denisov's back!
Mne tries to get the hooks in deep but Denisov pushed the leg off.
Denisov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Denisov covering up well under a series of strikes from Mne.
Mne is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Denisov is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slava Mne!
A pretty intense looking Slava Mne took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Thompson (ranked 3165 p4p, 317 weight class) and Albert Lawrence (ranked 2152 p4p, 241 weight class). Albert Lawrence has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryan Thompson's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawrence manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Blanc Fitness Academy inform us that Lawrence has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrence has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Bryan Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawrence looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson throws a combination. Lawrence tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence takes one to the chin there.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Lawrence lands with a nice body kick.
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the cage.
Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lawrence is rocked!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson cracks Lawrence on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawrence falls backwards against the cage. Thompson follows up with more strikes that drop Lawrence to his knees. Thompson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawrence! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Thompson!
Our winner, Bryan Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Li Qiang (ranked 906 p4p, 43 weight class) and Julio Falcon (ranked 1670 p4p, 65 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julio Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon throws a right hand that misses
and Qiang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falcon rushes Qiang and presses him up against the cage.
Falcon is stalling here.
Qiang misses with the head strike.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falcon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qiang gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Qiang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Falcon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Qiang working over Falcon with some ground and pound. Falcon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Falcon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Falcon regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Qiang.
Falcon keeping full guard, as Qiang tries to pass.
Qiang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falcon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Qiang has passed into side control.
Qiang takes a little break here. Falcon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Falcon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Qiang off and has taken his back!
Falcon scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Qiang tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falcon wants to control the position but Qiang frees himself and scrambles - Falcon manages to regain control in side control.
Falcon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Falcon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qiang is trying to get back to half guard.
Qiang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Falcon.
Qiang is not content to let Falcon control the position.
Falcon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Qiang tries to improve position but can't.
Falcon throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Qiang works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Qiang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Falcon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Qiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Qiang is controlling Falcon's posture.
Qiang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falcon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falcon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Qiang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcon wants to pass the guard but Qiang is keeping the position.
Falcon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Falcon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Qiang trying to control the position.
Falcon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Falcon throws a big elbow that misses.
Falcon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Qiang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Qiang controls Falcon momentarily but Falcon frees himself.
Falcon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Qiang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Falcon is aware though and is defending well.
Falcon working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Qiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Falcon.
Falcon trying to control but Qiang is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Falcon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Falcon works the jab nicely.
Qiang slips a jab from Falcon.
It looked like Qiang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qiang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falcon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Qiang quickly recovers to half guard.
Falcon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qiang!
Qiang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Li Qiang has been cut.
Falcon breaks from Qiang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Qiang is rocked!
Falcon working Qiang over with strikes here.
Oh Qiang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Falcon! Qiang is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Falcon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthaus Gold (ranked 1388 p4p, 60 weight class) and Doug Slugs (ranked 629 p4p, 28 weight class). Doug Slugs acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matthaus Gold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Slugs!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gold gets tackled into the cage by Slugs. Slugs maintains the clinch.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gold pushes Slugs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slugs's coach down at WildBoar's Private Pig Pen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slugs's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gold takes an elbow to the temple.
Slugs misses with an elbow strike.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Gold lands a shoulder strike.
Gold misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gold fails to land.
Gold lands a nice shot to the body.
Slugs looks winded!
Gold jumps guard but Slugs stands there with Gold around his waist. Gold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gold blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs blocks a body shot from Gold.
Slugs lands a nice knee to the body.
Gold can't find room to land a body shot as Slugs controls the action.
Slugs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Matthaus Gold has been cut.
Gold managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold is trying to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slugs.
Slugs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gold managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugs lands an elbow inside.
Gold tries to pull guard but Slugs won't allow it.
Gold takes an elbow to the temple.
Slugs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Slugs scores a nice knee to the body.
Slugs lands an elbow just above Gold 's eye.
Matthaus Gold's cut is getting worse.
Gold lands an uppercut.
Slugs landing knees to the head.
Slugs has Gold pressed against the cage. He pushes Gold back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Slugs throws a beautiful elbow that sends Gold crashing to the floor! Slugs piles on the pressure with more strikes! Gold is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Slugs! Doug Slugs retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Doug Slugs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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