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CW MMA: Warriors Collide PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Shaw (ranked 6461 p4p, 6346 weight class) and Tony Doblas (ranked 528 p4p, 520 weight class). DJ Shaw could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Doblas's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Doblas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doblas throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Doblas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaw shoots in but Doblas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Doblas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Doblas sizes up Shaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shaw moves into the clinch.
Doblas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doblas throws a looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Doblas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Doblas's corner calls for a 1-2. Doblas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Doblas lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shaw is looking to close the distance but Doblas sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shaw crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shaw is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tony Doblas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Rocksaw (ranked 4803 p4p, 24703 weight class) and Roger Rabbit (ranked 530 p4p, 629 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Rocksaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Rabbit!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocksaw avoids the head kick by Rabbit.
Rocksaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Rocksaw finds it's way through Rabbit's defenses.
 It looks like Roger Rabbit has been cut.
Rabbit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rabbit takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Rocksaw coming out on top.
Rocksaw cracks Rabbit with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rocksaw has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rabbit to stand back up!
 Rabbit is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocksaw shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rabbit takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rocksaw sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rabbit bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramone Rocksaw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Takeda (ranked 4820 p4p, 6611 weight class) and Viktor Bely (ranked 532 p4p, 595 weight class). Viktor Bely is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Bely!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bely misses with a wild body shot.
Takeda gets the takedown into side control.
Takeda happy to just control the position for now.
Bely is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takeda connects with a decent elbow.
Takeda is putting a hurting on Bely here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've been hearing that Takeda has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Takeda landing a few strikes.
Takeda looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bely is avoiding damage well.
Takeda working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bely can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bely seems a little lost for a moment, as Takeda dominates the positioning.
Bely is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bely takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takeda is staying tight to Bely's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takeda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Takeda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Takeda controls the position.
Bely taking a bit of punishment here - Takeda scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takeda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takeda has hold of Bely's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bely tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Takeda cranks the arm and Bely screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bely, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Takeshi Takeda!
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Hans Schultz really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 269.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Darius Rodcocker was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Frost (ranked 5182 p4p, 3965 weight class) and Mr Smiley (ranked 518 p4p, 442 weight class). Smiley has chosen Machete as his entrance music. Mr Smiley acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kenneth Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Smiley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frost throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smiley closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Smiley pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smiley throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
Smiley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenneth Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frost lands a big head kick that sends Smiley tumbling to the mat! Frost takes a step backwards and waves Smiley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mr Smiley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smiley looks winded!
A shot to the body from Smiley misses
and Frost counters with a huge left! Smiley is in big trouble! He's backing up but Frost isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Smiley from any more damage. A dominating finish by Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Frost!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Kisei (ranked 4967 p4p, 4515 weight class) and Jack William (ranked 558 p4p, 541 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiso Kisei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack William!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei misses with an uppercut
and William cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and William counters with a stiff right hand.
Kisei closes the distance and clinches.
Kisei being controlled against the cage.
Kisei scores with a shot to the side of William's head.
William breaks the clinch.
Kisei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and William counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
William ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kisei moves away.
Kisei swings away with a body shot that misses
and William counters with a nice uppercut.
Kisei throws a looping overhand right but William ducks down to avoid it.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from William.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but William manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei is looking to clinch but William is avoiding it.
William looks like he wants to counter punch here.
William throws a looping overhand right but Kisei ducks down to avoid it.
Kisei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
William misses with a hook
and Kisei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kisei throws a right hand that misses
letting William counter with a right hand.
William ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
William appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei misses with a left hand
and William counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
William is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kisei.
Kisei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from William misses.
William connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from William.
William throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
William looks to score with a jab to the body but Kisei is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kisei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
William lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
William keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like William was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei misses with a combination
and William counters with a nice uppercut.
Kisei blocks a jab.
Kisei ducks right into an uppercut from William.
William stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kisei swings widly with a right hand
and William counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kisei! William lets Kisei back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Kisei is rocked!
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!
Kisei walks straight into a right hand from William - that's dropped him! William jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kisei from any more punishment! Kisei complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack William!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Chip (ranked 4075 p4p, 4251 weight class) and Joe Biden (ranked 494 p4p, 505 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chocolate Chip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Biden somewhat.
Chip appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Biden swings widly with a right hand
and Chip counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Biden is looking for a triangle but Chip pushes his legs off easily.
Chip would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden is trying to control the position but Chip postures up.
Biden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden has his feet on Chip's thighs here. He's pushed Chip off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Chip screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Biden!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Koscheck Jr (ranked 3416 p4p, 6047 weight class) and Zion Masvidal (ranked 436 p4p, 593 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Koscheck Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zion Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal lunges at Koscheck Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koscheck Jr's hand.
Koscheck Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Masvidal bucks up and tries to throw Koscheck Jr off but instead Koscheck Jr has got his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Masvidal as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Koscheck Jr!
Koscheck Jr is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Masvidal up.
Koscheck Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal is trying to break free.
Koscheck Jr lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Masvidal is rocked!
Koscheck Jr is punishing Masvidal with some ground and pound.
Masvidal is still in real trouble! Can Koscheck Jr finish him?
Koscheck Jr lands a big punch and Masvidal is covering up! Another big shot separates Masvidal from consciousness and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josh Koscheck Jr!
Zion Masvidal was interviewed post fight and said 'His Manager paid me 10x more just to sell the W to his Bitch fighter. See that its all about money. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Shorts (ranked 3784 p4p, 3700 weight class) and Spartacus Gladiator (ranked 486 p4p, 477 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Shorts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spartacus Gladiator!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladiator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shorts moves away.
Gladiator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Gladiator finds it's target.
Gladiator looks to score with a jab to the body but Shorts is just out of range.
Shorts defending well as Gladiator loads up on a big left hand.
Shorts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gladiator's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shorts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gladiator scrambles back to his feet.
Shorts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorts.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladiator prevents a body shot from Shorts.
Shorts misses with a punch to the body.
Gladiator controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shorts.
Gladiator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shorts.
Shorts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gladiator's elbow.
Shorts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gladiator's elbow.
Gladiator prevents a body shot from Shorts.
Shorts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shorts working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gladiator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gladiator scores with a shoulder strike.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladiator manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Shorts on the inside.
Gladiator will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shorts up against the cage.
Shorts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gladiator backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gladiator slowing the pace effectively.
Shorts lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shorts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shorts looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shorts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gladiator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shorts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gladiator's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Gladiator.
Shorts misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts tries to throw a body punch but Gladiator avoids it by throwing Shorts back against the cage.
Gladiator stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shorts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gladiator lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shorts backwards.
Shorts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorts prevents a body shot from Gladiator.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shorts misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Shorts tries a body shot but Gladiator blocks it.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gladiator lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shorts has a couple of punches blocked by Gladiator.
Shorts tries to work over Gladiator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gladiator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shorts tries to work over Gladiator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shorts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Shorts scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gladiator.
Gladiator lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gladiator.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by Gladiator.
Gladiator blocks a body shot from Shorts.
Gladiator throws a head punch that misses.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but Gladiator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gladiator lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorts misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gladiator tries a body shot but Shorts blocks it.
Gladiator displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shorts up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shorts.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts struggles to land a body shot inside as Gladiator controls his hands.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts blocks a body shot from Gladiator.
Gladiator controlling the action here for a moment.
Gladiator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gladiator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gladiator slows down the pace here.
Gladiator blocks a body shot from Shorts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrew Shorts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shorts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shorts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gladiator taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts misses with some punches.
Gladiator looking to stall.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shorts.
Gladiator works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gladiator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gladiator struggles to land a body shot inside as Shorts controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gladiator lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gladiator is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gladiator is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Gladiator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gladiator lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Gladiator blocks an uppercut.
Gladiator trying to stall but Shorts improves his position.
Shorts takes a shot to the head.
Gladiator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gladiator misses with a punch to the body.
Gladiator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrew Shorts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gladiator lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shorts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladiator pushes Shorts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shorts lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shorts lands a left hand.
Gladiator trying to control the position but instead, Shorts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gladiator into the cage.
Gladiator looking to stall.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by Gladiator.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
Gladiator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shorts throws a head punch that misses.
Gladiator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Gladiator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shorts throws a punch but it's blocked by Gladiator.
Gladiator lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shorts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gladiator tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shorts lands with a short shot to the head.
Shorts lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gladiator backwards.
Gladiator trying to stall but Shorts improves his position.
Shorts lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gladiator backwards.
Shorts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shorts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shorts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladiator taking a breather.
Shorts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladiator scores with a shoulder strike.
Gladiator leaning against his opponent.
Shorts swings wildly with an uppercut but Gladiator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gladiator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gladiator tries to stall but Shorts uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gladiator lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shorts backwards.
Gladiator blocking some punches.
Gladiator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shorts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gladiator lands with a right to the head.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Gladiator lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shorts backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gladiator as the two fighters clinch.
Shorts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gladiator throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shorts misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gladiator lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shorts.
Gladiator lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shorts or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Shorts fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gladiator takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gladiator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gladiator.
Shorts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gladiator misses with a punch to the body.
Gladiator tries to work over Shorts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Gladiator - that landed with a thud.
Gladiator is pushing Shorts up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shorts misses with a punch to the body.
Shorts misses with a punch on the inside.
Shorts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spartacus Gladiator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gladiator is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shorts.
Gladiator throws a jab but it's blocked by Shorts.
Gladiator swats away the attempt to clinch by Shorts.
Gladiator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shorts with a body shot.
Shorts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gladiator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Gladiator tries to get set, Shorts tries to push him back and clinch up but Gladiator manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gladiator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shorts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shorts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladiator 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.
Shorts is rocked!
Spartacus Gladiator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gladiator shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Shorts takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Gladiator sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Shorts bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spartacus Gladiator!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cereal Ganes (ranked 2659 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Jack Brooks (ranked 366 p4p, 471 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cereal Ganes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks slaps away a takedown attempt from Ganes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brooks cracks Ganes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brooks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ganes shoots in looking for a takedown but Brooks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ganes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brooks lands a nice hook to Ganes's body. Ganes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brooks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ganes tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brooks lands a nice shot that snaps Ganes's head back.
Jack Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Brooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks with a hook.
Brooks scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brooks.
Ganes looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cereal Ganes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks scores with a nice strike.
Brooks's coach down at Cope's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brooks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ganes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brooks.
Ganes tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Brooks.
Ganes is rocked!
Ganes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brooks scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Ganes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks drops Ganes with a straight right hand, right on the button! Brooks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Brooks!
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