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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Kowalski (ranked 24389 p4p, 6447 weight class) and Huber Schlesien (ranked 682 p4p, 587 weight class). Schlesien has chosen Arm & Tepr - Tu Sais as his entrance music. 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Huber Schlesien!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski slips under a jab.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schlesien is trying to defend but Kowalski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kowalski stalling.
Schlesien wants to improve his position but Kowalski is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalski is trying to control. Schlesien wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kowalski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlesien tries to get to full guard but Kowalski has control of the leg.
Kowalski is working for a submission of some sort.
Schlesien wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski working Schlesien over with strikes.
Schlesien is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien gets full guard.
Kowalski 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.
Kowalski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schlesien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kowalski has Schlesien in his guard.
Kowalski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kowalski looking to control.
Schlesien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kowalski is on top in guard.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Schlesien keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schlesien has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schlesien can't keep his opponent in guard - Kowalski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kowalski seems to be working for a kimura but Schlesien defends the submission attempt.
Schlesien manages to get to full guard.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlesien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski won't allow Schlesien to sweep him here.
Kowalski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schlesien is keeping the position for now.
Kowalski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schlesien keeping full guard, as Kowalski tries to pass.
Kowalski is working Schlesien over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kowalski postures up.
Kowalski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kowalski stopping the sweep attempt from Schlesien.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlesien swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski landing with the ground and pound.
Schlesien throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalski is looking to advance position but Schlesien won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kowalski lands a nice short elbow.
Kowalski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Schlesien is holding on to half guard well.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski wants to free his trapped foot but Schlesien is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Schlesien taking some punishment here, with Kowalski in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schlesien can do to turn this around?
Schlesien defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schlesien!
Schlesien manages to get back to half guard.
Kowalski is looking to take a break and control but Schlesien is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schlesien has a hand on Kowalski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kowalski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kowalski is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlesien to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlesien shrugs it off.
Schlesien looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Schlesien is looking to improve his position but Kowalski isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlesien is squirming around, avoiding Kowalski's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlesien sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schlesien slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schlesien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kowalski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kowalski looking to control.
Schlesien with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schlesien is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kowalski has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Schlesien is looking to defend but Kowalski has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Schlesien! Kowalski pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Schlesien taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Kowalski!
Peter Kowalski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gretchen Alexander (ranked 4627 p4p, 6469 weight class) and Omer Demirci (ranked 569 p4p, 717 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 St Petersburg, Gretchen Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omer Demirci!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander misses the jab.
Alexander shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Demirci's guard.
Demirci has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexander trying to move into half guard but instead Demirci has managed to sweep!
Demirci trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Demirci drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Demirci off! Demirci jumps back into Alexander's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander wants to improve his position but instead Demirci has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Demirci seems to be looking for submissions.
Demirci is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander trying to control but Demirci postures up.
Alexander is controlling Demirci's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alexander is not content to let Demirci control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alexander manages to get to full guard.
Alexander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demirci trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Demirci trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander gets caught napping as Demirci dives in and scores a takedown. Alexander manages to retain guard.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet but Demirci passes into half guard.
Alexander trying to control but Demirci postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Demirci is pressing down on Alexander's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alexander is holding on for now.
Alexander is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demirci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexander keeps working.
Alexander is looking to improve his position.
Demirci is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Alexander preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Demirci wants to take a breather but Alexander is having none of it.
Alexander is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Demirci pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demirci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexander doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Demirci.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alexander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Omer Demirci will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alexander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Demirci manages to get back to half guard.
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. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Demirci's temple.
Demirci won't allow Alexander to pass to mount.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alexander is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Demirci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexander is working away from the top position though.
Alexander scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Demirci on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gretchen Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demirci looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Alexander there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demirci has hold of Alexander's hands but Alexander slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Demirci is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexander pulls his head out easily.
Demirci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Demirci defending well.
Alexander looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Alexander takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alexander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Demirci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Alexander in particular looking to stall.
Alexander is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Demirci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alexander.
Demirci manages to get to full guard.
Demirci looking for a triangle here. Alexander is fighting it but it looks tight! Demirci pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alexander is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Omer Demirci!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torn Brot (ranked 4441 p4p, 3549 weight class) and BIshop Bonesteel (ranked 454 p4p, 390 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Torn Brot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, BIshop Bonesteel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brot misses with a body shot
and Bonesteel counters with a nice uppercut.
Brot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brot scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Brot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonesteel blocks a head kick by Brot.
A nice side step and Bonesteel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brot takes a swing at Bonesteel's ribcage but misses.
Bonesteel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bonesteel misses with a wild body shot.
Bonesteel slips under a jab.
Bonesteel slips under a jab from Brot.
Brot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonesteel's head.
Brot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brot loads up on a big right hand but Bonesteel slips the punch.
Bonesteel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bonesteel swings for the body but Brot moves out of range.
Bonesteel scores with a nice head shot.
Bonesteel needs to keep his hands up - Brot had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bonesteel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brot throws out the jab.
Bonesteel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonesteel.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonesteel misses.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brot gets caught napping as Bonesteel dives in and scores a takedown. Brot manages to retain guard.
Brot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonesteel passes into half guard.
Bonesteel controlling the action here.
Bonesteel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bonesteel blocks the strikes from Brot.
Still in half guard, Bonesteel seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bonesteel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bonesteel passes Brot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Well, if Bonesteel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonesteel pulls his head out easily.
Brot wants to improve his position but Bonesteel is controlling well.
Brot is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonesteel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonesteel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bonesteel wants to finish this one by submission but Brot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bonesteel.
Brot tries to reverse the position but Bonesteel maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonesteel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brot is looking to improve his position but Bonesteel isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bonesteel prevents Brot from getting the reversal.
Bonesteel blocks Brot's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bonesteel is looking to work his way around to Brot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bonesteel content just to control the position here.
Brot tries to hold on but Bonesteel postures up.
Bonesteel fails to advance to Brot's back.
Bonesteel prevents Brot from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but BIshop Bonesteel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A countering left hand to the body from Bonesteel misses.
Brot scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonesteel. Brot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonesteel misses with a body shot.
Brot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonesteel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brot rather than just go for the knockout.
Bonesteel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brot throws a lazy right hand but Bonesteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonesteel manages to avoid it.
Brot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brot lands with a cross.
Bonesteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brot tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonesteel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Brot.
Nice defenses there by Bonesteel.
Bonesteel throws a hook to the side of Brot's head but Brot sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bonesteel slips a jab from Brot.
Brot misses with a hook. Bonesteel ducked under it nicely.
Bonesteel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brot fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bonesteel is out of range.
Brot throws a lazy right hand but Bonesteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonesteel takes a swing at Brot's ribcage but misses.
Brot throws out a loose jab but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Brot misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brot enables Bonesteel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brot manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bonesteel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brot keeping full guard, as Bonesteel tries to pass.
Bonesteel controlling from the top position.
Brot working for a triangle but Bonesteel defends it easily.
Bonesteel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonesteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonesteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel stays in close to Brot's body and controls the position.
Bonesteel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brot tries to bench press Bonesteel off him but Bonesteel keeps the position.
Brot looking for a sweep but Bonesteel has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bonesteel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonesteel wants to finish this one by submission but Brot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bonesteel.
Brot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bonesteel content just to control the position here.
Brot reaches up to try and control the position but Bonesteel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brot rolls and tries to escape and now Bonesteel has his back!
You can see the frustration on Brot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonesteel looking for the RNC.
Bonesteel is riding his opponent, not letting Brot buck him off.
Brot tries to roll but Bonesteel sticks to his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BIshop Bonesteel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brot gets caught flat footed, as Bonesteel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bonesteel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bonesteel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bonesteel passes Brot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bonesteel passes to side control.
A lull in the action here.
Brot tries to bench press Bonesteel off him but Bonesteel keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonesteel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bonesteel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bonesteel slows the pace down in half guard.
Brot tries to get to full guard but Bonesteel has control of the leg.
Bonesteel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brot is looking for a sweep. Bonesteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonesteel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bonesteel works his way into side control.
Torn Brot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bonesteel working away.
Brot is looking for a sweep.
Bonesteel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brot will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Brot is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bonesteel moves nicely into side control.
Brot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonesteel's best efforts.
Bonesteel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brot is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonesteel slows the pace down in half guard.
Brot actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brot is looking for a sweep. Bonesteel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonesteel trying to control the pace.
Bonesteel is looking for a kimura here.
Bonesteel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brot can't escape the position.
Bonesteel controlling his opponent.
BIshop Bonesteel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brot wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bonesteel controlling well, preventing Brot from escaping the position.
Bonesteel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bonesteel controls the position.
Brot wants to escape the position.
Bonesteel controlling the position well here. Brot rolled but Bonesteel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bonesteel looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonesteel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brot can't escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonesteel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
BIshop Bonesteel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonesteel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... BIshop Bonesteel!
BIshop Bonesteel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Devin Russell (ranked 24720 p4p, 4660 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 317 p4p, 215 weight class). Reepo has chosen Going Down as his entrance music. Jay Reepo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Hates pizza |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Russell.
Reepo throws the left hand but Russell avoids the punch easily.
Russell pushes Reepo up against the cage in a clinch.
Russell blocks an uppercut.
Russell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Russell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reepo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reepo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reepo digs a right hand underneath Russell's ribcage. Russell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Reepo.
A head punch on the inside from Reepo fails to land.
Reepo lands a left hand.
Reepo misses with a punch to the body.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Russell uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reepo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reepo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo misses with a punch on the inside.
Reepo is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russell.
Reepo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reepo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reepo lands a hook that snaps the head of Russell backwards.
Russell breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell slips under a jab from Reepo.
Russell instigates a clinch.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reepo jumps guard and drags Russell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Russell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reepo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Russell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reepo pulls down on the head and he's put Russell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Reepo!
An out of breath Jay Reepo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 6229 p4p, 4177 weight class) and Drax Bautista (ranked 570 p4p, 410 weight class). Uncle Abner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Drax Bautista's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drax Bautista!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bautista has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abner has had enough of the clinch but Bautista keeps him there for the moment.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bautista fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Abner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bautista creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Bautista throws a head punch that misses.
Abner can't break the clinch.
Abner is looking to break free of the clinch but Bautista has double underhooks.
Abner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bautista scores with a hook to the body.
Bautista lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abner is breathing heavily.
Bautista lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bautista lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bautista.
Bautista lands a body punch.
Bautista looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bautista scores with a shot to the side of Abner's head.
Abner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Bautista.
Bautista lands a right hand.
Bautista scores with a shot to the side of Abner's head.
I was talking to Abner's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bautista lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bautista.
Bautista drops Abner onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Abner is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Abner is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Abner with a big uppercut! Abner tries to clinch up but Bautista pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Abner to the mat! Abner covers up and Bautista unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tran Quaach (ranked 5277 p4p, 6771 weight class) and Matt Cosce (ranked 634 p4p, 734 weight class). Matt Cosce is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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, Tran Quaach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Cosce!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quaach scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Quaach.
Quaach cracks Cosce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Quaach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cosce to stand back up!
Cosce will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cosce looks up at the clock. Bad move! Quaach lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cosce. Quaach pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tran Quaach!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 6645 p4p, 7179 weight class) and Isak Hardrada (ranked 615 p4p, 643 weight class). Isak Hardrada will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isak Hardrada!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardrada tries a low kick but Warrior avoids it.
Warrior tries to counter with a takedown but Hardrada is quick to defend against it.
Warrior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Warrior moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardrada moves in close and cracks Warrior with a massive right hand! Warrior, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hardrada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isak Hardrada!
After winning the bout, Isak Hardrada 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stuart Burrows (ranked 5157 p4p, 4476 weight class) and Kaspar Kallaste (ranked 227 p4p, 208 weight class). Kaspar Kallaste has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stuart Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaspar Kallaste!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallaste catches Burrows with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kallaste throws a good cross that connects.
Burrows has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burrows throws a hook but Kallaste avoids it easily.
Kallaste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows is looking to counter the offense by Kallaste and move into the clinch.
Kallaste moves away from the strike by Burrows.
Kallaste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallaste is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kallaste throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Burrows forces Kallaste back against the cage and clinches.
Burrows throws a head punch that misses.
Burrows jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kallaste walks away with a smile on his face. Burrows gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kallaste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burrows.
Burrows tries to counter by clinching up but Kallaste breaks away and moves out of range.
Burrows gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burrows's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Burrows jumps guard but Kallaste turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows avoiding damage.
Burrows misses with the head strike.
Burrows pulls guard effortlessly.
Burrows has his feet on Kallaste's thighs here. He's pushed Kallaste 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! Kallaste screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stuart Burrows!
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