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ENIGMA 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Booker (ranked 24858 p4p, 24814 weight class) and Scotty Smith (ranked 685 p4p, 693 weight class). Booker comes to the cage accompanied by Animal-Maroon 5. Napoleon Booker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Napoleon Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scotty Smith!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith shoots and misses
and Booker counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Booker.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Booker tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Booker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Booker scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Booker.
Booker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Napoleon Booker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
 Smith is rocked!
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booker counters with a huge right that knocks Smith out cold! Booker is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Napoleon Booker!
Napoleon Booker gave a mention to Hardcore Alchemy in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 3394 p4p, 6761 weight class) and Oleg Yuslanovich (ranked 494 p4p, 751 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Yuslanovich!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Murphy.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuslanovich fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murphy avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Murphy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yuslanovich.
Nice cross by Murphy.
Murphy gets caught napping as Yuslanovich dives in and scores a takedown. Murphy manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yuslanovich throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuslanovich's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Murphy preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy stands and throws Yuslanovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yuslanovich gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yuslanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy wants to stand but Yuslanovich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yuslanovich regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yuslanovich trying to control the position.
Yuslanovich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Murphy has passed into side control.
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.
Yuslanovich tries to buck Murphy off but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy gets to mount! Yuslanovich was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Yuslanovich tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
Yuslanovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuslanovich off to one side.
Murphy jabs at Yuslanovich's body.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Yuslanovich avoids them all with ease.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yuslanovich can do to turn this around?
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murphy as he avoids it easily.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yuslanovich throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Yuslanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yuslanovich eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy thuds a left hand into Yuslanovich's body.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yuslanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Yuslanovich's defenses.
Yuslanovich misses with a few strikes there.
Murphy misses with a hook. Yuslanovich ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuslanovich is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
Liam Murphy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Murphy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuslanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuslanovich throws an elbow that misses. Murphy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yuslanovich's guard. Nice move by Murphy!
Yuslanovich working a defensive guard but Murphy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Murphy tries to stand but Yuslanovich is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuslanovich is looking for a sweep.
Yuslanovich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murphy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Yuslanovich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Murphy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Murphy not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Murphy scores with a jab.
Oleg Yuslanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuslanovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yuslanovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yuslanovich looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Yuslanovich takes one on the button.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yuslanovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Yuslanovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murphy pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yuslanovich.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yuslanovich. Yuslanovich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yuslanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yuslanovich rushes Murphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuslanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy lands a right hook to the body.
Murphy cracks Yuslanovich with a good jab.
Yuslanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yuslanovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murphy's waist but Murphy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yuslanovich off to one side.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Yuslanovich.
Murphy scores with a hook to the body. Yuslanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuslanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liam Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuslanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuslanovich.
Murphy swings for the body but Yuslanovich moves out of range.
Yuslanovich misses with a shot to the body
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuslanovich misses with a combination
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Yuslanovich's head back.
Murphy lands a glancing blow to the side of Yuslanovich's head.
Yuslanovich tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy scores with a jab.
Yuslanovich tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy sizes up Yuslanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy scores with a one two! Yuslanovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Yuslanovich wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuslanovich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Yuslanovich ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy is looking to counter punch.
Yuslanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Murphy, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
Liam Murphy was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Hroskivarna (ranked 4029 p4p, 3637 weight class) and Toxic Moxley (ranked 446 p4p, 405 weight class). The key to victory for Bubba Hroskivarna has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Hroskivarna!
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, Toxic Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hroskivarna misses with a straight right.
Moxley takes the fight into the clinch.
Moxley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hroskivarna misses with some punches.
Moxley scores with a nice hook to the head.
 It looks like Bubba Hroskivarna has been cut.
Moxley ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Moxley no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hroskivarna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Moxley is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hroskivarna has his hands clasped together but Moxley extends and breaks Hroskivarna's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moxley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toxic Moxley!
Toxic Moxley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ze Jabbanator (ranked 3229 p4p, 3584 weight class) and Mr Pervitin (ranked 474 p4p, 515 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ze Jabbanator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mr Pervitin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pervitin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pervitin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jabbanator circles away.
Pervitin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jabbanator in his tracks.
Pervitin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jabbanator. Jabbanator circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jabbanator takes a swing at Pervitin's ribcage but misses.
Pervitin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Pervitin.
Jabbanator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pervitin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pervitin wants to pass the guard but Jabbanator is keeping the position.
Pervitin keeps trying to improve his position.
Pervitin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pervitin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jabbanator knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin advances to mount.
Pervitin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jabbanator stops Pervitin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pervitin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jabbanator has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jabbanator!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin is trying to control the position but Jabbanator postures up.
Jabbanator wanted to stand there but Pervitin had control of the position.
Pervitin is looking for a triangle but Jabbanator pushes his legs off easily.
Pervitin trying to control the position.
Jabbanator has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pervitin is proving hard to escape from.
Pervitin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pervitin has his foot on Jabbanator's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbanator works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pervitin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jabbanator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pervitin circles away quickly and effectively.
Jabbanator on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jabbanator takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jabbanator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jabbanator as he jumps to the side.
Good shot there by Pervitin.
Jab by Pervitin.
Pervitin scores with a decent looking hook.
Pervitin looks to land a right hand but Jabbanator moved out of range.
Pervitin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mr Pervitin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabbanator swings for the body but Pervitin moves out of range.
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!
Jabbanator takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervitin cracks a nice hook into Jabbanator's ribs.
Ze Jabbanator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabbanator lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
 It looks like Mr Pervitin has been cut.
Pervitin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jabbanator seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pervitin connects with the punch.
Pervitin throws a body punch but Jabbanator moves out of range.
Jabbanator is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pervitin.
Jabbanator misses with a series of wild punches.
Pervitin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jabbanator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Pervitin finds it's way through Jabbanator's defenses.
Pervitin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jabbanator in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabbanator walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Pervitin coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Jabbanator. Those never looked like landing.
Jabbanator tries to bum rush Pervitin with a series of wild strikes but Pervitin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pervitin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabbanator is just out of range.
Pervitin rushes Jabbanator and presses him up against the cage.
Pervitin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pervitin has clasped his hands together around Jabbanator's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jabbanator bucks up and tries to throw Pervitin off but instead Pervitin has got his back!
Jabbanator defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pervitin tightening his grip on Jabbanator, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pervitin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Pervitin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jabbanator throws a hook but Pervitin avoids it easily.
Pervitin with a jab.
Mr Pervitin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pervitin lands with a right hand.
Jabbanator looks to score with a jab to the body but Pervitin is just out of range.
Pervitin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jabbanator tries to counter with a takedown but Pervitin is quick to defend against it.
Pervitin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jabbanator.
Pervitin dodges the punch combination from Jabbanator.
Pervitin lunges at Jabbanator with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jabbanator's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervitin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jabbanator as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Jabbanator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jabbanator throws a series of punches but Pervitin moves out of range.
We've been told by Jabbanator's head coaches at Bennies Boppers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jabbanator tries to bum rush Pervitin with a series of wild strikes but Pervitin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Jabbanator does no damage.
Pervitin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jabbanator appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pervitin scores with a decent looking hook.
Pervitin lands with an uppercut that bounces Jabbanator off the cage and back into range.
Jabbanator stuffs the takedown attempt from Pervitin. Pervitin gets slowly back to his feet.
Ze Jabbanator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pervitin.
Pervitin rushes Jabbanator and presses him up against the cage.
Pervitin misses with some punches.
Pervitin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pervitin lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pervitin prevents Jabbanator from getting back to his feet.
Pervitin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jabbanator is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pervitin, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabbanator wanted to stand there but Pervitin had control of the position.
Jabbanator has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pervitin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pervitin looking to pass the guard.
Jabbanator keeping moving, preventing Pervitin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Pervitin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pervitin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Pervitin!
Mr Pervitin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenerick Montgomery (ranked 2876 p4p, 3982 weight class) and Long Wang (ranked 387 p4p, 516 weight class). Long Wang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jenerick Montgomery !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montgomery misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Wang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wang catches Montgomery with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montgomery manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wang on his heels. He'll look to pass Wang's guard now, I'm sure.
Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Montgomery being controlled here momentarily.
Montgomery wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montgomery looking to pass the guard.
Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Montgomery trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang 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.
Montgomery advances position into side control!
Wang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Montgomery . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wang tries to control but Montgomery manages to take his back.
Wang is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Montgomery gets his way!
Montgomery is persistently looking for the submission but Wang is defending it well.
Wang is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wang is defending well though. Montgomery let's go of the attempt for now.
A lull in the action here.
Wang can't escape the position.
Wang is still trying to improve position.
Montgomery not allowing Wang to control his hands.
Wang is trying to defend against the choke here but Montgomery has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Montgomery Tightens the hold and Wang taps out furiously! Montgomery displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jenerick Montgomery !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 1780 p4p, 3631 weight class) and Sammy King (ranked 77 p4p, 76 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sammy King was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy King!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to clinch but Leal is having none of it.
Leal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King tries to clinch but Leal moves out of range.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leal avoids it really well and circles away.
King just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLeal.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Leal's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leal swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King shoots in and gets a takedown into Leal's guard.
Leal pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leal tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leal to the ground. Leal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sammy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King looks to land a body kick but Leal moved away.
King clinches with his opponent.
King has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leal stands up from guard. Let's bang!
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King thuds his right hand into Leal's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Sammy King has been cut.
Nathan Leal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy King.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leal defends well and King ends up having to push Leal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leal throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leal counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for King to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Leal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
During a confident post fight interview, Nathan Leal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Shamrock (ranked 3037 p4p, 2542 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 303 p4p, 257 weight class). Shamrock's entrance music is Canned Heat- Going Up The Country. A fine choice. Brandon Shamrock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brandon Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meine misses the shot to the body.
Meine throws a lazy uppercut
and Shamrock holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Meine prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Meine's ribcage. Meine let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shamrock jumps guard and drags Meine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meine is fighting to break Shamrock's control of his arms but Shamrock is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Meine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock has his hands on Meine's head, controlling the position.
Shamrock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meine defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Shamrock pulls Meine in close to his closed guard and prevents Meine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shamrock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meine defends it easily.
Shamrock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Shamrock throws his legs up looking for a submission but Meine uses it to pass to side control.
Meine is trying to get an arm triangle but Shamrock is defending well.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Meine's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock is looking to control Meine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Shamrock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shamrock.
Shamrock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Meine looking for a kimura from the bottom but Shamrock passes into side control!
Meine being controlled for a moment.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meine keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is trying to get an arm triangle but Meine is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine struggling a bit here.
Shamrock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meine keeps working.
Shamrock is trying to get an arm triangle but Meine is defending well.
Meine is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shamrock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Meine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Meine is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shamrock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Shamrock dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shamrock misses with a body punch.
Meine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Meine.
Shamrock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meine can do to turn this around?
Meine pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meine keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Meine escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shamrock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock won't allow Meine to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brandon Shamrock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meine keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shamrock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shamrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Meine tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shamrock easily slips into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shamrock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meine has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meine!
Shamrock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meine stays in close to Shamrock's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Meine defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brandon Shamrock did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meine swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shamrock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Meine keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine is looking to reverse the position.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meine has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shamrock in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock moves into full mount!
Meine wants to control but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Shamrock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Meine has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Meine!
Meine drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shamrock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shamrock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shamrock!
Shamrock goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Meine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shamrock but great work by Meine.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Meine is trying to get an arm triangle but Shamrock is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Shamrock had his way with Rudolf Meine in 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. This is the final round!
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meine misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Meine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shamrock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meine looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Meine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shamrock wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meine throws a hook to the side of Shamrock's head but Shamrock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Meine.
Meine decides to pull guard.
Meine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shamrock forces his way into half guard.
Shamrock is working for a kimura but Meine is defending it quite comfortably.
Shamrock is taking a breather. Meine says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shamrock wants to advance to full mount but Meine doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shamrock happy to just control the position for now.
Meine is looking for a sweep.
Brandon Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meine manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolf Meine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shamrock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 49:46
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Shamrock!
Brandon Shamrock is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Broodthaers (ranked 2743 p4p, 2504 weight class) and DeShaun Holton Jr (ranked 415 p4p, 381 weight class). Broodthaers comes to the cage accompanied by Masterpiece. Holton Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. D12 - Purple Hills kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Constantin Broodthaers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShaun Holton Jr!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Holton Jr misses the target.
Broodthaers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Broodthaers connects with an inside leg kick.
Holton Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Broodthaers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broodthaers is looking to slow Holton Jr down with leg kicks.
Broodthaers connects with a body shot that sends Holton Jr's belly button to the back.
Holton Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Constantin Broodthaers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Broodthaers misses.
Holton Jr throws out a counter right but Broodthaers avoids it with no problem.
Broodthaers looks to throw the jab but Holton Jr is out of range.
Holton Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Broodthaers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Broodthaers wants to slow Holton Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Holton Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holton Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Broodthaers can pounce on him.
Broodthaers with a jab.
Broodthaers misses the body punch
and Holton Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Broodthaers thows a leg kick but Holton Jr checks it
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Broodthaers.
Broodthaers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broodthaers misses with a kick to the body
and Holton Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Broodthaers misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holton Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holton Jr misses with a wild combination.
Broodthaers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Broodthaers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Broodthaers tried to score with a low kick but Holton Jr checks it.
Holton Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Broodthaers thuds his shin into the meat of Holton Jr's side.
Holton Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Broodthaers throws out the jab.
Broodthaers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Holton Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Broodthaers counters with a low kick, right behind Holton Jr 's knee.
A head kick from Broodthaers lands but Holton Jr takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broodthaers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Holton Jr misses with a straight right.
Holton Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holton Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab lands there for Broodthaers.
Broodthaers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Broodthaers misses with a right hand
and Holton Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Broodthaers moves out of range.
Broodthaers throwing a counter right hand but Holton Jr manages to avoid it.
Holton Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Broodthaers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holton Jr misses with a left hand
and Broodthaers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broodthaers throws a low kick but Holton Jr moves out of range easily.
Broodthaers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Broodthaers throws an overhand right that lands on Holton Jr's shoulder, as Holton Jr tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holton Jr blocks a leg kick.
Broodthaers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Broodthaers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holton Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Broodthaers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Broodthaers throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Broodthaers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holton Jr misses the body punch
letting Broodthaers counter with a right hand.
Holton Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Holton Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Broodthaers.
A slow jab from Holton Jr misses its intended target.
Holton Jr throws a body punch but Broodthaers moves out of range.
Broodthaers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holton Jr moves away.
Constantin Broodthaers is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Broodthaers misses.
Broodthaers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holton Jr is out of range and Broodthaers settles back down.
Nice uppercut lands for Broodthaers. That snapped Holton Jr's head back.
Broodthaers connects with a crisp jab.
Broodthaers throws a leg kick
and Holton Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Constantin Broodthaers has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broodthaers throws a body punch but Holton Jr moves out of range.
Broodthaers throws a jab but it's blocked by Holton Jr.
Holton Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broodthaers was well out of range. Poor timing from Holton Jr.
Holton Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Holton Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broodthaers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Broodthaers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holton Jr's sensitive parts.
Broodthaers misses the shot to the body.
Holton Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Holton Jr misses with the combination.
Broodthaers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Holton Jr just manages to avoid it.
Broodthaers misses with a straight left.
Holton Jr misses with an uppercut.
Broodthaers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holton Jr.
Broodthaers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Broodthaers.
Broodthaers throws out a loose jab but Holton Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Broodthaers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holton Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Broodthaers tries to score with a low kick but Holton Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Holton Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broodthaers.
Broodthaers slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holton Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broodthaers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Holton Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Broodthaers shakes him off and moves away.
Broodthaers throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Broodthaers misses
and Holton Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Broodthaers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broodthaers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holton Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Broodthaers toppling to the canvas! Broodthaers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holton Jr finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broodthaers throws a right hand that misses
and Holton Jr counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShaun Holton Jr!
DeShaun Holton Jr is the new middleweight champion!
DeShaun Holton Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1899 p4p, 1067 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 81 p4p, 22 weight class). Joestar has chosen Coda - Bloody Stream as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johan Joestar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joestar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joestar was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Joestar tests Goodman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joestar throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Joestar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodman.
Joestar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goodman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman throws an overhand right that lands on Joestar's shoulder, as Joestar tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman avoids the body shot from Joestar.
Goodman scores with a jab.
It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Goodman just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joestar circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar scores with a hook.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goodman lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Goodman.
Goodman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Joestar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Joestar throws a leg kick
and Joestar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Goodman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a wild body kick that Joestar sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Joestar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Joestar misses.
An inside leg kick from Goodman misses.
Joestar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joestar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Joestar checks a leg kick.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman tries to clinch but Joestar is having none of it.
Joestar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joestar lands a left and a right that send Goodman crashing to the mat, dazed. Joestar thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joestar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goodman.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joestar loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
We've been told by Goodman's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Goodman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Joestar down.
Goodman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joestar drops Goodman with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goodman looks back up at him and smiles so Joestar waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Goodman is rocked!
Goodman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oh Goodman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman seems to have got his legs back now.
Goodman lands a two punch combo.
A swing and a miss from Joestar.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Goodman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joestar.
Joestar connects with the punch.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Joestar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johan Joestar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. Joestar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joestar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goodman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joestar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joestar sends Goodman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Joestar is motioning to the referee to let Goodman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman is holding his hands too far apart here. Joestar throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Goodman is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar!
Johan Joestar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 1164 p4p, 761 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 27 p4p, 16 weight class). Beau Canada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darren McCarty's chin.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCarty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice uppercut there from Canada.
It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
McCarty misses with a few strikes there.
Canada 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.
McCarty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canada moves away.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Canada, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCarty fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Canada shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarty tries to sprawl out of it but Canada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCarty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canada lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty misses with a lunging right hand
and Canada counters with a low kick, right behind McCarty 's knee.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
McCarty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
Canada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Canada throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada misses with a head kick.
McCarty lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Canada under the eye.
A good leg kick by Canada.
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body.
Canada changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCarty misses with a hook.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canada was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarty.
Canada throws a big counter combination but McCarty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Canada avoids the body shot from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
McCarty swings for the body but Canada moves out of range.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarty looks to land a combination but Canada avoids it well.
Canada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McCarty manages to circle out of the way.
Canada lunges at McCarty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarty's hand.
Nice uppercut there from McCarty.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canada lands with a kick to the temple. McCarty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Canada connects with the punch.
McCarty scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Canada does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty throws a jab when Canada was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Canada thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCarty if he has to take too many more of those.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada tests McCarty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCarty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Canada can pounce on him.
McCarty connects with a looping right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canada lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice takedown defense from McCarty. No joy for Canada on that attempt.
Canada is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarty misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty looks to land a right hand but Canada moved out of range.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but Canada slips the punch.
McCarty throws a shot from downtown. Canada moves away and avoids it.
McCarty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Canada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from McCarty misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren McCarty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
Canada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Canada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
Canada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Canada lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCarty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCarty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Canada lands a nice looking kick to the body. McCarty takes a step back to recover.
Canada misses with a low kick.
Darren McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McCarty misses with a double jab.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Canada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
Canada thinks about countering with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Canada finds it's way round the side to connect with McCarty's head.
Canada closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCarty quickly recovers to half guard.
Canada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty wants to get back to full guard.
McCarty is trying to stand.
Canada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Canada with the ground and pound but McCarty uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McCarty wants to get back to his feet but Canada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Canada throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Canada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Canada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCarty avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarty keeping full guard, as Canada tries to pass.
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.
Canada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Canada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Canada stops McCarty from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McCarty in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canada.
Canada staying out of range there.
McCarty misses the jab.
McCarty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCarty throws a looping overhand right but Canada ducks down to avoid it.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Canada tenderised McCarty's leg. McCarty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarty looks to land a combination. Canada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Canada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarty. That did some damage!
Canada uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCarty has time to react.
Canada moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darren McCarty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Canada tries to clinch up.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Canada.
Canada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
Canada with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
McCarty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darren McCarty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCarty.
McCarty misses with a jab to the body
and Canada counters with a nice body shot.
Canada moves out of range as McCarty strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty blocks a leg kick.
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canada.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCarty blocks the body kick.
McCarty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canada wants to land a leg kick but McCarty is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canada throws a hook but McCarty blocks it.
Darren McCarty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canada dodges the punch combination from McCarty.
Canada is looking to counter punch.
McCarty slips a jab from Canada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canada. That's going to slow McCarty down.
McCarty lands with an overhand left.
Canada defending well as McCarty loads up on a big left hand.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada fires out a quick counter leg kick but McCarty just manages to avoid it.
Canada misses with a few strikes there.
McCarty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canada.
Canada thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCarty lands with a right hand.
McCarty misses the jab.
McCarty lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Canada. Those never looked like landing.
McCarty misses with a body shot.
A jab lands there for McCarty.
McCarty scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beau Canada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canada avoids the body shot from McCarty.
Canada quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
McCarty throws the left hand but Canada avoids the punch easily.
McCarty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canada.
McCarty scores with a jab to the body.
Canada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from McCarty finds it's way through Canada's defenses.
Canada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCarty on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCarty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCarty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarty.
Canada is looking to score with low kicks.
Canada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCarty doesn't seem bothered though.
Canada throws a leg kick but McCarty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McCarty defending well as Canada loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - McCarty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Canada tries to land a front kick but McCarty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren McCarty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCarty 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren McCarty!
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