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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Macmahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Macmahon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Macmahon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liddell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Macmahon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Macmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macmahon is looking to stand up but Liddell isn't so interested in that idea.
Liddell wanted to stand there but Macmahon had control of the position.
Liddell stops Macmahon from standing up.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Macmahon keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Liddell is looking to clinch but Macmahon is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macmahon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lyoto Liddell has been cut.
Macmahon swats away the attempt to clinch by Liddell.
Liddell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Macmahon tries to bum rush Liddell with a series of wild strikes but Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liddell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macmahon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Liddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macmahon is proving hard to escape from.
Macmahon wants to stand and escape but Liddell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmahon keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.
Liddell prevents Macmahon from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macmahon is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Macmahon tries to score a body lock takedown but Liddell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Macmahon has Liddell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liddell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liddell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Macmahon has him pressed against the cage.
Macmahon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Liddell looks for the body kick but Macmahon saw that one coming.
Macmahon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Liddell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macmahon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Macmahon wants to stand but Liddell is controlling the position.
Macmahon being controlled here, momentarily.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Macmahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macmahon is looking to stand up but Liddell isn't so interested in that idea.
Liddell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macmahon is proving hard to escape from.
Macmahon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Macmahon. No joy for Liddell on that attempt.
That's four 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.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macmahon fails with the takedown
and Liddell counters with a head kick.
Liddell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Liddell throws out a powerful jab.
Macmahon misses with a few strikes there.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liddell looks for the body kick but Macmahon saw that one coming.
Liddell throws a shot to the body.
Liddell avoids the head kick by Macmahon.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macmahon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macmahon is rocked!
It looks like Nathan Macmahon has been cut.
Liddell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Macmahon is still in real trouble! Can Liddell finish him?
Liddell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Macmahon to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Liddell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Liddell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Diccico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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, Knock Out Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Diccico!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Diccico does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Diccico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diccico but Diccico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diccico but Diccico pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knock Out Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diccico scores a takedown into full mount!
Diccico with shots to the head and body - Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jr is rocked!
Diccico lands with some strikes.
Oh Jr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Knock Out Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diccico thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Diccico there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Diccico looking to finish with strikes here!
Diccico working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diccico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diccico.
Diccico jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Diccico decides to stand back up. Diccico steps back and let's Jr get back to his feet.
Jr shoots and misses
and Diccico counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Diccico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Diccico content to control rather than advance.
Diccico trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr wants to get back to full guard but Diccico has passed into side control.
A nice elbow there by Diccico.
Jr can't escape the position.
Diccico landing strikes from the mount.
Diccico scoring with strikes but Jr is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diccico takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jr is in a horrible position here. Diccico smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jr is squirming around, avoiding Diccico's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diccico controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Diccico.
Diccico lands a big elbow.
Diccico with shots to the head and body - Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diccico working for a submission but Jr is keeping him at bay.
Diccico looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diccico is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jr can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Diccico working for a guillotine from mount but Jr is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diccico works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diccico controlling the position easily from mount.
Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jr is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Diccico dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jr fails with the takedown
and Diccico counters with a big slam. Jr looks out but Diccico is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Jr from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Miguel Diccico!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Solih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Jo Jabs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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251 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Solih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jo Jo Jabs!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solih will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Solih throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Solih shoots in but Jabs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jabs is looking to clinch but Solih is avoiding it.
Jabs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Solih drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jabs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Solih advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabs tries to buck Solih off but Solih is having none of it.
Jabs is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jabs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jabs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Solih 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.
Jabs looks gassed!
Jabs is working to avoid the ground and pound but Solih connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solih creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Solih working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Solih trying to control the action but Jabs is working from the bottom.
Solih decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jabs to his feet.
Solih rushes Jabs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Solih is keeping busy.
Solih is pressed up against the cage. Jabs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Solih down to the mat. Solih avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Solih's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Solih duly obliges.
Jabs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solih drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Solih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Solih tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabs is retaining full guard.
Jabs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Solih manages to get himself to full guard.
Solih on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Solih tries to get out of the position.
Jabs scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabs slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabs is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jabs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Solih doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jabs.
Jabs stalling.
Jabs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solih knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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. Jabs connects with a nice short shot to Solih's temple.
Jabs winds up and cracks Solih with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Solih wants to get back to full guard.
Jabs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Solih does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solih kicks off Jabs and gets to his feet.
Solih misses with a double jab.
Solih throws a series of punches but Jabs avoids them all with ease.
Solih closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Solih is nestled in close to Jabs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Solih trying to control the pace.
Solih moves nicely into side control.
Jabs takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Solih scores with punches from side control.
Solih is working Jabs over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jabs is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solih scoring with punches from side control.
Jabs is still in real trouble! Can Solih finish him?
Jabs manages to get back to half guard.
Jabs seems to have recovered his senses.
Solih prevents Jabs from standing back up.
Solih wants to free his trapped foot but Jabs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solih stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Solih throws an overhand right that lands on Jabs's shoulder, as Jabs tries to avoid the shot.
Solih darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jabs tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jabs missing with punches from the bottom.
Jabs wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Solih throws a strike but Jabs avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jabs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jabs managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Solih dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jabs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabs closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Solih to the mat! Solih manages to get full guard.
Solih working for a triangle but Jabs defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Solih is on top in guard.
Solih stopping the sweep attempt from Jabs.
Solih drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Solih as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jabs screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Solih! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tim Solih!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LeRoy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by The Kurgan. LeRoy Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, LeRoy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Kruger tries to clinch up.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Kruger, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Kruger against the cage but Kruger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LeRoy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruger punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Johnson looks gassed!
Kruger thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
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!
Kruger shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson has Kruger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kruger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kruger fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Kruger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson'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.
Kruger tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stalling the fight.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kruger manages to get underhooks.
Johnson leaning against his opponent.
Kruger landing knees to the head.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Kruger.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kruger prevents it.
Kruger looking to stall.
Kruger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Kruger counters with a good, hard body kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
Kruger moves into the clinch successfully.
Kruger has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Johnson uses from the top position.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Kruger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Kruger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson gets to his feet - Kruger follows without any prompting.
Kruger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kruger!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kruger is working to get back to half guard.
Kruger in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson moves forwards but Kruger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kruger clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kruger!
Kruger tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Kruger squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Johnson is persistently looking for the submission but Kruger is defending it well.
Kruger manages to reverse the position and now he's in Johnson's guard. Nice work there by Kruger.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Kruger postures up.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Kruger from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kruger wants to get up but he can't break Johnson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Kruger will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Johnson is looking to get to half guard.
Kruger with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kruger trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
Kruger controlling his opponent.
Kruger with shots to the head and body - Johnson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kruger content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Kruger's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kruger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kruger tries to control but Johnson wriggling away.
Kruger connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
BOOM! Kruger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kruger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kruger scoring with strikes but Johnson is staying in there.
Kruger working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger lands with some strikes.
Johnson controls the position.
Kruger prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kruger keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson works over Kruger with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson prevents Kruger from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pushing down on Kruger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson decides to stand up.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Kruger defending well.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson prevents Kruger from standing back up.
Kruger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kruger tries to get out of the position.
Kruger tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Johnson manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Kruger frees his head quite easily.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kruger shows good takedown defense.
Kruger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruger is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Kruger will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kruger lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruger scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruger lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kruger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Kruger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Kruger.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kruger.
Kruger shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kruger is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). LeRoy Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kickass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Kickass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Simon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kickass drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kickass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kickass tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Kickass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kickass is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kickass keeps control of Simon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kickass tries to land knees in the clinch but Simon avoids the damage to the body.
Simon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kickass.
Kickass changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Simon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kickass landing strikes.
Simon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Simon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kickass scoring with punches and elbows.
Simon is still in real trouble! Can Kickass finish him?
Kickass grinds an elbow into Simon's temple.
Kickass trying to control the position but Simon is working away.
Simon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kickass taking a breather here.
Simon taking a bit of punishment here - Kickass scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kickass scores with punches from side control.
Simon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kickass connects with a decent elbow.
Kickass landing a few strikes.
Kickass working the head with strikes.
Kickass is breathing heavily.
Kickass scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kickass lands some shots froms side control.
Kickass landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kickass looks up at the clock and then as Simon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kickass smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kickass scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kickass creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Simon prevents Kickass from improving position.
Kickass scores with punches from side control.
Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kickass lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon struggling a bit here.
Simon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kickass landing strikes.
Simon is looking for a sweep.
Kickass advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kickass landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kickass landing strikes from the mount and Simon is in trouble!
Kickass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simon hang on?
Kickass fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kickass landing strikes from the mount.
Simon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kickass landing strikes, looking to finish!
BOOM! Kickass connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kickass with good strikes from the mount here!
Kickass is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kickass looking to finish Simon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simon!
Kickass looking to finish Simon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simon!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kickass connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kickass landing strikes from the mount and Simon is in trouble!
Simon taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Kickass.
Kickass lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Kickass.
Simon is bucking up trying to escape but Kickass cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kickass is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Simon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kickass lands with some strikes.
Kickass postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Simon looks a forlorn figure.
Kickass breaks from Simon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kickass breaks from Simon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kickass landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Kickass.
Kickass working the ground and pound effectively.
Kickass landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Simon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kickass lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kickass looking to finish Simon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Simon!
Kickass landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee warns Simon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kickass lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Simon hang on?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kickass! Simon is hurt baaadly! Kickass is firing away with more strikes - Simon is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Kickass!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Toefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Arrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sammy Toefield!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Arrows - just one landing.
It looks like Sammy Toefield has been cut.
Arrows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James Arrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arrows drops Toefield with a big left hand and mounts him. Toefield is in big trouble!
Toefield is rocked!
Arrows landing strikes, looking to finish!
Toefield is still in real trouble! Can Arrows finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arrows thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Arrows thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arrows looking to ground and pound but Toefield is blocking nicely.
Arrows throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Arrows looking to ground and pound but Toefield is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Arrows there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Arrows throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Arrows throwing strikes here but Toefield is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Arrows looking to finish with strikes here!
Arrows throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Toefield avoids a series of strikes thrown by Arrows.
Arrows looking to ground and pound but Toefield is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arrows thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toefield holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arrows tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Arrows misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Arrows misses with a head shot.
Toefield wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arrows.
Arrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Toefield because Arrows loaded up on that one.
Arrows thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Arrows is breathing heavily.
Arrows unloads with some shots from mount but Toefield bucks and avoids them well.
Arrows throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Toefield because Arrows loaded up on that one.
Arrows unloads with some shots from mount but Toefield bucks and avoids them well.
Toefield wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arrows.
Arrows jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toefield manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Arrows misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Arrows does no damage.
Arrows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arrows throws a series of punches but Toefield avoids them all with ease.
Arrows throws a series of punches but Toefield avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Arrows misses.
Arrows throws a right hand that Toefield ducks under and follows up with a left that Toefield also avoids with ease.
Toefield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arrows.
Arrows wants to slow Toefield down by chopping away at his legs.
Arrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arrows looks to land a combination but Toefield avoids it well.
Arrows throws a nice looking combination but Toefield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arrows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Arrows.
Arrows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arrows misses with a looping right.
Arrows throws a series of punches but Toefield moves out of range.
A combination from Arrows does no damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Arrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arrows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toefield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toefield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arrows.
Arrows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toefield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arrows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Toefield moves out of range as Arrows strikes.
Arrows fails to land with a series of punches.
Arrows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Toefield slips under a jab from Arrows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arrows misses with a hook.
Arrows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arrows tries to bum rush Toefield with a series of wild strikes but Toefield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arrows throws a shot from downtown. Toefield moves away and avoids it.
Toefield dodges the punch combination from Arrows.
Arrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toefield stuffs the takedown.
Toefield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arrows.
Toefield seems to have recovered his senses.
Arrows throws a series of punches but Toefield avoids them all with ease.
Arrows misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arrows throws a right hand that Toefield ducks under and follows up with a left that Toefield also avoids with ease.
Arrows throws out a loose jab but Toefield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrows connects with a body shot.
Arrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Toefield doesn't seem bothered though.
Arrows shoots in but Toefield avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arrows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammy Toefield's cut.
That's time! Arrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arrows tries to bum rush Toefield with a series of wild strikes but Toefield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arrows connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Toefield! He's out on his feet! Arrows rushes in and drops Toefield with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Arrows!
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