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DEC 14: DIaz vs Molina PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alan Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele connects with a stiff jab that staggers Shepard - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dick Steele!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Archibald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Archibald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Archibald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Valenko!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenko tries to clinch up.
Archibald gets a takedown into half guard.
Valenko wants to improve his position but Archibald is controlling well.
Archibald is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Archibald.
Valenko controlling the position for now.
Valenko manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Valenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Archibald counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Archibald.
Archibald wants to pass the guard but Valenko is keeping the position.
Archibald is looking to work some ground and pound but Valenko has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenko keeping full guard, as Archibald tries to pass.
Valenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Archibald stops Valenko from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Archibald throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Archibald slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Archibald wants to get back to full guard.
Archibald slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Archibald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valenko wants to get up but he can't break Archibald's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Archibald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Archibald is breathing heavily.
Archibald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenko gets full guard.
Valenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Archibald is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archibald sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Valenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archibald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archibald is looking to control Valenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archibald avoid being mounted?
Valenko tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Archibald.
Valenko prevents Archibald from improving his position.
Archibald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valenko is working away from the top position though.
Archibald has hold of Valenko's hands but Valenko slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archibald is trying to get back to full guard.
Valenko wants to free his trapped foot but Archibald is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Archibald shoots for a takedown but Valenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valenko has closed the distance and engaged Archibald in a clinch.
Archibald gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Archibald is trying for a kimura here. Valenko looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Archibald wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leon Archibald!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Leigh McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerome McGraw comes to the cage accompanied by Born Winner (Wrecth Of England). Jerome McGraw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good takedowns
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jerome McGraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamie Leigh McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamie Leigh McGraw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamie Leigh McGraw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jamie Leigh McGraw is looking to clinch.
Jamie Leigh McGraw throws a head kick that misses.
Jamie Leigh McGraw doesn't manage to clinch there - Jerome McGraw circles away.
Jamie Leigh McGraw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamie Leigh McGraw looks gassed!
Jerome McGraw blocks the body kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jamie Leigh McGraw has eaten all the pies!
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries to clinch up.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch but Jerome McGraw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jerome McGraw shoots in and bounces Jamie Leigh McGraw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jerome McGraw content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome McGraw pushing down on Jamie Leigh McGraw's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jerome McGraw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jerome McGraw controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamie Leigh McGraw is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jerome McGraw controlling from mount.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerome McGraw just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch but Jerome McGraw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome McGraw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jerome McGraw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jerome McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jerome McGraw is pressing down on Jamie Leigh McGraw's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jamie Leigh McGraw is holding on for now.
Jamie Leigh McGraw has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jerome McGraw is working away from the top position though.
Jerome McGraw is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jerome McGraw looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jerome McGraw is looking to take a break and control but Jamie Leigh McGraw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerome McGraw is trying to work for a kimura but Jamie Leigh McGraw is defending well.
Jerome McGraw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamie Leigh McGraw is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome McGraw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jamie Leigh McGraw throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries to keep at a distance but Jerome McGraw has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries to land knees in the clinch but Jerome McGraw avoids the damage to the body.
Jerome McGraw decides to pull guard.
Jerome McGraw seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jerome McGraw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jamie Leigh McGraw's guard.
Jerome McGraw content to stall in guard here.
Jamie Leigh McGraw is breathing heavily.
Jerome McGraw stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamie Leigh McGraw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerome McGraw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jerome McGraw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jamie Leigh McGraw is trying to stand.
Jerome McGraw wants to free his trapped foot but Jamie Leigh McGraw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jerome McGraw stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jamie Leigh McGraw to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerome McGraw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamie Leigh McGraw as he avoids it easily.
Jamie Leigh McGraw wants to clinch but Jerome McGraw slips to the side
so Jerome McGraw counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jerome McGraw gets to his feet. Jamie Leigh McGraw looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jamie Leigh McGraw goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jerome McGraw shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jerome McGraw sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jerome McGraw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jerome McGraw trying to mount his opponent but Jamie Leigh McGraw defends it.
Jamie Leigh McGraw trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerome McGraw prevents Jamie Leigh McGraw from standing back up.
Jerome McGraw is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jerome McGraw wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamie Leigh McGraw keeps working.
Jerome McGraw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jamie Leigh McGraw is just riding it out for now. Jerome McGraw eventually gives up the hold.
Jerome McGraw is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jamie Leigh McGraw tries a head kick but it misses.
Jerome McGraw shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jerome McGraw showed some decent athleticism there.
Jerome McGraw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome McGraw dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jerome McGraw looks for a takedown but Jamie Leigh McGraw sprawls well.
Jerome McGraw changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jamie Leigh McGraw looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jerome McGraw remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jerome McGraw has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jerome McGraw thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jerome McGraw working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jerome McGraw has hold of Jamie Leigh McGraw's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jamie Leigh McGraw seems comfortable defending it but Jerome McGraw has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jamie Leigh McGraw is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jamie Leigh McGraw is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jerome McGraw couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome McGraw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wes Welker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkka Keskisarjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erkka Keskisarjalainen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wes Welker's chin.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wes Welker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erkka Keskisarjalainen!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keskisarjalainen misses with a double jab.
Welker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keskisarjalainen has momentary wrist control but Welker slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keskisarjalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Welker is proving a slippery customer.
Welker wants to pass the guard but Keskisarjalainen is keeping the position.
Welker wanted to stand there but Keskisarjalainen had control of the position.
Welker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keskisarjalainen has his hands on Welker's head, controlling the position.
Welker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keskisarjalainen is keeping the position for now.
Keskisarjalainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Welker punishes Keskisarjalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen throws a hook but Welker avoids it easily.
Welker gets a takedown into half guard.
Welker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keskisarjalainen defending well though.
Welker trying to control from half guard but Keskisarjalainen is working away.
Keskisarjalainen is looking for a sweep. Welker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Welker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Keskisarjalainen reverses the position - he's now on top in Welker's guard.
Welker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Welker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keskisarjalainen is one step ahead there.
Welker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker looking for a sweep. Not yet Welker, not yet.
Welker 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.
Welker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Keskisarjalainen stopping the sweep attempt from Welker.
Welker is breathing heavily.
Welker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Keskisarjalainen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Welker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Keskisarjalainen's back instead.
Keskisarjalainen just trying to survive but Welker is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Welker has the hooks in. Keskisarjalainen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Keskisarjalainen fending off the submission attempt from Welker.
Welker has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Keskisarjalainen has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Welker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Welker is looking for a kimura but Keskisarjalainen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Welker to get the leverage.
Welker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Welker trying to control from half guard but Keskisarjalainen is working away.
Welker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Welker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Welker working for a submission but Keskisarjalainen is keeping him at bay.
Welker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Keskisarjalainen can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Welker cracks Keskisarjalainen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Keskisarjalainen is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Welker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Welker wants to control the pace but Keskisarjalainen is squirming around nicely.
Welker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Welker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keskisarjalainen is looking to escape.
Welker looking for a guillotine from mount but Keskisarjalainen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keskisarjalainen tries to clinch there but Welker circles away.
Welker is looking to clinch.
Keskisarjalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Welker is looking to clinch but Keskisarjalainen is avoiding it.
Welker tries to clinch but Keskisarjalainen moves out of range.
Welker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Keskisarjalainen thows a body shot but no joy.
Welker avoids the body shot from Keskisarjalainen.
Welker fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welker gets the takedown into side control.
Welker trying to control the position but Keskisarjalainen is working away.
Keskisarjalainen wants to control but Welker postures up.
Welker throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Welker trying to control the action but Keskisarjalainen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker working away.
Welker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Welker is chipping away with strikes.
Welker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Keskisarjalainen's legs.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Welker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Keskisarjalainen struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Welker are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Welker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keskisarjalainen struggling a bit here.
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.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Welker is staying active.
Keskisarjalainen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Welker kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Welker with that takedown attempt.
Welker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keskisarjalainen as he avoids it easily.
Keskisarjalainen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Keskisarjalainen.
Welker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Welker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keskisarjalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Welker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keskisarjalainen has him pressed against the cage.
Keskisarjalainen lands an elbow that stopped Welker in his tracks for a moment.
Keskisarjalainen successfully pulls guard.
Welker stopping the sweep attempt from Keskisarjalainen.
Welker wants to pass the guard but Keskisarjalainen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keskisarjalainen holds on and takes a little breather.
Welker stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Keskisarjalainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Welker keeps the fight on the outside.
Welker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Welker tries to clinch but Keskisarjalainen moves out of range.
Erkka Keskisarjalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keskisarjalainen gets a clinch.
Keskisarjalainen stops a takedown attempt from Welker.
Keskisarjalainen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Welker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Welker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Keskisarjalainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Welker managing to block the knees to the body from Keskisarjalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keskisarjalainen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Welker tries to work over Keskisarjalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keskisarjalainen wants to break free but Welker has control.
Keskisarjalainen breaks from the clinch.
Keskisarjalainen cracks Welker with an open hand slap.
Welker stuffs the takedown attempt from Keskisarjalainen. Keskisarjalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
Welker darts in trying to clinch
and Keskisarjalainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Welker doesn't manage to clinch there - Keskisarjalainen circles away.
Welker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Keskisarjalainen sprawls well initially but Welker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Welker stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Keskisarjalainen to get to his feet.
Welker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskisarjalainen.
Welker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keskisarjalainen's head.
Welker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Welker showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Welker passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Welker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keskisarjalainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keskisarjalainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Welker backwards.
Keskisarjalainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keskisarjalainen throws a leg kick but Welker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keskisarjalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Welker tries to clinch but Keskisarjalainen is having none of it.
Keskisarjalainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Welker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Welker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Welker ducks under a wild hook from Keskisarjalainen.
Welker wants to clinch up but Keskisarjalainen keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Welker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Keskisarjalainen struggling a bit here.
Welker tries for a kimura but Keskisarjalainen is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keskisarjalainen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Welker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welker is looking to advance position but Keskisarjalainen won't allow it.
Welker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Keskisarjalainen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Welker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Keskisarjalainen is rocked!
Welker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Keskisarjalainen is looking to escape.
Keskisarjalainen is still in real trouble! Can Welker finish him?
Welker working for a guillotine from mount but Keskisarjalainen is in no mood to give up.
Wes Welker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Welker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Welker unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Keskisarjalainen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Welker celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wes Welker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Alaju Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Merriweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merriweather has chosen Change as his entrance music. Hakeem Alaju Dong had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hakeem Alaju Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wanderlei Merriweather!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong dodges the punch combination from Merriweather.
Merriweather misses with a series of wild punches.
Merriweather throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Merriweather throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merriweather throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong.
Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merriweather throws a nice looking combination but Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merriweather looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Dong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merriweather circles away.
Merriweather throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.
Merriweather throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Dong shoots in but Merriweather avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakeem Alaju Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dong lands in his opponent's guard.
Merriweather keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong advances position into side control!
Dong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merriweather has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dong working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Merriweather gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong content to control rather than advance.
Dong prevents Merriweather from improving his position.
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Merriweather is defending well.
Merriweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dong.
That's four 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.
Merriweather trying to control here.
Dong seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Merriweather is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hakeem Alaju Dong!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slim Pickens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Slim Pickens has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Pickens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeMasters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pickens.
Pickens gets caught flat footed, as LeMasters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pickens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for LeMasters on the ground.
LeMasters won't allow Pickens to get back to his feet.
LeMasters landing with the ground and pound.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Pickens keeps moving.
Pickens can't keep his opponent in guard - LeMasters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pickens is trying to stand up here but LeMasters is controlling him well.
Pickens won't allow LeMasters to pass to mount.
LeMasters slows the pace down in half guard.
LeMasters trying to control the action but Pickens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters stops Pickens from getting back to his feet.
LeMasters is tying to control. Pickens wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
LeMasters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
LeMasters is working for a guillotine from mount but Pickens frees his head quite easily.
Pickens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LeMasters looking to control and managing it successfully.
LeMasters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LeMasters swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pickens is now in LeMasters's guard. A big mistake from LeMasters there, giving up the dominant position!
LeMasters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeMasters looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickens stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pickens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LeMasters.
Pickens looks to land a combination but LeMasters avoids it well.
Pickens swats away the attempt to clinch by LeMasters.
Pickens looks to land a combination but LeMasters avoids it well.
LeMasters avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pickens but Pickens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pickens misses the jab.
Pickens throws a series of punches but LeMasters moves out of range.
LeMasters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pickens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickens throws a series of punches but LeMasters avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pickens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LeMasters moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pickens throws a front kick aimed at LeMasters's knee but LeMasters avoids it well.
LeMasters slips under a jab from Pickens.
LeMasters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pickens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pickens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pickens misses with a body shot.
Pickens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
LeMasters misses with a punch on the inside.
LeMasters lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
LeMasters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pickens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LeMasters.
Pickens wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters trying to mount his opponent but Pickens defends it.
Pickens is looking to escape.
LeMasters is trying to control the action in half guard but Pickens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LeMasters stops Pickens from getting back to his feet.
LeMasters missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LeMasters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Pickens throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeMasters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pickens throws a series of punches but LeMasters avoids them all with ease.
Pickens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah LeMasters.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LeMasters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
LeMasters shoots in looking for a takedown. Pickens tries to sprawl out of it but LeMasters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pickens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeMasters misses with a double jab
and Pickens counters with a good low kick that LeMasters was not able to check.
Pickens scores with a one two! LeMasters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
LeMasters with a poor takedown
and Pickens counters by moving into the clinch.
Pickens is trying to break the clinch but LeMasters has him pressed against the cage.
Pickens lands a right hand.
Pickens could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
LeMasters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pickens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slim Pickens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hezekiah LeMasters.
Some wild striking there from Pickens.
Pickens ducks under a wild hook from LeMasters.
Pickens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LeMasters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeMasters avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pickens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Pickens misses.
Pickens throws a hook to the side of LeMasters's head but LeMasters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters misses with a wild body shot.
LeMasters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pickens moves in looking to clinch but LeMasters pushes him off.
Pickens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pickens is looking to score with low kicks.
LeMasters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pickens tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeMasters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeMasters avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeMasters misses with a takedown
and Pickens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
LeMasters has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LeMasters there as he acknowledges the shot.
LeMasters fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeMasters tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pickens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LeMasters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Slim Pickens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pickens swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pickens misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeMasters wants to clinch up but Pickens keeps it at a distance.
LeMasters gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pickens counters with a low kick, right behind LeMasters 's knee.
LeMasters tries to clinch
and Pickens counters with a right hand to the body.
Hezekiah LeMasters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeMasters has his takedown stuffed
and Pickens counters with a three punch combo that has LeMasters backing up. LeMasters nods at Pickens to acknowledge the strikes.
Pickens clinches with his opponent.
LeMasters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pickens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LeMasters is working for takedown but Pickens is calmly controlling the position for now.
LeMasters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pickens is looking to break free of the clinch but LeMasters has double underhooks.
Pickens gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LeMasters.
LeMasters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
LeMasters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LeMasters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters seems to be looking for submissions.
Pickens tries to kick LeMasters off but LeMasters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LeMasters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pickens is looking to escape.
LeMasters is looking for a kimura here.
LeMasters is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pickens kicks off LeMasters and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeMasters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
LeMasters passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pickens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
LeMasters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pickens!
LeMasters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
LeMasters takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hezekiah LeMasters has got the better of the ground game so far.
LeMasters jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pickens is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pickens and LeMasters has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMasters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no LeMasters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pickens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hezekiah LeMasters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pickens swinging wilding here.
LeMasters with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pickens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pickens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pickens misses with a two punch combination.
LeMasters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
LeMasters forces his way into half guard.
LeMasters seems to be working for a kimura but Pickens defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pickens is looking to escape.
Pickens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
LeMasters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LeMasters in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Pickens tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from LeMasters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hezekiah LeMasters!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Indestructible. Michael Achilles is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 Sydney, Michael Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Achilles!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Achilles misses the jab.
Adams staying out of range there.
Adams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams digs a good hook to Achilles's body.
Michael Achilles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A choreographed right hand from Achilles misses the target.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Michael Achilles has been cut.
Achilles misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Achilles! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Adams!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Kent is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Kent!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Max Rush!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush has a takedown stuffed.
Clark Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kent throws the left hand but Rush avoids the punch easily.
Kent pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kent is trying to work for a sweep but Rush has mounted him!
Rush is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rush throwing strikes here but Kent is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kent is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rush moves to back control.
Rush is trying to stick to Kent's back but Kent is turning into Rush. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rush's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kent.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Rush is keeping the position.
Rush lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kent!
Kent is desperately trying to improve his position but Rush has a good base and remains in mount.
Rush looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rush is working for a guillotine from mount but Kent frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rush looking to control but Kent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush looking to secure an arm triangle but Kent defends it well.
Rush looks gassed!
Kent regains half guard.
Kent looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kent works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kent is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kent can't keep his opponent in guard - Rush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kent actively working from the bottom here.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Rush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kent wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Rush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kent is looking to escape.
Rush is tying to control. Kent wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kent fails to land with a series of punches.
Kent drives through and clinches with Rush against the cage.
Kent breaks from the clinch.
Kent throws a series of punches but Rush moves out of range.
Kent lands a two punch combo.
Jab by Kent.
Rush misses with a takedown attempt - Kent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kent lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Rush sprawling to the canvas. Kent follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Rush hang on?
Rush is rocked!
It looks like Max Rush has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kent is pressing down on Rush's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rush is holding on for now.
Rush is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
Kent is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rush seems to have recovered his senses.
Rush looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rush gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush looking for a guillotine here but Kent defends easily.
Rush is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Kent frees his head nicely. Oh but Rush has switched to an armbar! Kent is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Max Rush!
Max Rush is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayne Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molina comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys from Hell. John Molina has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Molina!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kayne Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molina works over Diaz's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz throws out a loose jab but Molina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Molina lands a slapping body shot.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Molina is fending him off so far but Diaz persists. Nope, Molina circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Molina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
John Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayne Diaz.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Molina circles away.
Good leg kick by Molina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz looks gassed!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Molina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Molina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diaz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Molina misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Molina.
Molina throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Molina counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Molina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Molina counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Molina throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molina counters with a head kick that wobbles Diaz - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Molina sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Molina!
John Molina is the new heavyweight champion!
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pop
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