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Syn' 90: Fighting Spirit PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Palo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tauno Palo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Palo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Mark Lewis has been cut.
Palo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice sprawl there from Palo as Lewis shoots in.
Palo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Palo shows good takedown defense.
Tauno Palo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lewis.
Lewis misses with a takedown attempt - Palo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lewis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Palo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis looks gassed!
Lewis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lewis there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Palo drops Lewis with a naaaaasty hook - Lewis is in real trouble here! Palo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauno Palo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxing Comte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Comte has chosen Laser life by Blood Brothers as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Boxing Comte enters the cage!
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boxing Comte!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Comte's head backwards.
Comte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Comte misses its intended target.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Comte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Comte looks to land a left hand but Andrews moved out of range nicely.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Comte sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrews scores a takedown into full mount!
Comte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Comte holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Andrews tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Andrews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
Andrews is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Comte tries to reverse the position but Andrews maintains control.
Andrews with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Comte wants to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Comte avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andrews.
Comte is trying to escape the mount.
Comte avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andrews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Andrews thowing shots but they're missing.
Comte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andrews. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Comte avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andrews.
Andrews thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andrews looking to ground and pound but Comte is blocking nicely.
Andrews misses with a head shot.
Andrews looking to ground and pound but Comte is blocking nicely.
Comte is working to get back to half guard.
Andrews thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews looking to control but Comte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews breaks from Comte's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrews looking to control but Comte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Andrews working Comte over with strikes here.
Comte in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Andrews lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Andrews 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.
Comte is bucking up trying to escape but Andrews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Andrews lands a heavy elbow.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
Andrews has control of Comte's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Comte regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Comte regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Comte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andrews.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Comte takes a swing at Andrews's ribcage but misses.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Andrews.
Andrews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Comte, who protects the arm well.
Comte can't do much from the bottom here.
Andrews creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Comte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Andrews working the ground and pound but Comte is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Comte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Comte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Comte tries to bench press Andrews off him but Andrews keeps the position.
Andrews creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Comte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Comte parries the strikes from Andrews easily there. Andrews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Comte to escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Andrews takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Comte lands a jab to the nose.
Andrews blocks a jab.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrews tries to clinch but Comte is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
Comte loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch.
Andrews throws a shot to the body.
Andrews checks a low kick from Comte.
Comte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Comte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Comte cracks Andrews with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Andrews drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andrews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Comte has wrist control.
Andrews works over Comte with some ground and pound from guard.
Comte is trying to keep Andrews in close.
Andrews trying to control but Comte is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is looking to work some ground and pound but Comte has wrist control.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrews won't allow Comte to sweep him here.
Comte keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Comte throws an overhand right that lands on Andrews's shoulder, as Andrews tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boxing Comte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Comte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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.
Comte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrews looks for a takedown but Comte sprawls well.
Andrews darts in and clinches Comte up against the cage.
Comte managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews prevents Comte from breaking the clinch.
Andrews tries a knee to the head but Comte blocks it.
Comte tries to break the clinch but Andrews is controlling the position.
Comte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andrews misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Comte avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews throws an elbow but it misses.
Comte managing to block the knees to the body from Andrews.
Andrews trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Comte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Comte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Andrews dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Comte is looking to chop away at Andrews's legs.
Comte misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely.
Comte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Alex Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Comte tries to bum rush Andrews with a series of wild strikes but Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Comte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Comte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Comte pinned against the cage. Comte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Comte misses with a leg kick.
Andrews wants to clinch up but Comte keeps it at a distance.
Andrews lands with a slapping head kick.
Comte throws a good cross that connects.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Comte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch but Comte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte.
Comte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Comte swats away the attempt to clinch by Andrews.
Comte tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrews throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrews tries to land knees in the clinch but Comte avoids the damage to the body.
Andrews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Comte walks away with a smile on his face. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Andrews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Comte misses.
Comte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Andrews.
Comte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrews will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boxing Comte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Comte throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Comte looks to land a left hand but Andrews moved out of range nicely.
Comte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Comte misses with a series of wild punches.
Comte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Comte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrews manages to avoid it.
Andrews gets a clinch.
Andrews tries to land a knee to the head but Comte blocks with his arms.
Comte blocks an elbow strike.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Comte is blocking nicely.
Andrews misses with an elbow over the top.
Andrews goes for a takedown in the clinch but Comte prevents it.
Comte is trying to break the clinch but Andrews has him pressed against the cage.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Comte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alex Andrews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to clinch there but Comte circles away.
Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Comte, pushing him back against the cage.
Comte avoids a wild elbow strike from Andrews.
Comte wants to get back to striking at distance but Andrews won't allow it.
Andrews lands an elbow inside.
Andrews looking to throw knees to the head but Comte is blocking nicely.
Andrews goes for a takedown attempt but Comte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Comte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Andrews has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Comte.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Comte.
Comte scores with a jab to the head.
Comte throws a big shot that misses.
Comte lands a right hook to the body.
Andrews sizes up Comte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Comte lands a with a good body shot.
Comte lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Comte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andrews counters with a two punch combo.
Boxing Comte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Comte misses its intended target.
Andrews slips a straight right by Comte.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Comte missing with a left hand there. Andrews was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Comte throws a shot from downtown. Andrews moves away and avoids it.
Comte throws a hook but Andrews avoids it easily.
Comte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boxing Comte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Andrews!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonifacio Martial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by wolf pack. Bonifacio Martial has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Denton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonifacio Martial!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Martial throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Martial staying out of range there.
Martial throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Martial misses.
Martial slips a straight right by Jackson.
Martial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
Martial takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martial throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Martial misses.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Martial's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Martial throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martial misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martial throws a combination that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson 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.
A big left from Martial misses.
Martial ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martial.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Martial tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Martial counters with a big head kick but Jackson shrugs it off.
Martial staying out of range there.
Martial lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Martial does it's job there.
Martial throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Martial moved out of range nicely.
Martial ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jackson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Martial - the referee stops the clock and Jackson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Martial. Jackson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Martial connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Martial falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martial throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martial scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Martial misses with a wild combination.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Martial working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Martial utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martial avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Martial keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
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.
Jackson chips away with some ground and pound.
Martial has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Martial is retaining full guard.
Jackson postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Denton Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Martial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martial throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Martial misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Martial throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Martial slips the punch.
Denton Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Martial shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Martial counters with a body kick that stops Jackson in his tracks momentarily.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martial takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Martial lands but Jackson takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martial.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martial moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martial is breathing heavily.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Martial moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Martial.
Jackson lands with a hook. Martial tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Martial was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Martial slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Martial avoids it well.
Jackson scores with a jab. Martial acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martial looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martial circles away.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jackson blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martial fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
Martial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Martial misses with a head kick.
Martial avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martial. Martial obviously looking to wear him down.
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jackson postures up in Martial's guard and throws a big left but Martial blocks it.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson is working Martial over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jackson pushes down on Martial's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martial's head.
Jackson throwing shots but Martial is blocking nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Martial is blocking nicely.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Martial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martial can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson 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. Martial tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Denton Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fionn mac Cumhail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniele Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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198 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fionn mac Cumhail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniele Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuschini has closed the distance and engaged mac Cumhail in a clinch.
Fuschini pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fuschini prevents mac Cumhail from breaking the clinch.
Fuschini presses mac Cumhail against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fuschini is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
mac Cumhail breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
mac Cumhail shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuschini as he jumps to the side.
Fuschini tries to keep at a distance but mac Cumhail has taken the fight into the clinch.
mac Cumhail jumps guard but Fuschini stands there with mac Cumhail around his waist. mac Cumhail gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fuschini effectively controlling the action here.
Fuschini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of mac Cumhail backwards.
mac Cumhail misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fuschini has mac Cumhail pushed against the cage.
Fuschini continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Fuschini tries to work over mac Cumhail's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuschini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini closes the distance and clinches.
mac Cumhail breaks from the clinch.
Fuschini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fuschini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck mac Cumhail on the side of the head.
It looks like Fionn mac Cumhail has been cut.
mac Cumhail pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuschini scores with the left hand. mac Cumhail knows he should have avoided that one.
mac Cumhail with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fuschini gets caught flat footed, as mac Cumhail shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
mac Cumhail scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
mac Cumhail throwing strikes from guard but Fuschini blocks nicely.
mac Cumhail trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuschini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
mac Cumhail distracts Fuschini with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuschini wants to get back to his feet but mac Cumhail is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuschini looking to control.
mac Cumhail missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail passes Fuschini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
mac Cumhail wants to free his trapped foot but Fuschini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mac Cumhail thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuschini's head.
mac Cumhail escapes and gets back to his feet.
mac Cumhail throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fuschini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
mac Cumhail attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
mac Cumhail shoots in for a double leg but Fuschini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn mac Cumhail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuschini with a jab.
mac Cumhail takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
mac Cumhail closes the distance and clinches.
mac Cumhail wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuschini won't allow it.
mac Cumhail gets control of Fuschini's arms and successfully pulls guard. mac Cumhail will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
mac Cumhail has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fuschini is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for mac Cumhail.
mac Cumhail is breathing heavily.
mac Cumhail struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuschini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuschini is trying to get an arm triangle but mac Cumhail is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
mac Cumhail is looking for a sweep.
Fuschini tries to stand but mac Cumhail is controlling his head.
Fuschini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but mac Cumhail is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
mac Cumhail regains half guard.
Fuschini seems to be working for a kimura but mac Cumhail defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
mac Cumhail is looking to control Fuschini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can mac Cumhail avoid being mounted?
Fuschini landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
mac Cumhail wants to get back to full guard.
mac Cumhail manages to get to full guard.
Fuschini won't allow mac Cumhail to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Fionn mac Cumhail will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fionn mac Cumhail's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuschini moves out of range of the strikes.
mac Cumhail misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuschini.
Fuschini throws out a powerful jab.
mac Cumhail thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Fuschini.
mac Cumhail tries to clinch but Fuschini is having none of it.
Nice shot by Fuschini.
Fuschini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuschini throws a right and a left that mac Cumhail avoids nicely.
Fuschini throws a push kick but mac Cumhail slaps the foot to one side.
Fuschini moves into the clinch.
Fuschini cracks mac Cumhail with a nice body shot.
mac Cumhail looking to stall.
Fuschini has mac Cumhail pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
mac Cumhail working aggressively here.
mac Cumhail can't find room to land a body shot as Fuschini controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but mac Cumhail is keeping busy.
mac Cumhail is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fuschini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuschini is trying to stall.
mac Cumhail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fuschini pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
mac Cumhail takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
mac Cumhail is looking to chop away at Fuschini's legs.
A low kick from Fuschini misses
enabling mac Cumhail to counter with a crisp jab.
mac Cumhail takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
mac Cumhail fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fuschini!
Fionn mac Cumhail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuschini pushes mac Cumhail up against the cage in a clinch.
Fuschini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuschini lands a high kick to the side of mac Cumhail's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Fuschini dives into guard, looking to finish.
mac Cumhail is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
mac Cumhail is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oh mac Cumhail is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuschini wants to control from the top but mac Cumhail keeps moving.
mac Cumhail seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini content to stall in guard here.
Fuschini stopping the sweep attempt from mac Cumhail.
Fuschini thows a big elbow that misses.
Fuschini wanted to stand there but mac Cumhail had control of the position.
mac Cumhail wants to get back to his feet but Fuschini is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fuschini trying to control but mac Cumhail is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mac Cumhail fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn mac Cumhail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail looks to land a right hand but Fuschini moved out of range.
Fuschini throws a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Fuschini there.
Fuschini scores with a jab.
Fuschini closes the distance but mac Cumhail moves to the side
and mac Cumhail counters with a left to the body.
mac Cumhail throws a chopping leg kick but Fuschini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
mac Cumhail has a takedown stuffed.
Fuschini throws a series of strikes that have mac Cumhail backpedaling.
Fuschini fails in his attempt to clinch.
mac Cumhail tries to move into range but Fuschini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
mac Cumhail throws a lazy right hand but Fuschini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
mac Cumhail blocks a head kick by Fuschini.
Jab from Fuschini.
mac Cumhail misses with a double jab
and Fuschini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
mac Cumhail throws a leg kick but Fuschini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuschini throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Fuschini.
mac Cumhail drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fuschini closes the distance and pushes mac Cumhail back into the cage.
Fuschini stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
mac Cumhail is trying to break the clinch but Fuschini has him pressed against the cage.
Fuschini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
mac Cumhail wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuschini won't allow it.
Fuschini looks to throw an elbow but misses.
mac Cumhail tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Fuschini as the two fighters clinch.
Fuschini digs a right hand into mac Cumhail's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on mac Cumhail's gas tank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuschini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
mac Cumhail lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fuschini circles away quickly and effectively.
Fuschini drives through and clinches with mac Cumhail against the cage.
Fuschini is trying to maintain a safe position but mac Cumhail gets an underhook and turns Fuschini into the cage.
mac Cumhail gets through Fuschini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniele Fuschini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fionn mac Cumhail's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
mac Cumhail uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuschini.
Fuschini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Fuschini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
mac Cumhail throws a big shot that misses.
mac Cumhail closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - mac Cumhail lands in his opponent's guard.
mac Cumhail thows a big elbow that misses.
Fuschini trying to keep a closed guard but mac Cumhail is proving a slippery customer.
mac Cumhail throwing strikes from guard but Fuschini blocks nicely.
Fuschini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mac Cumhail gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mac Cumhail wants to control from the top but Fuschini keeps moving.
Fuschini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
mac Cumhail lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuschini at a distance.
mac Cumhail fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
mac Cumhail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daniele Fuschini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
mac Cumhail scores with a takedown into Fuschini's guard.
mac Cumhail slips nicely into half guard.
mac Cumhail is thwarting Fuschini's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mac Cumhail's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mac Cumhail's back!
mac Cumhail manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fuschini's guard. Nice work there by mac Cumhail.
mac Cumhail works a leg free and moves into half guard.
mac Cumhail is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fuschini kicks mac Cumhail off and gets back to his feet.
mac Cumhail on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
mac Cumhail shoots and misses
and Fuschini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini cracks mac Cumhail with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
mac Cumhail throws a combination that misses
and Fuschini counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fuschini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from mac Cumhail.
Fuschini closes the distance and pushes mac Cumhail back into the cage.
mac Cumhail works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fuschini is trying to maintain a safe position but mac Cumhail gets an underhook and turns Fuschini into the cage.
mac Cumhail can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fionn mac Cumhail. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fuschini looking to slow down the pace here.
mac Cumhail wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuschini won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
mac Cumhail on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
mac Cumhail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fuschini feints and then cracks mac Cumhail's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow mac Cumhail down.
mac Cumhail throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fuschini.
mac Cumhail loads up on a big right hand but Fuschini slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini works mac Cumhail's body with a nice hook.
Fuschini connects with a high kick.
Fionn mac Cumhail's cut is getting worse.
Fuschini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but mac Cumhail paws at him with a jab and circles away.
mac Cumhail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
mac Cumhail wants to slow Fuschini down by chopping away at his legs.
mac Cumhail throws a leg kick but Fuschini sees it coming and checks it nicely.
mac Cumhail throws a chopping leg kick but Fuschini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
mac Cumhail closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fuschini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuschini pushes mac Cumhail up against the cage in a clinch.
mac Cumhail wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuschini won't allow it.
mac Cumhail working aggressively here.
mac Cumhail breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fuschini connects with the punch.
Fuschini throws a head kick that misses.
mac Cumhail shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuschini but Fuschini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuschini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
mac Cumhail takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Daniele Fuschini.
I think Fuschini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniele Fuschini!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickhard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Demian Bustamante enters the cage!
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220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickhard Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demian Bustamante!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Bustamante throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bustamante looks gassed!
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!
Smith clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bustamante can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. Bustamante looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith stands up from Bustamante's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bustamante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Bustamante wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is working for a kimura but Bustamante is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Bustamante's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Bustamante can't escape the position.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith scoring with strikes but Bustamante is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bustamante is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith looking to finish Bustamante with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bustamante!
Bustamante is rocked!
Smith postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Bustamante out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Smith goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rickhard Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Veechi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinny Veechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veechi fails with the takedown.
Veechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veechi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veechi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veechi.
Veechi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cage throws a head kick but Veechi moves out of range.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Cage misses.
Veechi slips a jab from Cage.
Veechi needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Cage misses with a hook.
Cage slips a straight right by Veechi.
Veechi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Veechi wants to clinch up but Cage keeps it at a distance.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Veechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Veechi there.
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage lands a jab.
Veechi misses with a leg kick
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Veechi misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Veechi thinking.
A jab from Cage misses.
Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Veechi lands a lovely overhand right.
Cage misses with a jab to the body
and Veechi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Veechi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Veechi tries to pull guard but Cage holds him up against the cage and eventually Veechi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Veechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veechi tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Veechi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cage walks away with a smile on his face. Veechi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Veechi misses with a looping right.
Veechi misses with an uppercut. Cage saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Veechi misses the target.
Veechi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veechi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cage counters with a good low kick that Veechi was not able to check.
Veechi moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage tests Veechi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Veechi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veechi swinging wilding here.
Cage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Veechi.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veechi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Cage.
Veechi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Veechi is breathing heavily.
Cage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cage is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Veechi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Cage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veechi shoots in and bounces Cage off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veechi preventing the sweep.
Cage trying to keep a closed guard but Veechi is proving a slippery customer.
Veechi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Veechi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage trying to control here.
Veechi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Veechi.
Veechi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Veechi lands with a big left! Cage is wobbled badly! Veechi comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Cage to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vinny Veechi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klem Hopper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leningrada comes to the cage accompanied by Farewell of Slavyanka. Klem Hopper has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klem Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hopper.
Leningrada just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopper misses with a wild body shot.
Leningrada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopper counters with a stiff right hand.
Hopper throws a series of punches but Leningrada moves out of range.
Hopper slips a jab and a cross from Leningrada.
Hopper misses with a shot to the body
and Leningrada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hopper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hopper misses with a combination
and Leningrada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hopper looks to land a combination but Leningrada avoids it well.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hopper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leningrada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper throws a right and a left that Leningrada avoids nicely.
Blokada Leningrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leningrada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab lands there for Leningrada.
Hopper is rocked!
Hopper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leningrada.
Hopper is still on wobbly legs! Can Leningrada finish him?
Leningrada misses with a hook. Hopper ducked under it nicely.
Hopper seems to have recovered his senses.
Leningrada moves out of range as Hopper strikes.
Hopper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leningrada.
Leningrada misses with a jab to the body
and Leningrada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Leningrada.
Hopper avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
Leningrada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leningrada finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopper's head.
Leningrada throws an overhand right that lands on Hopper's shoulder, as Hopper tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Hopper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada moves in looking to clinch but Hopper pushes him off.
Leningrada lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leningrada misses with a looping right.
Leningrada throws a looping overhand right but Hopper ducks down to avoid it.
Hopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leningrada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leningrada throws out a loose jab but Hopper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leningrada scores with a decent looking hook.
Leningrada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leningrada circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopper misses with a double jab.
Leningrada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leningrada.
Hopper stuns Leningrada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Leningrada connects with a jab.
Hopper tries to bum rush Leningrada with a series of wild strikes but Leningrada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leningrada tries to clinch up but Hopper circles away and keeps his distance.
Leningrada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leningrada drives through and clinches with Hopper against the cage.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Hopper wants to break free but Leningrada has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Leningrada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leningrada has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
A shot in the inside from Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Leningrada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leningrada misses with some punches.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leningrada is working Hopper over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leningrada.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Hopper's head.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a left to the head.
Leningrada lands a right hand.
Hopper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Leningrada is keeping busy.
Leningrada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leningrada keeps control of Hopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.
Leningrada keeps control of Hopper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hopper slips a straight right by Leningrada.
Hopper is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leningrada rather than just go for the knockout.
Leningrada misses with a straight left.
Hopper misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hopper misses.
Leningrada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopper counters with a straight right hand.
Hopper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopper misses with a double jab
and Leningrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leningrada getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hopper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leningrada.
Leningrada cracks a nice hook into Hopper's ribs.
Leningrada looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Blokada Leningrada is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hopper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Leningrada to counter with a crisp jab.
Leningrada misses the shot to the body.
Leningrada scores with a jab to the head.
Leningrada wants to clinch.
A combination from Hopper does no damage.
Hopper fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Leningrada misses its intended target.
Leningrada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopper manages to avoid it.
Leningrada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hopper avoids the body shot from Leningrada.
Nice defenses there by Hopper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hopper misses with a straight right.
Hopper punishes Leningrada's body with a nice straight punch.
Klem Hopper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leningrada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leningrada thuds a left hand into Hopper's body.
Leningrada tries to clinch up but Hopper circles away and keeps his distance.
Leningrada misses with a wild body shot.
Hopper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leningrada misses with a body punch
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Hopper misses its intended target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hopper is trying to drag Leningrada to the mat but Leningrada just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Leningrada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Leningrada.
Leningrada scores with a hook to the body.
Leningrada gets through Hopper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
Leningrada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leningrada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leningrada scores with a hook to the body.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Leningrada lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leningrada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopper can't break the clinch.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada working aggressively here.
Hopper tries to break the clinch but Leningrada is controlling the position.
Leningrada is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leningrada lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leningrada is working Hopper over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada scores with a shot to the side of Hopper's head.
Leningrada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leningrada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Blokada Leningrada dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Leningrada cracks Hopper with a good jab.
Leningrada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hopper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopper on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hopper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leningrada looks to land a combination but Hopper avoids it well.
Leningrada ducks under a wild hook from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a two punch combination.
Leningrada tries to clinch
and Hopper counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Leningrada is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Leningrada cracks Hopper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leningrada throws a lazy right hand but Hopper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leningrada moves in looking to clinch but Hopper pushes him off.
Leningrada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Leningrada misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hopper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hopper misses with a double jab
and Leningrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leningrada tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hopper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leningrada throws a series of punches but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leningrada.
Hopper throws a combination that misses
and Leningrada counters with a stiff right hand.
Leningrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopper can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Hopper.
Leningrada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hopper, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leningrada.
Leningrada lands a shoulder strike.
Leningrada lands a nice uppercut.
Leningrada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leningrada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada scores with a shoulder strike.
Leningrada gets through Hopper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leningrada presses Hopper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leningrada lands with a light punch inside.
Leningrada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Leningrada pushes Hopper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leningrada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
Hopper is trying to break the clinch but Leningrada has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leningrada - that landed with a thud.
Leningrada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leningrada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Leningrada.
Hopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hopper takes one to the chin there.
Nice straight punches there by Leningrada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leningrada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leningrada misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hopper misses.
Hopper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leningrada.
Hopper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leningrada to score with a decent uppercut.
Leningrada throws a shot to the body.
Hopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper scores with a jab.
Leningrada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leningrada with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Leningrada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leningrada.
Leningrada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Klem Hopper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leningrada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blokada Leningrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leningrada tries to bum rush Hopper with a series of wild strikes but Hopper uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leningrada scores with a hook.
Hopper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopper ducks under a wild hook from Leningrada.
Hopper misses with a double jab
and Leningrada counters with a nice uppercut.
Leningrada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopper misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Leningrada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leningrada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leningrada moves out of range as Hopper strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blokada Leningrada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leningrada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blokada Leningrada!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Lucas Mussolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mussolini comes to the cage accompanied by You gonna git bombed. Gracie has chosen disturbed - down with the sickness as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, San Lucas Mussolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mussolini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Mussolini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mussolini throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie cracks Mussolini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
San Lucas Mussolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mussolini scores with a decent looking hook.
Mussolini misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Mussolini does no damage.
Mussolini takes one on the button.
Mussolini throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Gracie cracks Mussolini with an open hand slap.
It looks like San Lucas Mussolini has been cut.
A slow jab from Mussolini misses its intended target.
Mussolini misses with a head kick.
Mussolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Mussolini moved out of range.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mussolini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mussolini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mussolini drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gracie swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mussolini's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Combs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All About The Benjamins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Combs misses.
Combs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwartz tries to avoid it but Combs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwartz to the ground. Schwartz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwartz misses with a takedown
and Combs counters with a single leg into guard. Schwartz didn't expect that.
Schwartz being controlled here, momentarily.
Combs trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwartz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwartz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Combs postures up.
Combs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs controlling from the top position.
Combs wants to control from the top but Schwartz keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Combs throws a right and a left that Schwartz avoids nicely.
Combs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwartz throws a series of punches but Combs moves out of range.
Schwartz shoots and misses
and Combs counters with a shoot takedown. Schwartz fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment.
Combs wants to control from the top but Schwartz keeps moving.
Schwartz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Combs pushing down on Schwartz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs wants to take a breather but Schwartz is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Combs trying to control but Schwartz is working from the bottom.
Schwartz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Schwartz passes to side control.
Combs is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schwartz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schwartz trying to control from half guard but Combs is working away.
Combs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs wants to control but Schwartz is keeping busy.
Combs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Combs is pulling down on Schwartz's head. It's preventing any offense from Schwartz, at least for the moment.
Schwartz content to stall in guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Combs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Combs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schwartz.
A jab from Combs misses.
Combs throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
Combs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schwartz moves away.
Sean Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Combs takes a swing at Schwartz's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Combs fails to land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Combs.
Schwartz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Combs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs misses with a body shot.
Schwartz tries to bum rush Combs with a series of wild strikes but Combs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Combs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Combs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schwartz misses with a combination
enabling Combs to counter with a crisp jab.
Combs lands a slapping body shot.
Combs closes the distance and clinches.
Schwartz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Combs stalling the fight.
Combs manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs dodges the punch combination from Schwartz.
Combs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Combs keeping full guard, as Schwartz tries to pass.
Combs throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Combs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schwartz is now in half guard.
Combs wants to improve his position but Schwartz is controlling well.
Schwartz trying to control from half guard but Combs is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs is trying to control but can't.
Combs is pressing down on Schwartz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Combs looking for a sweep. Not yet Combs, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schwartz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schwartz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck.
Schwartz trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Combs is keeping the position for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Combs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Combs dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Combs misses with a body shot.
Combs throws a combination that misses
and Schwartz counters with a takedown into side control.
Schwartz tries for a kimura but Combs is defending well.
Combs struggling a bit here.
Combs gets back to half guard.
Combs is looking to improve his position.
Combs is looking to control Schwartz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Combs avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs tries to roll over but Schwartz keeps him under control.
Combs is staying active underneath Schwartz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Combs is trying to maintain the position but Schwartz is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Combs misses with a wild body shot.
Combs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schwartz checks it well.
Schwartz gets caught flat footed, as Combs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs has gone for a leg lock! Schwartz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Combs's guard.
Combs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Combs throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Schwartz looking to pass the guard.
Combs working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Combs controlling from the full mount.
Combs is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schwartz has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schwartz!
Combs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schwartz has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs is not content to let Schwartz control the position.
Combs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Combs gets back to full guard.
Combs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johann Schwartz.
Well Combs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Combs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nintendo Takada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronaldo Ferreira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nintendo Takada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferreira defending well as Takada loads up on a big left hand.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Takada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Ferreira moved out of range nicely.
Takada loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Ferreira scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Takada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferreira - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takada.
Ferreira throws a series of punches but Takada moves out of range.
Ferreira tries a low kick but Takada avoids it.
Ferreira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ferreira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferreira moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Takada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takada's corner calls for a 1-2. Takada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to land a combination but Takada avoids it well.
Ferreira staying out of range there.
Ferreira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takada.
Takada walks into a left hand.
It looks like Nintendo Takada has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takada misses with a looping right.
Takada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takada throws the left hand but Ferreira avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferreira.
Takada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Takada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferreira cracks Takada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Ferreira scores with a four punch combination!
Ferreira jabs Takada right on the nose. Takada blinks but takes it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferreira.
Takada looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Takada shoots in but Ferreira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ferreira cracks Takada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Takada has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferreira finds it's way round the side to connect with Takada's head.
Ferreira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takada takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ferreira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ferreira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Takada checks a leg kick nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferreira misses with a low kick as Takada jumps back.
Ronaldo Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada avoids the head kick by Ferreira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferreira's waist but Ferreira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takada off to one side.
Takada checks a leg kick.
Takada misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a head kick but Takada moves out of range.
Ferreira connects with a right hand. Takada shakes it off.
Ronaldo Ferreira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira scores with a punch to the head.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Takada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Takada jabs Ferreira right on the nose. Ferreira blinks but takes it well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Takada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ferreira has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice jab there from Ferreira.
Takada walks into a stiff left hand from Ferreira.
A good leg kick by Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferreira counters with an outside leg kick.
Takada is breathing heavily.
Ferreira misses with a kick to the body.
Ferreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ferreira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takada misses with a two punch combination.
Takada misses with a combination
and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takada shoots in looking for a takedown. Ferreira tries to sprawl out of it but Takada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ferreira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferreira throws a nice looking combination but Takada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Takada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takada shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Takada might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A left lands for Ferreira.
Takada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferreira.
Takada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takada slips under a jab from Ferreira.
Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferreira throws a sloppy head kick and Takada moves out of range easily.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.
Ferreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira scores with a one two! Takada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takada missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira thuds his right hand into Takada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ferreira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Takada.
Takada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferreira struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira regains half guard, as Takada was trying to land strikes.
Ferreira manages to get to full guard.
Ferreira is trying to keep Takada in close.
Ferreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takada manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takada striking off his back but it's not causing Ferreira any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferreira wants to stand but Takada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ferreira being controlled here momentarily.
Takada wants to sweep but no luck.
Takada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takada is looking to sweep but instead, Ferreira has passed into half guard.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takada keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takada wants to clinch.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
A big right from Takada misses.
Takada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takada slips a jab and a cross from Ferreira.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ferreira misses with an uppercut. Takada saw that one coming.
Ferreira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferreira darts in trying to clinch
and Takada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Takada tries to clinch but Ferreira is having none of it.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Takada tries to bum rush Ferreira with a series of wild strikes but Ferreira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a series of wild punches.
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Takada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferreira but Ferreira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferreira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takada throws a combination that misses
and Ferreira counters with an inside leg kick.
Takada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Ferreira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takada circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira stuns Takada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takada on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferreira. Ferreira obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferreira throws the left hand but Takada avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferreira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Takada tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ferreira.
Takada throws a combination that misses
and Ferreira counters with a body kick.
Takada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ferreira as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferreira, as that shot connected.
Ferreira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira thuds his right hand into Takada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferreira takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira stalks Takada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Takada's face. Takada staggers backwards, shaken.
Takada misses with a straight right.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Ferreira misses.
Ferreira misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Ferreira had his way with Nintendo Takada in that round.
The cut man is working on Nintendo Takada's cut.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Takada.
A slow jab from Ferreira misses its intended target.
Takada staying out of range there.
Ferreira throws a shot from downtown. Takada moves away and avoids it.
Takada misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Takada does no damage.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Takada.
Takada misses with an uppercut.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Takada tries to move into range but Ferreira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Takada.
Takada slips a jab and a cross from Ferreira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Takada throws an overhand right that lands on Ferreira's shoulder, as Ferreira tries to avoid the shot.
Ferreira slips a straight right by Takada.
Ferreira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takada's head.
Ronaldo Ferreira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada misses with the combination.
Takada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ferreira cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takada.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ferreira.
Ferreira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferreira lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Takada misses.
Nintendo Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takada counters with a series of strikes. Ferreira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferreira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takada.
No joy there for Ferreira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferreira thumps Takada with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takada walks into a straight right hand from Ferreira.
A slow jab from Takada misses its intended target.
Takada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Takada didn't see that one coming.
Ferreira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferreira lands with an uppercut that bounces Takada off the cage and back into rage.
Ferreira looks to land a right hand but Takada moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronaldo Ferreira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronaldo Ferreira!
Ronaldo Ferreira retains his middleweight title!
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