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UCW Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Woolard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Woolard acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Violator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Woolard!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woolard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Violator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Violator closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Woolard quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Violator wants to control but Woolard is keeping him busy.
Woolard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Violator. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woolard pushes Violator off looking to stand but Violator dives back in and keeps control.
Violator prevents Woolard from improving his position.
Violator with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Violator is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Woolard is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Danny Violator!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lennox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. If you want blood-ACDC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Larry Lennox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyle McCoy's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lennox avoids it really well and circles away.
McCoy fails with the takedown
and Lennox counters with a beautiful punch that sends McCoy to the canvas!
McCoy is rocked!
Lennox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McCoy's head.
Oh McCoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Lennox defends easily.
McCoy looking for a guillotine here but Lennox defends easily.
McCoy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lennox!
McCoy seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lennox is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lennox and McCoy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Lennox is defending well.
Lennox is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy swings around for an armbar but Lennox sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCoy's guard.
McCoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCoy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCoy has his foot on Lennox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lennox works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoy wants to sweep here but Lennox controlling him for the moment.
Lennox pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McCoy is not content to let Lennox control the position.
McCoy wants to get back to full guard.
Lennox is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Lennox has control of the leg.
McCoy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lennox is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Lennox has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lennox uses his free foot to push down on McCoy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McCoy.
Lennox controlling from mount.
Lennox postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCoy looks a forlorn figure.
Lennox looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lennox landing strikes from the mount and McCoy is in trouble!
McCoy tries to reverse the position but Lennox maintains control.
McCoy is squirming around, avoiding Lennox's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lennox content just to control the position here.
McCoy really wants to buck Lennox off and get back to his feet.
McCoy is trying to escape the mount.
Lennox controlling the pace for now.
Lennox connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McCoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Lennox has a good base and remains in mount.
Lennox trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lennox sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lennox is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCoy is surviving well by controlling Lennox's body position as best he can.
Lennox prevents McCoy from getting the reversal.
Lennox trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy tries to reverse the position but Lennox maintains control.
Lennox with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lennox is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCoy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Lennox looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lennox has isolated one of McCoy's arms. McCoy looking to fight him off but Lennox twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Lennox!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hi Pod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Castle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In Time. Hi Pod has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hi Pod!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pod misses with a combination
and Castle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castle lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pod tries to land a body kick
and Castle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pod with a lazy takedown attempt
and Castle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pod's knee momentarily.
Pod looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle lands a leg kick that knocks Pod off balance momentarily.
Castle rushes Pod and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Castle is working Pod over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Castle lands an elbow inside.
Castle scores with a hook to the body.
Castle lands a knee to the head.
Castle connects with a knee to the head.
Castle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Castle with a knee to the head.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Castle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pod takes an elbow to the temple.
Castle pushes Pod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castle digs a right hand underneath Pod's ribcage. Pod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castle gets through Pod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle connects with a knee to the head.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castle lands a body punch.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pod is trying to drag Castle to the mat but Castle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castle scores with a shoulder strike.
Castle lands an elbow just above Pod 's eye.
Pod takes an elbow to the temple.
Pod is looking to break free of the clinch but Castle has double underhooks.
Castle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pod tries for a takedown but Castle manages to get underhooks.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Pod.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Good body shot from Castle.
Pod wants to break free but Castle has control.
Castle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Castle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pod can't get the takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Castle.
Pod is trying to drag Castle to the mat but Castle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pod wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castle crunches a lovely knee into Pod's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Castle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castle obliges.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Castle.
Castle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castle lands an elbow just above Pod 's eye.
Castle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castle obliges.
Castle working Pod over with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Castle.
Pod wants to get back to striking at distance but Castle won't allow it.
Castle scores with a hook to the body.
Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Pod tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Castle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Castle with a knee to the head.
Pod takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle gets through Pod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pod wants to break free but Castle has control.
Castle lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Castle.
Pod takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castle lands with a right to the head.
Castle lands a knee to the head.
Pod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circling - Pod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castle works on Pod's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Castle.
Pod jumps guard but Castle stands there with Pod around his waist. Pod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Castle.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
Pod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castle lands a good knee to the midsection. Pod won't want to take too many of those.
Castle scores a nice knee to the body.
Pod is trying to push Castle away but Castle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pod tries to break free but Castle pushes him back against the cage.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pod tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castle prevents Pod from breaking the clinch.
Castle lands a hook that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Castle lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Castle.
Castle lands with a left to the head.
Pod wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Castle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castle counters with a low kick, right behind Pod 's knee.
Pod throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Castle moves into the clinch.
Castle scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castle obliges.
Castle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pod has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Pod drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castle scoring well with a low kick there.
Pod throws a leg kick
and Castle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Castle.
Castle rushes Pod and presses him up against the cage.
Castle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pod or not.
Castle lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank Castle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Good body shot from Castle.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pod can do to turn this around?
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castle.
Pod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castle lands a body punch.
Pod takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castle.
Castle lands a knee to the body.
Castle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Castle.
Castle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castle lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Castle.
Castle with a knee to the head.
Pod is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pod drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Pod.
Castle lands a body punch.
Castle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castle lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Castle.
Pod takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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.
Castle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
Pod is trying to break free.
Pod working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Pod goes for a takedown in the clinch but Castle prevents it.
Castle crunches a lovely knee into Pod's ribcage.
Castle scores a nice knee to the body.
Pod has Castle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castle digs a right hand underneath Pod's ribcage. Pod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Castle scores with a hook to the body.
Castle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pod.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castle stops a takedown attempt from Pod.
A short body shot lands from Castle as the two fighters clinch.
Pod is working for takedown but Castle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Castle.
A nice left hand lands by Castle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Castle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Castle gets underhooks to prevent Pod's takedown attempt.
Castle cracks Pod with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Pod wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pod tries to circle away but Castle has him pinned against the cage.
Pod has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Castle gets through Pod's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Castle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pod's face.
Pod changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Castle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A lazy body kick from Pod
and Castle finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Castle.
Pod misses with a lunging right hand
and Castle counters with a left to the body.
Castle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Castle looks to land a combination. Pod sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Castle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pod looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick by Pod misses
and Castle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle scores with a body shot.
Pod fails with the takedown
and Castle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pod throws a lazy head kick
and Castle counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pod is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Castle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Castle.
Hi Pod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pod tries for a takedown but Castle circles away easily
and Castle counters with a low kick, right behind Pod 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Castle.
Frank Castle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castle has managed to clinch.
Castle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pod takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pod is working for takedown but Castle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Castle pushes Pod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pod tries to circle away but Castle has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Castle drives through and clinches with Pod against the cage.
Castle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Castle.
Castle digs a right hand underneath Pod's ribcage. Pod let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Castle.
A short left from Castle.
Pod's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Pod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Castle has him pressed against the cage.
Castle landing knees to the head.
Pod can't break the clinch.
Castle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pods head.
Pod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castle prevents the takedown attempt.
Castle cracks Pod with a nice body shot.
Pod takes an elbow to the temple.
Castle landing knees to the body.
Castle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hi Pod.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castle lands an uppercut.
Castle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Castle scores a nice knee to the body.
Pod jumps guard but Castle stands there with Pod around his waist. Pod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Castle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pod has Castle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Castle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Castle with a knee to the head.
Castle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pod lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castle.
A body shot lands from Castle.
Pod wants a takedown.
Pod takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Castle is pressed up against the cage. Pod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Castle down to the mat. Castle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Castle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castle's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Castle duly obliges.
Castle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pod in his tracks.
Pod swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Castle counters with a good low kick that Pod was not able to check.
Pod fails with the takedown
and Castle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Castle.
Castle with a knee to the head.
Pod is trying to break the clinch but Castle is controlling him.
Pod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frank Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Castle.
Castle connects with a knee to the head.
Castle landing knees to the head.
Castle lands a left hand.
Pod jumps guard but Castle stands there with Pod around his waist. Pod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Castle.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Pod is trying to force a seperation but Castle has the dominant position.
Castle lands a body punch.
Castle lands a right hand.
Castle scores with a shot to the side of Pod's head.
Castle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pod backwards.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Castle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pod or not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Castle obliges.
Castle lands a right hand.
Castle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castle pushes Pod back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Castle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castle landing knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Castle.
Nice body punch from Castle - that landed with a thud.
Castle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Castle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pod in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pod wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Castle.
Pod takes a knee to the side of the body.
Castle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pod tries to pull guard but Castle won't allow it.
Castle cracks Pod with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pod or not.
Pod fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Castle lands a nice shot to the body.
Castle lands a nice knee to the body.
Castle lands a nice knee to the body.
Castle pushes Pod back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castle connects with a knee to the head.
Pod drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Castle.
Hi Pod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A left hand lands to the body for Castle.
Castle lands a knee to the body.
Pod's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Castle.
Castle scores with a knee to the head.
Castle lands an elbow just above Pod 's eye.
Pod misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Castle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Castle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Castle 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Frank Castle!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Frank Castle!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Frank Castle!
Frank Castle wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sisu Aalto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aalto has chosen . as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. tyson Griffin had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. tyson Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, tyson Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sisu Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Aalto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aalto takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aalto throws a combination that misses
and Griffin counters with a right hand to the body.
Aalto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffin misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Griffin cracks Aalto with a good jab.
Aalto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griffin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aalto thinking.
Griffin takes a swing at Aalto's ribcage but misses.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
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!
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aalto wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Aalto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griffin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Griffin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin 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.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griffin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aalto can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffin landing some decent shots from guard.
Griffin postures up in Aalto's guard and throws a big left but Aalto blocks it.
Aalto is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aalto wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Griffin is in close to Aalto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffin thows a big elbow that misses.
Griffin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griffin passes Aalto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aalto wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin uses his free foot to push down on Aalto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aalto.
Aalto looks gassed!
BOOM! Griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aalto is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Aalto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Griffin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Griffin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Griffin trying to control but Aalto is having none of it.
Griffin with shots to the head and body - Aalto looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aalto is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Griffin working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aalto is rocked!
Griffin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Aalto is still in real trouble! Can Griffin finish him?
BOOM! Griffin connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aalto is trying to stand.
Griffin controlling the pace for now.
Aalto seems to have recovered his senses.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Aalto is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin lands with some strikes.
Aalto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Griffin wants to control the pace but Aalto is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyson Griffin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aalto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin feints a jab promting Aalto to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Aalto slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Aalto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aalto lands a two punch combo.
Aalto misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aalto is trying to stand up here but Griffin is controlling him well.
Griffin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aalto defending well though.
tyson Griffin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aalto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Aalto is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griffin lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aalto pushes Griffin off and gets back to his feet.
Aalto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griffin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Griffin.
Griffin is working Aalto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aalto wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin passes Aalto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffin is controlling the pace.
Griffin prevents Aalto from standing back up.
Griffin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aalto on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin winds up and cracks Aalto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aalto is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Griffin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aalto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griffin.
Aalto is trying to stand up here but Griffin is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but Aalto defending well.
Griffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Griffin wants to free his trapped foot but Aalto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aalto is trying to stand.
Griffin is trying to control. Aalto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aalto tries to kick Griffin off but Griffin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Griffin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Aalto dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Griffin is trying to control. Aalto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aalto wants to get back to his feet.
Griffin is looking to take a break and control but Aalto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin stops Aalto from getting back to his feet.
Aalto is staying active underneath Griffin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're going to have a standup here because tyson Griffin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aalto misses with a double jab
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aalto misses with a combination
and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin winds up and cracks Aalto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aalto looks like he's trying to stand up.
Griffin is keen to just control but Aalto is a slippery customer.
Aalto wants to get back to his feet.
Aalto is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin trying to mount his opponent but Aalto defends it.
Aalto is trying to stand.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Griffin stops Aalto from getting back to his feet.
Griffin is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
tyson Griffin 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Aalto throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Aalto misses with a double jab
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aalto falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griffin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aalto's guard now.
Griffin stands up over Aalto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Griffin stops Aalto from standing up.
Griffin connects with a couple of short punches.
Aalto being controlled here, momentarily.
Griffin is working Aalto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aalto wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Aalto is retaining full guard.
Griffin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Griffin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aalto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Aalto has wrist control.
Aalto wants to stand up but Griffin is controlling him.
Griffin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aalto keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Griffin stands up over Aalto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aalto wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin is standing up over Aalto. Aalto looks to escape but Griffin dives into side control.
Aalto is not content to let Griffin control the position.
Aalto takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Aalto wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Griffin advances to mount.
Griffin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aalto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aalto shrugs it off.
Griffin postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aalto looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aalto is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Griffin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
You get the feeling that Aalto really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Griffin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). tyson Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Saito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajime Saito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Holliday's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hajime Saito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saito gets the takedown into side control.
Saito working the ground and pound but Holliday is defending the strikes.
Saito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Holliday is looking for a sweep.
Saito has hold of Holliday's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Holliday seems comfortable defending it but Saito has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Holliday is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Holliday is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Saito couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hajime Saito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix comes into the arena with Phoenix blaring out of the sound system. Hogan has chosen The real American as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with a right hand
and Phoenix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hogan tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hogan jumps guard but Phoenix stands there with Hogan around his waist. Hogan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phoenix has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hogan uses from the top position.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but instead Hogan has moved into half guard.
Hogan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Phoenix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hogan.
Phoenix wants to improve his position but Hogan is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phoenix is trying to stand.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
Phoenix is looking to control Hogan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phoenix avoid being mounted?
Phoenix knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hogan on the ground.
Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phoenix is controlling Hogan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep. Hogan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogan winds up and cracks Phoenix with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hogan prevents Phoenix from standing back up.
Hogan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hogan thowing shots but they're missing.
Phoenix wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Phoenix to take his back!
Phoenix looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hogan.
Phoenix trying to control but not successfully.
Hogan lands a shot to the head.
Phoenix rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Phoenix tries to roll over but Hogan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hogan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
Hogan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix wants to hold on but Hogan pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hogan avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a stiff right hand.
Hogan has his takedown stuffed
and Phoenix counters with a takedown into side control.
Hogan is not content to let Phoenix control the position.
Hogan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Phoenix's best efforts.
Phoenix seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Phoenix is keen to just control but Hogan is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is holding on to half guard well.
Hogan wants to control but Phoenix is keeping busy.
Hogan is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Hogan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Phoenix in particular looking to stall.
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.
Hogan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Phoenix.
Hogan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phoenix engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phoenix postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix stays in close to Hogan's body and controls the position.
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phoenix is stalling in the full guard.
Hogan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Phoenix has passed into half guard!
Phoenix is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Paul Phoenix wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Phoenix has his takedown stuffed
and Hogan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Phoenix won't be happy with that.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Phoenix sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Phoenix will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Hogan.
Phoenix is looking to clinch but Hogan is avoiding it.
Phoenix gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Hogan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hogan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hogan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
Phoenix is looking to stand back up but Hogan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Phoenix.
Hogan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is keen to just control but Phoenix is a slippery customer.
Hogan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hogan seems to be working for a kimura but Phoenix defends the submission attempt.
Hogan wants to take a breather but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix gets back to full guard.
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.
Hogan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Phoenix looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hogan manages to pass to side control.
Hogan is thwarting Phoenix's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phoenix has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hogan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hogan!
Hogan working away.
Hogan tries for a kimura but Phoenix is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Phoenix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phoenix is looking for a sweep.
Hogan is looking to take a break and control but Phoenix is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix is pushing Hogan's head away, looking to escape. Hogan manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hulk Hogan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hogan 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 for Hulk Hogan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Hulk Hogan!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Osbourne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code. Gracie has chosen Black & Yellow as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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201 lbs
18 - 8 - 2 |
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173 cm
26
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Osbourne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Osbourne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osbourne misses with a double jab.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Osbourne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Rickson Gracie has been cut.
Osbourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie looks gassed!
Osbourne connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
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!
Osbourne scores with a punch to the head.
Osbourne jabs at Gracie's body.
Osbourne pushes Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Osbourne.
Osbourne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Osbourne lands a shot to the body.
Osbourne throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Osbourne lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gracie is rocked!
A hook to the body from Osbourne.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Osbourne finish him?
Osbourne scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osbourne lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Osbourne keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Osbourne!
Oleg Osbourne is the new middleweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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