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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Remming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damien Gracie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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151 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Remming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Gracie blocks the low kick.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Remming sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Remming looks for the body kick but Gracie saw that one coming.
Remming gets a takedown into half guard.
Remming trying to control from Gracie's half guard. Gracie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Remming controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Remming from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Remming wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Remming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Remming.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Remming trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gracie holds on and takes a little breather.
Remming trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Remming might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Remming being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Remming's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie pulls Remming in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Remming stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Remming as Gracie shoots in.
Derrick Remming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gracie.
Remming fails to land the takedown.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Remming keeps it at a distance.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Remming shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gracie's guard.
Remming lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remming controlling from the top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Remming postures up.
Remming wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Remming lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Remming dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Remming.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Remming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remming shoots for a double leg takedown but Gracie sprawls well. He's pushed Remming's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Derrick Remming is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remming stuffs the takedown.
Derrick Remming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gracie.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Remming counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Damien Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Remming as he jumps to the side.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Remming paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Remming circles away.
Remming feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Remming changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Remming chips away with some ground and pound.
Remming throwing strikes but missing.
Remming postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Remming thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Remming from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remming loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Remming thows a big elbow that misses.
Remming throws a big right hand that misses.
Remming wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Remming scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Remming from controlling successfully.
Remming is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Remming trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Remming thows a big elbow that misses.
Remming trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Remming has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Remming has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Derrick Remming just wasn't active enough.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Remming manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Remming dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Remming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Remming manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie tries to clinch but Remming is having none of it.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Remming is looking to score with low kicks.
Remming throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Derrick Remming has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Gracie.
Remming pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remming throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Remming clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie jabs Remming to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Remming decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Remming prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Remming wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remming is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Remming is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Remming scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remming with a flurry of punches that miss.
Remming is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Remming.
Remming wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Remming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remming thows a big elbow that misses.
Remming works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Remming makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Remming wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Remming's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Remming lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Remming throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Remming's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Remming thows a big elbow that misses.
Remming in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Derrick Remming is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remming is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Remming thows a big elbow that misses.
Remming slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remming's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Remming got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Remming has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Remming controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Remming showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Remming 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Remming!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toma Takahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Campana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toma Takahara!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takahara moves into the clinch.
Takahara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahara landing knees to the head.
Takahara misses with a punch to the body.
Campana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Takahara lands with a light punch inside.
Takahara scores a nice knee to the body.
Campana looking for a takedown.
Campana misses with the head strike.
Takahara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Takahara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahara presses Campana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campana is breathing heavily.
Takahara unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takahara drops Campana with a big knee straight up the middle! Campana is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Campana is rocked!
It looks like Dean Campana has been cut.
Takahara walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Campana drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Takahara swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Campana's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toma Takahara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mat Matmat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cary Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matmat comes to the cage accompanied by pass tha axe. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mat Matmat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cary Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Matmat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Matmat keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matmat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson is trying to push Matmat away but Matmat has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Matmat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Matmat's leg but Matmat calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matmat shoots in looking for a takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl out of it but Matmat keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thompson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Matmat's front leg but catches the back leg as Matmat tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Matmat circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matmat quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson prevents Matmat from improving his position.
Thompson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matmat knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matmat wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Matmat is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matmat is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but Matmat defending well.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat keeping hold of Thompson's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matmat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Matmat is working away.
Thompson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Matmat manages to get to full guard.
Matmat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matmat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matmat lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thompson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to hold on but Matmat postures up.
Matmat looking to control but Thompson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson wants to hold on but Matmat pushes him away.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matmat dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cary Thompson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matmat throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Matmat slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matmat moves out of range as Thompson throws a body kick.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matmat pinned against the cage. Matmat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matmat stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Matmat circles away.
Cary Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson throws a front kick aimed at Matmat's knee but Matmat avoids it well.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thompson.
Matmat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Matmat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Matmat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Matmat counters with an outside leg kick.
Matmat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Matmat swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Matmat in the body.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matmat manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Matmat avoids them all with ease.
Cary Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Matmat shoots in.
Thompson looks to clinch
and Matmat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thompson thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cary Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matmat if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matmat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Matmat.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Matmat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson dives in and grabs Matmat's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matmat pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
Mat Matmat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cary Thompson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson moves to clinch but Matmat breaks away
and Matmat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cary Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Matmat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson misses with a body kick.
Matmat works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Matmat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
Matmat can't do much from the bottom here.
Matmat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thompson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thompson trying to control the action but Matmat is working from the bottom.
Matmat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mat Matmat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working away.
Thompson lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matmat's legs.
Matmat avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Thompson.
Matmat is trying to get back to half guard.
Thompson scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matmat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thompson off and has taken his back!
Matmat tries to keep control of the position but Thompson is staying busy.
Matmat throwing damaging strikes from the back! Thompson could be in trouble here!
Matmat looking to hold on to the position here but Thompson rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Matmat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thompson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matmat drops back looking for a leg! Thompson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thompson manages to kick Matmat off! Matmat jumps back into Thompson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matmat is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matmat is fighting to break Thompson's control of his arms but Thompson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matmat postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Matmat from controlling successfully.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson pulls Matmat in to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matmat is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matmat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Matmat postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mat Matmat.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cary Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Boss Castro has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Boss Castro seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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214 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boss Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeff Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castro lands with a slapping head kick.
Castro throws a lazy right hand but Hanson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanson.
Castro scores with a decent looking hook.
Castro clinches with his opponent.
Castro is pushing Hanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Castro lands a shoulder strike.
Castro is working Hanson over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanson blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson has a couple of punches blocked by Castro.
Castro working aggressively here.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castro misses with the head strike.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanson.
Come on Castro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Castro misses with a punch to the body.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro has Hanson pressed against the cage.
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson is rocked!
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanson is still on wobbly legs! Can Castro finish him?
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hanson blocking some punches.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Castro working aggressively here.
Hanson blocking some punches.
Hanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Castro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boss Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hanson.
Castro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hanson up against the cage.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanson seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro stops a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Castro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanson or not.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Castro on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Castro unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hanson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Castro is unloading with more strikes now! Hanson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boss Castro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Schortsanitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Bartos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schortsanitis comes to the cage accompanied by Ipoxthonios - Kane Ntou. Bartos has chosen Die Roboter as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Nikos Schortsanitis had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
270 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Schortsanitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Bartos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schortsanitis clinches up against the cage.
Schortsanitis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bartos dodges an elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
A nice left hand lands by Bartos.
Schortsanitis looking to stall.
Bartos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bartos lands with a short shot to the head.
Schortsanitis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bartos leaning against his opponent.
Schortsanitis misses with some punches.
Schortsanitis tries to work over Bartos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bartos cracks Schortsanitis with a nice body shot.
Schortsanitis misses with the head strike.
Schortsanitis misses with some punches.
Bartos avoids a wild elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
Bartos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schortsanitis wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schortsanitis throws an elbow but misses.
Bartos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bartos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bartos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bartos.
Bartos lands a shoulder strike.
Bartos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Schortsanitis working aggressively here.
Schortsanitis blocking some punches.
Bartos effectively controlling the action here.
Schortsanitis trying to stall but Bartos improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartos misses with some punches.
Bartos stalling.
Bartos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schortsanitis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schortsanitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bartos misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bartos.
Bartos lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bartos.
Bartos lands a hook that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Schortsanitis throws a head punch that misses.
Bartos lands a nice uppercut.
Bartos can't find room to land a body shot as Schortsanitis controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bartos as Schortsanitis tries to tie him up.
Bartos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schortsanitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartos backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis throws an elbow that misses.
Schortsanitis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bartos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Schortsanitis scores with a shot to the side of Bartos's head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bartos lands a nice uppercut.
Bartos blocking some punches.
Schortsanitis takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Schortsanitis.
It looks like Karl Bartos has been cut.
Schortsanitis is trying to stall.
Bartos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis misses with an elbow strike.
Bartos scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartos tries to land knees in the clinch but Schortsanitis avoids the damage to the body.
Schortsanitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bartos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bartos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Schortsanitis throws an elbow that misses.
Schortsanitis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schortsanitis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schortsanitis letting Bartos take a breather here.
Bartos is working Schortsanitis over against the cage.
Bartos blocks an elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bartos pushes Schortsanitis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bartos lands a hook that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Bartos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bartos gets through Schortsanitis'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.
Karl Bartos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Bartos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schortsanitis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schortsanitis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schortsanitis swats away the attempt to clinch by Bartos.
Schortsanitis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schortsanitiss head.
Schortsanitis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bartos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schortsanitis is rocked!
Schortsanitis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oh Schortsanitis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartos throws a big uppercut that drops Schortsanitis! More strikes from Bartos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schortsanitis lies dazed against the cage as Bartos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Bartos!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julius Peppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peppers comes to the cage accompanied by Day N Nite-Kid Cudi. Soderstrom has chosen Metallica Don't Tread on Me as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Peppers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peppers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Peppers moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Peppers.
A slow jab from Peppers misses its intended target.
Peppers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peppers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Peppers scores with a four punch combination!
A slapping leg kick lands for Peppers.
Soderstrom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Peppers swings for the body but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom delivers a nice body kick.
Soderstrom throws a jab when Peppers was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soderstrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Soderstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Peppers doesn't seem phased though.
Peppers blocks a head kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peppers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peppers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Soderstrom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Soderstrom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Soderstrom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Peppers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Peppers misses the target.
A shot to the body from Peppers misses
and Soderstrom counters with a head kick. That will keep Peppers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Peppers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Soderstrom is able to avoid easily.
Peppers tried to score with a low kick but Soderstrom checks it.
Peppers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soderstrom moves away.
Peppers jabs at Soderstrom's body.
Soderstrom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peppers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peppers's head.
Soderstrom throws a hook to the side of Peppers's head but Peppers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soderstrom lands with a hook. Peppers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soderstrom digs a good body shot into Peppers's ribs.
Soderstrom lands a nice shot that snaps Peppers's head back.
Peppers throws a leg kick
and Soderstrom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Peppers tenderised Soderstrom's leg. Soderstrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peppers.
Peppers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soderstrom.
Peppers lands with a good body shot.
Peppers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peppers throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Peppers tenderised Soderstrom's leg. Soderstrom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peppers looks to land a right hand but Soderstrom moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Peppers.
Peppers missing with a left hand there. Soderstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peppers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peppers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Soderstrom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Peppers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Peppers scores with a jab to the head.
Peppers checks the leg kick.
Peppers tries to work over Soderstrom's front leg with a kick but Soderstrom checks it.
Soderstrom misses with a looping right.
Peppers misses with a body kick.
Soderstrom defending well as Peppers loads up on a big left hand.
Soderstrom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderstrom lands a jab to the nose.
Soderstrom cracks the inside of Peppers's front leg.
Soderstrom cracks Peppers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soderstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peppers.
Soderstrom looks to land a left hand but Peppers moved out of range nicely.
Soderstrom misses with a leg kick.
Soderstrom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Peppers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peppers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peppers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Peppers ducks under a wild hook from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peppers.
Peppers thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Soderstrom digs a good hook to Peppers's body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peppers.
Soderstrom throws a head kick but Peppers moves out of range.
Peppers ducks right into an uppercut from Soderstrom.
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 Julius Peppers will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A decent looking cross lands there for Peppers.
Julius Peppers is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Peppers.
Peppers cracks Soderstrom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Peppers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Soderstrom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soderstrom misses with a hook.
Peppers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peppers thows a body shot but no joy.
Soderstrom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soderstrom cracks Peppers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Peppers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderstrom blocks a jab.
Peppers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soderstrom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peppers.
Peppers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peppers throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Peppers throws a solid leg kick but Soderstrom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peppers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom catches Peppers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soderstrom throws a sloppy head kick and Peppers moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Soderstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Peppers throws a lazy right hand but Soderstrom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peppers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peppers checks a leg kick.
Soderstrom misses with a jab to the body
and Peppers counters with a leg kick.
Peppers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peppers throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Peppers wants to land a leg kick but Soderstrom is out of range.
Peppers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Peppers does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Peppers scores with a leg kick.
Soderstrom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Soderstrom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers throws a low kick, looking for Soderstrom's leg but Soderstrom calmly moves out of range.
Peppers checks the leg kick.
A jab from Peppers does it's job there.
Peppers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peppers lands a body shot.
Peppers thuds a left hand into Soderstrom's body.
Nice defenses there by Peppers.
Soderstrom throws a body punch but Peppers moves out of range.
Soderstrom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Peppers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Peppers throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peppers throws out the jab.
Peppers avoids the head kick by Soderstrom.
Good standup being displayed there by Peppers as he connects with a hook.
Peppers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderstrom misses the shot to the body.
Peppers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peppers counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Soderstrom misses the target.
Soderstrom blocks a head kick by Peppers.
Peppers clobbers Soderstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Soderstrom misses with a low kick.
Peppers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Soderstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom thows a leg kick but Peppers checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peppers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peppers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Soderstrom. That did some damage!
Peppers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soderstrom avoids the body shot from Peppers.
Soderstrom slips a jab from Peppers.
Peppers throws a head kick but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soderstrom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderstrom lands a front kick.
Peppers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soderstrom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Peppers misses with an uppercut
and Soderstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Peppers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Peppers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Soderstrom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soderstrom lands with a slapping head kick.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Peppers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soderstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Peppers.
Soderstrom looks to score with a jab to the body but Peppers is just out of range.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soderstrom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peppers on the side of the head.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soderstrom misses with a head kick.
Peppers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peppers misses the shot to the body.
Peppers takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Soderstrom misses the jab.
Soderstrom clinches up with Peppers and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soderstrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Peppers.
Peppers prevents a body shot from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom is stalling here.
Peppers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Peppers avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom blocks an uppercut.
Peppers lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soderstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Peppers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peppers shoots for a double leg takedown but Soderstrom sprawls well. He's pushed Peppers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Soderstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch.
Peppers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a looping overhand right but Peppers ducks down to avoid it.
Peppers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soderstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peppers throws the kick towards the body but Soderstrom avoids it.
Soderstrom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peppers.
Soderstrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Peppers has time to react.
Soderstrom scores with a leg kick.
A head kick by Soderstrom misses
and Soderstrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soderstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peppers. Peppers obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soderstrom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A combination from Soderstrom does no damage.
A good leg kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peppers. Peppers obviously looking to wear him down.
No joy there for Peppers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soderstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Peppers is having none of it.
Peppers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Soderstrom's calf.
Peppers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peppers throws a hook but Soderstrom avoids it easily.
Soderstrom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peppers's head.
Peppers wants to land a leg kick but Soderstrom is out of range.
Peppers throws a head kick but Soderstrom moves out of range.
A slow jab from Soderstrom misses its intended target.
Julius Peppers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peppers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Peppers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Soderstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peppers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Peppers finds it's way through Soderstrom's defenses.
Peppers misses with a low kick as Soderstrom jumps back.
Peppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rasmus Soderstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Soderstrom throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
Peppers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peppers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peppers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peppers thows a body shot but no joy.
Peppers digs a good body shot into Soderstrom's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rasmus Soderstrom.
I think Peppers 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julius Peppers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes into the arena with James Brown - Living In America blaring out of the sound system. Ivan Drago has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong throws a head kick that misses
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drago scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zedong in his tracks.
Zedong misses with a looping right.
Drago takes a swing at Zedong's ribcage but misses.
Drago avoids the body shot from Zedong.
Drago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zedong manages to avoid it.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Zedong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zedong throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Zedong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drago misses with a hook.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zedong lands a nice hook to Drago's body. Drago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zedong doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Zedong tries to clinch but Drago moves out of range.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zedong lands a jab to Drago's midsection.
Zedong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Zedong misses.
Zedong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Zedong throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Zedong blocks a jab.
Zedong throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Drago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zedong throws out the jab.
Zedong misses with a wild combination.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong digs a good body shot into Drago's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zedong, right into the meat.
Zedong is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zedong misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zedong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drago swings for the body but Zedong moves out of range.
Zedong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zedong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zedong moves away.
Zedong scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Drago. That's going to slow Zedong down.
Zedong throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Zedong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drago sprawls well. Drago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zedong gets slowly back to his feet.
Drago lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong lands a head kick. Drago smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zedong.
Zedong misses with a looping right.
Zedong doesn't manage to clinch there - Drago circles away.
Drago cracks Zedong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zedong thows a body shot but no joy.
Drago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zedong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drago to the mat! Drago manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zedong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zedong postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zedong's guard.
Zedong wants to stand but Drago is controlling the position.
Drago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drago stopping the sweep attempt from Zedong.
Drago tries to free his leg and advance position but Zedong is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zedong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zedong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Drago eats them both and turns towards Zedong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zedong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zedong tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Mao Zedong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago thuds a left hand into Zedong's body.
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Zedong counters with a nice leg kick.
Zedong tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Drago punishes Zedong's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zedong throws a head kick that half lands.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zedong.
Drago is looking to slow Zedong down with leg kicks.
Drago throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drago misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drago misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drago.
Zedong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zedong thuds a left hand into Drago's body.
Zedong tries to clinch but Drago is having none of it.
Zedong throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drago motions for Zedong to come forward. Drago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Drago throws a nice looking combination but Zedong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zedong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Drago to the mat! Drago manages to get full guard.
Zedong with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zedong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Zedong blocking the ground and pound.
Zedong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zedong is desperately trying to improve his position but Drago has a good base and remains in mount.
Zedong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zedong is working to get back to half guard.
Drago goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zedong is on top in guard.
Zedong is in close to Drago's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zedong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zedong has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Zedong cracks Drago with a solid left hand.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Zedong from controlling successfully.
Drago keeping full guard, as Zedong tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zedong is aware though and is defending well.
Zedong trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zedong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zedong works over Drago with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mao Zedong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zedong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drago moves out of range as Zedong throws a body kick.
Drago scores with a punch to the head.
Zedong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zedong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago blocks a body shot from Zedong.
Drago misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zedong.
Drago blocks a body shot from Zedong.
Zedong throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago blocking some punches.
Zedong misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zedong has a couple of punches blocked by Drago.
Zedong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Zedong.
Zedong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zedong misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zedong blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Drago.
Zedong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zedong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zedong.
Drago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Zedong.
Zedong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Zedong blocking some punches.
Drago wants to break free but Zedong has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zedong.
Zedong prevents a body shot from Drago.
Drago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drago prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivan Drago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zedong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zedong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zedong misses with a punch to the body.
Zedong takes an elbow to the temple.
Zedong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Zedong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drago digs a right hand underneath Zedong's ribcage. Zedong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zedong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to throw a body punch but Zedong avoids it by throwing Drago back against the cage.
Drago working Zedong over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zedong lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Zedong.
Stalling in the clinch from Zedong.
Zedong digs a right hand into Drago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Drago's gas tank.
Zedong throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zedong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zedong slowing the pace effectively.
Zedong taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mao Zedong.
Well Zedong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mao Zedong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Russian National Anthem. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladdy Stanislov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislov misses with an uppercut.
Stanislov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanislov misses with a right hand
and Petrenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Petrenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrenko throws an overhand right that lands on Stanislov's shoulder, as Stanislov tries to avoid the shot.
Stanislov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stanislov lands with a straight right. Petrenko didn't see that one coming.
Stanislov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrenko.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrenko.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
A leg kick checked by Stanislov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stanislov if he has to take too many more of those.
Stanislov cracks Petrenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stanislov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Stanislov is just out of range.
Stanislov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrenko moves away.
Stanislov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrenko looks for the body kick but Stanislov saw that one coming.
Stanislov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanislov scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko lands a front kick.
Stanislov swings for the body but Petrenko moves out of range.
Stanislov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrenko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanislov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrenko's head.
Petrenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Petrenko.
Petrenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanislov.
Stanislov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stanislov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stanislov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrenko lands with an uppercut that bounces Stanislov off the cage and back into rage.
Petrenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanislov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stanislov scores with a nice strike.
Stanislov moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrenko.
Petrenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Stanislov tries to bum rush Petrenko with a series of wild strikes but Petrenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stanislov lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petrenko.
Petrenko moves out of range as Stanislov strikes.
Petrenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrenko ducks right into an uppercut from Stanislov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanislov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanislov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrenko misses with a low kick as Stanislov jumps back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanislov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vladdy Stanislov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanislov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vladdy Stanislov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrenko misses the body punch
and Stanislov counters with a straight right hand.
Petrenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stanislov.
Petrenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrenko is looking to wear down Stanislov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanislov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrenko.
Stanislov lands a jab to the head.
Petrenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanislov misses the body punch
and Petrenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Stanislov sizes up Petrenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stanislov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanislov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanislov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrenko blocks a jab.
Stanislov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Stanislov.
Petrenko connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanislov lands with an overhand left.
Petrenko lands a head shot.
Petrenko misses with a body shot.
Petrenko lands a right hook to the body.
Stanislov misses with a hook. Petrenko ducked under it nicely.
Vladdy Stanislov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stanislov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko wants to slow Stanislov down by chopping away at his legs.
Stanislov tries to move into range but Petrenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrenko slips a jab from Stanislov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanislov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrenko throws a lazy right hand but Stanislov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrenko swings for the body but Stanislov moves out of range.
Stanislov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrenko has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stanislov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko throws a looping overhand right but Stanislov ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Stanislov does it's job there.
Petrenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanislov misses with a body shot.
Stanislov takes a swing at Petrenko's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Stanislov misses.
Stanislov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stanislov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrenko throws a leg kick but Stanislov checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Petrenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrenko misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Petrenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stanislov blocks the body kick.
Petrenko tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanislov throws a big shot that misses.
Petrenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Petrenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vladdy Stanislov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Petrenko thuds a left hand into Stanislov's body.
Stanislov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrenko.
Stanislov misses with a hook.
Stanislov works the jab nicely.
Petrenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanislov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Petrenko tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Stanislov. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislov loads up on a big right hand but Petrenko slips the punch.
Stanislov just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrenko stuns Stanislov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanislov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stanislov looks to land a right hand but Petrenko moved out of range.
Petrenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stanislov throws a series of punches but Petrenko avoids them all with ease.
Petrenko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stanislov misses with a hook.
Petrenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dmitry Petrenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko feints and then cracks Stanislov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stanislov down.
Petrenko connects with a leg kick. Stanislov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Petrenko connects with a high kick.
Stanislov catches Petrenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanislov fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrenko ducks under a wild hook from Stanislov.
Stanislov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrenko throws a hook but Stanislov avoids it easily.
Petrenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko lands with a kick to the temple. Stanislov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Vladdy Stanislov has been cut.
Stanislov slips a jab from Petrenko.
Petrenko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stanislov works the jab nicely.
Petrenko thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Stanislov misses the target.
Stanislov misses with a jab to the body
and Petrenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Petrenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Petrenko slams his shin into Stanislov's torso.
Stanislov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stanislov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrenko misses the target.
Stanislov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stanislov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stanislov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrenko.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanislov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrenko manages to avoid it.
Petrenko lands a big head kick that sends Stanislov to the canvas! Petrenko follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Petrenko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J - Mamma Said Knock You Out. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Shields!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields looks to land a body kick but Thompson moved away.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shields tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Thompson moved out of range.
Shields misses with a body kick.
Shields misses with a low kick.
Shields scores with a decent looking hook.
David Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson has Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shields misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson looking to throw knees to the head but Shields is blocking nicely.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thompson tries a knee to the head but Shields blocks it.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Shields controls the action.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shields blocks it with crossed arms.
Shields pulls Thompson into guard.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Thompson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Shields throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shields forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields cracks Thompson with a solid left hand.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shields.
Shields pushes down on Thompson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson wants to control the action here but instead Shields manages to pass to full mount!
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Shields cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson taking shots to the head.
It looks like Calvin Thompson has been cut.
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!
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Thompson is bucking up trying to escape but Shields cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Shields connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Calvin Thompson's cut is getting worse.
Shields in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Calvin Thompson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Thompson regains half guard.
Shields is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields with shots to the head and body - Thompson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Shields dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Thompson's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jeez, Calvin Thompson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Calvin Thompson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Shields!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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