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Aloha Vs Nikolai PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dire Strait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spider Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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218 lbs
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211 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dire Strait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spider Machida!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida instigates a clinch.
Machida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Strait misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strait is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strait backwards.
Machida lands a shot to the body.
Strait takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Machida.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strait is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Machida is pressed up against the cage. Strait has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Machida down to the mat. Machida avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Machida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strait shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dire Strait. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida punishes Strait's body with a nice straight punch.
Strait is breathing heavily.
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strait.
Machida lands with a straight right. Strait didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida lands a big head kick that sends Strait tumbling to the mat! Machida takes a step backwards and waves Strait back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Strait is rocked!
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida and Strait are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Machida throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Strait into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Machida knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Spider Machida!
Spider Machida thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Mouzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zappatista has chosen Kanye West - Runaway as his entrance music. Marlo Mouzone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marlo Mouzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouzone works Zappatista's body with a nice hook.
Mouzone looks to land a left hand but Zappatista moved out of range nicely.
Zappatista darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mouzone is refusing to be controlled, as Zappatista sits in half guard.
Mouzone is looking to improve his position.
Zappatista works his way into side control.
Zappatista trying to control the action but Mouzone is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone tries to bench press Zappatista off him but Zappatista keeps the position.
Zappatista is looking to take a break and control but Mouzone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouzone is looking to reverse the position.
Mouzone trying to remain calm as Zappatista controls from the top position.
It looks like Zappatista might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zeburdiah Zappatista wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mouzone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zappatista makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zappatista.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mouzone throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zappatista avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mouzone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zappatista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zappatista is looking for a triangle but Mouzone pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeburdiah Zappatista will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zappatista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mouzone sprawls well. Mouzone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zappatista gets slowly back to his feet.
Mouzone throws a hook but Zappatista avoids it easily.
Mouzone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marlo Mouzone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouzone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zappatista but Zappatista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Zappatista as Mouzone shoots in.
Zappatista displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mouzone throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Mouzone.
Mouzone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mouzone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mouzone just misses with a punch to the body.
Zappatista shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mouzone is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mouzone is trying desperately to improve position.
Zappatista goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mouzone turns into him and now he's in Zappatista's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zappatista looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mouzone has picked Zappatista up and slammed him! Zappatista can't keep hold of the triangle and Mouzone manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mouzone crashes against the mat.
Zappatista avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mouzone.
Zappatista manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zappatista working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zappatista is pressing down on Mouzone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mouzone is holding on for now.
Mouzone is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista prevents Mouzone from improving his position.
Mouzone is trying is best to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Marlo Mouzone wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zappatista tries for a takedown but Mouzone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zappatista throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Mouzone dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mouzone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mouzone passes to full mount!
Mouzone raining down shots from the mount!
Mouzone working Zappatista over with strikes here.
Mouzone lands a big shot there that rocks Zappatista but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouzone prevents Zappatista from getting the reversal.
Mouzone drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zappatista! More shots from Mouzone and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marlo Mouzone!
Marlo Mouzone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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306 lbs
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280 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Bomb connects with an inside leg kick.
Bomb just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomb at a distance.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bomb to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams controlling from mount.
Bomb is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bomb is in trouble!
Bomb in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bomb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bomb looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams lands a big elbow - Bomb is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Bomb is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Eli Williams!
Eli Williams made sure to mention his sponsor, Revolution Fatigues in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taro Mishima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Silver (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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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taro Mishima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Mishima.
Mishima connects with a solid leg kick.
Mishima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Mishima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silver doesn't seem bothered though.
Silver looks gassed!
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mishima can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishima lands with a nice body punch.
Silver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mishima lands a nice shot to the body.
Mishima scoring well with a low kick there.
Mishima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silver letting Mishima take a breather here.
Mishima cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mishima.
Mishima has hold of one of Silver's legs. Silver is fighting the takedown attempt but Mishima gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mishima passes Silver's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mishima is controlling the pace.
Mishima passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mishima throwing shots but missing, from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mishima trying to control the position but Silver is working away.
Mishima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mishima throws a strike aimed at the side of Silver's head but Silver avoids it well.
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.
Mishima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Mishima taking a breather here.
Mishima tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mishima taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Mishima.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taro Mishima dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mishima clinches with his opponent.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mishima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mishima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mishima escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mishima clinches up against the cage.
Mishima lands a body shot.
Silver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mishima gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Mishima.
Mishima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Mishima lands with a short shot to the head.
Mishima manages to break the clinch.
Mishima scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Mishima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mishima lands a glancing blow to the side of Silver's head.
Mishima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mishima lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Silver looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mishima lands a right hand from hell, dropping Silver. Mishima pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taro Mishima!
Taro Mishima retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Taro Mishima made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McPunches (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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236 lbs
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323 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatsuyo Hayate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy McPunches!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A head kick misses from Hayate.
Hayate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McPunches throws a right and a left that both miss.
McPunches works the jab nicely.
McPunches misses with a looping left.
McPunches throws a right and a left that Hayate avoids nicely.
Hayate misses with a body kick.
Hayate misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayate scores with a leg kick.
McPunches misses with a straight right.
Hayate is looking to land body kicks.
McPunches misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPunches uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hayate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPunches takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McPunches blocks a head kick by Hayate.
McPunches looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McPunches moves out of range as Hayate throws a body kick.
McPunches throws a low kick but Hayate avoids it.
A big left from McPunches misses.
Hayate plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McPunches takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hayate misses with a head kick.
Punchy McPunches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayate misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPunches pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayate misses with a series of wild punches.
McPunches throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayate tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayate takes a swing at McPunches's ribcage but misses.
McPunches scores with the left hand. Hayate knows he should have avoided that one.
Hayate tries to land a front kick but McPunches steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McPunches avoids the head kick by Hayate.
McPunches moves out of range of the body kick from Hayate.
Hayate throws a jab when McPunches was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPunches avoids the head kick by Hayate.
Hayate slips a jab from McPunches.
McPunches keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hayate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hayate tries a head kick but it misses.
McPunches scores with a jab. Hayate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayate swinging wildly here.
Hayate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayate moves forwards but McPunches connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab by McPunches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McPunches avoids the head kick by Hayate.
Hayate throws a head kick but McPunches moves out of range.
Hayate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hayate blocks a jab.
Hayate throws a sloppy body shot
and McPunches counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Hayate goes down! McPunches rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Hayate is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
Hayate is rocked!
Hayate looks to score with a jab to the body but McPunches is just out of range.
Oh Hayate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hayate misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayate is breathing heavily.
McPunches plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Hayate swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Hayate face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Punchy McPunches!
Punchy McPunches seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Venture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Venture has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Paulo Kang's chin.
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181 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Kang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Venture!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Venture moves into the clinch.
Venture can't get the takedown.
Kang effectively controlling the action here.
Kang lands a body punch.
Kang pressing his opponent against the cage.
Venture jumps guard but Kang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kang has Venture pressed against the cage.
Kang tries to work over Venture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulo Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hank Venture.
Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang throws a head kick that Venture semi-blocks.
It looks like Hank Venture has been cut.
Venture throws a lazy right hand but Kang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Venture looks to land a right hand but Kang moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kang.
Venture shoots in for a takedown but Kang shows good takedown defense.
Venture closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kang circles away.
Venture looks gassed!
Kang throws an overhand right that lands on Venture's shoulder, as Venture tries to avoid the shot.
Kang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venture, pushing him back against the cage.
Venture is trying to pull guard but Kang has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kang digs a right hand into Venture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Venture's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is stalling here.
Kang lands a body shot.
Kang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kang lands a nice shot to the body.
Kang scores with a hook to the body.
Kang with a knee to the head.
Kang gets through Venture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kang cracks Venture with a nice body shot.
Kang lands with a right to the head.
Kang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venture walks into a jab.
Paulo Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venture shoots for a takedown but Kang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Paulo Kang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kang has Venture up against the cage in a clinch.
Kang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venture backwards.
Kang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kang taking a breather.
A short right from Kang.
Kang lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang presses Venture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Venture takes a shot to the head.
Venture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kang prevents it.
Kang lands a shoulder strike.
Kang lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Kang has Venture pushed against the cage.
Kang scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kang taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Kang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Kang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hank Venture's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A left lands for Kang.
Kang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Venture, pushing him back against the cage.
Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Venture can do to turn this around?
Kang lands a right hand.
Kang landing knees to the body.
Kang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kang working Venture over with knees to the body.
Venture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kang landing knees to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Venture takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang throws a series of punches but Venture avoids them all with ease.
Venture is breathing heavily.
Venture drops his hands momentarily and Kang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Kang.
Venture is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kang scores with a punch to the head.
Venture is still on wobbly legs! Can Kang finish him?
Kang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That has opened up Hank Venture's cut even more.
Kang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kang!
Venture seems to have recovered his senses.
Kang digs a good hook to Venture's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kang lands a head kick!
Kang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venture throws a shot from downtown. Kang moves away and avoids it.
Kang scores with a sloppy right hand. Venture should have avoided that one.
Oooooh!!! Kang has knocked Venture down with a huge combo! Kang steps away and waves a wobbly Venture back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kang throws a monster overhand right that drops Venture! Kang follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Kang!
Paulo Kang retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Paulo Kang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ville Kuukkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuukkeli comes to the cage accompanied by a-ha - Take On Me. Rosenthal has chosen Rick Derringer - I Am a Real American as his entrance music. Holden Rosenthal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ville Kuukkeli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Rosenthal!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuukkeli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenthal.
Rosenthal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuukkeli.
Kuukkeli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rosenthal moves away.
Rosenthal shoots for a takedown but Kuukkeli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosenthal fails to land the takedown.
Kuukkeli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rosenthal takes a step back to recover.
Rosenthal avoids the head kick by Kuukkeli.
Rosenthal shoots in but no luck this time.
Ville Kuukkeli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holden Rosenthal.
Rosenthal feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rosenthal won't allow Kuukkeli to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuukkeli working a defensive guard here.
Kuukkeli working for a triangle but Rosenthal defends it easily.
Kuukkeli wants to sweep but no luck.
Rosenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuukkeli wants to sweep here but Rosenthal controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal advances position into side control!
Kuukkeli is trying to get back to half guard.
Rosenthal is looking to take a break and control but Kuukkeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kuukkeli is not content to let Rosenthal control the position.
Rosenthal slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli is looking to regain half guard here but Rosenthal keeps moving and retains side control.
Rosenthal trying to control the position but Kuukkeli is working away.
Kuukkeli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rosenthal connects with a decent elbow.
Rosenthal working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenthal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuukkeli is looking for a sweep.
Rosenthal is looking to take a break and control but Kuukkeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Ville Kuukkeli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rosenthal slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuukkeli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kuukkeli just misses with a punch to the body.
Rosenthal looks to throw the jab but Kuukkeli is out of range.
Rosenthal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kuukkeli scores with a shot to the body.
Rosenthal misses with a head kick.
Kuukkeli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuukkeli pushes down on Rosenthal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenthal is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal is refusing to be controlled, as Kuukkeli sits in half guard.
Rosenthal moves into full guard.
Rosenthal wants to hit a switch here but Kuukkeli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rosenthal there!
Kuukkeli wants to control the pace but Rosenthal is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Kuukkeli there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rosenthal is working to get back to half guard.
Kuukkeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rosenthal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli lands a big elbow.
Kuukkeli lands with some strikes.
Rosenthal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rosenthal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kuukkeli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenthal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuukkeli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuukkeli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rosenthal is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuukkeli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kuukkeli is trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenthal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kuukkeli to see if he's OK.
Kuukkeli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Kuukkeli dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kuukkeli throws a hook but Rosenthal avoids it easily.
Kuukkeli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rosenthal takes a step back to recover.
Rosenthal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuukkeli fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rosenthal to the ground. Kuukkeli is now in Rosenthal's guard.
Kuukkeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Rosenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuukkeli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosenthal has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kuukkeli should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rosenthal has tightened it up now! Kuukkeli should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Holden Rosenthal! Holden Rosenthal retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Holden Rosenthal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier De Troyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Wynd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Troyer comes to the cage accompanied by Jay Z - Run This Town. 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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277 lbs
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325 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olivier De Troyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Wynd!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Troyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wynd.
De Troyer walks into a jab.
De Troyer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wynd misses with a right hand
and De Troyer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wynd!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Troyer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
De Troyer is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wynd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from De Troyer! Wynd is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Olivier De Troyer!
Olivier De Troyer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatious Hashisha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Decisive Battle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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277 lbs
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31
303 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Starship Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ignatious Hashisha!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain dives in and grabs Hashisha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hashisha pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Hashisha as Pain shoots in.
Hashisha throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Hashisha gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Hashisha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hashisha or not.
Pain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hashisha blocking some punches.
Hashisha wants to break free but Pain has control.
Hashisha blocks an uppercut.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Pain.
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pain.
Hashisha looks gassed!
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hashisha gets underhooks to prevent Pain's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Starship Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pain.
Pain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hashisha regains guard immediately.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain pushes down on Hashisha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pain is looking for a kimura but Hashisha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
Pain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pain is nestled in close to Hashisha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hashisha's head.
Pain frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pain with a couple of short strikes.
Hashisha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain has control of Hashisha's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hashisha regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain unloading with bombs!
Pain softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Hashisha is out cold! Pain jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Starship Pain!
During a confident post fight interview, Starship Pain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aloha Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dry Bone Valley. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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267 lbs
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloha Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolai Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoi ducks under a wild hook from Volkov.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Volkov.
Hoi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoi avoids the head kick by Volkov.
Hoi scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoi manages to avoid it.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Volkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Hoi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkov's hands.
Volkov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Volkov looks gassed!
Hoi stuns Volkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi lands a leg kick that knocks Volkov off balance momentarily.
Hoi lands a big head kick that sends Volkov tumbling to the mat! Hoi takes a step backwards and waves Volkov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Nikolai Volkov 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!
Hoi catches Volkov with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Volkov forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aloha Hoi!
An out of breath Aloha Hoi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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