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EEC 189 Attention v Esposito PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George AKA ProActive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Predator Apocalypse. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kevin Peter Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George AKA ProActive!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AKA ProActive throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from AKA ProActive finds it's way through Peter Hall's defenses.
A low kick from Peter Hall is predictable there
letting AKA ProActive counter with a right hand.
A big right from AKA ProActive misses.
AKA ProActive shoots in for a takedown but Peter Hall shows good takedown defense.
A jab from Peter Hall does it's job there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall throws a sloppy head kick and AKA ProActive moves out of range easily.
Peter Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Peter Hall scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peter Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but AKA ProActive manages to avoid it.
A jab from AKA ProActive finds it's way through Peter Hall's defenses.
Peter Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive avoids the head kick by Peter Hall.
AKA ProActive avoids the head kick by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from AKA ProActive.
AKA ProActive is looking to chop away at Peter Hall's legs.
Peter Hall slips a jab from AKA ProActive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of AKA ProActive 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like George AKA ProActive has been cut.
Peter Hall wants to clinch.
AKA ProActive on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Peter Hall. Peter Hall obviously looking to wear him down.
AKA ProActive moves out of range as Peter Hall throws a body kick.
Peter Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
AKA ProActive throws a right hand that misses
and Peter Hall counters with a nice body kick.
Peter Hall lands a jab to AKA ProActive's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Peter Hall.
AKA ProActive looks gassed!
AKA ProActive drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
AKA ProActive blocks the body kick.
Peter Hall throws a right and a left that AKA ProActive avoids nicely.
Peter Hall throws a powerful right kick. AKA ProActive tried to block low but the kick was high! AKA ProActive was taken right off of his feet! Peter Hall jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kevin Peter Hall!
A victorious Kevin Peter Hall 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spock comes to the cage accompanied by Rolling Stones- 2000 Light Years. Banks has chosen All I do Is win as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Will Banks enters the cage!
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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
9 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Will Banks!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Spock moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Spock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spock.
Spock cracks Banks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spock.
Spock moves away from the strike by Banks.
A head kick misses from Spock.
Mister Spock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Spock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Spock fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spock moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Spock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab, jab by Spock - just one landing.
Spock punishes Banks's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spock misses the shot to the body.
Spock misses with a body shot.
Spock takes one to the chin there.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Spock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spock connects with a leg kick. Banks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spock misses with a low kick.
Spock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A clash of legs there as Banks blocks the low kick.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Spock throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spock. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spock takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks connects with a body shot that sends Spock's belly button to the back.
Banks misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Spock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spock moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks scores with a hook to the body. Spock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spock looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Spock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Spock throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Spock coming out on top.
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Spock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spock feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Spock misses with a low kick.
Spock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Spock blocks nicely.
Spock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banks postures up in Spock's guard and throws a big left but Spock blocks it.
Spock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banks trying to control but Spock is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard.
Spock wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Spock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spock uses it to pass to side control.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banks manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spock digs a good hook to Banks's body.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Spock slips the punch.
Spock tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Spock misses with a right hand
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spock scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spock.
Banks shoots in but Spock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spock manages to avoid it.
Banks slips under a jab from Spock.
Banks tries to move into range but Spock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Spock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Spock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mister Spock is winning the standup battle so far.
Spock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Spock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Spock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Spock connects with a nice looking jab.
Spock lands with a shot to the body.
Spock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Spock is out of range.
Spock throws a sloppy body shot
and Banks counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banks is in Spock's guard.
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!
Spock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks throws an elbow that misses. Spock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Spock!
Banks seems keen to control Spock's posture.
Spock preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
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.
Banks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spock manages to get himself to full guard.
Banks trying to control but Spock is working from the bottom.
Banks throws an elbow that misses. Spock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Spock!
Spock won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Banks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spock manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock looking to control.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Spock is retaining full guard.
Spock trying to control the position.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks trying to control but Spock is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Will Banks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banks checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banks throws a right hand that Spock ducks under and follows up with a left that Spock also avoids with ease.
Spock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Spock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Spock lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks shoots in but Spock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banks.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spock misses with a body punch
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throws a leg kick but Spock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spock throws a leg kick but Banks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banks tests Spock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks slips under a jab from Spock.
Spock lands with a straight right. Banks didn't see that one coming.
Banks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spock. Spock obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Spock as Banks shoots in.
Spock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Spock.
Banks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks needs to keep his hands up - Spock had a free shot at his head there.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spock slips a jab from Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Spock thumps Banks with a low kick.
Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spock keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Spock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.
Mister Spock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Will Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spock is keeping the position for now.
Will Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spock's guard.
Banks controlling the action here.
Banks working Spock over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spock tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Banks manages to move to mount!
A nice elbow there by Banks.
Spock taking shots to the head.
Banks lands a heavy elbow.
Banks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Banks!
Will Banks really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zica Brava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miro Antauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brava comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Nothing Remains. Antauro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Helter Skelter kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Miro Antauro looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zica Brava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miro Antauro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brava uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antauro.
Brava throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brava waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Antauro.
Antauro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brava as he jumps to the side.
Brava misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Brava misses the target.
Antauro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brava.
Brava throws a lazy right hand but Antauro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brava moves out of range of the body kick.
Antauro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brava scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brava.
Brava looks to score with a jab to the body but Antauro is just out of range.
Brava uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Antauro.
Brava misses with a looping left.
Antauro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brava lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Miro Antauro has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brava scores with a jab to the body.
Brava lands a nice shot that snaps Antauro's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antauro instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antauro.
Brava tries a body shot but Antauro blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Brava scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brava throws a punch but it's blocked by Antauro.
Brava digs a right hand into Antauro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antauro's gas tank.
Antauro looks gassed!
Brava misses with the head strike.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Antauro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antauro misses with some punches.
Brava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brava misses with some punches.
Brava lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antauro backwards.
Brava tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antauro is leaning against Brava and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brava misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brava lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Antauro.
Antauro blocks a body shot from Brava.
Antauro blocks a body shot from Brava.
Brava has a couple of punches blocked by Antauro.
Antauro has a couple of punches blocked by Brava.
A head punch on the inside from Antauro fails to land.
Antauro can't get the takedown.
Antauro blocking some punches.
Brava swings wildly with an uppercut but Antauro uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brava.
Brava lands a right hand.
Brava doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brava throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Antauro avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Antauro blocks a body shot from Brava.
Antauro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brava is keeping busy.
Brava goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antauro swings wildly with an uppercut but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brava.
Brava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brava working aggressively here.
Antauro blocks a body shot from Brava.
Antauro swings wildly with an uppercut but Brava uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brava digs a right hand underneath Antauro's ribcage. Antauro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brava digs a right hand into Antauro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Antauro's gas tank.
Brava misses with a body punch.
Brava stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Antauro.
Brava tries a body shot but Antauro blocks it.
Nice body punch from Brava - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Brava.
A head punch on the inside from Brava fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brava lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brava tries a body shot but Antauro blocks it.
Brava presses Antauro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brava lands a body punch.
Brava lands an uppercut.
Brava tries a body shot but Antauro blocks it.
Brava tries to work over Antauro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brava scores with a hook to the body.
Brava tries to throw a body punch but Antauro avoids it by throwing Brava back against the cage.
Brava lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antauro backwards.
Brava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brava throws a punch but it's blocked by Antauro.
Brava works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Brava.
Antauro is rocked!
A body shot lands from Brava.
Antauro is still on wobbly legs! Can Brava finish him?
Brava lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brava lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antauro backwards.
Brava dips a shoulder and cracks Antauro with a mighty uppercut! Antauro falls back against the cage and Brava unloads with a barrage of strikes! Antauro is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Brava screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zica Brava!
After the fight, Zica Brava was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjelmslev kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Champion. Callahan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everybody Wants To Rule The World. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callahan misses with a hook to the body
and Hjelmslev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Callahan's knee momentarily.
Callahan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hjelmslev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A combination from Hjelmslev does no damage.
Callahan walks into a straight right hand from Hjelmslev.
Callahan throws a lazy right hand but Hjelmslev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Callahan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hjelmslev was well out of range. Poor timing from Callahan.
Callahan throws a right and a left that Hjelmslev avoids nicely.
A left lands for Hjelmslev.
Callahan rushes Hjelmslev and presses him up against the cage.
Hjelmslev tries to work over Callahan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice elbow from Hjelmslev.
Callahan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Callahan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan can't find room to land a body shot as Hjelmslev controls the action.
Hjelmslev stalling in the clinch.
Callahan scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hjelmslev.
A nice left hand lands by Callahan.
Callahan has Hjelmslev pressed against the cage.
A short left from Callahan.
Callahan being controlled against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hjelmslev as Callahan tries to tie him up.
Callahan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hjelmslev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is looking to clinch.
Hjelmslev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas Callahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan lands with a shot to the body.
Hjelmslev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Callahan backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hjelmslev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Callahan wants to clinch.
Hjelmslev connects with a body shot that sends Callahan's belly button to the back.
Callahan lands the left hand.
Callahan is looking to clinch but Hjelmslev is avoiding it.
Callahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hjelmslev but Hjelmslev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Callahan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hjelmslev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hjelmslev there.
Callahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan misses with a low kick.
Hjelmslev throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hjelmslev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Callahan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hjelmslev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hjelmslev. That's going to slow Callahan down.
Hjelmslev cracks the inside of Callahan's front leg.
Callahan tries to clinch up but Hjelmslev circles away and keeps his distance.
Callahan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjelmslev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hjelmslev pushes Callahan away with a front kick.
Callahan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hjelmslev counters with a good, hard body kick but Callahan shrugs it off.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Callahan.
Hjelmslev looks to land a body kick but Callahan moved away.
Hjelmslev swats away the attempt to clinch by Callahan.
Hjelmslev connects with a solid leg kick.
Callahan misses with a few strikes there.
Callahan misses with a combination
and Hjelmslev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Callahan cracks Hjelmslev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Callahan has managed to clinch.
Hjelmslev slows down the pace here.
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 Ragnar Hjelmslev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hjelmslev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Callahan. Hjelmslev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hjelmslev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callahan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Callahan wants to clinch up but Hjelmslev keeps it at a distance.
Hjelmslev swats away the attempt to clinch by Callahan.
Callahan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hjelmslev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Callahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hjelmslev looks to land a body kick but Callahan moved away.
Hjelmslev throws a low kick but Callahan moves out of range easily.
Hjelmslev tries a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
Callahan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hjelmslev. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hjelmslev.
Callahan throws a body punch but Hjelmslev moves out of range.
Callahan cracks the inside of Hjelmslev's front leg.
Callahan defending well as Hjelmslev loads up on a big left hand.
Callahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hjelmslev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callahan clinches with his opponent.
Hjelmslev misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hjelmslev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjelmslev stalling the fight.
A left hand lands to the body for Callahan.
Callahan tries to pull guard but Hjelmslev holds him up against the cage and eventually Callahan drops back down to his feet.
Hjelmslev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callahan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjelmslev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hjelmslev's elbow.
Hjelmslev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hjelmslev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hjelmslev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Callahan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan tries a body shot but Hjelmslev blocks it.
Hjelmslev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Callahan to work.
Callahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Callahan is trying to drag Hjelmslev to the mat but Hjelmslev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ragnar Hjelmslev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Callahan.
Callahan misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hjelmslev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Callahans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lands with a slapping head kick.
Hjelmslev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Callahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Hjelmslev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Callahan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjelmslev is pressing down on Callahan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
Hjelmslev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Callahan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hjelmslev keeping moving, preventing Callahan from controlling successfully.
Hjelmslev wants to sweep but no luck.
Callahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Callahan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Callahan!
Callahan is looking to improve his position but Hjelmslev isn't that keen on the idea.
Callahan gets back to half guard.
Callahan tries to get to full guard but Hjelmslev has control of the leg.
Hjelmslev is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hjelmslev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hjelmslev prevents Callahan from improving his position.
Hjelmslev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ragnar Hjelmslev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick that knocks Callahan off balance momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Callahan checks a leg kick.
Hjelmslev thows a body shot but no joy.
Callahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hjelmslev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Callahan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hjelmslev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A leg kick checked by Hjelmslev.
Callahan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hjelmslev.
Callahan throws a right hand that Hjelmslev ducks under and follows up with a left that Hjelmslev also avoids with ease.
Hjelmslev tries to land a front kick but Callahan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Callahan.
Hjelmslev throws a looping overhand right but Callahan ducks down to avoid it.
Callahan moves in looking to clinch but Hjelmslev pushes him off.
Callahan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Callahan throws a leg kick but Hjelmslev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Callahan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hjelmslev moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Hjelmslev is predictable there
and Callahan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Hjelmslev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hjelmslev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Callahan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hjelmslev swats away the attempt to clinch by Callahan.
Callahan moves out of range of the leg kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hjelmslev throws the kick towards the body but Callahan avoids it.
Hjelmslev throws a series of punches but Callahan avoids them all with ease.
Callahan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hjelmslev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Hjelmslev finds it's target.
Hjelmslev just misses with a punch to the body.
Hjelmslev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Callahan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnar Hjelmslev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries to clinch up but Hjelmslev circles away and keeps his distance.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Callahan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjelmslev.
A head kick misses from Hjelmslev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjelmslev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hjelmslev keeps the fight on the outside.
Hjelmslev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Callahan. That did some damage!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Callahan.
Hjelmslev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callahan takes a swing at Hjelmslev's ribcage but misses.
Callahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Callahan moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas Callahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callahan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan moves out of range of the body kick from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev lands with a slapping head kick.
Callahan moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Callahan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjelmslev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hjelmslev walks into a stiff left hand from Callahan.
Hjelmslev digs a good hook to Callahan's body.
Callahan scores with a hook.
Hjelmslev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Callahan checks a leg kick nicely.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hjelmslev dodges the punch combination from Callahan.
Callahan throws a body punch but Hjelmslev moves out of range.
Callahan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to clinch up but Hjelmslev keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hjelmslev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hjelmslev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Callahan.
Callahan lands a jab to Hjelmslev's midsection.
Callahan tries to clinch up.
Callahan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hjelmslev throws out the jab.
Hjelmslev tests Callahan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hjelmslev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Callahan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hjelmslev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Callahan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Callahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hjelmslev 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Hjelmslev!
A very excited looking Ragnar Hjelmslev 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 Pay Attention (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito has chosen Sukh Knight 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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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pay Attention!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Attention clinches with his opponent.
Attention blocks an uppercut.
Attention has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
Attention doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Esposito lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Attention.
Attention misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito tries to circle away but Attention has him pinned against the cage.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito throws a punch but it's blocked by Attention.
Attention misses with a hook to the ribs.
Esposito has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Attention swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Attention fails to land.
Attention blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Esposito stalling in the clinch but Attention improves position.
Attention misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Esposito to work.
Attention can't find room to land a body shot as Esposito controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito misses with some punches.
Attention working aggressively here.
Esposito blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
Esposito wants to break free but Attention has control.
Attention lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
Attention working aggressively here.
Esposito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Esposito prevents a body shot from Attention.
Attention working aggressively here.
Esposito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Attention.
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!
Esposito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Esposito leaning against his opponent.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Attention.
Attention makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Attention has a couple of punches blocked by Esposito.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esposito.
Attention misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Esposito breaks the clinch.
Esposito throws a shot from downtown. Attention moves away and avoids it.
Attention steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Attention connects with a jab.
Esposito misses with a body shot.
Esposito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Attention moves out of range of the strikes.
Attention misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esposito misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Esposito.
Esposito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esposito just misses with a punch to the body.
Attention connects with a right hand. Esposito shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Attention misses with a straight right.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Attention was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito thuds a left hand into Attention's body.
Attention swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Attention has managed to clinch.
Attention misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esposito lands a hook that snaps the head of Attention backwards.
Esposito is trying to stall.
Attention misses with a punch on the inside.
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Attention does it's job there.
Attention keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Attention takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Attention is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Attention uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Esposito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Esposito slips a jab from Attention.
Attention misses with an uppercut
and Esposito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Attention avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Esposito catches Attention right on the button with a cross.
Attention avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Esposito.
Esposito tests Attention's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Esposito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good shot there by Esposito.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Attention throws a body punch but Esposito moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Esposito.
Esposito misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Esposito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Esposito's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Attention.
Attention lands with a good body shot.
Esposito misses with a straight right.
Attention misses with a lunging right hand
and Esposito counters with a two punch combo.
Attention just misses with a punch to the body.
Esposito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Attention's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Esposito. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Esposito, as that shot connected.
Esposito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Esposito missing with a left hand there. Attention was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Esposito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Attention circles away quickly and effectively.
Esposito fakes the leg kick and cracks Attention in the body.
Attention missing with a left hand there. Esposito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pay Attention seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esposito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito lands a left and a right that send Attention crashing to the mat, dazed. Esposito thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Attention is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Esposito weaves into range and cracks Attention right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Attention goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Esposito is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Esposito!
John Esposito is the new super heavyweight champion!
John Esposito decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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