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EEC 196 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vodka.
Vodka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parts.
Vodka misses with a hook.
Parts loads up on a big right hand but Vodka slips the punch.
Parts misses with a lunging right hand
and Vodka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Anthony Parts has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Parts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vodka doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Vintage Vodka has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parts stuns Vodka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vodka scores with a hook to the body. Parts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vodka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parts.
Vodka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Parts gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Vodka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Parts!
After winning the bout, Anthony Parts thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tulppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Primo Carnera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnera has chosen DMX - one more road to cross as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Primo Carnera enters the cage!
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300 lbs
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284 lbs
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Excellent 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tulppu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Primo Carnera!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tulppu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Carnera with that takedown attempt.
Tulppu swings for the body but Carnera moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Carnera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tulppu is fending him off so far but Carnera persists. Nope, Tulppu circles away and we're back to standing.
Carnera shoots in looking for a takedown. Tulppu tries to sprawl out of it but Carnera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tulppu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teppo Tulppu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Carnera.
Carnera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tulppu takes a swing at Carnera's ribcage but misses.
Tulppu throws a right and a left that Carnera avoids nicely.
Carnera slips under a jab.
Tulppu takes a swing at Carnera's ribcage but misses.
Carnera ducks under a wild hook from Tulppu.
Tulppu misses with an uppercut. Carnera saw that one coming.
Tulppu misses with an uppercut.
Carnera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tulppu throws a looping overhand right but Carnera ducks down to avoid it.
Tulppu throws a good cross that connects.
Carnera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tulppu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carnera is in Tulppu's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carnera being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulppu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carnera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tulppu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carnera advances position into side control!
Carnera in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Carnera lands an elbow.
Carnera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tulppu down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Tulppu is looking for a sweep.
Carnera sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tulppu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Tulppu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carnera's best efforts.
Carnera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tulppu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Carnera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tulppu defending well though.
Carnera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Carnera wants to free his trapped foot but Tulppu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carnera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carnera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera trying to control from Tulppu's half guard. Tulppu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tulppu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carnera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carnera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carnera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carnera wants to control from the top but Tulppu keeps moving.
Carnera stopping the sweep attempt from Tulppu.
Tulppu is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tulppu controls Carnera momentarily but Carnera frees himself.
Carnera landing some decent shots from guard.
Carnera drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tulppu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tulppu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tulppu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee asks Tulppu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tulppu prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Primo Carnera dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Carnera tries to move into range but Tulppu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tulppu misses with a hook. Carnera ducked under it nicely.
Primo Carnera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carnera shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tulppu defends it nicely.
Tulppu just misses with a punch to the body.
Carnera fails with the takedown
and Tulppu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carnera thinking.
Tulppu thuds a left hand into Carnera's body.
Carnera wants to clinch up but Tulppu keeps it at a distance.
Carnera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tulppu as he jumps to the side.
Teppo Tulppu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Primo Carnera.
Tulppu lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Tulppu - just one landing.
Carnera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tulppu's guard.
Tulppu controlling Carnera's posture.
Tulppu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tulppu, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulppu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tulppu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tulppu managing to control the position.
Tulppu keeping full guard, as Carnera tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Carnera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carnera works over Tulppu with some ground and pound from guard.
Carnera throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera postures up in Tulppu's guard and throws a big left but Tulppu blocks it.
Tulppu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carnera looking to sit in guard and control but Tulppu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tulppu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carnera is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Teppo Tulppu just wasn't active enough.
Carnera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carnera fails with a takedown attempt.
Carnera ducks under a wild hook from Tulppu.
Tulppu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carnera's hands.
Teppo Tulppu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulppu slaps away a takedown attempt from Carnera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carnera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tulppu on his heels. He'll look to pass Tulppu's guard now, I'm sure.
Tulppu wants to sweep here but Carnera controlling him for the moment.
Carnera throws an elbow that misses. Tulppu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carnera's guard. Nice move by Tulppu!
Carnera seems keen to control Tulppu's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tulppu manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulppu wants to hit a switch here but Carnera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tulppu there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carnera landing punches.
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 Teppo Tulppu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carnera fails with a takedown attempt.
Tulppu misses with a hook. Carnera ducked under it nicely.
Carnera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tulppu to the mat! Tulppu manages to get full guard.
Carnera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Carnera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tulppu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tulppu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tulppu looking for a sweep. Not yet Tulppu, not yet.
Carnera throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera throws an elbow that misses. Tulppu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carnera's guard. Nice move by Tulppu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carnera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Teppo Tulppu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Carnera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carnera lands in his opponent's guard.
Carnera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulppu keeping moving, preventing Carnera from controlling successfully.
Carnera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Carnera stopping the sweep attempt from Tulppu.
Carnera looking to pass the guard.
Primo Carnera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carnera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carnera throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera wants to control from the top but Tulppu keeps moving.
Carnera throws a strike but Tulppu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carnera pulls Tulppu in close to his closed guard and prevents Tulppu from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Teppo Tulppu just wasn't active enough.
Carnera dives in and scores a takedown into Tulppu's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carnera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tulppu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tulppu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carnera wants to control from the top but Tulppu keeps moving.
Carnera lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carnera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carnera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Primo Carnera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carnera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Primo Carnera!
A very excited looking Primo Carnera 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between De Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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255 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dutch Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Matrix misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bo misses the target.
Bo scores with a nice head shot.
Bo throws a jab but it's blocked by Matrix.
Matrix checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Matrix lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Bo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bo misses with a double jab.
Bo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bo closes the distance and clinches up with Matrix, looking for a takedown. Bo pushes Matrix against the cage but Matrix circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bo scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like De Bo has been cut.
Bo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Matrix pushes Bo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Matrix struggling a bit here.
Bo misses with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Matrix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matrix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Matrix to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matrix tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matrix avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix is not content to let Bo control the position.
Matrix tries to buck Bo off but Bo is having none of it.
Bo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Matrix is looking to get back to his feet here but Bo is keeping cool and he's managed to take Matrix's back.
Matrix is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Matrix is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). De Bo!
De Bo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube comes to the cage accompanied by Bow Down. Gracie has chosen Boris Brejcha - Openminded 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cube stuffs the takedown.
Cube misses with a wild body shot.
Cube throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cube checks the leg kick.
Ricardo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cube lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cube swivels and escapes.
Cube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Cube which made him look bad.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Cube throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cube tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cube throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch but Cube moves away
and Cube counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cube's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Cube misses the shot to the body.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown but Cube manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gracie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Cube as Gracie shoots in.
Cube thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a combination. Cube tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Cube misses.
Cube throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Cube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cube throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cube has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cube wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cube has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cube tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cube has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cube looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Cube pushes him off.
Cube lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gracie throws a head kick but Cube moves out of range.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cube paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Cube misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has hold of Cube's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cube manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cube is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie working the ground and pound effectively.
Cube's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gracie throwing strikes here but Cube is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gracie has control of Cube's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cube regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cube is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cube is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cube and Gracie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cube is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cube has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie throws an elbow but Cube slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie looks up at the clock and then as Cube takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gracie smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cube has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie misses with the combination.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cube.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cube lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cube misses the jab.
Ice Cube is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Cube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cube misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cube has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube lands with an overhand left.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie pushes down on Cube's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ricardo Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cube is trying to stand.
Gracie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is trying to control. Cube wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cube is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Cube wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Cube is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cube defends it well.
Cube pushes Gracie off looking to stand but Gracie dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands strikes from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Cube is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cube is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube is looking to escape.
Gracie is thwarting Cube's attempts to control the position.
Cube regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cube keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cube keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cube swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Cube is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cube manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Cube's guard.
Cube is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cube manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cube would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Cube misses with a straight right.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cube circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cube gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cube lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Cube is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cube trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Cube throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Cube looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Cube sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Cube, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Cube against the cage but Cube circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ice Cube has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes Cube back into the cage.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cube fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ice Cube is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie tries to clinch but Cube moves out of range.
Cube misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Cube's guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cube.
Ice Cube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cube tries to strike from the bottom.
Cube is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cube manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Cube in his guard.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Cube controlling him for the moment.
Gracie has his feet on Cube's thighs here. He's pushed Cube off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cube screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Gracie!
Ricardo Gracie made sure to mention his sponsor, Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Munster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Munster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt moves out of range of the body kick from Munster.
Munster lands a big head kick that sends Kleinschmidt tumbling to the mat! Munster takes a step backwards and waves Kleinschmidt back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kleinschmidt is rocked!
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt 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!
Kleinschmidt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Munster avoids it really well and circles away.
Kleinschmidt is still on wobbly legs! Can Munster finish him?
Kleinschmidt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munster.
Kleinschmidt seems to have recovered his senses.
Munster misses with a low kick as Kleinschmidt jumps back.
Munster throws the kick towards the body but Kleinschmidt avoids it.
Kleinschmidt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Munster counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Kleinschmidt! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Munster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, The Munster made sure he mentioned 160!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hatsu Hioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Spock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hioki comes into the arena with Heart of Asia blaring out of the sound system. Spock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rolling Stones- 2000 Light Years. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hatsu Hioki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Spock!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spock swivels and escapes.
Spock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spock clobbers Hioki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spock darts in and clinches Hioki up against the cage.
Hioki wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Spock manages to break the clinch.
Spock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hioki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hioki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hioki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hatsu Hioki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hioki takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hioki throws a leg kick
enabling Spock to counter with a crisp jab.
Hioki is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioki fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Hioki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hioki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spock swivels and escapes.
Spock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hioki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spock. Spock obviously looking to wear him down.
Hioki is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hioki loses concentration momentarily and Spock pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hioki crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Spock finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mister Spock!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mister Spock waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Mot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mot comes into the arena with Be Aggresive by Faith No More blaring out of the sound system. Peter Hall has chosen Predator Apocalypse as his entrance music. Tom Mot could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Peter Hall's chin.
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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
17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Mot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Peter Hall!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mot avoids the head kick by Peter Hall.
Mot tries to land a front kick but Peter Hall steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mot fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peter Hall.
Peter Hall tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Donk. Peter Hall catches Mot right on the button with a cross.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Peter Hall.
Mot looks to throw the jab but Peter Hall is out of range.
Peter Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Mot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peter Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mot throws a lazy uppercut
and Peter Hall counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mot is rocked!
Peter Hall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oh Mot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peter Hall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peter Hall throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Peter Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mot.
Mot looks for the body kick but Peter Hall saw that one coming.
Mot seems to have got his legs back now.
Peter Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mot can pounce on him.
Peter Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Mot.
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Peter Hall tries a low kick but Mot avoids it.
Peter Hall throws a lazy head kick
and Mot counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Mot finds it's target.
Peter Hall misses with the combination.
A jab from Mot does it's job there.
Mot works Peter Hall's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Peter Hall misses.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Peter Hall misses with a head kick.
Peter Hall looks gassed!
Peter Hall throws a head kick that misses.
Mot tried to score with a low kick but Peter Hall checks it.
Mot blocks a head kick by Peter Hall.
Peter Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peter Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peter Hall tries a head kick but it misses.
Mot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peter Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Mot throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Peter Hall stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Mot follows into mount!
Peter Hall is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall wants to hold on but Mot pushes him away.
Peter Hall is still in real trouble! Can Mot finish him?
Mot lands a big elbow - Peter Hall is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Peter Hall is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tom Mot!
Tom Mot looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Yeah that feels better....'.
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