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CWFC 82 INDEPENDENCE DAY BASH PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buakaw Kit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jefferson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fette's Vette. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakaw Kit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kit keeps Jefferson at a distance using the push kick.
Kit throws an overhand right that lands on Jefferson's shoulder, as Jefferson tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson shoots in but Kit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jefferson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Kit misses
enabling Jefferson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jefferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jefferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kit sprawls well. He's pushed Jefferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeffy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jefferson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kit defends it nicely.
Buakaw Kit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kit wants to land a leg kick but Jefferson is out of range.
Kit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jefferson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jefferson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kit tries to avoid it but Jefferson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kit to the ground. Kit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kit feints and then cracks Jefferson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jefferson down.
Kit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jefferson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kit shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jefferson eats them both and turns towards Kit to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kit misses with a hook
and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jefferson seems to be working for a kimura but Kit defends the submission attempt.
Jefferson misses with a head shot. Kit uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jefferson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kit is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kit is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kit won't allow Jefferson to sweep him here.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jefferson wants to get back to his feet but Kit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jefferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kit has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Jefferson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kit is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Jefferson pulls down on the head and he's put Kit to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeffy Jefferson!
Jeffy Jefferson retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Lind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castle comes to the cage accompanied by In Time. Lind comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ice Cube & Dr Dre - Natural Born Killaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Quinton Lind has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Lind!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle shoots in for a double leg but Lind sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lind checks the leg kick.
Lind defending well as Castle loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Lind.
Castle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Lind is defending well.
Lind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lind defending well though.
Lind blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castle.
Castle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle throwing shots but Lind is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind is trying to control but can't.
Lind is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Castle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lind trying to control here.
Castle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Castle is nestled in close to Lind, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Quinton Lind has been cut.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lind defending well though.
Lind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lind defending well though.
Castle thows a huge punch but Lind dodges it nicely.
Castle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lind wants to control but Castle is keeping busy.
Castle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lind wants to get back to full guard.
Castle working over Lind with some ground and pound. Lind looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Castle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castle working the head and body with strikes.
Lind is trying is best to control the position here.
Castle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lind is staying active underneath Castle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lind is trying to maintain the position but Castle is very close to passing his half guard.
Lind wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lind's head.
Castle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lind's head.
Castle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lind's head.
Castle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lind is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Castle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Castle's back!
Castle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.
Lind gets his hands free as Castle looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle turns into Lind and is now in his guard.
Castle won't allow Lind to get back to his feet.
Lind avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from Lind.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Lind has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lind pulls Castle in to control the position.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Lind's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Lind.
Castle jabs Lind to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Castle misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Castle.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Castle clinches with his opponent.
Lind managing to block the knees to the body from Castle.
Lind working aggressively here.
Lind avoiding damage as Castle throws knees to the body.
Castle can't find room to land a body shot as Lind controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Lind.
Castle misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle tries to land knees in the clinch but Lind avoids the damage to the body.
Lind lands a body shot.
Lind is looking to break free of the clinch but Castle has double underhooks.
Castle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lind backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Lind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lind stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lind.
Lind breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lind forces Castle back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lind cracks Castle with a nice body shot.
Lind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Castle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lind gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castle or not.
Castle blocks a body shot from Lind.
Lind lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Castle or not.
Lind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lind.
Castle wants to take the fight to the mat but Lind manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Lind.
Lind misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lind breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle checks a leg kick.
Lind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castle throws a wild body kick that Lind sees coming a mile off.
Lind bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lind throws a shot from downtown. Castle moves away and avoids it.
Castle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lind.
Lind throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lind scores with a hook.
Lind scores with a jab to the body.
Lind paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lind.
Quinton Lind seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lind throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good exchange - Lind coming out on top.
Lind takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lind slips under a jab from Castle.
Lind scores with a nice strike.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lind - that will leave a mark!
Lind takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lind is looking to clinch.
Castle throws a looping overhand right but Lind ducks down to avoid it.
Castle slips a jab from Lind.
A telegraphed right hand from Castle misses the target.
Lind uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castle.
Lind moves out of range of the leg kick from Castle.
Quinton Lind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lind ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lind scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Lind pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Castle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big right from Lind misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle tries a head kick but it misses.
Lind misses with a straight left.
Lind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castle ducks under a wild hook from Lind.
Castle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lind.
The fighters circling - Lind throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castle missing with a left hand there. Lind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lind tries to clinch up but Castle circles away and keeps his distance.
Lind misses with a body punch
and Castle counters with a nice uppercut.
Lind misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Castle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lind scores with a jab to the body.
Castle gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Lind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quinton Lind's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Lind checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lind is out of range and Castle settles back down.
Lind throws a shot from downtown. Castle moves away and avoids it.
Lind lands with an uppercut that bounces Castle off the cage and back into range.
Lind misses the shot to the body.
Castle tries to clinch up but Lind circles away and keeps his distance.
Lind lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lind misses with a low kick.
Castle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Castle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lind misses with a body shot.
Lind fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lind avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lind counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lind throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lind throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lind is able to avoid easily.
Castle avoids the head kick by Lind.
Lind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lind throws a body punch but Castle moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lind scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lind lands a hook that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Lind lands a shot to the body.
Lind lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Lind.
Lind lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castle backwards.
Lind lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castle is rocked!
Lind lands with a right to the head.
Oh Castle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lind throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lind lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lind breaks the clinch.
Lind pounces like a tiger and cracks Castle with a vicious hook! Castle is down but not out! Lind follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Quinton Lind!
After winning the bout, Quinton Lind 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Somore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah Stoltfus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoltfus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Chase. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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223 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Somore Fudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hezekiah Stoltfus!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fudge misses with a hook
and Stoltfus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Somore Fudge has been cut.
Fudge throws a hook to the side of Stoltfus's head but Stoltfus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fudge misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fudge.
A punch lands to the side of Stoltfus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stoltfus throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Fudge to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoltfus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fudge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Stoltfus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fudge gets back to half guard.
Fudge is trying to maintain the position but Stoltfus is very close to passing his half guard.
Stoltfus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fudge's head.
Stoltfus thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoltfus prevents Fudge from standing back up.
Stoltfus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoltfus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fudge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fudge is refusing to be controlled, as Stoltfus sits in half guard.
Stoltfus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fudge defends it well.
Fudge wants to get back to full guard but Stoltfus has mounted him!
BOOM! Stoltfus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stoltfus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fudge looks a forlorn figure.
Stoltfus cracks Fudge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoltfus prevents Fudge from getting the reversal.
Fudge tries to lock up and control but Stoltfus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stoltfus goes for an armbar but Fudge turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fudge.
Stoltfus looking for a guillotine here but Fudge defends easily.
Stoltfus wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stoltfus pulls Fudge in close to prevent any damage.
Fudge trying to control but Stoltfus is working from the bottom.
Fudge is posturing up here but Stoltfus has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Fudge tries to roll out but it's too tight and Fudge has to tap! Slick submission there by Stoltfus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hezekiah Stoltfus!
Hezekiah Stoltfus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Dussander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soeren Lindstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dussander's entrance music is Gary Jules - Mad World (2011 Electro Mix). A fine choice. Lindstroem has chosen Time is Tickin away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Dussander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Soeren Lindstroem!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindstroem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindstroem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dussander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dussander moves in looking to clinch but Lindstroem pushes him off.
Dussander wants to clinch up but Lindstroem keeps it at a distance.
Lindstroem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dussander instigates a clinch.
Lindstroem misses with a punch on the inside.
Lindstroem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lindstroem comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Heinrich Dussander has been cut.
Dussander blocks an elbow strike.
Dussander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dussander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dussander misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lindstroem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lindstroem blocks a body shot from Dussander.
Lindstroem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dussander.
Lindstroem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dussander's elbow.
Dussander swings wildly with an uppercut but Lindstroem uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dussander misses with a body punch.
Lindstroem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lindstroem has a couple of punches blocked by Dussander.
A bit of stalling here from Dussander.
Dussander blocks the elbow strike.
Lindstroem takes a shot to the head.
Dussander has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dussander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Lindstroem.
Dussander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dussander blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lindstroem tries to throw a body punch but Dussander avoids it by throwing Lindstroem back against the cage.
Dussander can't find room to land a body shot as Lindstroem controls the action.
Lindstroem blocks a body shot from Dussander.
Dussander has Lindstroem pushed against the cage.
Lindstroem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem blocks a body shot from Dussander.
Dussander lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dussander cracks Lindstroem with a nice body shot.
Lindstroem prevents a body shot from Dussander.
Dussander digs a right hand underneath Lindstroem's ribcage. Lindstroem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dussander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lindstroem blocks a body shot from Dussander.
Dussander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindstroem throws a sloppy head kick
and Dussander counters with an outside leg kick.
Dussander tries to clinch there but Lindstroem circles away.
Lindstroem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dussander takes a step back to recover.
Lindstroem blocks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lindstroem!
Lindstroem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dussander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick but Dussander checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses
and Dussander counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dussander takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dussander scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lindstroem doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindstroem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lindstroem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soeren Lindstroem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dussander closes the distance and clinches.
Lindstroem swings wildly with an uppercut but Dussander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lindstroem pushes Dussander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dussander.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dussander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dussander lands a body shot.
Dussander digs a right hand underneath Lindstroem's ribcage. Lindstroem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dussander struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindstroem controls his hands.
Dussander is looking to control Lindstroem's arms but Lindstroem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dussander has his back to the cage.
Dussander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lindstroem.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lindstroem as Dussander tries to tie him up.
Lindstroem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dussander backwards.
Lindstroem misses with the head strike.
Lindstroem wants to stall.
Lindstroem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dussander lands a right hand.
Lindstroem looking to throw knees to the head but Dussander is blocking nicely.
Lindstroem prevents a body shot from Dussander.
Dussander is trying to maintain a safe position but Lindstroem gets an underhook and turns Dussander into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Dussander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Dussander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lindstroem throws a leg kick but Dussander sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dussander scores with a nice right hand.
Lindstroem tries to clinch up.
Lindstroem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dussander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dussander lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dussander moves into the clinch successfully.
Heinrich Dussander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dussander looking to stall.
Lindstroem keeps control of Dussander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lindstroem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dussander tries to clinch up.
Dussander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lindstroem keeps the fight on the outside.
Dussander wants to clinch.
Lindstroem tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindstroem misses with a head kick.
Dussander moves out of range of the body kick.
Lindstroem moves in looking to clinch but Dussander pushes him off.
Dussander connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses.
Lindstroem throws a sloppy head kick and Dussander moves out of range easily.
Dussander tries to clinch but Lindstroem is having none of it.
Dussander closes the distance and pushes Lindstroem back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dussander.
Lindstroem tries a body shot but Dussander blocks it.
Lindstroem misses with some punches.
Dussander prevents a body shot from Lindstroem.
Dussander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lindstroem lands a right hand.
Dussander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dussander lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindstroem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dussander.
Dussander tries to clinch but Lindstroem moves out of range.
Dussander rushes Lindstroem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dussander manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lindstroem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lindstroem lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dussander on the inside.
Lindstroem has Dussander pressed against the cage.
Lindstroem prevents Dussander from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lindstroem.
Lindstroem scores with a shot to the side of Dussander's head.
Lindstroem throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Lindstroem.
Dussander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lindstroem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dussander backwards.
Dussander displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lindstroem up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lindstroem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lindstroem scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lindstroem fails to land.
Dussander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dussander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindstroem.
Lindstroem misses with a body punch.
Lindstroem throws a punch but it's blocked by Dussander.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dussander.
Dussander lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindstroem backwards.
Dussander tries to work over Lindstroem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Lindstroem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindstroem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindstroem lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lindstroem tries to stall but Dussander uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lindstroem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dussanders head.
Dussander breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lindstroem throws a head kick that misses
and Dussander counters with a nice body shot.
Dussander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lindstroem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lindstroem keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindstroem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lindstroem feints and then cracks Dussander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dussander down.
Dussander moves out of range of the leg kick from Lindstroem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soeren Lindstroem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heinrich Dussander's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dussander misses the shot to the body.
Dussander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lindstroem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dussander blocks a low kick nicely.
Dussander misses with a series of wild punches.
Dussander lands a body shot.
Dussander tries to clinch up.
Lindstroem throws a sloppy head kick
and Dussander counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lindstroem wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindstroem, right into the meat.
Lindstroem misses with a leg kick
and Dussander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dussander.
Dussander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lindstroem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dussander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Dussander.
Dussander tries to throw a body punch but Lindstroem avoids it by throwing Dussander back against the cage.
Lindstroem has a couple of punches blocked by Dussander.
Lindstroem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dussander taking a breather.
Dussander tries to break the clinch but Lindstroem is controlling the position.
Dussander lands a body shot.
Dussander lands with a short shot to the head.
Dussander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dussander lands a left hand.
Lindstroem blocking some punches.
Dussander presses Lindstroem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lindstroem wants to stall.
Dussander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindstroem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dussander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindstroem's elbow.
Dussander is trying to push Lindstroem away but Lindstroem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short uppercut from Lindstroem.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Dussander - that landed with a thud.
Lindstroem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dussander avoiding damage as Lindstroem throws knees to the body.
Dussander scores with a shoulder strike.
Dussander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dussander breaks the clinch.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dussander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dussander tries to clinch but Lindstroem is having none of it.
Dussander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindstroem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dussander tries to clinch but Lindstroem moves out of range.
Lindstroem connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lindstroem misses the target.
Lindstroem misses with the body kick
and Dussander counters with a nice body shot.
Dussander tries to clinch but Lindstroem moves out of range.
Dussander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lindstroem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dussander counters with a low kick, right behind Lindstroem 's knee.
Dussander moves into the clinch.
Dussander working hard to break the clinch.
Dussander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dussander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dussander tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindstroem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Lindstroem.
Dussander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindstroem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dussander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lindstroem.
Lindstroem closes the distance and pushes Dussander back into the cage.
Dussander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dussander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dussander blocks a low kick nicely.
Lindstroem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindstroem missing with a left hand there. Dussander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heinrich Dussander is winning the standup battle so far.
Lindstroem misses with a head kick.
Dussander stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lindstroem wants to clinch but Dussander slips to the side
and Dussander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lindstroem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dussander.
Dussander checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Dussander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dussander has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Dussander!
During a confident post fight interview, Heinrich Dussander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix). A fine choice. Christopher Gracie could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladimir Putin's chin.
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143 lbs
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32
148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimir Putin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Putin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Putin has Gracie in his guard.
Putin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Putin is a slippery customer.
Gracie prevents Putin from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Putin is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is keen to just control but Putin is a slippery customer.
Putin manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Christopher Gracie has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Putin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Putin showed some decent athleticism there.
Putin is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Putin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is trying to stand back up but Putin is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Putin dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jab by Gracie.
Putin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Christopher Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Putin misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
Putin moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Putin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Putin gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Putin is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Putin circles away and we're back to standing.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Putin moves away.
Putin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Putin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Putin is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Putin seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Gracie has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Putin manages to get himself to full guard.
Putin is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Vladimir Putin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Putin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Putin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Putin is avoiding it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Putin misses.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie lands a head kick. Putin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Vladimir Putin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Putin moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Putin tries for a takedown but Gracie circles away easily
and Gracie counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Putin is rocked!
Christopher Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Putin.
Gracie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Putin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Putin keeps it at a distance.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putin.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses
and Putin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie catches Putin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie throws an off balance right hand
and Putin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Putin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Gracie.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Putin throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Putin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Putin lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Putin circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie tries to bum rush Putin with a series of wild strikes but Putin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Putin's head.
Putin moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Christopher Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin blocks a jab.
Putin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin misses with a straight left.
Gracie lands a jab to Putin's midsection.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Putin digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Putin lands a jab.
Putin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Putin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Gracie digs a good body shot into Putin's ribs.
Putin seems to have recovered his senses.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Putin. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Putin misses with a hook.
Putin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Putin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Christopher Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Putin.
Putin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Putin moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Putin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie punishes Putin's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Putin but Putin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Putin misses with the combination.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Putin blocks the leg kick.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Putin circles away.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gracie clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Gracie catches Putin right on the button with a cross.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Putin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Putin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Putin moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie misses with a hook
and Putin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Putin enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Putin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Putin has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin trying to control the position.
Putin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to control but Putin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Christopher Gracie.
Putin throws a one two combo.
Putin connects with a jab.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Putin moves away and avoids it.
Putin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Putin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Putin swivels and escapes.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Putin moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard, as Putin was trying to land strikes.
Putin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Putin!
Gracie misses with a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Putin is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vladimir Putin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Putin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie jabs at Putin's body.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Putin is out of range.
Putin blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Putin scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Putin throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Putin shoots in and drives through. Gracie sprawls well.
Putin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Putin misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control Putin's posture but Putin avoids it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Putin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Putin working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Putin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet.
Putin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Putin prevents Gracie from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Putin trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putin looking to pass the guard.
Putin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Putin forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Putin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Putin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Christopher Gracie!
Christopher Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
Christopher Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Everyday comes into the arena with Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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33
132 lbs
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27
134 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herzog tries for a takedown but Everyday circles away easily
and Everyday counters with a single leg into guard. Herzog didn't expect that.
Herzog wants to improve his position but instead Everyday has moved into half guard.
Everyday is looking to take a break and control but Herzog is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Everyday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Herzog wants to improve his position but Everyday is controlling well.
Everyday wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everyday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everyday's back!
Herzog throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Everyday looking very determined here, making life difficult for Herzog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Herzog.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Everyday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herzog.
Herzog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Everyday is looking for a sweep. Herzog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herzog is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Herzog looks to land a strike but Everyday avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Herzog is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Everyday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Everyday has escaped and now he's on top!
Herzog working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Everyday has passed into half guard!
Herzog wants to get back to full guard.
Everyday wants to control but Herzog is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Everyday moves into full mount! Herzog won't be happy about that!
Herzog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Herzog regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everyday wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog manages to get to full guard.
Herzog has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Everyday is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Herzog.
Check out the look on Everyday's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday advances to mount.
Herzog slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Everyday wants to work for an arm triangle but Herzog is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Herzog works his way to full guard. Good work.
Herzog trying to control the position.
Everyday scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Everyday passes into half guard.
Herzog is refusing to be controlled, as Everyday sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everyday's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everyday's back!
You can see the frustration on Everyday's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Everyday covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Everyday tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Everyday is wriggling around trying to escape.
Herzog wants to control the pace but Everyday is squirming around nicely.
Herzog is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Everyday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Everyday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herzog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Everyday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Herzog pulls his head out easily.
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 Herb Everyday will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herzog showed some decent athleticism there.
Everyday is trying to get back to full guard.
Everyday is refusing to be controlled, as Herzog sits in half guard.
Everyday keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herzog is pressing down on Everyday's thigh, looking to free his foot. Everyday is holding on for now.
Everyday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herzog.
Herzog thows a huge punch but Everyday dodges it nicely.
Everyday wants to get back to full guard.
Everyday taking some punishment here, with Herzog in his half guard.
Everyday is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Everyday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herzog content to control rather than advance.
Ground and pound from Herzog.
Herzog is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Everyday is just riding it out for now. Herzog eventually gives up the hold.
Herzog lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Everyday! More strikes land and this one is all over! Herzog jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Herzog!
Viktor Herzog decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Cathay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
265 lbs
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280 lbs
19 - 1 - 0 |
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Cathay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cathay rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Cathay on the inside.
Cathay swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cathay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cathay.
Cathay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cathay scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Cathay throws a head punch that misses.
Cathay swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cathay misses with an elbow over the top.
Cathay can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Cathay working aggressively here.
Cathay throws an elbow that misses.
Cathay stalling in the clinch.
Cathay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Cathay has the dominant position.
Cathay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cathay throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Cathay - that landed with a thud.
Cathay misses with an elbow strike.
Cathay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cathay throws a head punch that misses.
Cathay pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cathay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A short left from Cathay.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Cathay won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Cathay fails to land.
Cathay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cathay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathay lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Cathay fails to land.
Cathay lands a body punch.
Cathay misses with the head strike.
Cathay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Cathay lands a body shot.
Jones looks gassed!
Cathay misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Cathay.
Cathay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Cathay is controlling him.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Cathay has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cathay - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Cathay.
Cathay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cathay.
It looks like Edward Jones has been cut.
Cathay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cathay lands a shoulder strike.
Cathay swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cathay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones is rocked!
Cathay throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Cathay and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Cathay celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Cathay!
During a confident post fight interview, Carl Cathay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Mckracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key has chosen EYELID - REGENERATE as his entrance music. Don Key has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zak Mckracken's chin.
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24
170 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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25
163 lbs
14 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zak Mckracken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Key!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Key slams his shin into Mckracken's torso.
Key pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Key lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mckracken misses with a looping right.
Key explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Key avoids the body shot from Mckracken.
Decent striking displayed by Key there.
Key dodges the punch combination from Mckracken.
Key throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Key looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Key misses with a wild body shot.
Key with a hook.
Key connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mckracken is rocked!
Key chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Mckracken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Key lands a nice looking body kick.
Mckracken is breathing heavily.
Key moves into the clinch.
Key creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mckracken's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mckracken drops to his knees and Key pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Key! Don Key retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Don Key thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abdual Jemall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damion Skye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skye is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Never Gonna Stop - Rob Zombie. 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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29
160 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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30
151 lbs
25 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdual Jemall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damion Skye!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemall throws a lazy right hand but Skye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdual Jemall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skye getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jemall thows a body shot but no joy.
Skye has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jemall tries a body shot but Skye blocks it.
Jemall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skye is defending well.
Skye working aggressively here.
Jemall misses with some punches.
Skye gets through Jemall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jemall looking for a takedown.
Skye tries to break the clinch but Jemall is controlling the position.
Skye presses Jemall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skye lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skye pushes Jemall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jemall is rocked!
Jemall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oh Jemall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Skye can't find room to land a body shot as Jemall controls the action.
Jemall seems to have got his legs back now.
Jemall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skye digs a right hand into Jemall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jemall's gas tank.
Jemall misses with a body punch.
Skye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jemall's elbow.
Jemall blocks an uppercut.
Skye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jemall lands the left hand.
Skye throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jemall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jemall.
Jemall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skye is able to avoid easily.
Skye leaves Jemall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdual Jemall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skye jabs Jemall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jemall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jemall scores with a push kick.
Jemall walks into a left hand.
It looks like Abdual Jemall has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jemall misses the target.
Skye avoids the head kick by Jemall.
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!
Jemall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skye.
Skye catches Jemall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skye gets caught napping as Jemall dives in and scores a takedown. Skye manages to retain guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jemall postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skye trying to control the position here.
Jemall drops back looking for a leg! Skye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skye manages to kick Jemall off! Jemall jumps back into Skye's guard.
Jemall looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Skye is on top in guard.
Jemall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jemall has a closed guard, preventing Skye from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skye preventing the sweep.
Skye is looking to stand up but Jemall won't let him.
Jemall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jemall has a closed guard, preventing Skye from standing up.
Jemall pulls Skye in close to prevent any damage.
Skye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jemall is looking for a triangle but Skye pushes his legs off easily.
Skye wanted to stand there but Jemall had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skye won't allow Jemall to sweep him here.
Skye wants to get up but he can't break Jemall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jemall controls Skye momentarily but Skye frees himself.
Jemall has a closed guard, preventing Skye from standing up.
Jemall trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemall is working an open guard so Skye takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jemall lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damion Skye will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdual Jemall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skye.
Jemall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jemall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jemall loads up on a big right hand but Skye slips the punch.
Skye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jemall manages to avoid it.
Skye throws the left hand but Jemall avoids the punch easily.
Jemall moves away from the strike by Skye.
Jemall cracks a nice hook into Skye's ribs.
Damion Skye seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skye throws a shot from downtown. Jemall moves away and avoids it.
Jemall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skye's sensitive parts.
Skye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jemall moves away.
Nice jab there from Jemall.
Skye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jemall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skye swivels and escapes.
Jemall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skye avoids the head kick by Jemall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Skye.
A jab from Skye misses.
Jemall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Skye.
Jemall loads up on a big right hand but Skye slips the punch.
Nice shot by Jemall.
Jemall wants to slow Skye down by chopping away at his legs.
Skye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Jemall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Jemall.
Skye connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jemall momentarily.
Skye moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skye scores with a jab. Jemall acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Jemall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jemall swings for the body but Skye moves out of range.
Jemall lands with a kick to the temple. Skye shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemall swinging wildly here.
Jemall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skye.
Jemall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jemall has his takedown stuffed
and Skye counters with a head kick. That will keep Jemall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jemall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skye counters with a nice body shot.
Skye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skye moves out of range as Jemall strikes.
Damion Skye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jemall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdual Jemall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jemall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jemall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skye but Skye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jemall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skye.
Skye lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skye throws a lazy right hand but Jemall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skye jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skye has managed to clinch.
Skye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jemall misses with a punch to the body.
Jemall is trying to pull guard but Skye turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jemall is trying to break the clinch but Skye is controlling him.
Skye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jemall backwards.
Damion Skye seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skye blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skye lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skye tries to throw a body punch but Jemall avoids it by throwing Skye back against the cage.
Skye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jemall.
Skye works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jemall shoots in for a takedown but Skye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jemall lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Skye as he checks the leg kick.
Jemall cracks Skye with a good jab.
Skye lands a leg kick that knocks Jemall off balance momentarily.
Skye stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jemall.
Jemall lands with a nice combination. Skye backs away looking to recover.
Jemall misses with a leg kick.
Jemall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skye lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Jemall.
Skye jabs at Jemall's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jemall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skye tries to avoid it but Jemall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skye to the ground. Skye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jemall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skye scores with a punch to the head.
Skye drops Jemall with a big left hand! Jemall is injured, injured bad! Skye jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damion Skye!
Our winner, Damion Skye, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Short Fuse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Short Fuse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snow Crash!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuse staying out of range there.
Fuse scores with a shot to the body.
Fuse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuse connects with a right hand. Crash shakes it off.
It looks like Snow Crash has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuse ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crash shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuse sprawls well. He's pushed Crash's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crash's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fuse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crash scrambles back to his feet.
Fuse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fuse thumps Crash with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fuse.
Short Fuse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Crash misses.
Fuse jabs at Crash's body.
Crash looks gassed!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fuse, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fuse looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crash takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fuse scoring well with a low kick there.
Fuse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fuse feints and then cracks Crash's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crash down.
BOOM! Fuse lands a beautiful left hook that drops Crash. Crash tries to recover but Fuse is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Crash lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Fuse!
Short Fuse is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Short Fuse 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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