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SPFT 75: Stoppers vs. Splinter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalash Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lansing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikov comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen - Rehellinen Rikollinen feat. Kosola. Lansing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heavy Metal Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Alexander Lansing has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Insanely flexible |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalash Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Lansing!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansing fails to land with a series of punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lansing checks a leg kick.
Lansing lands with a shot to the body.
Nikov moves in looking to clinch but Lansing pushes him off.
Nikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nikov ducks under a wild hook from Lansing.
Lansing sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lansing will feel that in the morning.
Some bone on bone action there as Nikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nikov closes the distance and pushes Lansing back into the cage.
Lansing is trying to pull guard but Nikov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Nikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nikov defending well as Lansing loads up on a big left hand.
Lansing misses with an uppercut. Nikov saw that one coming.
Nikov clinches.
Nikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lansing is keeping busy.
Lansing trying to control the position but instead, Nikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lansing into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansing stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Lansing's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Nikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansing scores with a shot to the side of Nikov's head.
Nikov misses with some punches.
Lansing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lansing struggles to land a body shot inside as Nikov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lansing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lansing.
A nice left hand lands by Lansing.
Nikov taking a breather.
Lansing misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lansing - that landed with a thud.
Lansing working aggressively here.
Lansing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short left from Nikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lansing fails to pull guard.
Kalash Nikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Lansing.
Lansing is trying to pull guard but Nikov has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nikov.
Lansing tries to pull guard but Nikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Lansing drops back down to his feet.
Nikov blocking some punches.
Lansing fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nikov scores with a shot to the side of Lansing's head.
Nikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lansing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Nikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lansing lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lansing swings wildly with an uppercut but Nikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansing misses with a body punch.
Lansing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lansing scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nikov as Lansing tries to tie him up.
Lansing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lansing fails to land.
Nikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nikov landing knees to the head.
Nikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lansing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing slows down the pace here.
Nikov presses Lansing against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikov blocks an uppercut.
Lansing doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansing.
Nikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lansing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lansing prevents a body shot from Nikov.
A nice left hand lands by Lansing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lansing works on Nikov's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lansing misses with a punch to the body.
Nikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nikov breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lansing dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lansing tries to bum rush Nikov with a series of wild strikes but Nikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lansing looks to land a right hand but Nikov moved out of range.
Nikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lansing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nikov.
That kick from Lansing tenderised Nikov's leg. Nikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lansing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lansing checks it well.
Lansing fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nikov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lansing. Nikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lansing.
A slow jab from Lansing misses its intended target.
Lansing throws a right hand that Nikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nikov also avoids with ease.
Lansing throws the left hand but Nikov avoids the punch easily.
Nikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lansing circles away.
Nikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lansing.
Nikov motions for Lansing to come forward. Nikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nikov checks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lansing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nikov ducks under a wild hook from Lansing.
Nikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lansing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nikov moves away.
Lansing misses with a low kick.
Nikov tries to clinch up.
Nikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lansing misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nikov.
Nikov cracks the inside of Lansing's front leg.
Lansing attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nikov clinches up against the cage.
Nikov misses with a knee strike.
Nikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing tries a body shot but Nikov blocks it.
A short left from Lansing.
Lansing digs a right hand underneath Nikov's ribcage. Nikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lansing is defending well for now.
Lansing dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alexander Lansing seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lansing misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lansing tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikov smiles and moves away.
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Lansing moves out of range easily.
Nikov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nikov throws a leg kick but Lansing checks it.
Nikov slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov misses with a few strikes there.
Lansing looks to land a combination but Nikov avoids it well.
Nikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kalash Nikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nikov throws a shot from downtown. Lansing moves away and avoids it.
Lansing misses with a series of wild punches.
Lansing takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lansing tries a head kick but it misses.
Nikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lansing. Lansing circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lansing throws a jab when Nikov was well out of range.
Kalash Nikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Lansing misses.
Nikov looks to land a combination but Lansing avoids it well.
Lansing looks to land a left hand but Nikov moved out of range nicely.
Nikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lansing finds it's way round the side to connect with Nikov's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lansing lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Lansing misses with a punch to the body.
Lansing fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lansing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lansing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansing.
Nikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lansing blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nikov blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lansing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalash Nikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Lansing.
Nikov pushes Lansing back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lansing tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nikov smiles and moves away.
Lansing misses with a series of wild 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 Kalash Nikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nikov rushes Lansing and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lansing tries to pull guard but Nikov won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Nikov.
Lansing is looking to control Nikov's arms but Nikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lansing has his back to the cage.
Lansing jumps guard and drags Nikov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lansing working for a triangle but Nikov defends it easily.
Nikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lansing's head.
Nikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lansing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lansing trying to control the position here.
Lansing keeping moving, preventing Nikov from controlling successfully.
Lansing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nikov stays in close to Lansing's body and controls the position.
Nikov trying to control but Lansing is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Kalash Nikov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice defenses there by Nikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansing connects with a nice looking jab.
Nikov slips under a jab.
Lansing misses with an uppercut.
Nikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lansing throws a hook but Nikov blocks it.
Nikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lansing stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lansing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lansing scores with a punch to the head.
Nikov tries to clinch there but Lansing circles away.
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!
Nikov misses with a head kick.
Lansing shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nikov throws a sloppy head kick and Lansing moves out of range easily.
Lansing moves out of range of the leg kick from Nikov.
Lansing swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lansing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lansing avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nikov.
Lansing throws a looping overhand right but Nikov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Nikov.
Nikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lansing to score with a decent uppercut.
Lansing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lansing tries a low kick but Nikov avoids it.
Nikov has closed the distance and engaged Lansing in a clinch.
Lansing throws a head punch that misses.
Lansing throws a punch but it's blocked by Nikov.
Nikov blocks a body shot from Lansing.
Lansing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lansing looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikov is just out of range.
Nikov lands a front kick.
Lansing takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansing lands with a nice combination. Nikov backs away looking to recover.
Nikov clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lansing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lansing is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nikov to keep the fight standing.
Lansing misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lansing tries to pull guard but Nikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kalash Nikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Lansing.
Lansing lands an uppercut.
Lansing tries to pull guard but Nikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Lansing drops back down to his feet.
Nikov digs a right hand underneath Lansing's ribcage. Lansing let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lansing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikov manages to break the clinch.
Lansing misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikov.
Nikov wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kalash Nikov.
I think Nikov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with Primus: John the Fisherman blaring out of the sound system. McGee has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but McGee is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Johnny Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Wolf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGee misses with a looping right.
McGee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from McGee tenderised Wolf's leg. Wolf is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGee moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolf gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGee regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGee 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a strike but McGee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McGee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGee being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to keep McGee in close.
Wolf pulls McGee in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johnny Wolf wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolf tries to advance to mount but can't.
McGee tries to improve position but can't.
McGee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee struggling a bit here.
McGee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wolf taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wolf scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGee.
Wolf misses with a kick to the body.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wolf misses with a low kick.
McGee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
McGee checks a low kick from Wolf.
Wolf avoids the body shot from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolf connects with a high kick.
Wolf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wolf throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Wolf only half commits.
Horrible takedown by Wolf or perhaps it was just good defense by McGee which made him look bad.
McGee checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf throws a hook but McGee blocks it.
McGee tries to work over Wolf's front leg with a kick but Wolf checks it.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee's waist but McGee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wolf off to one side.
Bang McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf cracks McGee with a good jab.
McGee swings for the body but Wolf moves out of range.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wolf attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from McGee finds it's way through Wolf's defenses.
McGee on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wolf tried to score with a low kick but McGee checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wolf slips a straight right by McGee.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Wolf drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but McGee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Wolf working for submissions but it's allowed McGee to get to half guard.
Wolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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 Johnny Wolf will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but McGee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Wolf with a nice cross.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGee.
Wolf fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from McGee.
Wolf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf misses with a low kick as McGee jumps back.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
McGee moves into range and clinches up with Wolf.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Wolf has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee prevents Wolf from breaking the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Johnny Wolf has been cut.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGee scores with a knee to the head.
McGee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but McGee has double underhooks.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
Bang McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wolf has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Wolf blocking some punches.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
Wolf tries for a takedown but McGee manages to get underhooks.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McGee can't fight it off and eventually Wolf manages to take the fight to the floor. McGee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McGee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wolf has control of McGee's left arm, preventing McGee from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee passes Wolf's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wolf trying to control from the bottom.
McGee is looking for submissions but instead, Wolf has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Wolf!
Johnny Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fancy Nancy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleinschmidt throws a hook but Nancy avoids it easily.
Kleinschmidt scores with a head kick. Nancy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kleinschmidt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nancy is out of range and Kleinschmidt settles back down.
Nancy throws a jab when Kleinschmidt was well out of range.
A big right from Kleinschmidt misses.
Kleinschmidt loads up on a big right hand but Nancy slips the punch.
Donk. Nancy catches Kleinschmidt right on the button with a cross.
Nancy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Nancy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt misses with the combination.
Nancy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kleinschmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kleinschmidt connects with a body shot.
Kleinschmidt throws a wild body kick that Nancy sees coming a mile off.
Kleinschmidt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nancy!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kleinschmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nancy is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nancy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nancy tries to lock up and control but Kleinschmidt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleinschmidt dominating with strikes here.
Kleinschmidt lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nancy is trying desperately to improve position.
Kleinschmidt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nancy is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nancy blocking the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt wants to control the pace but Nancy is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleinschmidt sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kleinschmidt misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Nancy is looking to get to half guard.
Nancy is bucking up trying to escape but Kleinschmidt cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleinschmidt thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nancy blocking the ground and pound.
Kleinschmidt throwing strikes here but Nancy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nancy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kleinschmidt content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by Kleinschmidt.
Nancy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleinschmidt with shots to the head and body - Nancy looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nancy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kleinschmidt.
Kleinschmidt postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Nancy is out cold - huge knockout for Kleinschmidt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Elroy Kleinschmidt!
Elroy Kleinschmidt opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Martin's choice of entrance music: Chow Time!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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302 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny B Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Martin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed B Good momentarily.
It looks like Johnny B Good has been cut.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and B Good decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Martin's guard.
B Good throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
B Good scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
B Good postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
B Good postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
B Good working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
B Good postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but B Good is one step ahead there.
B Good is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
B Good will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
B Good content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
B Good loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
B Good 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.
B Good is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
B Good is looking to work some ground and pound but Martin has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
B Good landing with the ground and pound.
B Good postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
B Good distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin trying to control the position.
B Good postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
B Good loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
B Good working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
B Good stands up over Martin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
B Good distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin is rocked!
B Good makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can B Good finish him?
B Good arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Martin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johnny B Good!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama said knock you out. Loaf is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by War is my destiny. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loaf tries to clinch up.
Loaf dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Loaf misses with a body shot.
Loaf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Meat Loaf has been cut.
Loaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Loaf shoots in for a double leg but Couture sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Loaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loaf.
Loaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loaf throws the left hand but Couture avoids the punch easily.
Loaf scores with a jab to the body.
Loaf misses with a hook to the body
and Couture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Loaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Couture manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf lands a front kick.
Loaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meat Loaf.
Couture lands a nice shot that snaps Loaf's head back.
Couture throws the kick towards the body but Loaf avoids it.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Couture takes one on the button.
Couture works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Loaf takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loaf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf shoots in looking for a takedown. Couture tries to sprawl out of it but Loaf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Couture manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brandon Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Couture's corner calls for a 1-2. Couture obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Loaf blocks the body kick.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Loaf. Beautiful body shot.
Couture lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loaf misses with a combination
letting Couture counter with a right hand.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loaf.
Loaf clinches with his opponent.
Loaf misses with a body punch.
Couture is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Loaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loaf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Couture blocks the body kick.
Loaf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Couture.
Couture is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Couture misses with a hook. Loaf ducked under it nicely.
Loaf looks to throw a body kick
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Couture throws a push kick but Loaf slaps the foot to one side.
Loaf throws an overhand right that lands on Couture's shoulder, as Couture tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Couture.
Loaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Loaf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Couture is looking to improve his position but Loaf isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loaf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Couture moves into full guard.
Loaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Brandon Couture will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Couture wants to slow Loaf down by chopping away at his legs.
Loaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Couture misses with a hook.
Couture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Loaf misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture counters with an outside leg kick.
Loaf moves out of range as Couture strikes.
Couture throws a leg kick but Loaf checks it.
Loaf jabs Couture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Loaf scoring well with a low kick there.
Couture works the jab nicely.
Loaf thows a leg kick but Couture checks it
and Couture counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandon Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Couture on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Couture.
No luck for Loaf with that takedown attempt.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meat Loaf.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Loaf.
Loaf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Couture moves out of range as Loaf throws a body kick.
Loaf attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Loaf.
Nice straight punches there by Couture. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loaf throws out a leg kick but Couture moves out of range and Loaf only half commits.
Loaf throws a leg kick that is checked
and Couture counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Couture.
Loaf misses with a body kick.
Couture comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Loaf.
Couture misses with a wild body shot.
Loaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Couture rather than just go for the knockout.
Couture on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Loaf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Meat Loaf's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Loaf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Loaf counters by clinching up.
Loaf can't find room to land a body shot as Couture controls the action.
Loaf misses with a knee to the head.
Loaf gets through Couture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Couture fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Couture pulls Loaf into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Couture keeping moving, preventing Loaf from controlling successfully.
Couture avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loaf trying to control but Couture is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf looking to pass the guard.
Loaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Loaf stops Couture from standing up.
Couture seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Loaf throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Couture to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loaf closes the distance and clinches up with Couture, looking for a takedown. Loaf pushes Couture against the cage but Couture circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meat Loaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loaf lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loaf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Couture did well to prevent Loaf getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf trying to pass the guard but Couture defending well.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Loaf sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Meat Loaf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Meat Loaf's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Couture throws a body punch but Loaf moves out of range.
Loaf throws a leg kick which misses Couture's front leg but catches the back leg as Couture tries to avoid it.
Loaf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couture on the side of the head.
Meat Loaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loaf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Loaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Loaf is looking to slow Couture down with leg kicks.
Couture buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Couture blocks the leg kick.
Loaf doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Couture counters with a nice body shot.
Loaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Couture avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Loaf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Loaf misses.
Couture keeps the fight on the outside.
Couture fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Loaf scores with a nice body kick.
Loaf has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loaf there as he acknowledges the shot.
Loaf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Loaf throws a low kick but it's checked well by Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Couture.
Loaf looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Couture is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Loaf misses with a low kick.
Loaf tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Loaf scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Loaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Couture lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Loaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Couture tries a head kick but it misses.
Couture lands with a nice body punch.
Loaf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Couture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf throws a head kick that misses
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Loaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Loaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Couture manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandon Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meat Loaf.
Couture thows a left - swing and a miss!
Couture looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Loaf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Loaf advances position into side control!
Loaf lands some shots froms side control.
Couture struggling a bit here.
Loaf trying to control the action but Couture is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture is looking to regain half guard here but Loaf keeps moving and retains side control.
Couture being controlled for a moment.
Loaf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture pushes Loaf away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loaf gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Couture dodges the ground and pound from Loaf.
Loaf looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Couture is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Meat Loaf.
I think Loaf 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Loaf!
A very excited looking Meat Loaf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
281 lbs
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280 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Leroy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Mack!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mack avoids the body shot from Brown.
Mack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Mack walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown looks to clinch
and Mack counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Brown misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Mack scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack throws a head punch that misses.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Mack looks gassed!
A short uppercut from Brown.
Mack tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mack struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown is leaning against Mack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Mack avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Xavier Mack has been cut.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Mack is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mack is keeping busy.
Brown gets through Mack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mack misses with the head strike.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown blocks a body shot from Mack.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands with a short shot to the head.
Mack lands with a light punch inside.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown taking a breather.
Mack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mack tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Mack.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the cage.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Mack misses with a punch to the body.
Mack breaks the clinch.
Leroy Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mack takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Mack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mack's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mack.
Mack avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Mack slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Mack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mack connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leroy Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Mack is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brown.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mack's hands.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mack can do to turn this around?
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Mack's defenses.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Brown stuns Mack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown defending well as Mack loads up on a big left hand.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Mack tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Mack misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mack's sensitive parts.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Mack swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Mack keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Mack.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mack is out of range.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mack. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Brown misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looks to land a combination. Mack sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mack moves away from the strike by Brown.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown presses Mack against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown has Mack pushed against the cage.
Brown tries to stall but Mack uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown prevents a body shot from Mack.
Leroy Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown wants to stall.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Mack lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
Brown trying to stall but Mack improves his position.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Mack controls his hands.
Mack lands a left hand.
Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mack prevents a body shot from Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack looking to slow down the pace here.
Brown is working Mack over against the cage.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Mack's head.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Mack.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown lands a hook that snaps the head of Mack backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mack tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Xavier Mack's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown wants to clinch up but Mack keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a leg kick which misses Mack's front leg but catches the back leg as Mack tries to avoid it.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mack manages to avoid it.
Brown tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.
Mack motions for Brown to come forward. Mack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Mack scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mack up against the cage.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Mack scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown is leaning against Mack and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Mack in his tracks for a moment.
Mack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Mack shrugs off.
Brown is looking to control Mack's arms but Mack gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Mack's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown works on Mack's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Mack's ribcage. Mack let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Xavier Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macks head.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brown blocks a body shot from Mack.
Mack trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Mack blocks a body shot from Brown.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mack misses with a body punch.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
Mack lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
Mack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown lands an elbow inside.
Mack has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Mack misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mack fails to land.
Mack is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mack has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown digs a right hand into Mack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mack's gas tank.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mack is rocked!
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Brown has Mack pressed against the cage. Mack drops his hands and Brown takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Mack tumbling to the canvas! Brown rains down with more punches but Mack was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leroy Brown!
Leroy Brown took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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217 lbs
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215 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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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
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kealekapuna misses with a jab to the body
and Martin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kealekapuna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kealekapuna throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kealekapuna slips under a jab.
Kealekapuna throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kealekapuna misses with a low kick.
Martin slips a jab from Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin works over Kealekapuna's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kealekapuna is looking to land body kicks.
Kealekapuna misses with a head kick.
Kealekapuna throws a front kick aimed at Martin's knee but Martin avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Martin.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Martin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Martin tries for a kimura but Kealekapuna is defending well.
Martin working the strikes but Kealekapuna uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kealekapuna taking some punishment here, with Martin in his half guard.
Kealekapuna blocking the ground and pound attempt from Martin.
Martin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kealekapuna wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin working over Kealekapuna with some ground and pound. Kealekapuna looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Martin there.
Martin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kealekapuna wants to improve his position but Martin is controlling well.
Martin is looking to stall here but Kealekapuna recovers full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Martin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to control from the top but Kealekapuna keeps moving.
Martin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martin throws a strike but Kealekapuna rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kealekapuna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kealekapuna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kealekapuna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kealekapuna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Martin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Kealekapuna misses.
Kealekapuna tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kealekapuna throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin throws a jab when Kealekapuna was well out of range.
Martin checks a low kick from Kealekapuna.
Jab, jab by Martin - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealekapuna throws a leg kick but Martin moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kealekapuna, as that shot connected.
Martin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kealekapuna.
Martin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kealekapuna counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kealekapuna motions for Martin to come forward. Kealekapuna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kealekapuna throws a push kick but Martin slaps the foot to one side.
Kealekapuna slips under a jab from Martin.
Kealekapuna jabs at Martin's body.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin staying out of range there.
Kealekapuna throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Kealekapuna lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kealekapuna misses with a wild body shot.
Kealekapuna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martin stalling away here and it's allowed Kealekapuna to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kealekapuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Martin.
Kealekapuna is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna dodges the ground and pound from Martin.
The strikes coming from Martin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kealekapuna is working to avoid the ground and pound but Martin connects with a decent elbow.
Martin cracks Kealekapuna with a big elbow.
Kealekapuna takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Martin is working Kealekapuna over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kealekapuna down.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Kealekapuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Martin crashes against the mat.
Martin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Frank Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kealekapuna is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kealekapuna defending against the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Martin working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Martin misses with a looping right.
Kealekapuna lands a head shot.
Martin misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martin.
Martin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Martin throws a big right hand that misses.
Kealekapuna working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Martin.
Martin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kealekapuna keeping moving, preventing Martin from controlling successfully.
Martin looking to sit in guard and control but Kealekapuna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kealekapuna stacks Martin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kealekapuna!
Martin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kealekapuna.
Martin tries to roll over but Kealekapuna keeps him under control.
Moses Kealekapuna has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Martin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is trying to control but can't.
Martin is looking to escape.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Martin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kealekapuna has passed into half guard!
Martin tries to get to full guard but Kealekapuna has control of the leg.
Martin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to hold on to Kealekapuna's head to control him but Kealekapuna postures up.
Kealekapuna decides to stand and escape the position.
Martin throws the left hand but Kealekapuna avoids the punch easily.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kealekapuna dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kealekapuna thows a leg kick but Martin checks it
and Martin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin scores a takedown into full mount!
Martin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kealekapuna avoids a strike by Martin and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Martin's guard! Fantastic escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kealekapuna is now in half guard.
Kealekapuna prevents Martin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Martin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McJuckett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys. Parts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. call to prayer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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219 lbs
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28
218 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Parts!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McJuckett cracks a nice hook into Parts's ribs.
Parts looks to score with a jab to the body but McJuckett is just out of range.
Parts misses the shot to the body.
Parts moves out of range as McJuckett strikes.
Parts loads up on a big right hand but McJuckett slips the punch.
McJuckett fails with a takedown attempt.
Parts loads up on a big right hand but McJuckett slips the punch.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick from McJuckett.
McJuckett misses with a body kick.
Parts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parts throws a leg kick that misses.
McJuckett is looking to chop away at Parts's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett throws a leg kick but Parts sees it coming and moves out of range.
Peter Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parts just misses with a punch to the body.
McJuckett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parts thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as McJuckett blocks the leg kick.
Parts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Parts with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McJuckett to score with a decent uppercut.
McJuckett throws a lazy right hand but Parts sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parts misses with a head kick.
McJuckett wants to slow Parts down by chopping away at his legs.
Parts tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McJuckett was well out of range. Poor timing from Parts.
Parts misses with the combination.
Parts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McJuckett checks a low kick from Parts.
McJuckett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McJuckett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parts keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McJuckett drops an elbow to the side of Parts's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Parts can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parts pushes McJuckett off and gets back to his feet.
Dantavious McJuckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McJuckett misses with a wild body shot.
McJuckett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parts is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McJuckett.
Parts blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from McJuckett
and Parts counters with a straight right hand.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from McJuckett.
Parts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parts thuds a left hand into McJuckett's body.
McJuckett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parts was covering up waiting for the punch and McJuckett finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Parts is pulling down on McJuckett's head. It's preventing any offense from McJuckett, at least for the moment.
Parts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McJuckett with a flurry of punches that miss.
McJuckett 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett postures up in Parts's guard and throws a big left but Parts blocks it.
Parts keeping moving, preventing McJuckett from controlling successfully.
Parts has momentary wrist control but McJuckett slips an elbow through the middle.
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!
McJuckett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McJuckett trying to control but Parts is working from the bottom.
McJuckett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McJuckett is looking to work some ground and pound but Parts has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McJuckett scores a takedown into full mount!
McJuckett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McJuckett lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Parts hang on?
McJuckett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McJuckett throwing strikes but Parts bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
McJuckett managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McJuckett wants to improve his position but instead Parts has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts is thwarting McJuckett's attempts to control the position.
McJuckett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McJuckett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McJuckett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McJuckett lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Parts!
Dantavious McJuckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Parts taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts is squirming around, avoiding McJuckett's attempts to control the action.
Parts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McJuckett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Parts is looking to get to half guard.
McJuckett is landing with some decent strikes but Parts is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McJuckett looking to finish with strikes here!
McJuckett landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by McJuckett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McJuckett misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McJuckett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Parts because McJuckett loaded up on that one.
McJuckett working Parts over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parts holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McJuckett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McJuckett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Parts is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McJuckett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McJuckett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McJuckett misses with a leg kick.
Parts digs a good hook to McJuckett's body.
McJuckett swings for the body but Parts moves out of range.
McJuckett misses with a wild body shot.
Parts misses with a leg kick
and McJuckett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McJuckett connects with an inside leg kick.
McJuckett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McJuckett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Parts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McJuckett somewhat.
McJuckett scores with a nice body kick.
McJuckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parts moves away.
Parts fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McJuckett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett blocks a head kick by Parts.
That kick from McJuckett tenderised Parts's leg. Parts is trying to keep his angry face on.
McJuckett swings for the body but Parts moves out of range.
McJuckett shoots in and drives through. Parts sprawls well.
Parts looks to land a combination but McJuckett avoids it well.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick.
Parts misses with a hook. McJuckett ducked under it nicely.
Parts avoids the head kick by McJuckett.
McJuckett tries a head kick but it misses.
Parts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McJuckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Parts is just out of range.
McJuckett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Parts misses.
Peter Parts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts misses with a shot to the body
and McJuckett counters with a good low kick that Parts was not able to check.
McJuckett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McJuckett thows a leg kick but Parts checks it
and Parts counters with a nice uppercut.
Parts misses with a two punch combination.
Parts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McJuckett tries a head kick but it misses.
McJuckett misses with a body kick.
Parts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McJuckett is looking to wear down Parts with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parts avoids the head kick by McJuckett.
Parts throws a jab but it's blocked by McJuckett.
Parts throws the left hand but McJuckett avoids the punch easily.
Parts wants to land a leg kick but McJuckett is out of range.
Parts throws a hook to the side of McJuckett's head but McJuckett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McJuckett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick there by McJuckett.
Parts throws the left hand but McJuckett avoids the punch easily.
Parts tries to land a body kick
and McJuckett counters with an inside leg kick.
Parts takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Parts scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by McJuckett as he checks the leg kick.
Parts works McJuckett's body with a nice hook.
McJuckett throws a leg kick which misses Parts's front leg but catches the back leg as Parts tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McJuckett.
McJuckett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parts connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Parts throws a shot from downtown. McJuckett moves away and avoids it.
McJuckett throws a solid leg kick but Parts takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McJuckett.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McJuckett misses the shot to the body.
Parts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McJuckett can pounce on him.
McJuckett looks for the body kick but Parts saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Peter Parts just about did enough to take it.
That's time! McJuckett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McJuckett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McJuckett shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parts sprawls well. Parts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McJuckett gets slowly back to his feet.
Parts has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McJuckett.
McJuckett is looking to slow Parts down with leg kicks.
Parts thows a leg kick but McJuckett checks it
and McJuckett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McJuckett gets through Parts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McJuckett tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Parts lands a hook to the side of the head.
McJuckett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McJuckett trying to land knees to the body.
McJuckett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Parts.
Parts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parts looks to land a right hand but McJuckett moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts throws a looping overhand right but McJuckett ducks down to avoid it.
McJuckett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McJuckett cracks Parts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McJuckett connects with a leg kick. Parts looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McJuckett misses with a leg kick.
Parts bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McJuckett throws a leg kick which misses Parts's front leg but catches the back leg as Parts tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for McJuckett.
McJuckett misses with a straight left.
McJuckett slips a jab from Parts.
McJuckett cracks Parts with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Parts leaves McJuckett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from McJuckett.
McJuckett misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parts counters with an outside leg kick.
McJuckett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McJuckett throws a nice looking combination but Parts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parts throws a lazy right hand but McJuckett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parts throws a poor cross that misses
and McJuckett counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McJuckett throws a wild body kick that Parts sees coming a mile off.
McJuckett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parts.
Parts misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McJuckett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McJuckett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McJuckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McJuckett.
A slapping leg kick lands for McJuckett.
Parts throws out a loose jab but McJuckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses
and Parts counters with a good low kick that McJuckett was not able to check.
Parts has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McJuckett.
Parts misses with an uppercut. McJuckett saw that one coming.
Parts throws the kick towards the body but McJuckett avoids it.
McJuckett closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McJuckett lands in his opponent's guard.
Parts pulls McJuckett in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett throwing strikes from guard but Parts blocks nicely.
McJuckett prevents Parts from getting back to his feet.
McJuckett keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parts's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McJuckett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
McJuckett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Parts working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McJuckett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett had his way with Peter Parts in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McJuckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parts scoring well with a low kick there.
McJuckett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parts.
McJuckett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McJuckett is looking to land body kicks.
McJuckett tries a low kick but Parts avoids it.
Parts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McJuckett moves away.
McJuckett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McJuckett misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from McJuckett.
McJuckett is looking to chop away at Parts's legs.
Parts dips to his left and cracks McJuckett with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McJuckett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parts checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McJuckett fails to land the takedown.
McJuckett shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McJuckett prevents Parts from standing back up.
McJuckett winds up and cracks Parts with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McJuckett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parts kicks off McJuckett and gets to his feet.
A good leg kick by McJuckett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett lands with a thumping leg kick.
McJuckett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Parts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McJuckett. McJuckett obviously looking to wear him down.
Parts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters circling - Parts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parts takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McJuckett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McJuckett throws a lazy body kick
and Parts counters with a straight right hand.
Parts tries to land a front kick but McJuckett steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McJuckett looks to land a body kick but Parts moved away.
McJuckett checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parts moves out of range of the body kick from McJuckett.
Parts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McJuckett.
A good leg kick by McJuckett.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parts. McJuckett does a little dance to reset his feet.
McJuckett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parts moves away.
Parts lands a nice looking body shot.
McJuckett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McJuckett looks for a takedown but Parts sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parts checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parts blocks the body kick.
McJuckett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McJuckett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Parts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from McJuckett misses the target.
Parts moves out of range as McJuckett throws a body kick.
Parts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parts lands a nice looking kick to the body. McJuckett takes a step back to recover.
McJuckett takes a swing at Parts's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peter Parts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parts misses with an uppercut
and McJuckett counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dantavious McJuckett.
I think McJuckett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantavious McJuckett!
Dantavious McJuckett retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dantavious McJuckett 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Thomas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Ivanov moved away.
Ivanov looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ivanovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Yuri Ivanov has been cut.
Thomas cracks the inside of Ivanov's front leg.
Ivanov walks into a left hand.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Ivanov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ivanov.
Ivanov takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Ivanov's ribs.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Thomas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Karl Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov moves away from the strike by Thomas.
A head kick by Thomas misses
and Ivanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ivanov thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Karl Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanov off balance momentarily.
Ivanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lunges at Ivanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanov's hand.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Ivanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ivanov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Thomas slips a jab from Ivanov.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Ivanov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Ivanov misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Ivanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ivanov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ivanov tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanov at a distance.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Ivanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thomas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivanov's head.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Ivanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanov lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Nice defenses there by Ivanov.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Ivanov's knee but Ivanov avoids it well.
Thomas catches Ivanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Ivanov is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Ivanov 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.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a strike but Thomas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Ivanov is working Thomas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuri Ivanov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Ivanov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thows a leg kick but Ivanov checks it
and Ivanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ivanov blocks the leg kick.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanov moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ivanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivanov.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Ivanov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Ivanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Ivanov looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
Thomas tries to kick Ivanov off but Ivanov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Thomas defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov stalling away here and it's allowed Thomas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Ivanov stays in close to Thomas's body and controls the position.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ivanov trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Ivanov tries to pass to full mount but Thomas defends it.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov not doing much here.
Thomas is staying active underneath Ivanov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuri Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuri Ivanov!
Yuri Ivanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Splinter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Splinter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Stoppers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Master Splinter!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splinter connects with a solid leg kick.
Stoppers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Splinter thumps Stoppers with a low kick.
That kick from Stoppers tenderised Splinter's leg. Splinter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Splinter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Willy Stoppers has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Splinter.
Splinter moves away from the strike by Stoppers.
Stoppers moves out of range of the body kick from Splinter.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Splinter moves out of range.
Stoppers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Splinter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stoppers moves out of range of the body kick from Splinter.
Splinter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Splinter throws a head kick but Stoppers moves out of range.
Stoppers blocks a leg kick.
Splinter throws a low kick but Stoppers moves out of range easily.
Willy Stoppers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoppers checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoppers feints and then cracks Splinter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Splinter down.
Stoppers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Splinter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Splinter avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter throws out a powerful jab.
Stoppers checks a leg kick nicely.
Stoppers tests Splinter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stoppers misses the shot to the body.
Stoppers catches Splinter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Master Splinter has been cut.
Stoppers just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoppers takes a swing at Splinter's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Splinter misses.
A leg kick checked by Stoppers.
Stoppers defending well as Splinter loads up on a big left hand.
Stoppers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Stoppers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Splinter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoppers.
Splinter needs to keep his hands up - Stoppers had a free shot at his head there.
Splinter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Splinter finds it's target.
Stoppers feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Splinter's calf.
Splinter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stoppers throws a right hand that Splinter ducks under and follows up with a left that Splinter also avoids with ease.
Stoppers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoppers works the jab nicely.
Splinter misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Stoppers.
That has opened up Master Splinter's cut even more.
Stoppers misses with a two punch combination.
Splinter misses with a head kick.
Stoppers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Splinter.
Stoppers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stoppers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Splinter looks gassed!
Stoppers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Splinter's head.
Stoppers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoppers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Splinter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Splinter tries to land a body kick
and Stoppers counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Splinter does no damage.
Stoppers throws a right and a left that Splinter avoids nicely.
Splinter stuns Stoppers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Splinter throws a leg kick but Stoppers checks it.
Stoppers looks for the body kick but Splinter saw that one coming.
Stoppers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Splinter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Splinter.
Splinter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoppers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stoppers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The cut above Master Splinter's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Splinter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stoppers.
A head kick misses from Splinter.
Splinter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stoppers blocks a head kick by Splinter.
Stoppers scores with the left hand. Splinter knows he should have avoided that one.
Splinter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoppers.
Stoppers checks a low kick from Splinter.
Splinter misses with an uppercut.
Splinter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stoppers.
Stoppers looks to score with a jab to the body but Splinter is just out of range.
Good work by Stoppers as he checks the leg kick.
Stoppers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Splinter to score with a decent uppercut.
Splinter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stoppers bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Splinter! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Splinter is rocked!
Master Splinter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Master Splinter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Stoppers!
Willy Stoppers retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Willy Stoppers 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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