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CFC 274: Sonny's Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Kevorkian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Kevorkian has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Spinaali Vamma's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Kevorkian!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevorkian tries to work over Vamma's front leg with a kick but Vamma checks it.
Kevorkian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kevorkian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vamma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vamma throws a leg kick but Kevorkian moved away.
A head kick from Kevorkian lands but Vamma takes it in his stride.
Kevorkian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vamma circles away quickly and effectively.
Kevorkian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vamma's calf.
Kevorkian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vamma sizes up Kevorkian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kevorkian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kevorkian thows a body shot but no joy.
Vamma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kevorkian throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamma looks for a takedown but Kevorkian sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kevorkian closes the distance but Vamma moves to the side
and Vamma counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kevorkian won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Vamma are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vamma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vamma is working Kevorkian over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vamma working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Vamma fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Check out the look on Vamma's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vamma misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Vamma looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kevorkian is avoiding damage well.
Kevorkian manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vamma connects with a nice short shot to Kevorkian's temple.
Vamma throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kevorkian taking some punishment here, with Vamma in his half guard.
Kevorkian actively working from the bottom here.
Vamma sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kevorkian defending well though.
Kevorkian wants to improve his position but Vamma is controlling well.
Vamma 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.
Nice strikes from Vamma there.
Kevorkian pushes Vamma off looking to stand but Vamma dives back in and keeps control.
Kevorkian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vamma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vamma 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.
Vamma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kevorkian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Vamma there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vamma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kevorkian tries to get to full guard but Vamma has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vamma thows a huge punch but Kevorkian dodges it nicely.
Kevorkian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Kevorkian manages to get to full guard.
Kevorkian keeping full guard, as Vamma tries to pass.
Vamma postures up in Kevorkian's guard and throws a big left but Kevorkian blocks it.
Vamma 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.
Kevorkian wants to sweep but no luck.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma connects with a couple of short punches.
Kevorkian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vamma distracts Kevorkian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vamma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kevorkian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vamma is working Kevorkian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vamma throwing strikes from guard but Kevorkian blocks nicely.
Kevorkian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vamma can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kevorkian has wrist control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vamma throwing strikes from guard but Kevorkian blocks nicely.
Vamma throwing strikes from guard but Kevorkian blocks nicely.
Vamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinaali Vamma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vamma scores a takedown into full mount!
Vamma with good strikes from the mount here!
Kevorkian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vamma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kevorkian's head.
Vamma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vamma looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spinaali Vamma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kevorkian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Kevorkian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vamma scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vamma lands strikes from half guard.
Kevorkian tries to get to full guard but Vamma has control of the leg.
Kevorkian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevorkian trying to control from the bottom.
Kevorkian tries to get to full guard but Vamma has control of the leg.
Kevorkian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
Vamma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kevorkian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kevorkian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kevorkian is breathing heavily.
Vamma working Kevorkian over with strikes.
Vamma working the head and body with strikes.
Kevorkian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vamma.
Vamma lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kevorkian is looking for a sweep. Vamma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vamma wants to pass the guard but Kevorkian is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vamma scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vamma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kevorkian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kevorkian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vamma.
Kevorkian gets full guard.
Vamma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vamma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vamma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kevorkian's head.
Vamma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vamma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vamma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vamma throwing strikes from guard but Kevorkian blocks nicely.
Vamma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vamma connects with a couple of short punches.
Vamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vamma postures up and lands a big shot to Kevorkian's brow.
Kevorkian is looking for a triangle but Vamma pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vamma scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Vamma throws a big right hand that misses.
Kevorkian has momentary wrist control but Vamma slips an elbow through the middle.
Kevorkian working for a triangle but Vamma defends it easily.
Vamma lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kevorkian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kevorkian keeping full guard, as Vamma tries to pass.
Vamma is in close to Kevorkian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vamma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vamma is putting a hurting on Kevorkian here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vamma lands a nice forearm strike.
Kevorkian is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kevorkian wants to control but Vamma postures up.
Kevorkian is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinaali Vamma dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vamma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kevorkian staying out of range there.
Kevorkian throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kevorkian.
Vamma slips a jab from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian's corner calls for a 1-2. Kevorkian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kevorkian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vamma swings for the body but Kevorkian moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Kevorkian. Those never looked like landing.
Kevorkian moves away from the strike by Vamma.
Vamma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kevorkian's waist but Kevorkian gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vamma off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Kevorkian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma misses the jab.
Kevorkian throws a leg kick but Vamma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vamma misses with a takedown attempt - Kevorkian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian with a hook.
Kevorkian misses with a kick to the body.
Jack Kevorkian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spinaali Vamma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kevorkian.
Jack Kevorkian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kevorkian is fending him off so far but Vamma persists. Nope, Kevorkian circles away and we're back to standing.
Kevorkian cracks Vamma with a good jab.
Jack Kevorkian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kevorkian thumps Vamma with a low kick.
Kevorkian lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kevorkian lands the left hand.
Kevorkian thows a body shot but no joy.
Kevorkian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kevorkian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kevorkian lands with a good body shot.
Kevorkian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vamma walks into a stiff left hand from Kevorkian.
Kevorkian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vammas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kevorkian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vamma on the side of the head.
Vamma tries for a takedown but Kevorkian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kevorkian fakes the leg kick and cracks Vamma in the body.
Kevorkian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vamma in his tracks.
No joy there for Vamma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vamma catches Kevorkian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kevorkian.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kevorkian doesn't manage to clinch there - Vamma circles away.
Vamma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kevorkian looks to land a right hand but Vamma moved out of range.
Kevorkian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kevorkian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vamma. That did some damage!
Spinaali Vamma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vamma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kevorkian.
Kevorkian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spinaali Vamma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kevorkian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vamma.
Kevorkian is looking to land body kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Kevorkian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vamma 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spinaali Vamma!
Spinaali Vamma managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Godcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Godcheck kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Higher Ground by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
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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
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Josh Godcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood throws a front kick aimed at Godcheck's knee but Godcheck avoids it well.
Hollywood is looking to slow Godcheck down with leg kicks.
Godcheck moves out of range of the strikes.
Hollywood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Godcheck misses with a double jab
and Hollywood counters with a good, hard body kick but Godcheck shrugs it off.
Godcheck shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hollywood wants to land a leg kick but Godcheck is out of range.
Hollywood clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood digs a right hand into Godcheck's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Godcheck's gas tank.
Hollywood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hollywood pushes Godcheck back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hollywood presses Godcheck against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hollywood takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hollywood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godcheck being controlled against the cage.
Hollywood misses with some punches.
Hollywood swings wildly with an uppercut but Godcheck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Godcheck looking to stall.
Hollywood looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hollywood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood tries to throw a body punch but Godcheck avoids it by throwing Hollywood back against the cage.
Hollywood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood misses with some punches.
Godcheck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hollywood misses with some punches.
Hollywood prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Godcheck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollywood lands a left hand.
Hollywood taking a breather.
Hollywood is pressed up against the cage. Godcheck has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hollywood down to the mat. Hollywood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hollywood, right into the meat.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hollywood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Godcheck.
Godcheck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hollywood throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godcheck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hollywood can pounce on him.
Hollywood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Godcheck avoids the body shot from Hollywood.
Hollywood leaves Godcheck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Godcheck checks the leg kick nicely there.
David Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Godcheck.
Godcheck slips a straight right by Hollywood.
A swing and a miss from Hollywood.
Hollywood throws a nice inside leg kick.
Godcheck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollywood lands a nice looking body kick.
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.
Hollywood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hollywood lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Hollywood 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.
Hollywood lands a jab to the head.
Godcheck blocks a jab.
Godcheck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hollywood to score with a decent uppercut.
Hollywood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hollywood lands with a nice body punch.
Godcheck walks into a left hand.
Godcheck is rocked!
Hollywood drops Godcheck with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Godcheck looks back up at him and smiles so Hollywood waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Godcheck is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hollywood.
Godcheck fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Godcheck crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Hollywood!
David Hollywood decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vic Sommers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sommers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sommers momentarily.
Mason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sommers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Sommers throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Sommers connects with a looping right hand.
Sommers wants to clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Sommers's body. Sommers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sommers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sommers shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Sommers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sommers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers slips under a jab from Taylor.
Sommers misses with a straight left.
Sommers doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Sommers moved out of range.
Sommers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sommers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Sommers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sommers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sommers avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Sommers's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sommers's head.
Sommers loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Sommers moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Sommers throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Sommers's shoulder, as Sommers tries to avoid the shot.
Sommers is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor swings for the body but Sommers moves out of range.
Sommers ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Sommers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Sommers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Sommers moves away from the strike by Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers misses with a body kick.
Sommers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sommers. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Sommers.
Sommers throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sommers sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sommers is trying is best to control the position here.
Taylor throwing shots but Sommers is blocking nicely.
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!
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sommers defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sommers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sommers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sommers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor stands and throws Sommers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor cracks Sommers with a big right hand but Sommers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sommers some visible discomfort.
Taylor wants to control but Sommers is keeping him busy.
Sommers sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sommers is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sommers takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sommers misses with a kick to the body.
Vic Sommers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Sommers.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sommers.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
and Sommers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Sommers.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sommers scores with a jab to the head.
Taylor is rocked!
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!
Sommers is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Sommers shuts the power down on Taylor. Lights out, game over! Sommers is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vic Sommers!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Vic Sommers waved his t-shirt featuring Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Manero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse comes into the arena with Every Time I Die - Roman Holiday blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Manero's choice of entrance music: Night Fever - The Bee Gees. Tony Manero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
186 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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28
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Manero!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manero throws a poor cross that misses
and Stackhouse counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Stackhouse advances to half guard.
Stackhouse is trying for a kimura here. Manero looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stackhouse wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Stackhouse!
A relieved looking Dave Stackhouse 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minotauro comes to the cage accompanied by Buckethead - jump man. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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34
267 lbs
16 - 10 - 1 |
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34
230 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Ze Minotauro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mandla Bangizwe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Minotauro.
Bangizwe cracks a nice hook into Minotauro's ribs.
Minotauro staying out of range there.
Minotauro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Minotauro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Minotauro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Minotauro's head.
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Minotauro tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Minotauro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Minotauro is rocked!
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Minotauro misses with a shot to the body
and Bangizwe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Minotauro thinking.
Oh Minotauro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mandla Bangizwe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangizwe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minotauro seems to have got his legs back now.
Minotauro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bangizwe's calf.
Bangizwe thuds his right hand into Minotauro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Minotauro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bangizwe.
Minotauro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bangizwe thuds his right hand into Minotauro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe checks a low kick from Minotauro.
Minotauro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bangizwe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Minotauro is out of range and Bangizwe settles back down.
Minotauro drops his hands momentarily and Bangizwe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minotauro throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangizwe counters with a stiff right hand.
Minotauro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minotauro shoots in for a takedown but Bangizwe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Minotauro misses with a hook
and Bangizwe counters with a nice right hand that sends Minotauro toppling to the canvas! Minotauro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bangizwe finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangizwe swinging wildly here.
Minotauro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minotauro slips a jab and a cross from Bangizwe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Minotauro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bangizwe scrambles back to his feet.
Bangizwe misses with a looping right.
Minotauro throws a low kick but Bangizwe moves out of range easily.
Bangizwe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangizwe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Minotauro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Minotauro duly obliges.
Bangizwe misses with a hook. Minotauro ducked under it nicely.
Minotauro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bangizwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangizwe. That snapped Minotauro's head back.
Bangizwe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Minotauro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bangizwe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bangizwe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bangizwe throws out a leg kick but Minotauro moves out of range and Bangizwe only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bangizwe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bangizwe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Minotauro throws a front kick aimed at Bangizwe's knee but Bangizwe avoids it well.
Bangizwe checks a leg kick nicely.
Minotauro sizes up Bangizwe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangizwe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Minotauro can pounce on him.
Minotauro scores with a leg kick.
Minotauro misses with a body shot.
Minotauro just misses with a punch to the body.
Minotauro defending well as Bangizwe loads up on a big left hand.
Bangizwe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Minotauro.
Minotauro thows a body shot but no joy.
Minotauro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Minotauro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangizwe.
Bangizwe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Minotauro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bangizwe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minotauro.
Bangizwe scores with a sloppy right hand. Minotauro should have avoided that one.
Minotauro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangizwe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minotauro.
Minotauro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe lands the left hand.
Bangizwe scores with a spinning back kick!
Minotauro is breathing heavily.
Bangizwe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minotauro moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Bangizwe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ze Minotauro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bangizwe checks a low kick from Minotauro.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bangizwe. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Minotauro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bangizwe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Minotauro motions for Bangizwe to come forward. Minotauro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mandla Bangizwe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangizwe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Minotauro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bangizwe on the side of the head.
Minotauro looks to land a combination but Bangizwe avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bangizwe!
A slapping leg kick lands for Minotauro.
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!
Bangizwe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bangizwe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Minotauro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bangizwe pushes Minotauro away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe with a nice cross.
Bangizwe scores with a nice right hand.
Minotauro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bangizwe catches Minotauro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bangizwe throws a big shot that misses.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Minotauro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Minotauro tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Minotauro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minotauro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangizwe is just out of range.
Bangizwe lands a big right hand that sends Minotauro crashing to the mat! Bangizwe stays standing though and waves Minotauro back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe lands a leg kick that knocks Minotauro off balance momentarily.
Bangizwe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Minotauro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangizwe.
Minotauro misses with a jab to the body
and Bangizwe counters with an outside leg kick.
Bangizwe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Minotauro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bangizwe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Minotauro 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.
Bangizwe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bangizwe thumps Minotauro with a low kick.
Bangizwe moves out of range as Minotauro throws a body kick.
Bangizwe lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Minotauro.
Minotauro scores with a nice head shot.
Bangizwe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minotauro throws a right hand that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a good low kick that Minotauro was not able to check.
Minotauro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangizwe throws a wild body kick that Minotauro sees coming a mile off.
Minotauro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bangizwe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bangizwe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangizwe lands a big head kick that sends Minotauro tumbling to the mat! Bangizwe takes a step backwards and waves Minotauro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bangizwe throws the left hand but Minotauro avoids the punch easily.
Minotauro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Minotauro misses
and Bangizwe counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Minotauro has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mandla Bangizwe!
Mandla Bangizwe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Ital (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tuhkasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuhkasaari has chosen Proteus - Full Metal Jacket as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
159 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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30
149 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Osiris Ital!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teppo Tuhkasaari!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ital moves in looking to clinch but Tuhkasaari pushes him off.
Ital misses with a wild body shot.
Tuhkasaari throws a front kick aimed at Ital's knee but Ital avoids it well.
Tuhkasaari jabs Ital right on the nose. Ital blinks but takes it well.
Ital tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tuhkasaari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ital's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tuhkasaari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tuhkasaari loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ital keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ital is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ital wants to control but Tuhkasaari passes easily into half guard.
Tuhkasaari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tuhkasaari wants to advance to full mount but Ital doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ital is pulling down on Tuhkasaari's head. It's preventing any offense from Tuhkasaari, at least for the moment.
Tuhkasaari throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ital works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ital looking to control.
Ital looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ital keeping moving, preventing Tuhkasaari from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuhkasaari closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ital's guard.
Ital working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tuhkasaari.
Tuhkasaari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ital pulls Tuhkasaari in close to prevent any damage.
Ital is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ital missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ital throws a strike but Tuhkasaari avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ital scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ital throws a big elbow that misses.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position.
Tuhkasaari keeping moving, preventing Ital from controlling successfully.
Tuhkasaari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ital's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tuhkasaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Ital is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuhkasaari won't allow Ital to sweep him here.
Tuhkasaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ital looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tuhkasaari is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ital is on top in guard.
Ital throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ital pushes down on Tuhkasaari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tuhkasaari has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuhkasaari is concentrating on defense, preventing Ital from advancing position.
Tuhkasaari is pressing down on Ital's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ital has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ital is posturing up here but Tuhkasaari has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ital tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ital has to tap! Slick submission there by Tuhkasaari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Teppo Tuhkasaari!
Teppo Tuhkasaari thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cubensis Azul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roll Fizzlebeef (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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31
156 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
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35
153 lbs
22 - 8 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cubensis Azul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azul misses with a body shot.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but Azul shows good takedown defense.
Azul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Azul fails to land with a series of punches.
Fizzlebeef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fizzlebeef throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Azul's waist but Azul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fizzlebeef off to one side.
Azul slips under a jab.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Fizzlebeef misses.
Azul misses the shot to the body.
Fizzlebeef throws a looping overhand right but Azul ducks down to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef dips to his left and cracks Azul with an uppercut!
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Azul.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fizzlebeef. Azul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azul fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fizzlebeef to the ground. Azul is now in Fizzlebeef's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Azul stopping the sweep attempt from Fizzlebeef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul wants to control from the top but Fizzlebeef keeps moving.
Azul is really struggling to control Fizzlebeef but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cubensis Azul has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Azul tries to land a front kick but Fizzlebeef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul throws a wild body kick that Fizzlebeef sees coming a mile off.
Fizzlebeef misses with a wild body shot.
Fizzlebeef is looking to slow Azul down with leg kicks.
Fizzlebeef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azul is fending him off so far but Fizzlebeef persists. Nope, Azul circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubensis Azul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Azul throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Azul misses.
Azul staying out of range there.
Fizzlebeef scores with a hook.
Azul moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fizzlebeef jabs at Azul's body.
Fizzlebeef looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Azul!
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!
Fizzlebeef prevents Azul from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef looking to control but Azul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fizzlebeef prevents Azul from getting the reversal.
Fizzlebeef scoring with strikes but Azul is staying in there.
Fizzlebeef looking to ground and pound but Azul is blocking nicely.
Azul wants to hold on but Fizzlebeef pushes him away.
Azul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Azul is positioning himself well to prevent Fizzlebeef advancing to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fizzlebeef connects with a nice short shot to Azul's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul is trying to maintain the position but Fizzlebeef is very close to passing his half guard.
Azul taking some punishment here, with Fizzlebeef in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azul won't allow Fizzlebeef to pass to mount.
Fizzlebeef missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azul is trying to get back to full guard.
Fizzlebeef is working for a kimura but Azul is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azul tries to roll over but Fizzlebeef keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roll Fizzlebeef will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azul looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Azul missing with a left hand there. Fizzlebeef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fizzlebeef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azul thows a body shot but no joy.
Fizzlebeef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fizzlebeef stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azul is looking to wear down Fizzlebeef with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fizzlebeef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Azul motions for Fizzlebeef to come forward. Azul throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fizzlebeef fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fizzlebeef misses with an uppercut.
Fizzlebeef throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot.
Azul avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Azul does no damage.
Azul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fizzlebeef clinches up against the cage.
Fizzlebeef has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Azul after a bit of a struggle.
Azul is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cubensis Azul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roll Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef wants a takedown.
Fizzlebeef is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Azul effectively controlling the action here.
Azul is trying to drag Fizzlebeef to the mat but Fizzlebeef just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azul has picked Fizzlebeef up - he's going for a ride! Azul dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Azul wants to free his trapped foot but Fizzlebeef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fizzlebeef moves into full guard.
Azul postures up in Fizzlebeef's guard and throws a big left but Fizzlebeef blocks it.
Fizzlebeef is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzlebeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azul keeps working.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Azul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fizzlebeef is working away from the top position though.
Roll Fizzlebeef has got the better of the ground game so far.
Azul wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
Azul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fizzlebeef is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Azul is just riding it out for now. Fizzlebeef eventually gives up the hold.
Azul is positioning himself well to prevent Fizzlebeef advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Fizzlebeef missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fizzlebeef is pressing down on Azul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azul is holding on for now.
Azul trying to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azul defending well though.
Azul is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range of the body kick.
Azul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fizzlebeef's head.
Fizzlebeef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azul shoots in for a takedown but Fizzlebeef shows good takedown defense.
Fizzlebeef shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fizzlebeef showed some decent athleticism there.
Fizzlebeef winds up and cracks Azul with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Azul tries to get to full guard but Fizzlebeef has control of the leg.
Fizzlebeef throwing shots but Azul is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul is trying to control but can't.
Fizzlebeef throwing shots but Azul is blocking nicely.
Azul wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
Azul is not content to let Fizzlebeef control the position.
Azul tries to get to full guard but Fizzlebeef has control of the leg.
Fizzlebeef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzlebeef not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubensis Azul has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is keen to just control but Azul is a slippery customer.
Fizzlebeef stalling away here and it's allowed Azul to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fizzlebeef is pushing down on Azul's leg trying to pass to half guard. Azul is fighting to maintain full guard but Fizzlebeef has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fizzlebeef is working for a submission of some sort.
Fizzlebeef is controlling the pace.
Azul trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul is staying active underneath Fizzlebeef, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Azul avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef wants to pass the guard but Azul is defending well.
Azul trying to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fizzlebeef looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Azul with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Azul is pressing down on Fizzlebeef's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Azul 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.
Fizzlebeef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Azul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Azul is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fizzlebeef, into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Azul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Azul forces his way into half guard.
Azul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roll Fizzlebeef.
Well Fizzlebeef has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roll Fizzlebeef!
After winning the bout, Roll Fizzlebeef thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe P Coltrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bv Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). P Coltrane's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Dukes Of Hazard Theme Song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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202 lbs
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roscoe P Coltrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bv Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp defending well as P Coltrane loads up on a big left hand.
P Coltrane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rasp.
Rasp tries to score a power double leg takedown but P Coltrane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rasp somewhat.
Rasp closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming P Coltrane to the mat! P Coltrane manages to get full guard.
Rasp postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! P Coltrane is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rasp, into his guard.
Rasp looking for a guillotine here but P Coltrane defends easily.
P Coltrane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rasp working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because P Coltrane has passed into half guard!
P Coltrane working over Rasp with some ground and pound. Rasp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rasp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rasp won't allow P Coltrane to pass to mount.
P Coltrane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
P Coltrane working Rasp over with strikes.
Rasp looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasp wants to improve his position but P Coltrane is controlling well.
Nice strikes from P Coltrane there.
Rasp with the active half guard here but P Coltrane passes nicely into side control.
P Coltrane working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasp is looking to regain half guard here but P Coltrane keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on P Coltrane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rasp tries to bench press P Coltrane off him but P Coltrane keeps the position.
P Coltrane grinds an elbow into Rasp's temple.
A control attempt from Rasp but he's now mounted!
P Coltrane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
P Coltrane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rasp is rocked!
P Coltrane lands a big elbow - Rasp is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rasp is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roscoe P Coltrane!
Roscoe P Coltrane managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Real Fighters Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takashi Katsumoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takashi Katsumoto 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Takashi Katsumoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katsumoto circles away.
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Katsumoto throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Katsumoto scores with a hook.
Gracie thuds a left hand into Katsumoto's body.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Takashi Katsumoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Gracie.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that Gracie semi-blocks.
It looks like Vitor Gracie has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsumoto.
A slapping body kick lands there for Katsumoto.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Katsumoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie wants to clinch but Katsumoto slips to the side
and Katsumoto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Katsumoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Katsumoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katsumoto lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsumoto is just out of range.
Gracie dives in and grabs Katsumoto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Katsumoto pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsumoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Katsumoto 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.
Katsumoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Vitor Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Katsumoto is just out of range.
Katsumoto throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Gracie misses its intended target.
Katsumoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie tries to clinch but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Katsumoto misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gracie.
A nice inside leg kick there by Katsumoto. That's going to slow Gracie down.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Katsumoto misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie swings for the body but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gracie swings for the body but Katsumoto moves out of range.
Takashi Katsumoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katsumoto loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
Katsumoto throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Katsumoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Katsumoto circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie misses with a hook. Katsumoto ducked under it nicely.
Katsumoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsumoto sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Katsumoto is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Katsumoto, right into the meat.
Katsumoto stuffs the takedown.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katsumoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Katsumoto misses with a head kick.
Gracie forces Katsumoto back against the cage and clinches.
Katsumoto stalls.
Katsumoto misses with an elbow strike.
Gracie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Katsumoto is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gracie.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Katsumoto controls the action.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Katsumoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Katsumoto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Katsumoto trying to stall but Gracie improves his position.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Katsumoto.
Gracie is trying to maintain a safe position but Katsumoto gets an underhook and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie avoiding damage as Katsumoto throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Katsumoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katsumoto throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but Katsumoto manages to get underhooks.
Katsumoto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Katsumoto avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Katsumoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsumoto can pounce on him.
Gracie works Katsumoto's body with a nice hook.
Katsumoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Katsumoto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Katsumoto moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Katsumoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Katsumoto swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katsumoto at a distance.
A good leg kick by Katsumoto.
Takashi Katsumoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Katsumoto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Katsumoto lands a jab.
Gracie misses the jab.
Katsumoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Katsumoto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsumoto tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Katsumoto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsumoto manages to avoid it.
Katsumoto wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Katsumoto, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Katsumoto against the cage but Katsumoto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katsumoto throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Katsumoto.
Gracie punishes Katsumoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Katsumoto misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gracie lands with a right hand.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katsumoto scores with a leg kick.
Katsumoto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katsumoto manages to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Katsumoto circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsumoto.
Katsumoto ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Katsumoto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Katsumoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie tries to clinch but Katsumoto moves away
and Katsumoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Katsumoto throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie looking to score a takedown here. Katsumoto is defending well but Gracie drives through and ends up in Katsumoto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katsumoto is on top in guard.
Katsumoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katsumoto 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.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Katsumoto from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie working for a triangle but Katsumoto defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katsumoto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsumoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katsumoto passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Katsumoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Katsumoto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Katsumoto throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katsumoto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katsumoto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katsumoto is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katsumoto tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Katsumoto pushes his legs off easily.
Katsumoto throws a big right hand that misses.
Katsumoto postures up.
Katsumoto distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That has opened up Vitor Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie working for a triangle but Katsumoto defends it easily.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katsumoto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Katsumoto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitor Gracie's cut.
That's time! Katsumoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Gracie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Katsumoto counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Katsumoto follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Katsumoto!
In his post fight interview, Takashi Katsumoto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. Bundy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to The Bone. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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214 lbs
41 - 15 - 0 |
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182 cm
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212 lbs
24 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy is looking to land body kicks.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kane swivels and escapes.
Kane defending well as Bundy loads up on a big left hand.
Kane fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bundy tried to score with a low kick but Kane checks it.
Bundy throws a hook but Kane blocks it.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Bundy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane is controlling Bundy's posture.
Kane wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Bundy distracts Kane with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is in close to Kane's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bundy throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kane won't allow Bundy to sweep him here.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Kane wanted to stand there but Bundy had control of the position.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Bundy seems keen to control Kane's posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Jigoro Kane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kane misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Bundy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundy on the side of the head.
Bundy swats away the attempt to clinch by Kane.
Kane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bundy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kane throws a wild body kick that Bundy sees coming a mile off.
Bundy misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kane as he jumps to the side.
Jigoro Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Kane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Kane.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
Kane gets caught flat footed, as Bundy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bundy throws a strike but Kane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kane trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Kane is looking to stand up but Bundy won't let him.
Bundy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bundy controlling Kane's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bundy's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane wants to stand but Bundy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bundy is pulling down on Kane's head to control his posture.
Kane would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jigoro Kane.
Bundy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy'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.
Kane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bundy. That did some damage!
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
Kane works Bundy's body with a nice hook.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Kane swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Jigoro Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bundy blocks the body kick.
Kane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bundy.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Kane takes one on the button.
Kane throws a leg kick but Bundy moved away.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Kane throws a leg kick but Bundy moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kane.
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bundy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Kane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kane.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Bundy shoots in.
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Bundy lands an overhand right.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Jigoro Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kane throws a good cross that connects.
Kane tries to clinch there but Bundy circles away.
Kane is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy throws a jab but it's blocked by Kane.
Kane throws a poor cross that misses
and Kane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bundy's calf.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Kane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kane throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kane throws a head kick that misses.
Bundy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bundy lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Bundy misses with a hook. Kane ducked under it nicely.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Kane misses.
Bundy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane drives through and clinches with Bundy against the cage.
Kane misses with some punches.
Kane is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bundy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kane to the mat. Kane regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bundy to get to his feet.
Kane throws a body punch but Bundy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Kane is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Bundy.
Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy drops an elbow to the side of Kane's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Bundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane misses the jab.
Bundy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bundy wants to land a leg kick but Kane is out of range.
Kane lands a really nice looking cross but Bundy seems unphased.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Nice sprawl there from Kane as Bundy shoots in.
Bundy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bundy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bundy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane is pushing Bundy's head away, looking to escape. Bundy manages to hold on to the position though.
Bundy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bundy lands some shots froms side control.
Kane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bundy wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Al Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bundy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kane kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bundy scoring with punches and elbows.
Kane taking a bit of punishment here - Bundy scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy scores with punches from side control.
Kane is rocked!
An elbow from Bundy crashes against the mat.
Bundy working the ground and pound but Kane is defending the strikes.
Bundy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kane is avoiding damage well.
Kane is not content to let Bundy control the position.
Check out the look on Bundy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Kane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bundy looks up at the clock and then as Kane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bundy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kane taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bundy tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bundy.
Kane seems to have got his legs back now.
Bundy is chipping away with strikes.
Bundy is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A big shot lands for Bundy! That's hurt Kane! Will he recover? Bundy fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Bundy!
Al Bundy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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