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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iliek Boubeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Raine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boubeez comes into the arena with 99 Words for boobs blaring out of the sound system. Raine has chosen Slaughter - Billy Preston as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aldo Raine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Iliek Boubeez's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Iliek Boubeez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Raine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raine leaves Boubeez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raine throws a low kick but Boubeez avoids it.
Boubeez throws a leg kick but Raine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good shot there by Raine.
Boubeez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raine is trying to get back to half guard.
Boubeez is working Raine over with some ground and pound from side control.
Raine sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boubeez wants to pass to mount but Raine is defending the position.
Raine moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boubeez stopping the sweep attempt from Raine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boubeez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raine looking for a sweep. Not yet Raine, not yet.
Boubeez trying to control the position from guard on top but Raine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boubeez throws a big right hand that misses.
Boubeez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Raine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boubeez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez looking to sit in guard and control but Raine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boubeez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boubeez trying to control the position here.
Raine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boubeez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raine trying to control the position from guard on top but Boubeez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Boubeez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raine wants to clinch.
Boubeez tries a head kick but it misses.
Raine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raine forces Boubeez back against the cage and clinches.
Raine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Raine misses with a body punch.
Raine tries to work over Boubeez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boubeez lands a right hand.
Raine has Boubeez pressed against the cage, preventing Boubeez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Raine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Raine pushes off an throws an elbow but Boubeez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boubeez throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raine is looking to control Boubeez's arms but Boubeez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Raine has his back to the cage.
Raine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boubeez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boubeez wants to stall.
Boubeez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boubeez swings wildly with an uppercut but Raine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raine scores with a hook to the body.
Raine tries a knee to the head but Boubeez blocks it.
Boubeez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raine misses with a knee to the head.
Boubeez stalls.
Boubeez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aldo Raine will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raine avoids the body shot from Boubeez.
Boubeez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raine. Raine obviously looking to wear him down.
Raine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boubeez.
Boubeez shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Raine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raine throws a leg kick that misses.
Raine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boubeez's calf.
Raine connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Boubeez.
Boubeez slips a straight right by Raine.
Raine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boubeez ducks right into an uppercut from Raine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Raine tries to clinch but Boubeez is having none of it.
Raine misses with a low kick.
Raine connects with a leg kick. Boubeez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raine moves away from the strike by Boubeez.
Raine moves out of range of the body kick from Boubeez.
Raine tries to clinch there but Boubeez circles away.
Iliek Boubeez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boubeez scores with a spinning back kick!
Raine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boubeez slips a straight right by Raine.
Raine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boubeez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boubeez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Aldo Raine has been cut.
Boubeez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Raine. Raine obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Boubeez fails with a takedown attempt.
Raine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boubeez closes the distance and clinches up with Raine, looking for a takedown. Boubeez pushes Raine against the cage but Raine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliek Boubeez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raine is looking to clinch.
Raine keeps Boubeez at a distance using the push kick.
Raine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boubeez misses with a double jab.
Raine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raine misses with a head kick.
Boubeez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Boubeez.
Raine has Boubeez up against the cage in a clinch.
Raine tries to stall but Boubeez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Raine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raine has Boubeez pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aldo Raine.
Raine tries to land a front kick but Boubeez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boubeez. Raine does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez misses with a double jab
and Raine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Boubeez's knee momentarily.
Boubeez avoids the head kick by Raine.
A clash of legs there as Boubeez blocks the low kick.
Boubeez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Raine scores with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boubeez's sensitive parts.
Boubeez misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raine misses with a looping left.
Boubeez avoids the head kick by Raine.
Raine keeps Boubeez at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Raine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aldo Raine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boubeez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raine circles away.
Raine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boubeez throws a right and a left that Raine avoids nicely.
Raine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boubeez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boubeez misses with a low kick.
Boubeez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boubeez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boubeez checks a leg kick.
Iliek Boubeez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick
and Boubeez counters with a straight right hand.
Boubeez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo Raine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Raine jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Boubeez misses.
A punch combination from Boubeez misses.
Raine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raine throws a sloppy head kick and Boubeez moves out of range easily.
Raine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raine.
Raine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boubeez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boubeez shoots for a double leg takedown but Raine sprawls well. He's pushed Boubeez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boubeez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raine wants to clinch.
Boubeez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez looks to land a right hand but Raine moved out of range.
A left lands for Raine.
Good standup being displayed there by Raine as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boubeez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boubeez throws a shot from downtown. Raine moves away and avoids it.
Raine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boubeez shoots in and drives through. Raine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iliek Boubeez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boubeez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Iliek Boubeez has been cut.
Raine cracks Boubeez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boubeez misses with a hook. Raine ducked under it nicely.
Raine throws a low kick but Boubeez moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Boubeez - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez avoids a kick to the body.
Raine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boubeez.
Raine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Raine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boubeez tries a head kick but it misses.
Iliek Boubeez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boubeez shoots in for a double leg but Raine sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boubeez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boubeez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Raine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boubeez somewhat.
Aldo Raine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Raine scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubeez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Raine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boubeez misses with a straight right.
Boubeez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Raine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raine scores with a leg kick.
Raine lets loose with a powerful body kick. Boubeez will feel that in the morning.
Raine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boubeez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boubeez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boubeez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raine.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Raine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Raine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Raine!
After winning the bout, Aldo Raine 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Hull 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi James!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in but Hull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James blocks a head kick by Hull.
Hull lands a front kick.
James misses with a shot to the body
and Hull counters with an outside leg kick.
Hull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hull throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Hull checks the leg kick nicely there.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hull counters with a nice body kick.
James throws a leg kick but Hull sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Hull tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hull manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hull 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 James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hull feints and then cracks James's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow James down.
James chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hull can pounce on him.
Hull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mike Hull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James looks gassed!
Both fighters circling a little - Hull finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hull lands a big head kick that sends James tumbling to the mat! Hull takes a step backwards and waves James back to his feet - he wants the finish!
James is rocked!
It looks like Levi James has been cut.
James drops his hands momentarily and Hull needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips James just on the top of the head. James drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in James - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Hull!
A victorious Mike Hull thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Karbyshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dmitry Karbyshev 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitry Karbyshev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karbyshev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good work by Karbyshev as he checks the leg kick.
Karbyshev closes the distance and clinches up with Baddabing, looking for a takedown. Karbyshev pushes Baddabing against the cage but Baddabing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karbyshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baddabing.
Baddabing ducks right into an uppercut from Karbyshev.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Karbyshev misses with a combination
and Baddabing counters with a straight right hand.
Karbyshev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karbyshev misses with a low kick as Baddabing jumps back.
Baddabing scores with a hook to the body. Karbyshev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Baddabing gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Baddabing on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing tries a body shot but Karbyshev blocks it.
Baddabing struggles to land a body shot inside as Karbyshev controls his hands.
Baddabing pushes Karbyshev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baddabing throws a punch but it's blocked by Karbyshev.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baddabing creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baddabing tries to work over Karbyshev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baddabing working aggressively here.
Baddabing tries a body shot but Karbyshev blocks it.
Baddabing misses with an elbow over the top.
Baddabing misses with a punch on the inside.
Karbyshev takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karbyshev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baddabing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Karbyshev.
A low kick from Baddabing is predictable there
and Karbyshev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Karbyshev misses
and Baddabing holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karbyshev goes for a takedown attempt but Baddabing pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Karbyshev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baddabing is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karbyshev.
Baddabing misses with an uppercut.
Baddabing ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karbyshev with a poor takedown
and Baddabing counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Manny Baddabing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Karbyshev.
Baddabing doesn't manage to clinch there - Karbyshev circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karbyshev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baddabing throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baddabing closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karbyshev quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baddabing drops an elbow to the side of Karbyshev's head.
Baddabing throwing shots but Karbyshev is blocking nicely.
Karbyshev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Karbyshev wants to improve his position but Baddabing is controlling well.
Karbyshev works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baddabing throwing strikes but missing.
Baddabing throws a big elbow that misses.
Baddabing throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baddabing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baddabing accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baddabing looking to sit in guard and control but Karbyshev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karbyshev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Karbyshev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baddabing cracks Karbyshev with a good jab.
Baddabing has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baddabing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karbyshev.
Baddabing gets through Karbyshev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baddabing misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with the head strike.
Karbyshev has Baddabing pushed against the cage.
Baddabing misses with some punches.
Baddabing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karbyshev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baddabing is trying to keep an underhook but Karbyshev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Karbyshev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baddabing sees it coming and defends easily.
Karbyshev is trying to control. Baddabing wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baddabing manages to get to full guard.
Karbyshev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baddabing pulls Karbyshev in to control the position.
Baddabing trying to keep a closed guard but Karbyshev is proving a slippery customer.
Baddabing preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baddabing trying to keep a closed guard but Karbyshev is proving a slippery customer.
Baddabing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Karbyshev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baddabing is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Karbyshev throws an elbow that misses. Baddabing uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karbyshev's guard. Nice move by Baddabing!
Baddabing's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Baddabing throws an elbow that misses. Karbyshev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baddabing's guard. Nice move by Karbyshev!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baddabing is controlling Karbyshev's posture.
Baddabing working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manny Baddabing.
Baddabing throws a hook to the side of Karbyshev's head but Karbyshev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karbyshev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baddabing.
Baddabing throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karbyshev counters with a right hand to the body.
Baddabing misses the shot to the body.
Baddabing tries to clinch but Karbyshev moves out of range.
Baddabing blocks a head kick by Karbyshev.
Baddabing misses with a hook.
Karbyshev tries for a takedown but Baddabing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baddabing tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karbyshev looks to score with a jab to the body but Baddabing is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karbyshev shoots in looking for a takedown but Baddabing manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karbyshev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Baddabing swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karbyshev misses with a takedown attempt
and Baddabing cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manny Baddabing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Karbyshev.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baddabing blocks a head kick by Karbyshev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Baddabing lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Baddabing throws a jab but it's blocked by Karbyshev.
Baddabing closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karbyshev controlling the position for now.
Baddabing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Baddabing missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baddabing scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baddabing is nestled in close to Karbyshev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Karbyshev has hold of Baddabing's hands but Baddabing slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baddabing takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Baddabing wants to take a breather but Karbyshev is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karbyshev's head.
Karbyshev tries to roll over but Baddabing keeps him under control.
Baddabing is looking for a kimura here.
Karbyshev is trying is best to control the position here.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Karbyshev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karbyshev gets full guard.
Dmitry Karbyshev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manny Baddabing is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manny Baddabing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baddabing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karbyshev keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.
Baddabing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karbyshev lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Baddabing!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karbyshev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baddabing has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baddabing!
Baddabing is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Karbyshev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karbyshev is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karbyshev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Karbyshev keeping moving, preventing Baddabing from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Manny Baddabing wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Karbyshev with that takedown attempt.
Karbyshev ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Baddabing blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baddabing fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baddabing cracks Karbyshev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Baddabing showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Baddabing has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machi Machiko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Els comes to the cage accompanied by Cassidy - Wake Up. On his way into the cage it seems that Ernie Els has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ernie Els seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Machi Machiko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machiko throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
Machiko takes a swing at Els's ribcage but misses.
Machiko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Els counters with a straight right hand.
Machiko throws out a loose jab but Els uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machiko tries to score with a low kick but Els moves his leg out of the way.
Machiko looks for the body kick but Els saw that one coming.
Machiko throws a body punch but Els moves out of range.
Machiko throws a lazy head kick
and Els counters with a low kick, right behind Machiko 's knee.
Machiko sizes up Els with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Els throws a leg kick but Machiko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machiko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Els sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machiko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Els.
Machiko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Els is out of range and Machiko settles back down.
Machiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machiko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Els's sensitive parts.
Machiko misses with a shot to the body
letting Els counter with a right hand.
Machiko slips a jab from Els.
Machiko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Els is out of range.
Els moves out of range as Machiko strikes.
Machiko swings for the body but Els moves out of range.
Els uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machiko.
Machiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Els moves away.
Els scores with a decent looking hook.
Machiko shoots in looking for a takedown. Els tries to sprawl out of it but Machiko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Els manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Els with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machiko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machiko lands with a nice body punch.
Machiko misses with a looping left.
Machiko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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!
Els tries to move into range but Machiko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Els.
Machiko tries a head kick but it misses.
Machiko misses with a head kick.
Els avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Els uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiko.
Els stuffs the takedown attempt from Machiko. Machiko gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Machiko misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machiko.
Els connects with a high kick.
Machi Machiko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Els misses.
Machiko misses the jab.
Els avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Els.
Els blocks a low kick nicely.
Els defending well as Machiko loads up on a big left hand.
Els slips a straight right by Machiko.
Machiko lands a nice shot to the body.
Machiko throws a lazy uppercut
and Els counters with a slapping leg kick.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machiko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machiko thows a body shot but no joy.
Machiko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machiko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Els takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Els stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machiko.
Machiko throws a leg kick
and Els makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The fighters circling - Machiko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machiko. Els does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machiko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Machiko throws a nice looking combination but Els bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machi Machiko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Els throws an overhand right that lands on Machiko's shoulder, as Machiko tries to avoid the shot.
Els throws the left hand but Machiko avoids the punch easily.
Els throws a push kick but Machiko slaps the foot to one side.
Els drops his hands momentarily and Machiko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machiko misses with a straight right.
Els lands a body shot.
Els keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machiko.
Machiko misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Machiko misses.
Els pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Els will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machiko lands with a nice body kick.
Machi Machiko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses
and Els counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machiko missing with a left hand there. Els was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machiko misses with an uppercut. Els saw that one coming.
Machiko misses with a hook
and Els counters with a straight right hand.
Machiko connects with a right hand. Els shakes it off.
Machiko throws the left hand but Els avoids the punch easily.
Els needs to keep his hands up - Machiko had a free shot at his head there.
Els misses with a low kick.
Machiko swings widly with a right hand
and Els counters with a left to the body.
Els turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machiko tries for a takedown but Els sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Els takes a swing at Machiko's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Els avoids the body shot from Machiko.
Els throws a body kick that misses.
Machiko connects with a jab.
Els tries a head kick but it misses.
Machiko tries to land a front kick but Els steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Machiko misses
and Els finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Machiko throws a low kick but Els avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machiko.
Machiko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machiko throws a hook to the side of Els's head but Els sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Els checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Els slips under a jab from Machiko.
Machiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machiko misses with a left hand
and Els counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machiko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machiko misses with a left hand
and Els counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machiko's knee momentarily.
Machiko misses with a body shot.
Els walks forward, straight into a front kick from Machiko.
Els is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Machiko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Els stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Els swings for the body but Machiko moves out of range.
Machiko thuds his shin into the meat of Els's side.
Machiko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machiko misses with a straight right.
Machiko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machiko scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els slips a straight right by Machiko.
Els defending well as Machiko loads up on a big left hand.
Machiko misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Machiko.
Machiko lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Els.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els checks a leg kick nicely.
Machiko throws a series of punches but Els moves out of range.
Machiko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Machiko is just out of range.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machiko misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Machi Machiko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Machiko misses with a hook to the body
and Els counters with a stiff right hand.
Machiko throws a poor cross that misses
and Els counters with an outside leg kick.
Els defending well as Machiko loads up on a big left hand.
Els uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machiko.
Machiko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machiko misses with the combination.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machiko misses with a left hand
and Els counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machiko throws a leg kick
and Els counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Els cracks the inside of Machiko's front leg.
Els bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machiko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Els connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machiko cracks a nice hook into Els's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machiko throws a jab but it's blocked by Els.
Els throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machiko throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Els to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Els.
Machiko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machiko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Els swings for the body but Machiko moves out of range.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses.
Machiko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Els connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machiko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Els momentarily.
Els takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machiko scores with a push kick.
Els attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machiko lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Machiko.
Machiko misses with a hook
and Els counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Els lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machiko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Machiko lands a nice hook to Els's body. Els takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Els moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machiko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machiko throws a series of punches but Els moves out of range.
Els connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Machiko misses.
Machiko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Els fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Els throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machiko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Els.
Machiko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Els moves away.
Els connects with a jab.
Els just misses with a punch to the body.
Machiko throws out a loose jab but Els uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Els.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machiko throws a head kick that misses
and Els counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els throws out a leg kick but Machiko moves out of range and Els only half commits.
Machiko throws a poor cross that misses
and Els connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machiko is rocked!
Good shot there by Machiko.
Machiko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Els's corner calls for a 1-2. Els obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machiko is still on wobbly legs! Can Els finish him?
Els dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machiko seems to have recovered his senses.
Machiko throws a leg kick that misses.
Machiko throws a front kick aimed at Els's knee but Els avoids it well.
Els is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from Machiko misses.
Machiko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Els.
Ernie Els has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Machiko misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Els showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machiko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machi Machiko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zimmerman comes into the arena with Good the Bad and the Ugly blaring out of the sound system. Levi Zimmerman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Bobberson's chin.
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235 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Levi Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bobberson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bobberson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zimmerman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bobberson is trying to get an arm triangle but Zimmerman is defending well.
Zimmerman tries to buck Bobberson off but Bobberson is having none of it.
An elbow from Bobberson crashes against the mat.
Bobberson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bobberson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bobberson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zimmerman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bobberson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bobberson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zimmerman has one of Bobberson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson is working to tighten is grip on Zimmerman's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zimmerman has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bobberson is really squeezing tight and eventually Zimmerman passes out! Bobberson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Billy Bobberson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone tries to clinch but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Rikidozan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Corleone lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Rikidozan misses
and Corleone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rikidozan's knee momentarily.
Rikidozan is looking to chop away at Corleone's legs.
A head kick by Rikidozan misses
and Corleone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Knees to the body from Corleone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone pushes Rikidozan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rikidozan looks gassed!
Rikidozan takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Katsuji Rikidozan has been cut.
Corleone struggles to land a body shot inside as Rikidozan controls his hands.
A short left from Corleone.
A nice left hand lands by Corleone.
Rikidozan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hand to the body from Corleone.
A shot in the inside from Corleone.
Corleone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rikidozan's efforts to push away.
Corleone trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Corleone - that landed with a thud.
Corleone leaning against his opponent.
Rikidozan working hard to break the clinch.
Rikidozan managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone.
Corleone cracks Rikidozan with a nice body shot.
Rikidozan looking to throw knees to the head but Corleone is blocking nicely.
Corleone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rikidozan is trying to break free.
Corleone pushes Rikidozan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rikidozan is trying to break the clinch but Corleone has him pressed against the cage.
Corleone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Corleone scores with a knee to the head.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rikidozan is defending well for now.
Corleone lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corleone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rikidozan trying to stall but Corleone improves his position.
Rikidozan is trying to force a seperation but Corleone has the dominant position.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rikidozan working hard to break the clinch.
Rikidozan wants to break free but Corleone has control.
Corleone lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corleone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike.
Rikidozan is rocked!
Corleone digs a right hand underneath Rikidozan's ribcage. Rikidozan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corleone lands a nice knee to the body.
Corleone stalling in the clinch.
Corleone gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A right handed body shot lands from Corleone.
Corleone is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Corleone.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rikidozan is defending well for now.
Corleone struggles to land a body shot inside as Rikidozan controls his hands.
Rikidozan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rikidozan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corleone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corleone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rikidozan's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rikidozan has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
Corleone tries a body shot but Rikidozan blocks it.
Corleone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rikidozan's efforts to push away.
Corleone misses with a punch to the body.
Rikidozan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from Corleone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rikidozan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Corleone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Corleone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rikidozan blocks an elbow strike from Corleone.
A left hand lands to the body for Corleone.
Corleone keeps control of Rikidozan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rikidozan has had enough of the clinch but Corleone keeps him there for the moment.
Corleone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rikidozan's elbow.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rikidozan is defending well for now.
Rikidozan working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rikidozan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rikidozan takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Katsuji Rikidozan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Corleone clobbers Rikidozan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Corleone blocks a head kick by Rikidozan.
Corleone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rikidozan is still on wobbly legs! Can Corleone finish him?
Katsuji Rikidozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rikidozan misses with an uppercut
and Corleone counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonny Corleone!
After winning the bout, Sonny Corleone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Augello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bush has chosen Taking a Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Augello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Bush!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Augello.
Augello fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from Bush misses.
Bush dodges the punch combination from Augello.
Bush just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush wants to slow Augello down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Bush misses
and Augello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Augello misses with a body shot.
Augello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bush lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Augello lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bush circles away quickly and effectively.
Bush lands a head kick. Augello smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Augello chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bush can pounce on him.
Augello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Bush there.
Bush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Augello was well out of range. Poor timing from Bush.
Augello just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Augello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Augello slips under a jab from Bush.
Augello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bush.
Bush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush misses with a leg kick.
Augello takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bush drops Augello with a beautiful combination! Augello stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bush is looking for the KO!
Augello just misses with a punch to the body.
Augello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augello looks to land a combination but Bush avoids it well.
Augello stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bush.
Augello is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bush.
Augello takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bush throws out a leg kick but Augello moves out of range and Bush only half commits.
Bush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bush lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Augello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Augello is rocked!
Bush is working Augello over against the cage.
Bush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Augello on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bush. Bush obviously looking to wear him down.
Bush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Augello avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bush misses with a wild body shot.
Bush misses with an attempted mid kick.
Augello misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Bush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is looking to clinch but Augello is avoiding it.
Harry Bush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Augello just misses with a punch to the body.
Bush throws a front kick that sends Augello stumbling back into the cage.
Bush shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Augello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Augello walks straight into a right hand from Bush - that's dropped him! Bush jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Augello from any more punishment! Augello complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harry Bush!
An out of breath Harry Bush thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rosenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. Ansgar Axelsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Rosenthal 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Rosenthal !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenthal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Axelsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Axelsson has closed the distance and engaged Rosenthal in a clinch.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosenthal tries a body shot but Axelsson blocks it.
Axelsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosenthal avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Rosenthal .
Axelsson working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rosenthal .
A hook to the body from Rosenthal .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson manages to break the clinch.
Ansgar Axelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenthal .
Axelsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rosenthal moves out of range of the leg kick from Axelsson.
Rosenthal checks the leg kick.
Axelsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rosenthal looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Axelsson lands with a hook. Rosenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rosenthal works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Axelsson. Beautiful body shot.
Axelsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rosenthal misses with a looping left.
Rosenthal wants to clinch up but Axelsson keeps it at a distance.
Axelsson feints and then cracks Rosenthal 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rosenthal down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axelsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rosenthal will feel that in the morning.
Axelsson misses with a double jab.
Rosenthal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson just leaning against Rosenthal , taking a breather.
Rosenthal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsson blocking some punches.
Rosenthal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Axelsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Rosenthal takes a shot to the head.
Rosenthal blocks an uppercut.
Rosenthal scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenthal tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Rosenthal misses with a body punch.
Axelsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rosenthal lands a body shot.
Rosenthal lands a shot to the body.
Axelsson misses with some punches.
Rosenthal scores with a hook to the body.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Axelsson misses with some punches.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosenthal pushes Axelsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rosenthal fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rosenthal .
Axelsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rosenthal controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rosenthal as Axelsson tries to tie him up.
A short left from Axelsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rosenthal lands a right hand.
It looks like Ansgar Axelsson has been cut.
Rosenthal lands with a short shot to the head.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rosenthal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Axelsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Axelsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
Rosenthal lands with a right to the head.
Rosenthal presses Axelsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rosenthal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ansgar Axelsson'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.
Axelsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rosenthal misses with a straight left.
A big left from Rosenthal misses.
Rosenthal avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Axelsson throws the kick towards the body but Rosenthal avoids it.
Rosenthal takes one to the side of the head.
Rosenthal lands with a good body shot.
Rosenthal misses with a hook. Axelsson ducked under it nicely.
Rosenthal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Axelsson.
Rosenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
A leg kick checked by Rosenthal .
Rosenthal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Axelsson throws a low kick but Rosenthal avoids it.
Rosenthal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson moves out of range as Rosenthal strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Axelsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Rosenthal .
Axelsson avoids the body shot from Rosenthal .
Axelsson misses with a low kick.
Axelsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rosenthal works Axelsson's body with a nice hook.
Axelsson loads up on a big right hand but Rosenthal slips the punch.
Rosenthal doesn't manage to clinch there - Axelsson circles away.
Axelsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsson.
Rosenthal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Axelsson.
Rosenthal lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Axelsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
A short uppercut from Rosenthal .
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelsson lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Axelsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelsson.
Rosenthal tries to work over Axelsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rosenthal being controlled against the cage.
Rosenthal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rosenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rosenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frank Rosenthal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Axelsson - that landed with a thud.
Axelsson misses with a body punch.
Axelsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rosenthal 's elbow.
Axelsson missing with knees to the body.
Rosenthal digs a right hand underneath Axelsson's ribcage. Axelsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosenthal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson is working Rosenthal over against the cage.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rosenthal is defending well for now.
Rosenthal prevents a body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson trying to land knees to the body.
Axelsson working hard to break the clinch.
Rosenthal takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Frank Rosenthal has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axelsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Axelsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rosenthal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rosenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Axelsson controls his hands.
Axelsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Axelsson misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsson lands an uppercut.
Axelsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Axelsson tries to throw a body punch but Rosenthal avoids it by throwing Axelsson back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axelsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rosenthal throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Rosenthal blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Axelsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Axelsson throws a head kick but Rosenthal moves out of range.
Axelsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rosenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
Axelsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rosenthal throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelsson.
Rosenthal connects with a single shot there.
Rosenthal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Axelsson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Axelsson misses.
Rosenthal tries to clinch up.
Axelsson misses with the combination.
Axelsson throws a low kick but Rosenthal avoids it.
Rosenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Axelsson.
Axelsson throws a chopping leg kick but Rosenthal manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rosenthal throws a series of punches but Axelsson avoids them all with ease.
Ansgar Axelsson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Axelsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Axelsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson throws a low kick, looking for Rosenthal 's leg but Rosenthal calmly moves out of range.
Axelsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rosenthal .
Rosenthal blocks a low kick nicely.
Axelsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rosenthal manages to avoid it.
Axelsson is looking to wear down Rosenthal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rosenthal throws a looping overhand right but Axelsson ducks down to avoid it.
Rosenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A left lands for Rosenthal .
Axelsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Axelsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rosenthal momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Axelsson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Axelsson.
Rosenthal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Axelsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Axelsson tries a body shot but Rosenthal blocks it.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Axelsson can't find room to land a body shot as Rosenthal controls the action.
Rosenthal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rosenthal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rosenthal creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosenthal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rosenthal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Axelsson backwards.
Axelsson is rocked!
Rosenthal unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Axelsson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rosenthal is unloading with more strikes now! Axelsson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rosenthal !
Frank Rosenthal bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Martinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinsson comes into the arena with Bleach - Fade to Black B13A blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Martinsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinsson walks into a stiff left hand from Rapp.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rapp. Martinsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapp pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinsson back to the cage. Rapp follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martinsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Martinsson.
Martinsson scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Martinsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rapp throws a poor cross that misses
and Martinsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mitch Rapp has been cut.
A combination from Rapp does no damage.
Mitch Rapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapp tries to clinch
and Martinsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Rapp throws a looping overhand right but Martinsson ducks down to avoid it.
Martinsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rapp moves away.
Rapp throws a series of punches but Martinsson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Martinsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martinsson, right into the meat.
Martinsson throws an overhand right that lands on Rapp's shoulder, as Rapp tries to avoid the shot.
Martinsson tries to work over Rapp's front leg with a kick but Rapp checks it.
Rapp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martinsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rapp in his tracks.
A lazy left from Rapp finds it's target.
Rapp avoids a kick to the body.
Rapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martinsson.
Martinsson scores with a jab to the body.
Martinsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rapp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Martinsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Martinsson jumps guard but Rapp stands there with Martinsson around his waist. Martinsson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rapp is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinsson is keeping busy.
Martinsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapp lands an elbow inside.
Martinsson can't find room to land a body shot as Rapp controls the action.
Rapp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rapp throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Rapp.
Rapp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rapp pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapp throws an elbow that misses.
Rapp tries to break the clinch but Martinsson is controlling the position.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rapp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martinsson is trying to pull guard but Rapp has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinsson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rapp just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinsson's brow.
Martinsson takes a shot to the head.
Rapp effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Martinsson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Rapp.
Rapp creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Martinsson's defenses.
Martinsson gets through Rapp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rapp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rapp throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rapp takes an elbow to the forehead.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapp controls his hands.
Martinsson blocks an elbow strike.
Rapp lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinsson being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fedor Martinsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mitch Rapp'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.
Rapp swings for the body but Martinsson moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Rapp misses.
Martinsson ducks under a wild hook from Rapp.
Rapp works Martinsson's body with a nice hook.
Rapp checks a leg kick.
Rapp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rapp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martinsson throws a right and a left that Rapp avoids nicely.
Rapp misses with a hook
and Martinsson counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Rapp.
Rapp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martinsson.
Martinsson moves out of range as Rapp strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp wants to clinch up but Martinsson keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circling - Martinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinsson misses with a low kick.
Martinsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinsson wants to slow Rapp down by chopping away at his legs.
Martinsson tries to bum rush Rapp with a series of wild strikes but Rapp uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinsson throws a body kick that misses.
Rapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Martinsson tries to move into range but Rapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martinsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martinsson takes one on the button.
Martinsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Martinsson lands a big head kick that sends Rapp tumbling to the mat! Martinsson takes a step backwards and waves Rapp back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Mitch Rapp's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rapp is rocked!
Martinsson misses with a hook. Rapp ducked under it nicely.
Rapp is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinsson finish him?
Martinsson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Rapp out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Martinsson!
Post fight, Fedor Martinsson stared into the camera and said 'Los Angeles - the home of Convicted Inc and fine greens. My home away from home.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokida Matae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida has chosen No more Shadows for the Past- NARNIA as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yokida Matae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renzo Machida!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matae tries to land a front kick but Machida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Matae pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matae checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matae feints and then cracks Machida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machida down.
Matae misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a three punch combo that has Matae backing up. Matae nods at Machida to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida slips a straight right by Matae.
Machida misses with a looping left.
Matae looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Matae.
Matae tries to score with a low kick but Machida moves his leg out of the way.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick lands from Machida that sends Matae to the canvas. Matae tries to scramble back to his feet but Machida brings him back down into side control.
It looks like Yokida Matae has been cut.
Machida decides to stand back up.
A shot to the liver by Matae. Beautiful body shot.
Machida slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matae getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Matae.
Matae swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matae checks a leg kick.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida lands an overhand right.
The fighters circle, before Machida throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Matae's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Machida lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Renzo Machida!
Renzo Machida decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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