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SPFT 86: Loaf vs. Velcic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ground Guru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mogul Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ground Guru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mogul Khan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Guru counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guru advances position into side control!
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Guru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Guru keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan struggling a bit here.
Khan is trying to improve his position.
Guru tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Guru tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan wants to control but Guru postures up.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Khan is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru working away.
Guru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Guru's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Guru is trying to get an arm triangle but Khan is defending well.
Khan is looking to regain half guard here but Guru keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to control Guru's posture but Guru avoids it.
Guru tries for a kimura but Khan is defending well.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Guru wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
Khan is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan struggling a bit here.
Khan tries to bench press Guru off him but Guru keeps the position.
Guru lands a decent elbow from side control.
Guru thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guru is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guru lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guru throws a strike aimed at the side of Khan's head but Khan avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khan tries to improve position but can't.
Guru tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guru is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ground Guru dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Khan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guru actively working from the bottom here.
Khan blocks the strikes from Guru.
Guru preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Guru is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Guru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guru is in trouble now - Khan has advanced to mount!
Guru tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Guru?
Guru is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Khan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Khan lands a heavy elbow.
Khan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Guru has worked his arm free - good work by Guru!
Guru tries to buck Khan off but Khan is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan working away.
Khan wants to control but Guru is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guru struggling a bit here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khan is looking to take a break and control but Guru is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground Guru overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guru manages to get back to half guard.
Khan is looking for a kimura here.
Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Khan trying to control from half guard but Guru is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guru is looking to control Khan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guru avoid being mounted?
Guru actively working from the bottom here.
Guru keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Guru is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Guru wants to get back to full guard.
Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guru sees it coming and defends easily.
Khan controlling the pace.
Guru looking for submissions off his back.
Guru controlling the position well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guru wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mogul Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Guru fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a takedown into side control.
Khan 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.
Khan swings around for an armbar but Guru sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Khan's guard.
Guru passes into half guard.
Guru lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Guru is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Guru is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Khan is trying to control but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guru is looking for a kimura here.
Guru is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan wants to improve his position but Guru is controlling well.
Khan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khan looking to control.
Guru works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guru looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan wants to control but Guru is keeping busy.
Khan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to improve his position but Guru is controlling well.
Guru is looking for a kimura here.
Guru passes to side control.
Guru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guru working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Guru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
Khan is trying to control Guru's posture but Guru avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guru looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Khan struggling a bit here.
Khan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Guru seems to be looking for submissions.
Khan wants to control but Guru is keeping busy.
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Guru in his half guard.
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guru pulls his head out easily.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guru is looking for a kimura here.
Guru is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khan keeps working.
Guru is looking for a kimura here.
Khan gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan is looking for a triangle here but Guru uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
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!
Guru is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Khan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ground Guru.
I think Guru 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ground Guru!
Ground Guru bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fetty Mockenmaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasumi comes into the arena with Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness blaring out of the sound system. Mockenmaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. break ya fu**ing neck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fetty Mockenmaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasumi gets caught napping as Mockenmaker dives in and scores a takedown. Kasumi manages to retain guard.
Mockenmaker preventing the sweep.
Mockenmaker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasumi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mockenmaker stops Kasumi from standing up.
Kasumi trying to keep a closed guard but Mockenmaker is proving a slippery customer.
Kasumi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kasumi keeping moving, preventing Mockenmaker from controlling successfully.
Kasumi can't keep his opponent in guard - Mockenmaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kasumi wants to control but Mockenmaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kasumi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mockenmaker throwing shots but Kasumi is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mockenmaker prevents Kasumi from improving his position.
Mockenmaker trying to control the action but Kasumi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mockenmaker throwing shots but Kasumi is blocking nicely.
Mockenmaker slips a nice elbow through Kasumi's hands, connecting with Kasumi's forehead.
Mockenmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasumi's head.
Mockenmaker is looking to stall here but Kasumi recovers full guard.
Mockenmaker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mockenmaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Kasumi wants to sweep but no luck.
Mockenmaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Mockenmaker throwing strikes from guard but Kasumi blocks nicely.
Kasumi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mockenmaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kasumi trying to control the position.
Mockenmaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mockenmaker stands up over Kasumi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mockenmaker trying to control but Kasumi is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mockenmaker throwing strikes from guard but Kasumi blocks nicely.
Mockenmaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kasumi working a defensive guard here.
Mockenmaker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasumi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mockenmaker won't allow Kasumi to sweep him here.
Mockenmaker wants to pass the guard but Kasumi is keeping the position.
Mockenmaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasumi is trying to hold Mockenmaker in close to prevent damage but Mockenmaker has managed to pass into half guard.
Kasumi is trying to maintain the position but Mockenmaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Mockenmaker throwing shots but Kasumi is blocking nicely.
Mockenmaker is looking to take a break and control but Kasumi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mockenmaker is looking for a kimura but Kasumi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mockenmaker to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasumi is pressing down on Mockenmaker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mockenmaker looking to pass the guard.
Mockenmaker looking to sit in guard and control but Kasumi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kasumi won't allow Mockenmaker to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mockenmaker is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mockenmaker throws a big elbow that misses.
Kasumi is trying to control the position but Mockenmaker postures up.
Kasumi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mockenmaker is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fetty Mockenmaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Kasumi is predictable there
and Mockenmaker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mockenmaker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mockenmaker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kasumi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mockenmaker, into his guard.
Mockenmaker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kasumi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mockenmaker is retaining full guard.
Mockenmaker controls Kasumi momentarily but Kasumi frees himself.
Kasumi wants to pass the guard but Mockenmaker is keeping the position.
Mockenmaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kasumi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kasumi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mockenmaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mockenmaker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mockenmaker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasumi wants to control from the top but Mockenmaker keeps moving.
Kasumi tries to stand but Mockenmaker is controlling from the bottom.
Kasumi trying to control but Mockenmaker is working from the bottom.
Fetty Mockenmaker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kenshiro Kasumi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mockenmaker takes one to the side of the head.
Kasumi punishes Mockenmaker's body with a nice straight punch.
Kasumi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mockenmaker shoots in but Kasumi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mockenmaker walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasumi jabs at Mockenmaker's body.
Mockenmaker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kasumi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kasumi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mockenmaker shoots in but no luck this time.
Kenshiro Kasumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fetty Mockenmaker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kasumi lands but Mockenmaker takes it in his stride.
Mockenmaker misses with a takedown
and Kasumi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasumi lands a body shot.
Mockenmaker slips a jab from Kasumi.
Mockenmaker scores with a takedown into Kasumi's guard.
Mockenmaker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasumi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mockenmaker manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasumi wants to pass the guard but Mockenmaker is keeping the position.
Kasumi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mockenmaker looking for subs off his back but Kasumi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kasumi tries to pass to full mount but Mockenmaker defends it.
Kasumi is working for a submission of some sort.
Mockenmaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenshiro Kasumi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mockenmaker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kasumi tries to sprawl out of it but Mockenmaker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kasumi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mockenmaker misses with a takedown attempt
and Kasumi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mockenmaker's knee momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasumi misses the target.
Mockenmaker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenshiro Kasumi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fetty Mockenmaker.
Kasumi with a jab.
Kasumi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mockenmaker.
An inside leg kick from Kasumi misses.
A swing and a miss from Kasumi.
Kasumi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kasumi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mockenmaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasumi's head.
Mockenmaker shoots and misses
and Kasumi counters with a leg kick.
Mockenmaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mockenmaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasumi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kasumi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mockenmaker's sensitive parts.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasumi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mockenmaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasumi.
Kasumi works over Mockenmaker's head and body with a nice combination.
Kasumi throws a leg kick but Mockenmaker moved away.
Kasumi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kasumi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasumi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mockenmaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi scores with a jab. Mockenmaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Kasumi.
Mockenmaker is rocked!
Mockenmaker shoots and misses
and Kasumi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mockenmaker seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Kasumi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mockenmaker is backing up but Kasumi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mockenmaker covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Kasumi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenshiro Kasumi!
Post fight, an emotional Kenshiro Kasumi said 'You are already dead....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Keystone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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169 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Keystone!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid thumps Keystone with a low kick.
Cid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keystone.
Cid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cid lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keystone. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keystone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cid lands a nice shot to the body.
Keystone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cid scores with a nice strike.
Keystone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cid.
Keystone blocks the body kick.
Cid looks to land a combination but Keystone avoids it well.
Keystone clobbers Cid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keystone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cid moves out of range as Keystone strikes.
Keystone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cid works Keystone's body with a nice hook.
Cid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Keystone looks to land a right hand but Cid moved out of range.
Cid scores with a nice head shot.
Cid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Cid lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keystone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keystone avoids the body shot from Cid.
An inside leg kick lands from Cid.
Cid is looking to wear down Keystone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cid thumps Keystone with a low kick.
Cid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Keystone's sensitive parts.
Virgil Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keystone looks winded!
Keystone avoids the body shot from Cid.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cid scores with a nice head shot.
Keystone scores with the left hand. Cid knows he should have avoided that one.
Keystone throws a looping overhand right but Cid ducks down to avoid it.
Cid throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keystone on the side of the head.
Jab by Cid.
Keystone is rocked!
Cid lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Keystone is looking to close the distance but Cid sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Keystone crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Keystone is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Virgil Cid!
A relieved looking Virgil Cid 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny B Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny B Good has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny B Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
B Good misses with a takedown attempt - Lisser sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
B Good with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lisser counters by moving into the clinch.
B Good is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny B Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lisser lands a nice shot to the body.
Lisser taking a breather.
B Good takes a shot to the head.
B Good changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lisser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from B Good enables Lisser to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. B Good manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lisser accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lisser scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
B Good utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lisser throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lisser has gone for a leg lock! B Good slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lisser's guard.
Lisser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
B Good throws a big right hand that misses.
B Good will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
B Good throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
B Good tries to free his leg and advance position but Lisser is retaining full guard.
Lisser has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
B Good throws a big elbow that misses.
B Good throws a strike but Lisser rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser trying to control but B Good is working from the bottom.
Lisser wants to pass the guard but B Good is keeping the position.
Lisser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lisser working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
B Good preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lisser must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lisser throws an elbow that misses. B Good uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisser's guard. Nice move by B Good!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser trying to control the position.
Lisser can't keep his opponent in guard - B Good advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lisser has one foot on B Good's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
B Good shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lisser but Lisser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lisser tries to close the distance and clinch up but B Good swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lisser takes a swing at B Good's ribcage but misses.
B Good avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from B Good is defended easily by Lisser.
Lisser jabs B Good to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser stuffs the takedown.
B Good looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lisser is fending him off so far but B Good persists. Nope, Lisser circles away and we're back to standing.
B Good misses with a takedown
and Lisser counters with a left to the body.
B Good is breathing heavily.
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!
Lisser lands a glancing blow to the side of B Good's head.
It looks like Johnny B Good has been cut.
B Good shoots in and gets a takedown into Lisser's guard.
B Good preventing the sweep.
Lisser pulls B Good in to control the position.
B Good prevents Lisser from getting back to his feet.
B Good distracts Lisser with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
B Good trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisser looking for a sweep. Not yet Lisser, not yet.
B Good is looking to work some ground and pound but Lisser has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Lisser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny B Good's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
B Good fails with the takedown.
B Good shoots in for a double leg but Lisser sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
B Good shoots in but Lisser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny B Good. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lisser keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lisser misses with a straight left.
B Good dodges the punch combination from Lisser.
B Good tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lisser swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Lisser. No joy for B Good on that attempt.
Lisser shoots in and bounces B Good off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
B Good keeping moving, preventing Lisser from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
B Good avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lisser throws a big elbow that misses.
Lisser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
B Good looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lisser landing with the ground and pound.
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but B Good is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
B Good has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
B Good trying to keep a closed guard but Lisser is proving a slippery customer.
B Good utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but B Good is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
B Good working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lisser.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lisser postures up in B Good's guard and throws a big left but B Good blocks it.
Lisser is looking to work some ground and pound but B Good has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser cracks B Good with a solid left hand.
B Good is rocked!
Johnny B Good's cut is getting worse.
Lisser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh B Good is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
B Good is trying to hold Lisser in close to prevent damage but Lisser has managed to pass into half guard.
Lisser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so B Good is just riding it out for now. Lisser eventually gives up the hold.
Lisser scores with a big shot! B Good's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save B Good! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes into the arena with Bulls On Parade blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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29
154 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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165 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guapo.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild combination.
Guapo slips under a jab.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guapo throws a low kick but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
Turpaansaaja swinging wildly here.
Guapo tries to score with a low kick but Turpaansaaja moves his leg out of the way.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a series of punches.
Guapo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guapo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guapo is looking to land body kicks.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guapo.
Turpaansaaja lands a jab to the nose.
Turpaansaaja throws a looping overhand right but Guapo ducks down to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja wants to clinch up but Guapo keeps it at a distance.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja wants to slow Guapo down by chopping away at his legs.
Guapo tries to land a leg kick but Turpaansaaja saw it coming and moves away.
Turpaansaaja moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turpaansaaja thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpaansaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turpaansaaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turpaansaaja lands with a shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja thuds a left hand into Guapo's body.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guapo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Guapo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turpaansaaja's defenses.
Turpaansaaja holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turpaansaaja lands with a right to the head.
Guapo lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with some punches.
Turpaansaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guapo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpaansaaja takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch to the body.
Guapo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Guapo manages to break the clinch.
Guapo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Guapo.
Guapo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Guapo throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
Turpaansaaja swings for the body but Guapo moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Guapo avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Guapo's ribcage but misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turpaansaaja throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Guapo.
A good leg kick by Guapo.
Turpaansaaja blocks a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guapo counters with a good low kick that Turpaansaaja was not able to check.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but Guapo moves out of range.
A head kick from Guapo lands but Turpaansaaja takes it in his stride.
Turpaansaaja connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turpaansaaja throws a series of punches but Guapo moves out of range.
Guapo misses with a head kick.
Guapo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turpaansaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turpaansaaja jabs at Guapo's body.
Guapo 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guapo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turpaansaaja is looking to wear down Guapo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guapo misses with a low kick as Turpaansaaja jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guapo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turpaansaaja misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Guapo.
Guapo dodges the punch combination from Turpaansaaja.
A swing and a miss from Guapo.
A good leg kick by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja jabs Guapo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turpaansaaja on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guapo 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.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but Guapo moves out of range easily.
Guapo throws a solid leg kick but Turpaansaaja takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Guapo.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guapo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's time! Turpaansaaja's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turpaansaaja throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch but Guapo is avoiding it.
Turpaansaaja connects with a body shot.
Turpaansaaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turpaansaaja forces Guapo back against the cage and clinches.
Guapo blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Guapo has Turpaansaaja pressed against the cage, preventing Turpaansaaja from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja scores with a hook to the body.
Guapo pushes off an throws an elbow but Turpaansaaja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Guapo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guapo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guapo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Guapo controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo lands a damaging elbow.
Guapo prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guapo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turpaansaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guapo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Guapo throws out the jab.
Guapo takes one to the side of the head.
Guapo wants to clinch up but Turpaansaaja keeps it at a distance.
Guapo throws a leg kick but Turpaansaaja sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guapo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Guapo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpaansaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Guapo.
Guapo throws a hook to the side of Turpaansaaja's head but Turpaansaaja sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guapo misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses the shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Severi Turpaansaaja is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpaansaaja lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpaansaaja connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guapo throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
Guapo moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpaansaaja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the body kick from Guapo.
Guapo looks to land a left hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range nicely.
Guapo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Guapo is just out of range.
Guapo moves out of range of the body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turpaansaaja.
Guapo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja scores with a three punch combo!
A punch combination from Turpaansaaja misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpaansaaja feints and then cracks Guapo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Guapo down.
Turpaansaaja connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Guapo is just out of range.
Turpaansaaja wants to land a leg kick but Guapo is out of range.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook. Guapo ducked under it nicely.
Guapo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turpaansaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turpaansaaja buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guapo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Guapo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Guapo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turpaansaaja slips under a jab from Guapo.
Guapo wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Guapo 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 Turpaansaaja has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turpaansaaja and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turpaansaaja blocks the body kick.
Guapo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turpaansaaja looks for the body kick but Guapo saw that one coming.
Turpaansaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guapo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Turpaansaaja.
Guapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Guapo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guapo is looking to slow Turpaansaaja down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Turpaansaaja.
A jab from Turpaansaaja misses.
Guapo tries to score with a low kick but Turpaansaaja moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Guapo moves out of range as Turpaansaaja throws a body kick.
Guapo moves out of range as Turpaansaaja throws a body kick.
Turpaansaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Guapo circles away.
Guapo scores with a decent looking hook.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch up but Guapo circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guapo. Turpaansaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpaansaaja doesn't manage to clinch there - Guapo circles away.
Turpaansaaja lands with a kick to the temple. Guapo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Guapo tries a head kick but it misses.
Guapo keeps the fight on the outside.
Guapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guapo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpaansaaja.
Guapo is looking to clinch but Turpaansaaja is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guapo takes one on the button.
Turpaansaaja clobbers Guapo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Guapo looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpaansaaja. That's going to slow Guapo down.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpaansaaja scores with the left hand. Guapo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Guapo.
Guapo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guapo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guapo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turpaansaaja throws a jab but it's blocked by Guapo.
Nice defenses there by Guapo.
Turpaansaaja digs a good hook to Guapo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guapo pushes Turpaansaaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Turpaansaaja blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turpaansaaja.
Guapo throws an elbow that misses.
Turpaansaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guapo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turpaansaaja's brow.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guapo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja lands a head kick!
El Guapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Severi Turpaansaaja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guapo 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.
Guapo moves out of range as Turpaansaaja strikes.
Turpaansaaja avoids the head kick by Guapo.
Guapo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guapo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja dips to his left and cracks Guapo with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Guapo.
Turpaansaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Guapo misses with a low kick.
Guapo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpaansaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Guapo misses with a hook.
Guapo throws a leg kick
and Turpaansaaja counters with a stiff right hand.
Guapo tries to score with a low kick but Turpaansaaja moves his leg out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Turpaansaaja scores with a jab to the head.
Guapo moves into the clinch.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guapo lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guapo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Guapo.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Severi Turpaansaaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turpaansaaja blocks an uppercut.
Guapo misses with an elbow over the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guapo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turpaansaaja's defenses.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severi Turpaansaaja showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turpaansaaja 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Severi Turpaansaaja!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McJuckett comes to the cage accompanied by "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys. Rhymes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Winter Warz. Busta Rhymes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
27 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes throws a low kick, looking for McJuckett's leg but McJuckett calmly moves out of range.
McJuckett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rhymes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McJuckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McJuckett connects with a leg kick. Rhymes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rhymes blocks a leg kick.
McJuckett throws the kick towards the body but Rhymes avoids it.
McJuckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - McJuckett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McJuckett 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 Rhymes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rhymes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McJuckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McJuckett pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Rhymes misses its intended target.
Rhymes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dantavious McJuckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhymes throws a front kick aimed at McJuckett's knee but McJuckett avoids it well.
McJuckett throws a sloppy head kick and Rhymes moves out of range easily.
Rhymes misses with a hook
and McJuckett counters with a head kick.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses.
McJuckett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhymes.
McJuckett throws a lazy head kick
and Rhymes counters with a nice uppercut.
Rhymes misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from McJuckett misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett misses with a head kick.
McJuckett avoids the head kick by Rhymes.
An inside leg kick lands from Rhymes.
A nice inside leg kick there by McJuckett. That's going to slow Rhymes down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhymes 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.
McJuckett misses with the body kick
and Rhymes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McJuckett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhymes checks it well.
Rhymes throws a hook but McJuckett blocks it.
McJuckett thumps Rhymes with a low kick.
Rhymes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhymes.
McJuckett tries to land a front kick but Rhymes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McJuckett delivers a nice body kick.
Rhymes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Rhymes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McJuckett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McJuckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rhymes blocks the body kick.
McJuckett lands with a thumping leg kick.
McJuckett tries to bum rush Rhymes with a series of wild strikes but Rhymes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Rhymes there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rhymes.
A chopping leg kick lands by McJuckett.
McJuckett scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McJuckett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhymes.
McJuckett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rhymes's hands.
Rhymes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhymes avoids the body shot from McJuckett.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rhymes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McJuckett defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rhymes.
Nice shot lands for Rhymes.
Rhymes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McJuckett throws a leg kick
and Rhymes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McJuckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
McJuckett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McJuckett misses the body punch
and Rhymes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McJuckett misses with a leg kick
and Rhymes counters with a nice leg kick.
Rhymes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rhymes lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rhymes postures up in McJuckett's guard and throws a big left but McJuckett blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes scoring with some ground and pound.
McJuckett keeping full guard, as Rhymes tries to pass.
McJuckett keeping moving, preventing Rhymes from controlling successfully.
Rhymes throwing strikes from guard but McJuckett blocks nicely.
McJuckett managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rhymes is one step ahead there.
Rhymes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rhymes looking to sit in guard and control but McJuckett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rhymes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rhymes wants to stand and escape but McJuckett is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes wants to sweep here but McJuckett controlling him for the moment.
Rhymes controlling McJuckett's posture.
McJuckett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rhymes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhymes is trying to keep McJuckett in close.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Busta Rhymes wasn't active enough on the ground.
McJuckett misses with a leg kick.
Rhymes misses with a leg kick
and McJuckett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rhymes avoids the body shot from McJuckett.
Rhymes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rhymes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Rhymes. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett misses with a body kick.
Rhymes misses with an uppercut. McJuckett saw that one coming.
McJuckett tries a head kick but it misses.
McJuckett sizes up Rhymes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rhymes throws an off balance right hand
and McJuckett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McJuckett bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhymes's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McJuckett closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McJuckett lands an elbow that stopped Rhymes in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McJuckett.
Rhymes misses with the head strike.
Rhymes misses with some punches.
Rhymes misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Rhymes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McJuckett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhymes checks it well.
McJuckett takes a swing at Rhymes's ribcage but misses.
McJuckett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhymes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rhymes misses with a looping left.
Dantavious McJuckett is winning the standup battle so far.
McJuckett misses with a body kick.
McJuckett is looking to wear down Rhymes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McJuckett throws a body kick that misses
and Rhymes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rhymes cracks McJuckett with a good jab.
Rhymes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McJuckett can pounce on him.
Rhymes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McJuckett pinned against the cage. McJuckett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett tries to land a body kick
and McJuckett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhymes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McJuckett. McJuckett obviously looking to wear him down.
McJuckett slips under a jab.
McJuckett dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhymes. That did some damage!
McJuckett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rhymes swats away the attempt to clinch by McJuckett.
McJuckett throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Rhymes to counter with a crisp jab.
Rhymes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rhymes tries to score a power double leg takedown but McJuckett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhymes somewhat.
McJuckett looks to throw a body kick
and Rhymes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett throws an overhand right that lands on Rhymes's shoulder, as Rhymes tries to avoid the shot.
Rhymes thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Rhymes tenderised McJuckett's leg. McJuckett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McJuckett. Rhymes shrugs it off though.
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!
Rhymes throws a leg kick which misses McJuckett's front leg but catches the back leg as McJuckett tries to avoid it.
McJuckett throws an overhand right that lands on Rhymes's shoulder, as Rhymes tries to avoid the shot.
Dantavious McJuckett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhymes tests McJuckett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McJuckett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett tried to score with a low kick but Rhymes checks it.
McJuckett tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rhymes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McJuckett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rhymes checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Rhymes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McJuckett throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from McJuckett misses
and Rhymes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhymes scores with a body shot.
McJuckett looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhymes is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett swings for the body but Rhymes moves out of range.
Rhymes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dantavious McJuckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busta Rhymes.
Rhymes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McJuckett finds it's way round the side to connect with Rhymes's head.
Rhymes scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for McJuckett.
Rhymes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McJuckett looks to throw the jab but Rhymes is out of range.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhymes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rhymes's corner calls for a 1-2. Rhymes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dantavious McJuckett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McJuckett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantavious McJuckett!
Dantavious McJuckett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuri Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gustavo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ribeiro gets a double leg takedown into Ivanov's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Ivanov 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.
Ribeiro scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivanov controls Ribeiro momentarily but Ribeiro frees himself.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ribeiro controls the pace.
Ribeiro stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanov.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanov. No joy for Ribeiro on that attempt.
Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Ivanov counters with a head kick.
Ivanov pushes Ribeiro away with a front kick.
Ivanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses.
Ribeiro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ivanov!
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ivanov is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro has hold of Ivanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ivanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound effectively.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Ribeiro postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro looking to finish Ivanov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ivanov!
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ribeiro has a good base and remains in mount.
Ribeiro trying to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
Ivanov wants to hold on but Ribeiro pushes him away.
Ribeiro with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ribeiro is working for a guillotine from mount but Ivanov frees his head quite easily.
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Ribeiro shoots and misses
and Ivanov counters with a good low kick that Ribeiro was not able to check.
Yuri Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ivanov can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribeiro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivanov sprawls well. Ivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ribeiro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Ivanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribeiro is defended easily by Ivanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov stuns Ribeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Ribeiro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 Yuri Ivanov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ribeiro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ivanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov misses with a leg kick
and Ribeiro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuri Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ivanov back to the cage. Ribeiro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Yuri Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Ivanov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ivanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ribeiro. That did some damage!
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 clash of legs there as Ribeiro blocks the low kick.
Ribeiro sizes up Ivanov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ribeiro's guard now.
Ribeiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Ribeiro's brow.
Ribeiro 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ivanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ribeiro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ribeiro strikes from his own guard.
Ribeiro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
Ribeiro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ivanov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov controlling from the top position.
Ribeiro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Yuri Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ivanov works over Ribeiro with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Ribeiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Ivanov tries to buck Ribeiro off but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ivanov keeping his opponent close.
Ivanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Ivanov is working away.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ribeiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ribeiro wants to control but Ivanov is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ivanov to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov is trying to control Ribeiro's posture but Ribeiro avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
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!
Ribeiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ivanov, who protects the arm well.
Ribeiro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuri Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yuri Ivanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ribeiro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is pressing down on Ribeiro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ribeiro wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribeiro postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ribeiro postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Yuri Ivanov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ivanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanov wants to land a leg kick but Ribeiro is out of range.
Gustavo Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ribeiro takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Ivanov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ivanov misses with a hook.
No luck for Ribeiro with that takedown attempt.
Yuri Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustavo Ribeiro.
Ivanov misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ivanov misses.
Horrible takedown by Ribeiro or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov which made him look bad.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Ivanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ribeiro blocks the body kick.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ribeiro has his takedown stuffed
and Ivanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ribeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ivanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ribeiro avoids the body shot from Ivanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ivanov. Ivanov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanov instigates a clinch.
Ivanov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ivanov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ivanov unloading with bombs!
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Ivanov lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ivanov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ribeiro can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ivanov controlling the pace for now.
Ivanov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying desperately to improve position.
Ribeiro is bucking up trying to escape but Ivanov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ribeiro is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ribeiro is rocked!
Ivanov working the ground and pound effectively.
Ribeiro is still in real trouble! Can Ivanov finish him?
Ribeiro takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ivanov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuri Ivanov!
A victorious Yuri Ivanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabby Jef comes into the arena with Madd Skillz 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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198 lbs
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30
194 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Crabby Jef keeps the fight on the outside.
Crabby Jef swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good low kick that Crabby Jef was not able to check.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crabby Jef throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Crabby Jef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crabby Jef avoids the head kick by Thomas.
A left and a right from Crabby Jef both land. Nice combination.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Crabby Jef steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crabby Jef takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas defending well as Crabby Jef loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Karl Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabby Jef digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Crabby Jef thows a body shot but no joy.
Crabby Jef misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters by clinching up.
Crabby Jef misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crabby Jef up against the cage.
Thomas looking to throw knees to the head but Crabby Jef is blocking nicely.
Thomas lands a good knee to the midsection. Crabby Jef won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Crabby Jef.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crabby Jef backwards.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Crabby Jef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the head but Crabby Jef blocks with his arms.
Crabby Jef lands a body shot in the clinch.
Crabby Jef goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Crabby Jef.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crabby Jef up against the cage.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Crabby Jef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Crabby Jef controls the action.
Crabby Jef is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thomas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thomas with a knee to the head.
Crabby Jef has picked Thomas up - he's going for a ride! Crabby Jef dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crabby Jef is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crabby Jef seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Crabby Jef lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Thomas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crabby Jef throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Crabby Jef lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crabby Jef goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Crabby Jef connects with a single shot there.
Crabby Jef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Thomas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crabby Jef throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crabby Jef checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crabby Jef misses with a looping left.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Crabby Jef blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Crabby Jef.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef misses with a looping left.
Crabby Jef tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crabby Jef throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Crabby Jef moved away.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Crabby Jef.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thomas 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 Crabby Jef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crabby Jef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Crabby Jef circles away.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Crabby Jef with that takedown attempt.
Crabby Jef tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crabby Jef somewhat.
Crabby Jef checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas wants to slow Crabby Jef down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Crabby Jef misses.
Crabby Jef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas throws a low kick but Crabby Jef avoids it.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Crabby Jef's head but Crabby Jef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas throws a leg kick but Crabby Jef checks it.
Crabby Jef with a nice cross.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Thomas closes the distance and pushes Crabby Jef back into the cage.
Thomas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Crabby Jef presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Thomas as the two fighters clinch.
Crabby Jef can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but Crabby Jef blocks it.
Crabby Jef tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Crabby Jef back against the cage.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crabby Jef lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas lands an uppercut.
Crabby Jef struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas lands a hook that snaps the head of Crabby Jef backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Crabby Jef circles away.
Crabby Jef misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas counters with a solid body kick.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crabby Jef's sensitive parts.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Crabby Jef moves out of range easily.
A big right from Crabby Jef misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thomas!
Crabby Jef takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Crabby Jef checks a leg kick nicely.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crabby Jef.
Thomas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crabby Jef defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Karl Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crabby Jef.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Crabby Jef swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef blocks the body kick.
Crabby Jef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Crabby Jef has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Crabby Jef's head.
Dj Crabby Jef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas cracks the inside of Crabby Jef's front leg.
Crabby Jef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crabby Jef misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crabby Jef scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crabby Jef misses with a wild combination.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Crabby Jef's leg. Crabby Jef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crabby Jef throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Crabby Jef waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Crabby Jef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Crabby Jef throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crabby Jef showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Crabby Jef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabby Jef swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crabby Jef's knee momentarily.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas gets caught napping as Crabby Jef dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crabby Jef is one step ahead there.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas wants to stand up but Crabby Jef is controlling him.
Crabby Jef is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Thomas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Karl Thomas waved his t-shirt featuring >>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $35)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Malukah & Wolfgang - The Dragonborn Comes. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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300 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos tries to clinch but Knox is having none of it.
Santos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Santos showed some decent athleticism there.
Santos is looking for a kimura but Knox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Santos throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Knox trying to control here.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Knox defends the submission attempt.
Knox is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back!
Knox wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to break free.
Santos looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Santos is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Knox.
Santos trying to control the hands but Knox breaks the grip.
Knox biding his time, controlling Santos.
Knox trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santos tries to hold on but Knox postures up.
Knox wants to control the pace but Santos is squirming around nicely.
Knox controlling the position easily from mount.
Knox trying to control but Santos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox controlling from mount.
Santos flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox controlling his opponent.
Santos can't escape the position.
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 Johnny Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knox scores with a body shot.
Santos shoots for a takedown but Knox saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Knox misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Knox kicks Santos off and gets to his feet.
Knox scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Emerson Santos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Knox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Knox drops Santos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Santos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Santos is rocked!
Knox misses with the head strike.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
Knox has Santos pushed against the cage.
Knox lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox slows down the pace here.
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Santos shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Santos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emerson Santos.
A jab from Knox misses.
Santos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knox digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Santos is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Knox.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
That has opened up Emerson Santos's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knox lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Santos to his knees! Knox keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Knox!
Johnny Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meat Loaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Velcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loaf comes to the cage accompanied by Eat My Loaf. Davor Velcic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Meat Loaf's chin.
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26
150 lbs
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28
154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Meat Loaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Velcic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Loaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loaf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Velcic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loaf.
Davor Velcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velcic connects with a right hand. Loaf shakes it off.
Loaf swinging wildly here.
Loaf tries to land a front kick but Velcic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loaf.
Velcic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Velcic as he jumps to the side.
Loaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Velcic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velcic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Velcic - just one landing.
Velcic jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Velcic lands a nice shot that snaps Loaf's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loaf tries to keep at a distance but Velcic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Velcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
Velcic misses with a body punch.
Loaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Velcic to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velcic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loaf blocking some punches.
Loaf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Velcic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loaf blocks a body shot from Velcic.
Velcic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Loaf.
Loaf goes for a takedown attempt but Velcic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Loaf tries to clinch but Velcic is having none of it.
Loaf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loaf misses with a wild body shot.
Velcic throws a push kick but Loaf slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf takes a swing at Velcic's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic thuds a left hand into Loaf's body.
Loaf misses with a body shot.
Loaf gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Velcic counters with a leg kick.
A lazy left from Velcic finds it's target.
Velcic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loaf stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Velcic.
Velcic checks the leg kick.
Velcic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loaf circles away quickly and effectively.
Velcic digs a good body shot into Loaf's ribs.
Velcic throws a body punch but Loaf moves out of range.
Velcic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Loaf sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Velcic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loaf rather than just go for the knockout.
Velcic blocks the body kick.
Velcic throws a nice looking combination but Loaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Velcic.
Loaf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Davor Velcic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velcic looks to score with a jab to the body but Loaf is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic connects with a right hand. Loaf shakes it off.
Loaf walks into a left hand.
Velcic throws an overhand right that lands on Loaf's shoulder, as Loaf tries to avoid the shot.
Loaf misses with a body kick.
Velcic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Loaf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Velcic slips a jab and a cross from Loaf.
Velcic checks a leg kick.
Velcic throws a jab when Loaf was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loaf.
Loaf on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loaf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Loaf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Loaf closes the distance and clinches up with Velcic, looking for a takedown. Loaf pushes Velcic against the cage but Velcic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Loaf. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Velcic lands a nice shot to the body.
Velcic misses with a wild body shot.
Loaf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velcic.
Loaf tries to clinch up but Velcic circles away and keeps his distance.
Loaf moves in looking to clinch but Velcic pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf throws a wild body kick that Velcic sees coming a mile off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Velcic. No joy for Loaf on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velcic. Loaf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loaf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velcic lands with a shot to the body.
Loaf cracks Velcic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Loaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Loaf throws a lazy uppercut
and Velcic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Velcic feints a jab promting Loaf to slip. Velcic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Loaf slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Loaf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velcic tries to keep at a distance but Loaf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Velcic takes a shot to the head.
Loaf misses with a punch on the inside.
Loaf can't find room to land a body shot as Velcic controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davor Velcic dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loaf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Velcic checks a leg kick.
Loaf drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loaf postures up and lands a big shot to Velcic's brow.
Loaf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Velcic keeping moving, preventing Loaf from controlling successfully.
Loaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velcic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Velcic trying to control from half guard but Loaf is working away.
Velcic is thwarting Loaf's attempts to control the position.
Loaf gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic looking to pass the guard.
Velcic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loaf's guard.
Velcic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loaf controlling the position.
Velcic with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic wants to stand but Loaf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Loaf trying to keep a closed guard but Velcic is proving a slippery customer.
Velcic stands up over Loaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Velcic throws a strike but Loaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Velcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Loaf has one foot on Velcic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jab by Velcic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velcic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Loaf throws a wild body kick that Velcic sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Loaf.
Good leg kick by Velcic there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loaf takes a swing at Velcic's ribcage but misses.
Velcic connects with a jab.
Loaf is looking to land body kicks.
Loaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Velcic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loaf has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Velcic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Loaf blocks a low kick nicely.
Loaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Velcic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Loaf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velcic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Velcic.
Velcic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davor Velcic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Velcic misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velcic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loaf is working Velcic over against the cage.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Loaf avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
A short right from Loaf.
Velcic prevents a body shot from Loaf.
Velcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
Loaf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Velcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
Velcic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Velcic working aggressively here.
Loaf misses with a punch to the body.
Loaf lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Velcic fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Velcic is defending well.
Loaf misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Velcic.
Velcic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loaf wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Meat Loaf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Velcic scores with a leg kick.
Velcic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loaf tries to clinch up.
Velcic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loaf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loaf lands a head kick. Velcic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loaf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velcic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Loaf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loaf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Loaf lands with a kick to the ribs.
Loaf throws a body punch but Velcic moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Velcic.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Loaf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Velcic.
Velcic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loaf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic ducks under a wild hook from Loaf.
Velcic misses with a low kick.
Velcic misses the body punch
and Loaf counters with a right hand to the body.
Loaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Velcic defends it nicely.
Loaf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Velcic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loaf somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meat Loaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loaf throws a leg kick that misses.
Velcic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loaf.
Velcic works Loaf's body with a nice hook.
Velcic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loaf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Velcic is looking to clinch.
Loaf moves out of range as Velcic strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Loaf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velcic checks a low kick from Loaf.
Loaf misses with a hook.
Velcic lands an overhand right.
Velcic moves into the clinch.
Velcic tries to throw a body punch but Loaf avoids it by throwing Velcic back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf throws a punch but it's blocked by Velcic.
Loaf misses with some punches.
Loaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Loaf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velcic's elbow.
Loaf lands an uppercut.
Loaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Velcic controls his hands.
Loaf blocks a body shot from Velcic.
Velcic scores with a shoulder strike.
Loaf misses with a punch to the body.
Velcic managing to block the knees to the body from Loaf.
Loaf tries to work over Velcic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf missing with knees to the body.
Velcic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Loaf tries to throw a body punch but Velcic avoids it by throwing Loaf back against the cage.
Loaf takes a shot to the head.
Velcic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loaf's elbow.
Loaf has Velcic pressed against the cage, preventing Velcic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Velcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Velcic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Loaf lands a body shot.
Velcic lands with a light punch inside.
Loaf tries a body shot but Velcic blocks it.
Velcic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loaf lands with a right to the head.
Velcic wants to break free but Loaf has control.
Loaf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Velcic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loafs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loaf misses with a punch to the body.
Loaf is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Velcic can't fight it off and eventually Loaf manages to take the fight to the floor. Velcic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Loaf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loaf pushes down on Velcic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Velcic is controlling Loaf's trapped leg to prevent Loaf from advancing to side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Loaf lands a nice short elbow.
Velcic tries to get to full guard but Loaf has control of the leg.
Velcic is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loaf working the head and body with strikes.
Loaf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Velcic trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Meat Loaf did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Loaf looks to land a combination. Velcic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Velcic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Velcic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loaf. Loaf obviously looking to wear him down.
Loaf misses with a low kick as Velcic jumps back.
Velcic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Velcic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Velcic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Loaf scoring with punches from side control.
Loaf 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.
Loaf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Loaf creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Velcic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loaf trying to control the action but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Meat Loaf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loaf working the ground and pound.
Loaf throws an elbow but Velcic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Velcic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Loaf has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Loaf trying to control the position but Velcic is working away.
Velcic seems a little lost for a moment, as Loaf dominates the positioning.
Velcic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Loaf's best efforts.
Velcic is defending against the submission attempts here by Loaf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velcic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Loaf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loaf working some strikes from top position.
Velcic wants to stand but Loaf is controlling the position.
Velcic can't keep his opponent in guard - Loaf advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loaf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velcic tries to roll over but Loaf keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loaf landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loaf trying to control the action but Velcic is working from the bottom.
Velcic is trying to stand.
Loaf wants to control but Velcic is keeping him busy.
Loaf is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Velcic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Loaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Velcic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Loaf is working away from the top position though.
Loaf takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velcic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loaf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velcic defending well though.
Loaf trying to pass the guard but Velcic defending well.
Loaf prevents Velcic from improving his position.
Loaf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Loaf looking to finish Velcic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Velcic!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loaf with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loaf working Velcic over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Loaf had his way with Davor Velcic in that round.
That's time! Loaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Velcic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loaf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Velcic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Loaf lands with a nice body kick.
Velcic throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy left from Velcic finds it's target.
Velcic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Loaf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Velcic is looking to slow Loaf down with leg kicks.
Velcic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Loaf shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Loaf working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velcic working to try and regain half guard.
Loaf unloading with bombs!
Velcic is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velcic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Velcic is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Loaf lands with some strikes.
Velcic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Velcic is bucking up trying to escape but Loaf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Velcic is rocked!
Loaf drops a big elbow. That's hurt Velcic! More shots from Loaf and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meat Loaf!
Meat Loaf tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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