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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). VanVactor comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Pimp by David Banner. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanchez's choice of entrance music: Childish Gambino - R.I.P.. Rico Sanchez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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18 - 15 - 0 |
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanchez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and VanVactor moves out of range easily.
A big right from VanVactor misses.
Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
VanVactor throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
VanVactor lands with a good body shot.
Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
VanVactor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanchez.
VanVactor misses the jab.
VanVactor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanchez.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
VanVactor gets a double leg takedown into Sanchez's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
VanVactor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
VanVactor preventing the sweep.
Sanchez wants to hit a switch here but VanVactor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sanchez there!
VanVactor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is wriggling around trying to escape.
VanVactor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
VanVactor controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Nice strikes from VanVactor there.
Ground and pound from VanVactor.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. VanVactor connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.
Sanchez tries to roll over but VanVactor keeps him under control.
VanVactor lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is staying active underneath VanVactor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanchez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
VanVactor wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to kick VanVactor off but VanVactor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
VanVactor trying to control the action but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from VanVactor.
Sanchez wants to control but VanVactor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
VanVactor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
VanVactor trying to control the pace.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but VanVactor is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
VanVactor drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
VanVactor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
VanVactor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
VanVactor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod.
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.
VanVactor has a takedown stuffed.
VanVactor feints and as Sanchez raises his hands in defense, VanVactor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. VanVactor is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but VanVactor uses it to pass to side control.
VanVactor wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but VanVactor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
VanVactor working away.
VanVactor working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but VanVactor keeps moving and retains side control.
VanVactor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sanchez to see if he's OK.
Jake VanVactor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - VanVactor scoring with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VanVactor looks up at the clock and then as Sanchez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, VanVactor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor has control of an arm but Sanchez manages to advance to VanVactor's back!
Sanchez is persistently looking for the submission but VanVactor is defending it well.
VanVactor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
VanVactor manages to get to full guard.
VanVactor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
VanVactor unloading with bombs!
VanVactor wants to finish this one by submission but Sanchez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from VanVactor.
BOOM! VanVactor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
VanVactor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sanchez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
VanVactor landing punches.
BOOM! VanVactor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
VanVactor dominating with strikes here.
VanVactor raining down hammerfists from mount.
VanVactor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath VanVactor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
VanVactor moves nicely into side control.
VanVactor works to advance to full mount. Sanchez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
VanVactor 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.
BOOM! VanVactor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
VanVactor tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
VanVactor content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
VanVactor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sanchez is looking to escape.
Sanchez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is squirming around, avoiding VanVactor's attempts to control the action.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but VanVactor maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake VanVactor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
VanVactor swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VanVactor avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
VanVactor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sanchez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
VanVactor wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. VanVactor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. VanVactor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
VanVactor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanVactor controlling from the top position.
VanVactor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws his legs up looking for a submission but VanVactor uses it to pass to side control.
VanVactor is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but VanVactor is dominant here and he's now got Sanchez's back!
VanVactor biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
VanVactor loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Sanchez hold on?
VanVactor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
VanVactor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
VanVactor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanchez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor has the hooks in. Sanchez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
VanVactor trying to control.
VanVactor tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
VanVactor is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
VanVactor controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor landing with strikes.
VanVactor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
VanVactor is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
VanVactor biding his time, controlling Sanchez.
Sanchez is keeping busy.
Rico Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jake VanVactor just wasn't active enough.
VanVactor throws a hook but Sanchez avoids it easily.
Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but VanVactor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanchez tries to clinch but VanVactor moves out of range.
VanVactor keeps the fight on the outside.
Rico Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez moves out of range as VanVactor strikes.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by VanVactor.
VanVactor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rico Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
VanVactor throws a lazy right hand but Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VanVactor lands with a hook. Sanchez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but VanVactor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake VanVactor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for VanVactor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glutamine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glutamine comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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225 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Glutamine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Jussila!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glutamine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jussila counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jussila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jussila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jussila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Glutamine closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jussila counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussila thuds a left hand into Glutamine's body.
Glutamine has his takedown stuffed
and Jussila counters with a head kick that drops Glutamine to the mat! Glutamine scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Glutamine is rocked!
Jussila throws an uppercut from hell that sends Glutamine clean off his feet! He's out cold! Jussila stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaakko Jussila!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yama Mama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mama's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Micharl McCann - Icarus. Moss has chosen Foo Fighters - Best of You as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yama Mama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mama connects with the punch.
Moss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moss is looking to score with low kicks.
Moss 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.
Mama connects with a good right hand that stumbles Moss. Moss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Randy Moss has been cut.
Moss throws a hook to the side of Mama's head but Mama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moss misses the body punch
and Mama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moss thinking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mama.
Mama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Mama catches Moss right on the button with a cross.
Moss scores with a nice body kick.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mama fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moss sprawls well initially but Mama persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moss is defending against the submission attempts here by Mama.
Moss pushes Mama off looking to stand but Mama dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mama wants to free his trapped foot but Moss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moss is trying to stand.
Mama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mama.
Mama is looking for a kimura but Moss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mama to get the leverage.
Moss works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mama wants to pass the guard but Moss is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss pulls Mama in to control the position.
Mama tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Moss scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Moss pushes Mama away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Moss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Moss blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mama fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Moss checks it well.
Mama swinging wildly here.
Mama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moss.
Moss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moss throws a head kick but Mama moves out of range.
Mama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moss but Moss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mama blocks a low kick nicely.
Moss throws a head kick but Mama moves out of range.
Mama takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mama.
Moss moves out of range of the body kick.
Mama throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Mama throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Moss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moss lands a leg kick that knocks Mama off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss wants to land a leg kick but Mama is out of range.
Donk. Moss catches Mama right on the button with a cross.
Randy Moss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moss lands with a nice body kick.
Mama tries for a takedown but Moss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mama.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yama Mama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mama clinches.
Moss tries to work over Mama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Moss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Moss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mama is looking to land body kicks.
Mama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Moss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mama is looking to clinch.
Mama misses with the combination.
Mama takes one to the side of the head.
Mama blocks the body kick.
Moss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mama is out of range.
A head kick misses from Mama.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moss.
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!
Moss scores with a jab to the head.
Mama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Moss misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Mama blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moss.
Moss avoids the head kick by Mama.
A jab from Mama misses.
Mama 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.
Mama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mama avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mama is looking to clinch but Moss is avoiding it.
Moss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moss throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moss avoids the head kick by Mama.
Mama throws a lazy uppercut
and Moss counters with an outside leg kick.
Mama gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moss misses with a low kick.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss avoids the head kick by Mama.
Mama takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mama walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moss.
Moss lands a nice shot that snaps Mama's head back.
Mama is rocked!
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Mama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moss drops Mama with a huge uppercut! Mama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Moss is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Moss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Stifler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Stifler circles away.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Stifler avoids a wild elbow strike from Bailey.
Stifler tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stifler pulls guard.
Stifler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bailey is one step ahead there.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Stifler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stifler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bailey preventing the sweep.
Stifler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bailey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stifler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bailey defends well.
Stifler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stifler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bailey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stifler working for a triangle but Bailey defends it easily.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stifler wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily.
Bailey is stalling in the full guard.
Bailey trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Blaze Bailey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stifler just misses with a punch to the body.
Stifler looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey tries to clinch
and Stifler counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Stifler . That snapped Bailey's head back.
Stifler connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey throws a nice head kick!
Bailey misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bailey throws out a leg kick but Stifler moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
Stifler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stifler somewhat.
Stifler throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Stifler cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to work over Stifler 's front leg with a kick but Stifler checks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stifler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailey tries to avoid it but Stifler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailey to the ground. Bailey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stifler . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bailey throws a low kick, looking for Stifler 's leg but Stifler calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Bailey misses.
Bailey wants to clinch.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bailey is looking to slow Stifler down with leg kicks.
Stifler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bailey pinned against the cage. Bailey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey throws a low kick but Stifler moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Stifler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Stifler circles away.
Bailey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stifler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stifler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stifler throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Bailey throws a nice looking combination but Stifler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stifler blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stifler .
A head kick misses from Bailey.
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 Steve Stifler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Blaze Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Bailey - just one landing.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Stifler lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Stifler swats away the attempt to clinch by Bailey.
Nice sprawl there from Bailey as Stifler shoots in.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stifler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bailey drives through and clinches with Stifler against the cage.
Bailey misses with an elbow strike.
Stifler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
Bailey pushes Stifler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stifler 's defenses.
Bailey gets through Stifler 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey stalling in the clinch but Stifler improves position.
Bailey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stifler tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stifler . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey stops a takedown attempt from Stifler .
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stifler tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Stifler drops back down to his feet.
Stifler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stifler blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
Stifler 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey doesn't manage to clinch there - Stifler circles away.
Bailey rushes Stifler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stifler or not.
Bailey lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stifler avoids it.
Stifler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bailey walks away with a smile on his face. Stifler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bailey feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stifler 's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stifler blocks a leg kick.
Bailey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stifler 's head.
Bailey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bailey swings for the body but Stifler moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey with a nice cross.
Stifler fails with the takedown.
Bailey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey misses with a leg kick
and Stifler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stifler misses the shot to the body.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bailey misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey tries to clinch but Stifler is having none of it.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stifler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bailey closes the distance and pushes Stifler back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands a nice elbow.
Stifler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bailey smiles and moves away.
Bailey tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stifler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steve Stifler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bailey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaze Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stifler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses.
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stifler . That did some damage!
Stifler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bailey rushes Stifler and presses him up against the cage.
Stifler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Bailey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stifler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stifler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stifler is adopting a defensive guard.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Stifler keeps moving.
Bailey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stifler kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Blaze Bailey.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stifler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blaze Bailey 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!
A left lands for Stifler .
Bailey throws a low kick but Stifler avoids it.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
Stifler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bailey sprawls well. Bailey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stifler gets slowly back to his feet.
Stifler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailey tries to avoid it but Stifler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailey to the ground. Bailey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stifler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Stifler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bailey keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stifler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bailey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stifler .
Stifler wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bailey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stifler trying to control the position from guard on top but Bailey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bailey trying to keep a closed guard but Stifler is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bailey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stifler .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stifler . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Stifler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bailey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike.
Stifler tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Stifler drops back down to his feet.
Bailey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stifler pulls Bailey into guard.
Stifler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bailey stacks Stifler on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bailey!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stifler is trying to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler is looking to reverse the position.
Bailey wants to control but Stifler is keeping him busy.
Bailey working away.
Steve Stifler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey trying to control the action but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Stifler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Blaze Bailey.
Bailey throws a head kick but Stifler moves out of range.
Bailey is looking to clinch.
Stifler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stifler throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Stifler moves out of range of the body kick from Bailey.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stifler takes an elbow to the temple.
Stifler tries to stall but Bailey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stifler manages to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blaze Bailey.
I think Bailey has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blaze Bailey!
Blaze Bailey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronco Buster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Konstantinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bronco Buster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Buster misses
and Buster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Buster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinov throws out the jab.
Buster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Konstantinov is out of range and Buster settles back down.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buster moves away.
Buster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konstantinov circles away.
Bronco Buster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buster tries to clinch there but Konstantinov circles away.
Konstantinov swinging wildly here.
Buster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a series of punches but Buster avoids them all with ease.
Buster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Buster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov tries to land a front kick but Buster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Konstantinov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buster connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Konstantinov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Buster finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Konstantinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Konstantinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Konstantinov moves in looking to clinch but Buster pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Konstantinov. Buster shrugs it off though.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konstantinov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buster circles away quickly and effectively.
Buster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buster throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good shot there by Buster.
Buster checks the leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buster. That's going to slow Konstantinov down.
Konstantinov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Buster misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buster dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Konstantinov. That did some damage!
Konstantinov looks to land a right hand but Buster moved out of range.
Buster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buster connects with a body shot that sends Konstantinov's belly button to the back.
Konstantinov takes one to the chin there.
Konstantinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Buster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Konstantinov sprawls well initially but Buster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Buster is looking to pass Konstantinov's guard but actually Konstantinov recovers to full guard.
Konstantinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov wants to sweep here but Buster controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buster engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Buster wanted to stand there but Konstantinov had control of the position.
Konstantinov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Konstantinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Buster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster seems to be looking for submissions.
Konstantinov tries to get to full guard but Buster has control of the leg.
Konstantinov moves into full guard.
Buster is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster is looking to stand up but Konstantinov won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bronco Buster will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Buster attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Konstantinov misses the target.
Konstantinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buster.
Vladimir Konstantinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Buster moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buster catches Konstantinov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Konstantinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Konstantinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Buster counters with a leg kick.
Buster is looking to land body kicks.
Konstantinov avoids the body shot from Buster.
Buster blocks a low kick nicely.
Buster misses with a kick to the body.
Buster throws a solid leg kick but Konstantinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buster.
Konstantinov looks to land a body kick but Buster moved away.
Buster ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinov.
Buster misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Buster counter with a right hand.
Konstantinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buster.
Jab from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buster.
A bone on bone clash there as Konstantinov blocks the leg kick.
Konstantinov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Konstantinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Buster throws a low kick but Konstantinov moves out of range easily.
Buster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buster.
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into Buster's body.
Konstantinov moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buster!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinov thuds a left hand into Buster's body.
Konstantinov takes a swing at Buster's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Buster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konstantinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buster moves away.
Buster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Konstantinov scores with a punch to the head.
Konstantinov rushes Buster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buster manages to break the clinch.
Konstantinov lands a two punch combo.
Konstantinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buster misses with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Buster!
Konstantinov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a straight right.
Konstantinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konstantinov loads up on a big right hand but Buster slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Buster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buster connects with a solid leg kick.
Konstantinov throws a low kick, looking for Buster's leg but Buster calmly moves out of range.
Konstantinov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Konstantinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Buster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov thows a body shot but no joy.
Konstantinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konstantinov.
Decent striking displayed by Buster there.
A big right from Konstantinov misses.
Konstantinov jabs at Buster's body.
Vladimir Konstantinov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov throws a low kick, looking for Buster's leg but Buster calmly moves out of range.
Buster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konstantinov as he avoids it easily.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Buster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinov.
Buster throws a solid leg kick but Konstantinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buster.
Konstantinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Konstantinov can pounce on him.
Buster blocks a jab.
Buster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Konstantinov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Konstantinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Buster looks to land a body kick but Konstantinov moved away.
Buster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Konstantinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Buster throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Konstantinov counter with a right hand.
Buster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Konstantinov.
Konstantinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Konstantinov misses with a hook.
A low kick from Konstantinov misses
and Buster counters with a nice leg kick.
Buster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Konstantinov throws a hook to the side of Buster's head but Buster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Konstantinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Konstantinov throws a one two combo.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Buster scores with a nice body kick.
Buster wants to slow Konstantinov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Konstantinov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Konstantinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konstantinov throws a sloppy head kick and Buster moves out of range easily.
Konstantinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinov looks to land a body kick but Buster moved away.
Buster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konstantinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is looking to slow Buster down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Konstantinov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Konstantinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Buster there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Konstantinov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Konstantinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buster.
Konstantinov misses the shot to the body.
Buster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Buster is looking to land body kicks.
Buster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buster shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buster looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buster looks to score with a jab to the body but Konstantinov is just out of range.
Konstantinov missing with a left hand there. Buster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konstantinov lands an overhand right.
Buster scores with a sloppy right hand. Konstantinov should have avoided that one.
Buster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buster fails with a takedown attempt.
Buster moves in looking to clinch but Konstantinov pushes him off.
Buster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses the jab.
Konstantinov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Konstantinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buster was well out of range. Poor timing from Konstantinov.
Buster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Konstantinov in his tracks.
Buster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konstantinov at a distance.
Konstantinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Konstantinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Buster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Konstantinov's half guard.
Konstantinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buster.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bronco Buster.
I think Buster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronco Buster!
Bronco Buster made sure to mention his sponsor, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inge Grepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pembelton's entrance music is Hail Mary by Tupac. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
179 lbs
26 - 19 - 1 |
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31
176 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Pembelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Inge Grepp!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pembelton lands a two punch combo.
Pembelton throws an overhand right that lands on Grepp's shoulder, as Grepp tries to avoid the shot.
Grepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pembelton.
Grepp is looking to clinch but Pembelton is avoiding it.
Pembelton slips a jab from Grepp.
Grepp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grepp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grepp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grepp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pembelton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grepp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pembelton avoids the body shot from Grepp.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grepp.
Grepp throws a looping overhand right but Pembelton ducks down to avoid it.
Inge Grepp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pembelton is trying to ground and pound but Grepp uses the momentary lack of control by Pembelton to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pembelton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pembelton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grepp defends it well.
Pembelton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Grepp to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grepp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pembelton throws a big right hand that misses.
Grepp looking for a sweep. Not yet Grepp, not yet.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Grepp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pembelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pembelton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grepp keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Pembelton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grepp's head.
Pembelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grepp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pembelton postures up in Grepp's guard and throws a big left but Grepp blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton throws an elbow that misses. Grepp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pembelton's guard. Nice move by Grepp!
Grepp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Grepp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Grepp passes Pembelton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton wants to control but Grepp is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Pembelton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Grepp does it's job there.
Pembelton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grepp, right into the meat.
Grepp lands with an uppercut that bounces Pembelton off the cage and back into range.
Grepp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pembelton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grepp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grepp looks for the body kick but Pembelton saw that one coming.
Grepp throws a hook but Pembelton avoids it easily.
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grepp.
Nice takedown defense from Grepp. No joy for Pembelton on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grepp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grepp swings widly with a right hand
and Pembelton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grepp misses with a straight left.
Inge Grepp seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grepp misses with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Grepp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Grepp slips under a jab.
Grepp cracks Pembelton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grepp is looking to clinch.
Grepp lands the left hand.
Grepp is looking to clinch but Pembelton is avoiding it.
Grepp moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grepp throws a hook to the side of Pembelton's head but Pembelton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pembelton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grepp.
Grepp lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grepp but Grepp pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pembelton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grepp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pembelton.
Grepp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grepp has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grepp there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grepp scores with the left hand. Pembelton knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grepp misses with the head strike.
Grepp lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grepp misses with a body punch.
Grepp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pembelton backwards.
Grepp cracks Pembelton with a nice body shot.
Pembelton blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Grepp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pembelton's efforts to push away.
Grepp misses with the head strike.
Grepp is pressed up against the cage. Pembelton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grepp down to the mat. Grepp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grepp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pembelton manages to avoid it.
Pembelton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grepp.
Grepp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pembelton.
Grepp misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Pembelton with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp rushes Pembelton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pembelton blocks an uppercut.
Grepp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grepp can't find room to land a body shot as Pembelton controls the action.
Grepp leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grepp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grepp misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grepp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pembelton has hold of one of Grepp's legs. Grepp is fighting the takedown attempt but Pembelton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pembelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inge Grepp 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!
Pembelton throws out a loose jab but Grepp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pembelton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grepp throws out the jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pembelton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grepp - the referee stops the clock and Pembelton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grepp. Pembelton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grepp misses with a right hand
and Pembelton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grepp punishes Pembelton's body with a nice straight punch.
Grepp throws the kick towards the body but Pembelton avoids it.
Grepp swings for the body but Pembelton moves out of range.
Grepp tries to clinch there but Pembelton circles away.
Pembelton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grepp circles away.
Grepp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pembelton.
Grepp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pembelton moves away.
Grepp throws a hook but Pembelton avoids it easily.
Pembelton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pembelton.
Grepp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pembelton was well out of range. Poor timing from Grepp.
Grepp goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Grepp looks to land a left hand but Pembelton moved out of range nicely.
Pembelton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grepp.
Pembelton moves away from the strike by Grepp.
Inge Grepp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grepp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grepp throws a head kick that misses.
Pembelton slips a jab from Grepp.
Grepp throws a poor cross that misses
and Pembelton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pembelton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pembelton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grepp throws a body punch but Pembelton moves out of range.
Grepp drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pembelton gets back to half guard.
Pembelton wants to get back to full guard.
Frank Pembelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grepp looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton tries to get to full guard but Grepp has control of the leg.
Grepp not doing much here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Inge Grepp has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Grepp punishes Pembelton's body with a nice straight punch.
Grepp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grepp fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grepp missing with a left hand there. Pembelton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pembelton misses the jab.
Grepp pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grepp misses with a hook. Pembelton ducked under it nicely.
Grepp rushes Pembelton and presses him up against the cage.
Pembelton jumps guard but Grepp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grepp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pembelton blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pembelton is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Pembelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grepp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pembelton's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Inge Grepp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grepp has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inge Grepp!
Inge Grepp 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Lucifer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucifer has chosen A Few Dollars More as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
288 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
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28
283 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judas Lucifer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucifer clinches with his opponent.
Colbert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Colbert controls his hands.
Lucifer lands an elbow inside.
Colbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Colbert blocking some punches.
Lucifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Colbert dodges an elbow strike from Lucifer.
Lucifer tries to land knees in the clinch but Colbert avoids the damage to the body.
Lucifer blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colbert as Lucifer tries to tie him up.
Colbert blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lucifer throws an elbow but misses.
Colbert trying to land knees to the body.
Colbert tries a body shot but Lucifer blocks it.
Colbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colbert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lucifer is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucifer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colbert as Lucifer tries to tie him up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucifer leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Lucifer.
Colbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucifer.
Colbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucifer blocks the elbow strike.
Lucifer misses with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lucifer.
Colbert throws an elbow but it misses.
Colbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colbert misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Lucifer.
It looks like Cain Colbert has been cut.
Colbert lands an uppercut.
Colbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lucifer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Colbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucifer.
Colbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lucifer blocks a body shot from Colbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colbert.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lucifer.
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!
Colbert lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert can't find room to land a body shot as Lucifer controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Colbert.
Colbert stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lucifer looks winded!
Colbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucifer.
Lucifer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Colbert lands with a right to the head.
Lucifer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Colbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Colbert lands a left hand.
Colbert lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucifer avoids a wild elbow strike from Colbert.
Colbert misses with an elbow over the top.
Lucifer has Colbert pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lucifer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Colbert tumbling to the mat - Lucifer dives into Colbert's guard.
Colbert wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucifer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert keeping moving, preventing Lucifer from controlling successfully.
Lucifer wants to pass the guard but Colbert is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colbert 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.
Colbert trying to control the position.
Colbert avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Colbert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colbert looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Colbert wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Colbert connects with a solid leg kick.
Cain Colbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert throws a right hand that misses
and Lucifer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucifer.
Colbert lands a shoulder strike.
Lucifer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lucifer lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucifer tries to throw a body punch but Colbert avoids it by throwing Lucifer back against the cage.
Colbert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucifer avoids it.
Lucifer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Colbert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Colbert.
Colbert can't find room to land a body shot as Lucifer controls the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Colbert as Lucifer tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Lucifer fails to land.
Lucifer looking to stall.
Colbert has a couple of punches blocked by Lucifer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Colbert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Colbert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Colbert!
That kick from Colbert tenderised Lucifer's leg. Lucifer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lucifer blocks a head kick by Colbert.
Colbert throws a head kick that misses.
Colbert stuffs the takedown.
Colbert tries to clinch there but Lucifer circles away.
Colbert scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Judas Lucifer has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colbert tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lucifer counters with a nice body shot.
Lucifer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colbert tests Lucifer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lucifer moves into the clinch.
Colbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Colbert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucifer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colbert is defending well for now.
Colbert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Colbert lands with a light punch inside.
Lucifer is rocked!
Colbert misses with a knee to the head.
Colbert struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucifer controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lucifer.
Colbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Colbert avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucifer.
Colbert lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Colbert can't find room to land a body shot as Lucifer controls the action.
Lucifer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lucifer is still on wobbly legs! Can Colbert finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucifer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lucifer seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucifer just leaning against Colbert, taking a breather.
A short right from Colbert on the inside.
Colbert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lucifer lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Colbert.
Colbert scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Colbert.
Colbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucifer lands an elbow that stopped Colbert in his tracks for a moment.
Colbert lands a shot to the body.
Lucifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Colbert controls his hands.
Lucifer trying to land knees to the body.
Colbert can't find room to land a body shot as Lucifer controls the action.
Lucifer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Colbert's defenses.
Cain Colbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colbert comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Colbert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucifer.
Lucifer takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Judas Lucifer's cut even more.
Lucifer prevents a body shot from Colbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colbert.
Lucifer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lucifer blocking some punches.
Colbert misses with a punch on the inside.
Colbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lucifer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucifer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colbert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colbert landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lucifer misses with a knee to the head.
Colbert tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucifer avoids the damage to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colbert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colbert managing to block the knees to the body from Lucifer.
Colbert tries a body shot but Lucifer blocks it.
Colbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Colbert fails to land.
Lucifer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Colbert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucifer.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucifer.
Lucifer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucifer blocks an elbow strike.
Colbert throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Colbert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucifer's elbow.
Lucifer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lucifer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lucifer lands a body punch.
Colbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lucifer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lucifer looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Colbert dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lucifer looks for a takedown but Colbert sprawls well.
Lucifer moves away from the strike by Colbert.
Colbert cracks a nice hook into Lucifer's ribs.
Colbert misses with a left hand
and Lucifer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucifer.
Colbert pulls Lucifer in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colbert looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucifer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucifer is fighting to break Colbert's control of his arms but Colbert is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Colbert wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Colbert misses.
Colbert throws a shot from downtown. Lucifer moves away and avoids it.
Lucifer fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucifer closes the distance and clinches up with Colbert, looking for a takedown. Lucifer pushes Colbert against the cage but Colbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Judas Lucifer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain Colbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Lucifer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colbert scores with a jab to the head.
Crack! A monster head kick from Colbert and Lucifer falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Colbert!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cain Colbert!
Cain Colbert gave a mention to TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin comes to the cage accompanied by Prelude 12 by Styx. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twelf Thermandin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermandin scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ryan Gracie has been cut.
Thermandin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Thermandin.
Thermandin ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thermandin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Thermandin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie is rocked!
Thermandin scores with a kick to the body.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thermandin.
Gracie looks winded!
Thermandin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Thermandin's head.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thermandin tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thermandin to the ground. Thermandin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Twelf Thermandin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Gracie.
Thermandin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thermandin wants it to stay on the feet.
Thermandin lands with a right hand.
Thermandin misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
Thermandin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Thermandin.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thermandin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thermandin.
Jab by Thermandin.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Thermandin finish him?
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Thermandin.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Thermandin sees coming a mile off.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thermandin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Thermandin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Thermandin sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thermandin closes the distance and clinches.
Thermandin scores a nice knee to the body.
Gracie tries to circle away but Thermandin has him pinned against the cage.
Thermandin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Gracie jumps guard but Thermandin stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Thermandin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thermandin walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That kick from Thermandin tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thermandin tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thermandin to the ground. Thermandin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thermandin slips under a jab.
Thermandin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thermandin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Thermandin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thermandin tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thermandin to the ground. Thermandin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thermandin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermandin lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Thermandin.
Thermandin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thermandin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thermandin lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Thermandin takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Thermandin saw that one coming.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thermandin can pounce on him.
Thermandin throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thermandin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thermandin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thermandin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thermandin steps in with a hook that catches Gracie right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Thermandin follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Gracie looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Twelf Thermandin!
In his post fight interview, Twelf Thermandin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Visigoth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to THUNDERSTRUCK. Alaric Visigoth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Giorgio Valentino!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visigoth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Visigoth misses with an uppercut. Valentino saw that one coming.
Valentino staying out of range there.
Visigoth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentino staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Visigoth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Visigoth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Visigoth misses with an uppercut. Valentino saw that one coming.
Visigoth staying out of range there.
Visigoth looking to score a takedown here. Valentino is defending well but Visigoth drives through and ends up in Valentino's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Visigoth throwing strikes from guard but Valentino blocks nicely.
Visigoth 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.
Visigoth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Visigoth trying to control but Valentino is working from the bottom.
Valentino is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Visigoth trying to control from the bottom.
Visigoth is looking for a sweep. Valentino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Visigoth controlling the position for now.
Visigoth wants to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alaric Visigoth just wasn't active enough.
Valentino ducks under a wild hook from Visigoth.
Visigoth is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Valentino's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Visigoth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentino.
Visigoth throws an off balance right hand
letting Valentino counter with a right hand.
Visigoth throws the left hand but Valentino avoids the punch easily.
Visigoth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valentino.
Visigoth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visigoth has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Valentino.
Visigoth misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Visigoth.
Valentino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentino slips a straight right by Visigoth.
Visigoth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Visigoth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Visigoth misses with an uppercut
and Valentino counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Visigoth misses with a straight left.
A jab from Visigoth misses.
A slow jab from Valentino misses its intended target.
Valentino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Visigoth throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Visigoth.
Valentino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Visigoth.
Visigoth fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Visigoth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valentino slips a jab from Visigoth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Visigoth tries to bum rush Valentino with a series of wild strikes but Valentino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Visigoth throws a hook to the side of Valentino's head but Valentino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Visigoth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentino tries to move into range but Visigoth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentino slips under a jab.
Valentino dips to his left and cracks Visigoth with an uppercut!
Visigoth throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valentino's waist but Valentino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Visigoth off to one side.
Giorgio Valentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentino misses the target.
Valentino lands with an uppercut that bounces Visigoth off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Alaric Visigoth has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Visigoth throws an off balance right hand
and Valentino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Visigoth is rocked!
Valentino lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Visigoth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Visigoth throws the left hand but Valentino avoids the punch easily.
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Visigoth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentino cracks Visigoth on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Visigoth falls backwards against the cage. Valentino follows up with more strikes that drop Visigoth to his knees. Valentino keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Visigoth! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgio Valentino!
Giorgio Valentino is the new lightweight champion!
Giorgio Valentino thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fionn Mac Cumhaill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cumhaill comes to the cage accompanied by Warriors Code . Fionn Mac Cumhaill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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223 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cumhaill looking to score a takedown here. Chavez is defending well but Mac Cumhaill drives through and ends up in Chavez's guard.
Chavez pulls Mac Cumhaill in to control the position.
Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chavez is looking to stand up but Mac Cumhaill isn't so interested in that idea.
Mac Cumhaill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chavez's guard.
Mac Cumhaill 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.
Mac Cumhaill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mac Cumhaill is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac Cumhaill wants to pass the guard but Chavez is defending well.
Chavez trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chavez tries to kick Mac Cumhaill off but Mac Cumhaill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chavez has hold of Mac Cumhaill 's hands but Mac Cumhaill slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mac Cumhaill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chavez defends it well.
Mac Cumhaill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chavez is just riding it out for now. Mac Cumhaill eventually gives up the hold.
Mac Cumhaill seems to be working for a kimura but Chavez defends the submission attempt.
Mac Cumhaill is thwarting Chavez's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mac Cumhaill connects with a nice short shot to Chavez's temple.
Chavez wants to get back to full guard.
Mac Cumhaill is pressing down on Chavez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chavez is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Mac Cumhaill .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Cumhaill lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mac Cumhaill is trying to work for a kimura but Chavez is defending well.
Mac Cumhaill slips a nice elbow through Chavez's hands, connecting with Chavez's forehead.
Chavez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cumhaill seems to be working for a kimura but Chavez defends the submission attempt.
Chavez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac Cumhaill is nestled in close to Chavez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Mac Cumhaill finish him?
Mac Cumhaill prevents Chavez from improving his position.
Mac Cumhaill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mac Cumhaill lands a big elbow - Chavez is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Mac Cumhaill !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fionn Mac Cumhaill !
A determined Fionn Mac Cumhaill didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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