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TMMA 33 Bringers of Pain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Najman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcin Najman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Najman fails with a takedown attempt.
Najman with a nice cross.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Najman tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Najman to the ground. Najman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Najman misses with a leg kick.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Najman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Najman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Najman leaves Ferguson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Najman.
Najman looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson has his takedown stuffed
and Najman counters with a right hand to the body.
Najman scores with a jab to the head.
Najman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Najman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferguson somewhat.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Najman pushes him off.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Najman pushes him off.
A combination from Najman does no damage.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Najman punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ferguson stuns Najman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Najman at a distance.
Ferguson is looking to clinch.
Najman tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Najman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Najman throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Najman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferguson in his tracks.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Najman.
Nice uppercut lands for Najman. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Najman tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Najman tests Ferguson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Najman slaps away a takedown attempt from Ferguson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Najman circles away.
Nice jab there from Najman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Najman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferguson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Najman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Najman counter with a right hand.
Najman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A right-left combo lands from Najman.
Najman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Najman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferguson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Najman tries to clinch up
and Ferguson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson wants a takedown.
Ferguson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Najman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferguson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Najman connects with a jab.
Najman pushes Ferguson away with a front kick.
Najman gets a double leg takedown into Ferguson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Najman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Najman trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Najman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Najman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Najman scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Najman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Najman misses with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Najman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ferguson's sensitive parts.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson takes a swing at Najman's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Najman circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Najman.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Najman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Najman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
A lazy left from Najman finds it's target.
Ferguson with a poor takedown
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Najman scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Najman moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson moves into range and clinches up with Najman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Najman was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson instigates a clinch.
Ferguson prevents Najman from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson wants to take the fight to the mat but Najman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Najman wants to break free but Ferguson has control.
Ferguson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson prevents Najman from breaking the clinch.
Najman tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Najman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Najman tries to circle away but Ferguson has him pinned against the cage.
Ferguson prevents Najman from breaking the clinch.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Ferguson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferguson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Najman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Najman postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Najman forces his way into half guard.
Najman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Najman misses with a head shot. Ferguson uses the momentum to regain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Najman throwing strikes but missing.
Najman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Najman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Najman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Najman trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Najman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Najman works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Najman is stalling in the full guard.
Najman slips nicely into half guard.
Najman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Najman is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson controls Najman momentarily but Najman frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcin Najman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson tries to move into range but Najman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Najman swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferguson.
Najman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Najman scoring well with a low kick there.
Najman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ferguson tries for a takedown but Najman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Najman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Najman scores with a nice head shot.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Najman checks it well.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Najman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Najman scores with a nice strike.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as Najman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferguson doesn't seem phased though.
Najman clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Najman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Najman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kevin Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Najman connects with a jab.
Najman cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Najman connects with a body shot.
Ferguson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Najman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with the combination.
Marcin Najman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson misses with a takedown
and Najman counters with a series of strikes. Ferguson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Najman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Najman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Najman scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Najman.
Najman clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson tries to break the clinch but Najman is controlling the position.
Ferguson has Najman pressed against the cage, preventing Najman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to break free but Najman pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson fails to pull guard.
Najman tries to break the clinch but Ferguson is controlling the position.
Ferguson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferguson with a knee to the head.
Najman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Najman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Najman lands a nice looking body shot.
Najman connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Najman moves out of range of the body kick.
Marcin Najman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson tries to clinch there but Najman circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Najman. Those never looked like landing.
Ferguson takes one on the button.
Najman connects with a solid leg kick.
Najman moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Najman sprawls well.
Najman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Najman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Najman lands a leg kick that knocks Ferguson off balance momentarily.
Najman takes the fight into the clinch.
Kevin Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Najman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Najman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Najman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Najman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishop Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes the Pain by Slayer. Ross comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Superbeast kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bishop Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Ross!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane fails with the takedown
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bishop Kane has been cut.
Kane takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ross counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bishop Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross drops Kane with a big left hand! Kane is injured, injured bad! Ross jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Ross!
Dan Ross decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Matthews is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shamrock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matthews is keeping the position for now.
Matthews throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shamrock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shamrock avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shamrock defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Matthews looks winded!
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Shamrock seems to have locked his on tight now - Matthews screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Shamrock, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gus Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Huff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Adkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brennan Huff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Adkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Huff.
Huff misses with an uppercut. Adkins saw that one coming.
Huff doesn't manage to clinch there - Adkins circles away.
Adkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huff avoids it really well and circles away.
Huff tries to clinch but Adkins is having none of it.
Adkins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adkins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huff as he jumps to the side.
Huff leaves Adkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brennan Huff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Adkins.
Adkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Huff tries to sprawl out of it but Adkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Huff manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Huff cracks a nice hook into Adkins's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huff cracks Adkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adkins is rocked!
Huff moves into the clinch.
Adkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huff wants to clinch up but Adkins keeps it at a distance.
Huff wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huff tries to clinch up.
Huff tries to clinch there but Adkins circles away.
Adkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Huff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huff darts in and clinches Adkins up against the cage.
Huff crunches a lovely knee into Adkins's ribcage.
Adkins is looking for a takedown.
Huff dips a shoulder and cracks Adkins with a mighty uppercut! Adkins falls back against the cage and Huff unloads with a barrage of strikes! Adkins is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Huff screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brennan Huff!
A victorious Brennan Huff thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Soljernitskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoltan Soljernitskin!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hobbs wants to clinch but Soljernitskin slips to the side
and Soljernitskin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hobbs won't be happy with that.
Soljernitskin tries for a kimura but Hobbs is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hobbs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Soljernitskin wants to pass to mount but Hobbs is defending the position.
Hobbs pushes Soljernitskin off looking to stand but Soljernitskin dives back in and keeps control.
Soljernitskin trying to work for an americana but Hobbs has managed to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin trying to control but Hobbs is working from the bottom.
Zoltan Soljernitskin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a shoot takedown. Hobbs fights it but they end up in guard.
Soljernitskin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hobbs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soljernitskin controls the pace.
Soljernitskin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hobbs dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soljernitskin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hobbs defends well.
Soljernitskin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Soljernitskin working a defensive guard but Hobbs manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hobbs closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soljernitskin as Hobbs tries to tie him up.
Soljernitskin takes an elbow to the temple.
Hobbs tries to throw a body punch but Soljernitskin avoids it by throwing Hobbs back against the cage.
Soljernitskin pushes Hobbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soljernitskin pulls Hobbs into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin wants to sweep here but Hobbs controlling him for the moment.
Soljernitskin is trying to hold Hobbs in close to prevent damage but Hobbs has managed to pass into half guard.
Soljernitskin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hobbs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soljernitskin is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soljernitskin wants to sweep here but Hobbs controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Soljernitskin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soljernitskin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hobbs's half guard.
Soljernitskin prevents Hobbs from improving his position.
Soljernitskin works his way into side control.
Soljernitskin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hobbs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Soljernitskin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soljernitskin throwing strikes but Hobbs manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Soljernitskin is trying to improve his position.
Soljernitskin is trying to control Hobbs's posture but Hobbs avoids it.
Soljernitskin gets back to half guard.
Zoltan Soljernitskin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hobbs pulls his head out easily.
Soljernitskin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hobbs manages to pass to mount!
Soljernitskin tries to hold on but Hobbs pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin is trying to reverse the position but instead Hobbs has taken his back - oops!
Soljernitskin breaks Hobbs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hobbs trying to keep a closed guard but Soljernitskin is proving a slippery customer.
Soljernitskin tries to free his leg and advance position but Hobbs is retaining full guard.
Soljernitskin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hobbs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Soljernitskin.
Soljernitskin trying to control from Hobbs's half guard. Hobbs has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Soljernitskin looking to pass the guard.
Hobbs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Soljernitskin is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hobbs keeping moving, preventing Soljernitskin from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Soljernitskin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hobbs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Soljernitskin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs tries to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hobbs closes the distance but Soljernitskin moves to the side
and Soljernitskin counters with a left to the body.
Hobbs wants to clinch but Soljernitskin slips to the side
and Soljernitskin counters with a three punch combo that has Hobbs backing up. Hobbs nods at Soljernitskin to acknowledge the strikes.
Hobbs tries to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hobbs darts in trying to clinch
and Soljernitskin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Soljernitskin misses.
Soljernitskin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Hobbs tries to clinch but Soljernitskin moves away
and Soljernitskin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs wants to clinch but Soljernitskin slips to the side
and Soljernitskin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soljernitskin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soljernitskin lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Soljernitskin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Soljernitskin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin has a hand on Hobbs's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hobbs takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Soljernitskin wants to hold on but Hobbs pushes him away.
Soljernitskin is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin tries to hold on but Hobbs postures up.
Zoltan Soljernitskin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Soljernitskin is desperately trying to improve his position but Hobbs has a good base and remains in mount.
Hobbs avoids the attempt from Soljernitskin to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soljernitskin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Soljernitskin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luke Hobbs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hobbs prevents Soljernitskin from getting the reversal.
Soljernitskin wants to control but Hobbs is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hobbs is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoltan Soljernitskin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soljernitskin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoltan Soljernitskin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toki Wartooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wartooth has chosen Dethklok- Awaken as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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223 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toki Wartooth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wartooth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wartooth lands with a right hand.
Wartooth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wartooth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Wartooth.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Wartooth.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Wartooth avoids the damage to the body.
Wartooth manages to break the clinch.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Wartooth moves out of range easily.
Wartooth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes throws a hook but Wartooth avoids it easily.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Wartooth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wartooth blocks an elbow strike.
Wartooth avoids a wild elbow strike from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wartooth.
Barnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Toki Wartooth has been cut.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wartooth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wartooth moves into the clinch.
Wartooth lands with a right to the head.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wartooth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wartooth looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
Barnes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wartooth's face.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wartooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a knee to the head.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wartooth blocks the elbow strike.
Barnes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Wartooth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Wartooth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barnes throws a nice head kick!
Wartooth swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes cracks the inside of Wartooth's front leg.
Barnes moves into the clinch.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wartooth in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
Barnes lands an elbow just above Wartooth 's eye.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Wartooth is rocked!
Barnes jerks Wartooth's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Wartooth drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Barnes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Barnes because Wartooth was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Ben Barnes!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Barnes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Your Momma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Puzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito Puzo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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209 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Your Momma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Puzo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Puzo lands.
Your Momma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Puzo's sensitive parts.
Your Momma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Your Momma throws a push kick but Puzo slaps the foot to one side.
Puzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Puzo is defended easily by Your Momma.
Your Momma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Puzo sprawling to the canvas! Puzo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Your Momma finish him?!
It looks like Vito Puzo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Your Momma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Your Momma slips a jab from Puzo.
Puzo moves to clinch but Your Momma breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Puzo shoots in and drives through. Your Momma sprawls well.
Your Momma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Puzo.
Alex Your Momma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Your Momma.
Puzo looks winded!
Your Momma cracks Puzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Your Momma has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Puzo to stand back up!
Puzo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Your Momma.
Your Momma lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Your Momma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Your Momma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Your Momma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Your Momma thuds his shin into the meat of Puzo's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Your Momma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Your Momma.
Your Momma moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Your Momma pushes Puzo away with a front kick.
Your Momma sends Puzo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Your Momma is motioning to the referee to let Puzo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Puzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Your Momma finish him?
Puzo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Your Momma is looking to slow Puzo down with leg kicks.
Your Momma swinging wildly here.
Puzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Your Momma drops Puzo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Puzo looks back up at him and smiles so Your Momma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up Vito Puzo's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Your Momma slams his shin into Puzo's torso.
Your Momma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Puzo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Your Momma sends Puzo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Your Momma is motioning to the referee to let Puzo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Your Momma explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Your Momma throws a monster overhand right that drops Puzo! Your Momma follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Your Momma!
Our winner, Alex Your Momma, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sachs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sachs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Della And The Dealer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Sachs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sachs moves away.
Sachs missing with a left hand there. Timebmb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sachs.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sachs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Timebmb rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sachs's guard! Nice work there by Timebmb!
Sachs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timebmb gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timebmb tries to free his leg and advance position but Sachs is retaining full guard.
Sachs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Sachs keeps moving.
Timebmb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sachs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Timebmb defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sachs trying to keep a closed guard but Timebmb is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timebmb advances to half guard.
Timebmb controlling the action here.
Sachs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sachs.
Timebmb connects with a couple of short punches.
Timebmb landing some decent shots from guard.
Sachs has his foot on Timebmb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Timebmb works his way back into a safe position though.
Timebmb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sachs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sachs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timebmb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sachs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sachs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Timebmb is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sachs is looking for a triangle but Timebmb pushes his legs off easily.
Timebmb decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sachs, up you get!
Timebmb changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sachs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Timebmb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sachs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Timebmb in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sachs is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jukebox Timebmb!
Jukebox Timebmb 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liha Rekka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Oliver Twist is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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222 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liha Rekka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Twist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rekka connects with an inside leg kick.
Rekka throws a low kick but Twist avoids it.
Rekka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Twist paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Twist misses with a wild body shot.
Rekka moves into the clinch.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twist jumps guard but Rekka stands there with Twist around his waist. Twist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rekka lands a good knee to the midsection. Twist won't want to take too many of those.
Rekka throws a head punch that misses.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Twist is working for takedown but Rekka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rekka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rekka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twist lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist is looking to take this one to the mat.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Twist.
Twist looks winded!
Rekka tries a knee to the head but Twist blocks it.
Rekka with a knee to the head.
Rekka taking a breather.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.
Rekka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Twist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rekka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twist's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka looking to throw knees to the head but Twist is blocking nicely.
Rekka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twist's face.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Twist jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekka walks away with a smile on his face. Twist gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rekka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Twist misses the shot to the body.
Twist connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rekka. That's going to slow Twist down.
Liha Rekka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rekka wants to clinch.
Rekka scoring well with a low kick there.
Liha Rekka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Twist swings for the body but Rekka moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka with a jab.
Rekka cracks the inside of Twist's front leg.
Rekka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Twist checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rekka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Twist misses the shot to the body.
Rekka is looking to slow Twist down with leg kicks.
Rekka misses with a leg kick
and Twist counters with a nice body shot.
Twist keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rekka tries to close the distance and clinch but Twist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rekka tries to work over Twist's front leg with a kick but Twist checks it.
Rekka closes the distance but Twist moves to the side
and Twist counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twist working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Twist crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Twist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rekka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Twist trying to control the position but Rekka is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Twist prevents Rekka from escaping the position.
Rekka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Rekka dominated that round.
That's time! Rekka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rekka misses with a low kick as Twist jumps back.
Rekka leaves Twist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Twist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rekka rather than just go for the knockout.
Rekka closes the distance and pushes Twist back into the cage.
Rekka effectively controlling the action here.
Rekka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rekka looking to throw knees to the head but Twist is blocking nicely.
Rekka stalling in the clinch.
Rekka misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist wants to stall.
Twist jumps guard but Rekka stands there with Twist around his waist. Twist gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Twist.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rekka misses with an elbow strike.
Rekka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Twist has Rekka pushed against the cage.
Rekka lands a shot to the body.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but Twist blocks it.
Rekka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rekka lands a knee to the head.
Rekka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rekka is stalling here.
Rekka gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Liha Rekka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.
Rekka trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Rekka.
Rekka stalling the fight.
Twist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rekka landing knees to the head.
Rekka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Twist.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rekka landing knees to the head.
Twist is rocked!
Rekka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Twist blocks it with crossed arms.
Twist is still on wobbly legs! Can Rekka finish him?
Rekka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rekka lands a nice knee to the body.
Twist seems to have recovered his senses.
Rekka connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the head but Twist blocks with his arms.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.
Rekka misses with a knee to the head.
Rekka holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rekka seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twist blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rekka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twist's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rekka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Twist avoids it.
Rekka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Twist is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Rekka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rekka scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Rekka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rekka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rekka tries to work over Twist's front leg with a kick but Twist checks it.
Twist tries for a takedown but Rekka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Twist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rekka's waist but Rekka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Twist off to one side.
Rekka cracks the inside of Twist's front leg.
Rekka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rekka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rekka throws a head kick but Twist moves out of range.
Rekka wants to clinch.
Rekka motions for Twist to come forward. Rekka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Twist checks a leg kick.
Rekka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Twist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rekka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Twist.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Twist.
Rekka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rekka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rekka wants to clinch.
Rekka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rekka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Twist is out of range and Rekka settles back down.
Rekka doesn't manage to clinch there - Twist circles away.
Rekka tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka misses with a low kick as Twist jumps back.
Rekka lands with an overhand left.
Rekka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Twist checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Twist. Rekka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Twist lands a nice looking body shot.
Twist shoots for a double leg takedown but Rekka sprawls well. He's pushed Twist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Twist thows a body shot but no joy.
Rekka scores with a head kick. Twist tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Rekka misses with a leg kick.
Rekka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rekka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Liha Rekka is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekka connects with a leg kick. Twist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rekka tries to clinch but Twist moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka misses with a body kick.
Rekka throws a head kick that Twist semi-blocks.
Twist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rekka to the mat! Rekka manages to get full guard.
Twist passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Twist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rekka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Twist's guard! Nice work there by Rekka!
Twist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rekka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rekka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Twist on the ground.
Rekka trying to control but Twist is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rekka manages to get himself to full guard.
Rekka wants to get back to his feet but Twist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Twist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twist wants to control from the top but Rekka keeps moving.
Rekka keeping full guard, as Twist tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twist trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Rekka clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rekka is looking to clinch but Twist is avoiding it.
Twist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rekka swivels and escapes.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekka pinned against the cage. Rekka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rekka tries a head kick but it misses.
Rekka is looking to clinch.
Twist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rekka trying to control here.
Twist prevents Rekka from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist is working for a kimura but Rekka is defending it quite comfortably.
Rekka has one foot on Twist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rekka, right into the meat.
Rekka cracks the inside of Twist's front leg.
Twist shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Twist showed some decent athleticism there.
Rekka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Twist is controlling him.
Rekka has momentary wrist control but Twist slips an elbow through the middle.
Rekka is pulling down on Twist's head to control his posture.
Twist pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rekka is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rekka kicks Twist off and gets to his feet.
Twist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rekka was well out of range. Poor timing from Twist.
Rekka is looking to slow Twist down with leg kicks.
Twist blocks a head kick by Rekka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Twist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rekka throws a leg kick but Twist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Twist cracks a nice hook into Rekka's ribs.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekka pinned against the cage. Rekka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Twist.
Rekka doesn't manage to clinch there - Twist circles away.
Rekka throws a head kick that Twist semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Rekka.
Twist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rekka tries to avoid it but Twist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rekka to the ground. Rekka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rekka misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rekka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rekka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Twist avoids the head kick by Rekka.
Rekka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rekka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rekka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rekka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Twist can do to turn this around?
Twist avoids a kick to the body.
Rekka leaves Twist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rekka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rekka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekka instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liha Rekka had his way with Oliver Twist in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Rekka lands a leg kick that knocks Twist off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Twist.
Nice sprawl there from Rekka as Twist shoots in.
Rekka throws a nice head kick!
Rekka throws a low kick but Twist avoids it.
Twist closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rekka quickly recovers to half guard.
Twist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rekka keeps working.
Twist prevents Rekka from standing back up.
Rekka kicks off Twist and gets to his feet.
Twist shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekka pinned against the cage. Rekka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rekka tries to clinch but Twist is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekka misses with a body kick.
Rekka scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rekka throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Twist blocks the leg kick.
Liha Rekka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Twist manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rekka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Twist fails to land the takedown.
Liha Rekka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Twist.
Rekka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Twist checks the leg kick.
Rekka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Twist's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rekka throws a leg kick which misses Twist's front leg but catches the back leg as Twist tries to avoid it.
Rekka tries to close the distance and clinch but Twist swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rekka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Twist looks for a takedown but Rekka sprawls well.
Twist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rekka is looking to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rekka, right into the meat.
Rekka throws a leg kick which misses Twist's front leg but catches the back leg as Twist tries to avoid it.
Twist shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rekka moves into range and clinches up with Twist.
Twist fails to pull guard.
Rekka lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Twist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rekka regains guard immediately.
Rekka is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rekka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rekka is adopting a defensive guard.
Twist passes Rekka's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twist seems to be working for a kimura but Rekka defends the submission attempt.
Rekka tries to roll over but Twist keeps him under control.
Oliver Twist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twist stops Rekka from getting back to his feet.
Twist is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rekka reverses the position - he's now on top in Twist's guard.
Rekka has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Twist to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rekka is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Twist pulls down on the head and he's put Rekka to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Twist!
Oliver Twist is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koopa Troopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troopa has chosen Koopa Troopa as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Baxter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Koopa Troopa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter scoring well with a low kick there.
Troopa lands a front kick.
Troopa misses with a low kick.
Baxter staying out of range there.
Troopa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baxter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troopa.
Baxter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baxter lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Troopa. Baxter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baxter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troopa manages to avoid it.
Troopa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Baxter jabs Troopa right on the nose. Troopa blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Troopa fails to land the takedown.
Troopa tries to land a front kick but Baxter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Troopa checks a leg kick.
Troopa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Troopa moves out of range as Baxter throws a body kick.
Troopa takes a swing at Baxter's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter moves out of range of the leg kick from Troopa.
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troopa.
Troopa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan Baxter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Troopa coming out on top.
Baxter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Troopa.
Baxter scores with a leg kick.
Troopa throws a jab but it's blocked by Baxter.
Baxter checks a leg kick.
Baxter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxter ducks under a wild hook from Troopa.
Troopa moves out of range of the body kick from Baxter.
A big left from Troopa misses.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Troopa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Troopa is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Troopa is trying to improve his position.
Baxter is looking to take a break and control but Troopa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Troopa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baxter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Troopa is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troopa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baxter has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Troopa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Baxter is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Troopa pulls down on the head and he's put Baxter to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koopa Troopa!
Koopa Troopa is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Koopa Troopa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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