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CCoR - XV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Denis Andreas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andreas comes into the arena with Dragging Dead Bodies in Blue Bags Up Really Long Hills blaring out of the sound system. 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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178 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Denis Andreas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreas scores with a head kick. Stoker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stoker misses with a leg kick.
Andreas wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Denis Andreas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreas.
Andreas closes the distance and clinches.
Stoker working hard to break the clinch.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andreas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoker's defenses.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Andreas.
Andreas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andreas lands an elbow inside.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
Stoker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Andreas crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Andreas.
Andreas scores with a knee to the head.
Andreas lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andreas.
Stoker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andreas landing knees to the head.
Andreas lands a damaging elbow.
Andreas lands an elbow that stopped Stoker in his tracks for a moment.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker is trying to push Andreas away but Andreas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stoker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Andreas is defending well.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas lands a nice knee to the body.
Stoker looks winded!
A knee to the head by Andreas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stoker takes an elbow to the temple.
Andreas scores with a knee to the head.
Andreas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stoker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Andreas's brow.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andreas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andreas scores with a knee to the head.
Andreas scores with a knee to the head.
Andreas crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Stoker is trying to stall.
Andreas lands a knee to the body.
Andreas lands a nice elbow.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas lands a nice knee to the body.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Stoker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stoker looking to slow down the pace here.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andreas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Andreas lands a good knee to the midsection. Stoker won't want to take too many of those.
Andreas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
Andreas working Stoker over with knees to the body.
Andreas lands a nice elbow.
Andreas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoker's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stoker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with 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!
A frustrated look appears on Stoker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andreas landing knees to the head.
Andreas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Andreas lands an elbow that stopped Stoker in his tracks for a moment.
Andreas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stoker's face.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoker.
Stoker can't get the takedown.
Andreas scores with a knee to the head.
Andreas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stoker's defenses.
Andreas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denis Andreas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Stoker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andreas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stoker trying to stall but Andreas improves his position.
Stoker is trying to drag Andreas to the mat but Andreas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Andreas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andreas clinches.
Andreas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stoker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andreas looking to throw knees to the head but Stoker is blocking nicely.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Andreas has him pressed against the cage.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stoker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Andreas prevents it.
Andreas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Denis Andreas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andreas managing to block the knees to the body from Stoker.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Andreas obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andreas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andreas.
Andreas crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Stoker is breathing heavily.
Andreas lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andreas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stoker's face.
A knee to the head by Andreas.
Andreas scores a nice knee to the body.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andreas scores a nice knee to the body.
Stoker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andreas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stoker can do to turn this around?
Andreas crunches a lovely knee into Stoker's ribcage.
Stoker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Andreas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas lands a nice knee to the body.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stoker.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andreas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoker.
Andreas lands a knee to the head.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andreas up against the cage.
Andreas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stoker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andreas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Denis Andreas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Stoker.
Andreas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Andreas landing knees to the head.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Andreas.
Stoker avoiding damage as Andreas throws knees to the body.
Stoker is trying to break the clinch but Andreas has him pressed against the cage.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Andreas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andreas trying to land knees to the body.
Stoker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Andreas.
Andreas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andreas pushes off an throws an elbow but Stoker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andreas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stoker's efforts to push away.
Andreas lands an elbow inside that Stoker shrugs off.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andreas.
Andreas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stoker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.
Andreas lands an elbow just above Stoker 's eye.
Andreas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stoker blocks it with crossed arms.
Stoker misses with a knee strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andreas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stoker takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stoker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker blocks the elbow strike.
Andreas lands an elbow that stopped Stoker in his tracks for a moment.
Andreas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Andreas tries a knee to the head but Stoker blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Andreas 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. This is the final round!
Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreas pushes Stoker up against the cage in a clinch.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stoker managing to block the knees to the body from Andreas.
Andreas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andreas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andreas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stoker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Andreas lands a knee to the body.
Andreas keeps control of Stoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andreas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stoker.
Stoker wants a takedown but no success here.
Stoker wants to take the fight to the mat but Andreas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Andreas lands an elbow inside that Stoker shrugs off.
Andreas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stoker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andreas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Andreas.
Stoker is trying to maintain a safe position but Andreas gets an underhook and turns Stoker into the cage.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stoker is trying to stall.
Andreas tries to land knees in the clinch but Stoker avoids the damage to the body.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Andreas lands an elbow just above Stoker 's eye.
Andreas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andreas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denis Andreas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Stoker.
Knees to the body from Andreas.
Andreas lands a nice elbow.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the head but Stoker blocks with his arms.
Andreas landing knees to the body.
Andreas misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stoker is looking to control Andreas's arms but Andreas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stoker has his back to the cage.
Andreas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stoker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Andreas.
Stoker tries to break free but Andreas pushes him back against the cage.
Andreas misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreas lands an elbow that stopped Stoker in his tracks for a moment.
Andreas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stoker's face.
Stoker blocks an elbow strike.
Stoker managing to block the knees to the body from Andreas.
Stoker lands a hook that snaps the head of Andreas backwards.
Andreas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stoker avoids it.
Stoker blocks the elbow strike.
Stoker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Andreas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andreas wants to clinch.
Andreas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andreas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andreas tries to clinch up but Stoker circles away and keeps his distance.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Andreas checks a leg kick.
Andreas is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker cracks Andreas with a good jab.
Stoker misses with a straight right.
Andreas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andreas lands a two punch combo.
Andreas wants to clinch.
Andreas thuds his shin into the meat of Stoker's side.
Andreas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker rushes Andreas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andreas with a knee to the head.
Albert Stoker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andreas lands an elbow inside that Stoker shrugs off.
Andreas landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andreas working Stoker over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andreas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andreas connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Andreas.
Stoker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andreas avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denis Andreas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andreas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denis Andreas!
An out of breath Denis Andreas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muntz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muntz.
Wolf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Muntz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Muntz pushes Wolf away with a front kick.
Muntz connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muntz scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolf clobbers Muntz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
Muntz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wolf misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muntz.
Some wild striking there from Wolf.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Muntz lands with an uppercut that bounces Wolf off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolf. That did some damage!
Wolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wolf is rocked!
Muntz lands a big uppercut and Wolf crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wolf looks OK. Muntz waves Wolf back to his feet!
Wolf is still on wobbly legs! Can Muntz finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz throws a pinpoint strike between Wolf's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Wolf crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Muntz scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nelson Muntz!
After the fight, Nelson Muntz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Funktastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sika Jauheliha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 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
26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Funktastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sika Jauheliha!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funktastic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Funktastic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jauheliha tries to avoid it but Funktastic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jauheliha to the ground. Jauheliha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jauheliha moves in looking to clinch but Funktastic pushes him off.
Funktastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jauheliha. Jauheliha obviously looking to wear him down.
Funktastic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Funktastic throwing strikes but missing.
Funktastic throwing strikes from guard but Jauheliha blocks nicely.
Jauheliha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funktastic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jauheliha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funktastic won't allow Jauheliha to get back to his feet.
Funktastic throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funktastic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funktastic works over Jauheliha with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jauheliha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funktastic.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funktastic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funktastic postures up in Jauheliha's guard and throws a big left but Jauheliha blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funktastic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jauheliha trying to control the position here.
Jauheliha 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.
Funktastic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Funktastic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jauheliha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jauheliha has escaped and now he's on top!
Funktastic 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.
Funktastic doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic has his foot on Jauheliha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jauheliha works his way back into a safe position though.
Funktastic has his foot on Jauheliha's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jauheliha works his way back into a safe position though.
Funktastic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jauheliha defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jauheliha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Funktastic shoots in for a double leg but Jauheliha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funktastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funktastic tries for a takedown but Jauheliha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Funktastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jauheliha is looking to slow Funktastic down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good leg kick by Jauheliha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jauheliha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Funktastic.
Funktastic swats away the attempt to clinch by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha tries to clinch up but Funktastic circles away and keeps his distance.
Funktastic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jauheliha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Funktastic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jauheliha is looking to slow Funktastic down with leg kicks.
Funktastic is breathing heavily.
Jauheliha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Funktastic under the eye.
Jauheliha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jauheliha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jauheliha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Funktastic. That did some damage!
Jauheliha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Jauheliha slams his shin into Funktastic's torso.
Crunch! Jauheliha slams his shin into Funktastic's torso.
Jauheliha closes the distance and pushes Funktastic back into the cage.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jauheliha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Funktastic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jauheliha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Funktastic's face.
Jauheliha looking to throw knees to the head but Funktastic is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jauheliha lands an elbow inside.
Jauheliha gets through Funktastic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Funktastic wants to take the fight to the mat but Jauheliha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jauheliha scores with a knee to the head.
Funktastic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jauheliha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jauheliha clinches.
Jauheliha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Funktastic is working for takedown but Jauheliha is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sika Jauheliha 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.
Jauheliha thumps Funktastic with a low kick.
Jauheliha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funktastic tests Jauheliha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sika Jauheliha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jauheliha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jauheliha as he avoids it easily.
Jauheliha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Funktastic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jauheliha can pounce on him.
Jauheliha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Funktastic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jauheliha wants to clinch up but Funktastic keeps it at a distance.
Funktastic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jauheliha tries to clinch but Funktastic is having none of it.
Jauheliha misses with a head kick.
Jauheliha throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Funktastic or perhaps it was just good defense by Jauheliha which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jauheliha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funktastic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Funktastic shoots in looking for a takedown but Jauheliha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Funktastic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jauheliha.
Jauheliha is looking to clinch.
Jauheliha thumps Funktastic with a low kick.
Jauheliha moves into the clinch successfully.
Jauheliha landing knees to the head.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jauheliha.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jauheliha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jauheliha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funktastic is rocked!
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Funktastic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jauheliha landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jauheliha tries to land a knee to the head but Funktastic blocks with his arms.
Funktastic tries for a takedown but Jauheliha manages to get underhooks.
Jauheliha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Funktastic blocks it with crossed arms.
Funktastic seems to have got his legs back now.
Jauheliha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jauheliha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha landing knees to the head.
Funktastic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jauheliha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jauheliha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funktastic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Funktastic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jauheliha with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha lands an elbow inside.
Jauheliha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Funktastic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jauheliha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jauheliha has Funktastic pressed against the cage.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Funktastic tries for a takedown but Jauheliha manages to get underhooks.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the body.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha scores a nice knee to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jauheliha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jauheliha misses with a knee to the head.
Jauheliha lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Funktastic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jauheliha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jauheliha looking to throw knees to the head but Funktastic is blocking nicely.
Funktastic wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jauheliha obliges.
Jauheliha is pressed up against the cage. Funktastic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jauheliha down to the mat. Jauheliha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jauheliha tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Jauheliha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jauheliha lands a high kick!
Funktastic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jauheliha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Funktastic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jauheliha is looking to clinch but Funktastic is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic fails to land the takedown.
Jauheliha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Funktastic avoids the head kick by Jauheliha.
Funktastic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Funktastic misses with a head shot. Jauheliha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Funktastic stops Jauheliha from standing up.
Funktastic throws a big elbow that misses.
Jauheliha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jauheliha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Funktastic throwing strikes from guard but Jauheliha blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sika Jauheliha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jauheliha tries to clinch there but Funktastic circles away.
Jauheliha slaps away a takedown attempt from Funktastic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jauheliha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Funktastic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jauheliha but Jauheliha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Funktastic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jauheliha slaps away a takedown attempt from Funktastic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Funktastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jauheliha tries to sprawl but Funktastic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Funktastic is working for a kimura but Jauheliha is defending it quite comfortably.
Jauheliha holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Funktastic throwing shots but Jauheliha is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jauheliha wants to control but Funktastic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jauheliha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funktastic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jauheliha defends it well.
Funktastic is trying to work for a kimura but Jauheliha is defending well.
Jauheliha trying to control but Funktastic postures up.
Funktastic is working for a submission of some sort.
Jauheliha gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws an elbow that misses. Jauheliha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Funktastic's guard. Nice move by Jauheliha!
Funktastic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jauheliha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funktastic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Funktastic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jauheliha is one step ahead there.
Funktastic is working an open guard so Jauheliha takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jauheliha tries a head kick but it misses.
Funktastic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jauheliha. Jauheliha obviously looking to wear him down.
Funktastic looks for a takedown but Jauheliha sprawls well.
Funktastic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Funktastic preventing the sweep.
Jauheliha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Funktastic is controlling him.
Funktastic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jauheliha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funktastic throws a strike but Jauheliha rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Funktastic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jauheliha gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funktastic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jauheliha escapes and throws Funktastic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sika Jauheliha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funktastic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jauheliha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Funktastic is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Funktastic sneaks back into half guard.
Mr Funktastic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funktastic regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Funktastic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jauheliha 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sika Jauheliha!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump has chosen Fucking Hostile - Pantera as his entrance music. Tony Hunt 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bubba Gump!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Gump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Hunt.
Gump takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Gump working aggressively here.
Gump avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Hunt lands a nice elbow.
Hunt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gump blocks an elbow strike.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Hunt.
Hunt misses with an elbow over the top.
Gump has Hunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gump pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunt tumbling to the mat - Gump dives into Hunt's guard.
Hunt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gump is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gump keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Gump content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gump distracts Hunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt striking off his back but it's not causing Gump any problems.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gump wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Gump works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt striking off his back but it's not causing Gump any problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gump slips nicely into half guard.
Gump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gump lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is trying to stand up here but Gump is controlling him well.
Gump working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gump trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Gump.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gump is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt wants to sweep but Gump has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hunt some visible discomfort.
Hunt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gump gets full guard.
Gump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gump trying to control the position.
Gump wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hunt wants to get up but he can't break Gump's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gump on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gump pushes Hunt off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has closed the distance and engaged Gump in a clinch.
Hunt lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gump lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Gump is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Gump.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Gump dodges an elbow strike from Hunt.
Gump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
Hunt gets underhooks to prevent Gump's takedown attempt.
Gump is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Gump into the cage.
Gump lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hunt just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gump's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gump is leaning against Hunt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Gump.
Hunt pushes off an throws an elbow but Gump leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hunt or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gump dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gump lands a jab to Hunt's midsection.
Gump has closed the distance and engaged Hunt in a clinch.
Hunt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gump blocks it with crossed arms.
Gump blocks the elbow strike.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gump has picked Hunt up - he's going for a ride! Gump dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gump is trying for a kimura here. Hunt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gump wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bubba Gump!
Post fight, an emotional Bubba Gump said 'There's shrimp kabobs, shrimp cocktail, shrimp fritters, shrimp gumbo, shrimp scampi...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joey Bolten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Alvarez Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner has chosen You Can't Bring Me Down by Suicidal Tendencies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bolten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Alvarez Banner!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolten forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Banner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bolten looking for submissions off his back.
Bolten wants to get back to full guard.
Bolten is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner passes to side control.
Banner lands some shots froms side control.
Bolten taking a bit of punishment here - Banner scoring with strikes.
Banner is working Bolten over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner cracks Bolten with a big right hand but Bolten just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bolten taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bolten tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Banner throws an elbow but Bolten slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Banner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolten drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolten.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bolten throws a low kick but Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolten is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Bolten circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolten manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bolten working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolten trying to control the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolten is working hard here to advance position.
Bolten working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bolten has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Bolten looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolten is keeping the position for now.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Bolten keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bolten's guard.
Banner trying to advance position but Bolten counters by regaining guard.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bolten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Bolten throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banner uses it to pass to side control.
Bolten takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolten is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Bolten taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Bolten has hold of Banner's hands but Banner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bolten is rocked!
Banner winds up and cracks Bolten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Bolten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bolten wants to get back to full guard.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner passes to side control.
Banner working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner lands a strong strike to the head of Bolten. That's dazed him! Banner looking to finish here. Bolten is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Banner lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Alvarez Banner!
Bruce Alvarez Banner very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Tolbowl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wrassle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolbowl kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do Da Stanky Leg. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matt Tolbowl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Wrassle!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Wrassle with that takedown attempt.
Wrassle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbowl. Wrassle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbowl moves into the clinch.
Wrassle has Tolbowl pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wrassle pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tolbowl tumbling to the mat - Wrassle dives into Tolbowl's guard.
Wrassle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wrassle postures up in Tolbowl's guard and throws a big left but Tolbowl blocks it.
Tolbowl bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wrassle's guard.
Tolbowl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrassle being controlled here, momentarily.
Tolbowl 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolbowl postures up in Wrassle's guard and throws a big left but Wrassle blocks it.
Tolbowl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrassle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tolbowl.
Wrassle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrassle looking for a sweep. Not yet Wrassle, not yet.
Tolbowl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tolbowl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolbowl working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tolbowl trying to control but Wrassle is working from the bottom.
Tolbowl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrassle wants to sweep here but Tolbowl controlling him for the moment.
Wrassle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tolbowl manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrassle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolbowl is keeping the position for now.
Tolbowl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrassle cracks Tolbowl with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrassle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wrassle landing some decent shots from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolbowl is on top in guard.
Tolbowl throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrassle wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrassle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tolbowl.
Tolbowl postures up.
Tolbowl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wrassle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wrassle has escaped and now he's on top!
Wrassle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wrassle landing with the ground and pound.
Wrassle trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolbowl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrassle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tolbowl is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tolbowl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tolbowl thows a huge punch but Wrassle dodges it nicely.
Tolbowl working Wrassle over with strikes.
Wrassle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolbowl.
Tolbowl not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tolbowl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wrassle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolbowl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tolbowl throws a strike but Wrassle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wrassle trying to keep a closed guard but Tolbowl is proving a slippery customer.
Tolbowl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wrassle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tolbowl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolbowl distracts Wrassle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolbowl is in close to Wrassle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wrassle wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrassle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tolbowl gets back to half guard.
Wrassle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tolbowl throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Tolbowl slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wrassle wants to control from the top but Tolbowl keeps moving.
Wrassle postures up and lands a big shot to Tolbowl's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolbowl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wrassle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tolbowl's head.
Wrassle is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Tolbowl dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wrassle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wrassle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wrassle shoots in for a takedown but Tolbowl shows good takedown defense.
Wrassle tries for a takedown but Tolbowl circles away easily
and Tolbowl counters with a left to the body.
Matt Tolbowl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Wrassle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolbowl.
Tolbowl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wrassle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tolbowl tries to avoid it but Wrassle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tolbowl to the ground. Tolbowl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tolbowl. Wrassle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tolbowl looks for a takedown but Wrassle sprawls well.
Wrassle misses with a takedown attempt - Tolbowl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wrassle enables Tolbowl to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wrassle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbowl scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tolbowl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tolbowl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wrassle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolbowl throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolbowl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tolbowl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrassle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wrassle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tolbowl manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrassle drops back looking for a leg! Tolbowl is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tolbowl manages to kick Wrassle off! Wrassle jumps back into Tolbowl's guard.
Tolbowl looking for a sweep. Not yet Tolbowl, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl trying to keep a closed guard but Wrassle is proving a slippery customer.
Wrassle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolbowl wants to sweep here but Wrassle controlling him for the moment.
Tolbowl manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrassle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tolbowl is landing with some decent strikes but Wrassle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tolbowl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wrassle looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Joe Wrassle has been cut.
Tolbowl landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tolbowl postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wrassle looks a forlorn figure.
That has opened up Joe Wrassle's cut even more.
Wrassle is desperately trying to improve his position but Tolbowl has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbowl breaks from Wrassle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The cut above Joe Wrassle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tolbowl lands a big shot to the head and Wrassle winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Matt Tolbowl!
In his post fight interview, Matt Tolbowl started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Longest Day by Iron Maiden. Mr Small has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Calvin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mr Small!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Small drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent 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!
Johnson wants to sweep here but Small controlling him for the moment.
Small content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Small throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Small is controlling him.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Small.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Small trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Small postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Small saw that one coming.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Small looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Small shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Small shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Calvin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Small was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Small is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Small shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Small keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Small's head backwards.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Small scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Small working away.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Small is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson parries the strikes from Small easily there. Small is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Johnson to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control but Small postures up.
Johnson keeping his opponent close.
The strikes coming from Small are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Johnson tries to buck Small off but Small is having none of it.
Small lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Small working away.
Johnson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Small connects with a decent elbow.
Small scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Small landing strikes.
Small creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Small is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Small passes to side control.
Small grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Johnson dodges the ground and pound from Small.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Small working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Small tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Small sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Johnson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Small dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Small fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Small shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Small dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calvin Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Small misses with a series of wild punches.
Small shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calvin Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Small.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Johnson.
Calvin Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Small avoids it well.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Small looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Small persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Small with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Small is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Small.
Johnson jabs at Small's body.
Johnson catches Small with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson misses with a hook.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Small closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnson circles away.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Small dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Small off the cage and back into range.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Small backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small fails with the takedown.
Johnson misses with a hook.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Small's leg. Small is trying to keep his angry face on.
Small moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small walks into a jab.
Small ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Small tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Small back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Small is rocked!
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Small! Johnson dives in looking to finish! Small is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Calvin Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dynamite Glove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph has chosen TEARS FOR FEARS - SHOUT as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
20 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dynamite Glove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, William Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph with a hook.
Joseph throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joseph throws a shot from downtown. Glove moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Glove.
Joseph throws a lazy right hand but Glove sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Glove finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
William Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glove tries to avoid it but Joseph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glove to the ground. Glove escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Glove slips under a jab.
Joseph misses with a wild body shot.
Glove scores with a nice right hand.
Joseph misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Glove to counter with a crisp jab.
Glove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Glove is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Joseph misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Glove.
Glove takes one to the chin there.
Glove jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joseph misses with a hook. Glove ducked under it nicely.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Glove takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Glove under the eye.
Glove scores with a nice head shot.
Dynamite Glove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glove slips under a jab.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a hook but Glove avoids it easily.
Jab by Joseph.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glove.
Glove tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph throws the left hand but Glove avoids the punch easily.
Glove connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glove misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph slips under a jab from Glove.
A head kick by Joseph misses
letting Glove counter with a right hand.
Joseph tries to clinch up but Glove circles away and keeps his distance.
Glove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joseph fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Glove scores with a jab. Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Glove counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Joseph misses
and Glove counters with a head kick that drops Joseph to the mat! Joseph scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph scores with a sloppy right hand. Glove should have avoided that one.
Glove keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Glove getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Glove moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Glove misses.
Joseph lands a nice looking body shot.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Glove is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Glove as he connects with a hook.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Glove's head but Glove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Glove. Glove obviously looking to wear him down.
Glove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Glove blocks the low kick.
Glove is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Glove connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Glove.
Donk. Joseph catches Glove right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Glove dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Glove backs up against the cage.
Joseph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glove was well out of range. Poor timing from Joseph.
Joseph with a nice cross.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glove moves out of range of the leg kick from Joseph.
Joseph 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joseph. Glove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Glove lands a really nice looking cross but Joseph seems unphased.
Glove throws a hook but Joseph avoids it easily.
Joseph throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glove throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Glove moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glove scores with a hook.
Dynamite Glove is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Joseph misses.
Glove lands with a shot to the body.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Joseph takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Glove looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Glove throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Joseph.
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!
Glove avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Glove lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Joseph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joseph fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Glove was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph throws a sloppy body shot
and Glove counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joseph looks to score with a jab to the body but Glove is just out of range.
Glove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joseph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Glove ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Glove on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Glove ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Glove fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Glove. That snapped Joseph's head back.
Glove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph swings for the body but Glove moves out of range.
Glove moves away from the strike by Joseph.
Joseph connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glove lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph takes a swing at Glove's ribcage but misses.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glove scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glove scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joseph doesn't seem bothered though.
Joseph is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Glove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joseph.
Glove lands a jab to the head.
Joseph is rocked!
Glove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joseph on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A punch lands to the side of Joseph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Glove looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glove misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Glove dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Glove lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Glove thuds a left hand into Joseph's body.
Glove tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Glove just misses with a punch to the body.
Glove scores with a leg kick.
Joseph misses with an uppercut. Glove saw that one coming.
Glove tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joseph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Joseph is in Glove's guard.
Joseph with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is looking to work some ground and pound but Glove has wrist control.
Glove controlling Joseph's posture.
Glove pushes Joseph off and gets back to his feet.
Joseph on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joseph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joseph moves forwards but Glove connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Glove misses with a head kick.
Glove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Glove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glove.
A jab from Joseph finds it's way through Glove's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glove dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Glove walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
William Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glove clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Joseph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Joseph pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Glove.
Glove tries a body shot but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Glove scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph tries to circle away but Glove has him pinned against the cage.
Joseph tries to circle away but Glove has him pinned against the cage.
Glove lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Joseph.
Joseph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glove working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dynamite Glove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glove will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Glove lands a nice shot that snaps Joseph's head back.
Joseph misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Glove's head but Glove sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph misses with a hook to the body
and Glove counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dynamite Glove.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Glove, 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dynamite Glove!
Our winner, Dynamite Glove, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Keane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Keane's choice of entrance music: Misfits - Skulls. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazushi Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Keane!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keane throws a leg kick which misses Sakuraba's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakuraba tries to avoid it.
Sakuraba lands a two punch combo.
Keane clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
Keane has Sakuraba pressed against the cage, preventing Sakuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keane lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Kazushi Sakuraba has been cut.
Keane landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Keane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Keane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keane has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Keane.
Sakuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Keane won't allow it.
Keane tries a knee to the head but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keane pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keane stalling the fight.
Keane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keane has Sakuraba pressed against the cage, preventing Sakuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keane scores a nice knee to the body.
Keane working Sakuraba over with knees to the body.
Keane lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Sakuraba takes an elbow to the temple.
Keane connects with a knee to the head.
Sakuraba is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keane.
Sakuraba is breathing heavily.
Keane putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sakuraba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Keane drops Sakuraba with a big knee straight up the middle! Sakuraba is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Oh Sakuraba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keane lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Sakuraba up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Keane from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Sakuraba's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Keane!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roy Keane made sure he mentioned The Choke´s On You, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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