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IMMA 115: Carter vs Smokeleaf PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Efriam Haldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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167 cm
22
144 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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170 cm
24
150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Efriam Haldi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ray Mond! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Haldi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Haldi misses with a wild body shot. Haldi throws a lazy body kick and Mond counters with a flying knee. Nice. Mond fails with a takedown attempt. Mond looks to land a body kick but Haldi moved away. A big left from Mond misses. Mond throws a head kick but Haldi moves out of range.
Mond scoring well with a low kick there.
Haldi looks to land a combination but Mond avoids it well. Ray Mond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick from Mond misses. Mond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Haldi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Haldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mond ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Haldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mond gets tackled into the cage by Haldi. Haldi maintains the clinch. Mond tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Haldi misses with an elbow strike.
Mond avoids the elbow strike from Haldi, against the cage.
Haldi lands an elbow just above Mond 's eye. Mond tries a body shot but Haldi blocks it.
Mond avoiding damage as Haldi throws knees to the body.
Haldi avoids a wild elbow strike from Mond. Haldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mond's elbow. Haldi slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haldi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Mond misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haldi.
Mond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mond obliges. Haldi lands a damaging elbow. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Haldi dodges an elbow strike from Mond.
Mond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haldi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mond lands a nice looking body shot.
Haldi tries to land a leg kick but Mond saw it coming and moves away.
Efriam Haldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mond lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mond shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haldi but Haldi pushes him off and we're back to square one. Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mond. Mond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haldi's head. Mond listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Mond tries to clinch up. Mond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mond swings for the body but Haldi moves out of range.
Mond throws a head kick that misses and Haldi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Mond misses with a knee to the head. Mond is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Haldi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mond unloads a knee to the mid-section. Haldi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Haldi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mond avoids it. Mond being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the fighters up against the cage, Haldi throws an elbow but misses. Haldi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mond blocks it with crossed arms. Haldi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haldi lands an uppercut. Haldi misses with some punches.
Mond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haldi is keeping busy. Mond lands an elbow inside that Haldi shrugs off.
It looks like Efriam Haldi has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haldi is trying to stall.
Mond lands an elbow inside that Haldi shrugs off. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haldi managing to block the knees to the body from Mond.
Haldi gets underhooks to prevent Mond's takedown attempt.
Mond blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Haldi takes an elbow to the forehead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Mond dominated that round. The cut man is working on Efriam Haldi's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Haldi keeps the fight on the outside. Mond checks a leg kick nicely. A low kick from Haldi is predictable there and Mond counters with a nice body kick. Mond throws a leg kick which misses Haldi's front leg but catches the back leg as Haldi tries to avoid it. Mond takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mond moves into range and clinches up with Haldi. Haldi wants to stall.
Mond crunches a lovely knee into Haldi's ribcage. With the fighters up against the cage, Mond throws an elbow but misses. Haldi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haldi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mond changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haldi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mond closes the distance but Haldi moves to the side and Haldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haldi slips a jab and a cross from Mond.
Mond clinches with his opponent.
Haldi pushes Mond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mond slows down the pace here.
Mond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mond pushes off an throws an elbow but Haldi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Mond throws an elbow but it misses.
Mond pressing his opponent against the cage. The referee calls for Haldi to work.
Haldi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Haldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haldi tries to stall but Mond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Haldi. Haldi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mond stalling in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Haldi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mond looking to throw knees to the head but Haldi is blocking nicely.
Haldi working aggressively here.
Haldi dodges an elbow strike from Mond.
Haldi managing to block the knees to the body from Mond.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haldi lands an uppercut. Mond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mond lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haldi throws an elbow but it misses.
Mond throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mond tries to stall but Haldi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mond takes an elbow to the temple. Haldi scores a nice knee to the body.
Haldi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Mond trying to land knees to the body.
Haldi is looking to control Mond's arms but Mond gets an underhook and turns him. Now Haldi has his back to the cage. Mond utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mond creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haldi's defenses. Haldi lands a good knee to the midsection. Mond won't want to take too many of those. Mond is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haldi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mond looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mond obliges. Efriam Haldi has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mond tries to land a knee to the head but Haldi blocks with his arms.
Mond avoids the elbow strike from Haldi, against the cage.
Mond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mond. Haldi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mond avoids it. Haldi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Haldi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mond missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haldi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Mond. Haldi lands a nice knee to the body. Haldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Efriam Haldi will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Efriam Haldi's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A head kick by Haldi misses and Mond makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Mond shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Haldi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Mond slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Haldi's brow. Mond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haldi just stands there and leans against the cage. Haldi tries to land knees in the clinch but Mond avoids the damage to the body. Haldi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haldi looks to throw an elbow but misses. Haldi tries a knee to the head but Mond blocks it.
Mond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Haldi gets underhooks to prevent Mond's takedown attempt.
Efriam Haldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Mond. Mond using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haldi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haldi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mond.
Mond tries to land knees in the clinch but Haldi avoids the damage to the body. Haldi gets underhooks to prevent Mond's takedown attempt.
Mond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Mond is trying to drag Haldi to the mat but Haldi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Mond managing to block the knees to the body from Haldi.
Haldi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mond is keeping busy. Haldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mond managing to block the knees to the body from Haldi.
Mond stalling in the clinch.
Mond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Haldi to keep the fight standing. Mond has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mond is working for takedown but Haldi is calmly controlling the position for now. Haldi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mond dodges an elbow strike from Haldi.
Mond letting Haldi take a breather here. Mond prevents a body shot from Haldi. Haldi with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haldi obliges. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Haldi trying to stall but Mond improves his position.
Haldi struggles to land a body shot inside as Mond controls his hands.
Haldi avoiding damage.
Mond managing to block the knees to the body from Haldi.
Haldi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mond misses with an elbow over the top. Haldi throws an elbow that misses.
Mond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haldi slows down the pace here.
Haldi takes an elbow to the temple. Mond trying to control the position but instead, Haldi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mond into the cage. Mond missing with knees to the body.
Haldi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mond on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haldi tries a knee to the head but Mond blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mond.
Haldi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mond has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mond obliges. Haldi misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mond stalling in the clinch.
Haldi misses with an elbow strike.
Mond blocks an elbow strike from Haldi.
Mond avoids the elbow strike from Haldi, against the cage.
Mond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haldi's face.
Efriam Haldi's cut is getting worse. 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! Mond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haldi just stands there and leans against the cage. Haldi taking a breather. Mond tries to pull guard but Haldi won't allow it.
Mond blocks the elbow strike.
Haldi avoids the elbow strike from Mond, against the cage.
Mond lands a damaging elbow. Haldi looking to slow down the pace here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haldi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Haldi is trying to stall.
Haldi landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Efriam Haldi showed his dominance in that final round. I think Haldi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efriam Haldi! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Efriam Haldi made sure he mentioned 5th Round Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Olli Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Poison. Takka has chosen Kavinsky - Nightcall as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
34 - 15 - 2 |
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194 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
34 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Olli Jokinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka ! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jokinen thuds his shin into the meat of Takka 's side. Takka cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs. Jokinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Takka . Decent striking displayed by Takka there. Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Jokinen misses with a straight right. Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takka misses with a wild body shot. Takka throws a series of punches but Jokinen moves out of range. Takka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Jokinen thuds a left hand into Takka 's body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jokinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takka . A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Takka does a little dance to reset his feet. Jokinen throws a low kick but Takka avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jokinen throws a leg kick which misses Takka 's front leg but catches the back leg as Takka tries to avoid it. Takka throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily. Jokinen throws a hook but Takka blocks it. Takka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Takka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Takka misses with a hook. Takka throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Jokinen throws a head kick that misses. Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen misses with a looping right. Takka dives in and scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Takka won't allow Jokinen to sweep him here. Takka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jokinen has his hands on Takka 's head, controlling the position. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Takka wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. Takka looking to pass the guard. Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takka is one step ahead there. Jokinen wants to stand but Takka is controlling the position. Takka trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Takka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen. Olli Jokinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takka can pounce on him.
Jokinen scores with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takka . Takka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takka is out of range and Jokinen settles back down. Jokinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Takka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Takka scores with a decent looking hook. Jokinen throws a body punch but Takka moves out of range. Takka slips a jab from Jokinen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Takka lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Jokinen as Takka shoots in. No joy there for Takka , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jokinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Takka moved out of range nicely. Takka looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range. Jokinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Takka off the cage and back into range. A clash of legs there as Jokinen blocks the low kick. Olli Jokinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jokinen misses the jab. Jokinen looks to land a left hand but Takka moved out of range nicely. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away. Takka fails with the takedown and Takka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Olli Jokinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Takka . Takka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Olli Jokinen will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Takka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Takka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen. Takka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokinen on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokinen's guard now, I'm sure. Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck. Jokinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Takka trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Jokinen working a defensive guard here.
Jokinen is looking to stand up but Takka isn't so interested in that idea. Takka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Olli Jokinen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Jokinen takes a swing at Takka 's ribcage but misses. Takka throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it. Jokinen throws a leg kick but Takka sees it coming and checks it nicely. Jokinen misses with a head kick.
Jokinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Takka 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Takka thuds his right hand into Jokinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jokinen misses with a looping left. Jokinen throws the left hand but Takka avoids the punch easily. A head kick misses from Jokinen. Jokinen takes one on the button. Jokinen lands with a shot to the body. Takka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A nice inside leg kick there by Takka . That's going to slow Jokinen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Takka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jokinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Takka . Takka trying to control the action but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Jokinen tries to kick Takka off but Takka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Jokinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Takka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jokinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Takka is nestled in close to Jokinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Takka is trying to control the action in half guard but Jokinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Takka thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
Takka stops Jokinen from getting back to his feet.
Jokinen is trying to maintain the position but Takka is very close to passing his half guard. Takka content to control rather than advance. Takka is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jokinen is looking to land body kicks. Takka with a hook. Jokinen tries to land a leg kick but Takka saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Good leg kick by Jokinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jokinen throws a low kick but Takka avoids it. Takka avoids the head kick by Jokinen.
Takka swings away with a leg kick that misses. A good leg kick by Jokinen. Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen motions for Takka to come forward. Jokinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jokinen misses with a body kick. Jokinen misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Takka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takka scores with a nice head shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Olli Jokinen is winning the standup battle so far. Jokinen throws a half hearted mid kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Takka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Jokinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jokinen avoids the head kick by Takka .
Jokinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jokinen throws a sloppy head kick and Takka moves out of range easily. Jokinen misses with a low kick. Takka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jokinen dodges the punch combination from Takka .
Jab, jab by Takka - just one landing. Takka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jokinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takka . Takka circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Takka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jokinen. Jokinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Takka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jokinen. Takka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A punch combination from Takka misses. Takka avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A head kick misses from Takka . A big left from Jokinen misses. Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takka counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick. Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. Takka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Takka swings for the body but Jokinen moves out of range.
Takka 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takka was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Takka lands a nice looking body kick. Takka throws a nice outside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jokinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Takka counters with a thumping low kick. Jokinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jokinen misses with a looping right. Takka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Takka staying out of range there. Takka connects with a body shot. Takka misses the jab. Takka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An inside leg kick from Takka misses. Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jokinen misses with a hook to the body
and Takka counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice defenses there by Takka . Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Takka misses with a low kick. Jokinen throws a lazy right hand but Takka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jokinen throws a hook but Takka avoids it easily. Jokinen tries to bum rush Takka with a series of wild strikes but Takka uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jokinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jokinen throws a leg kick that misses. Takka shoots in and gets a takedown into Jokinen's guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Takka wants to control from the top but Jokinen keeps moving. Takka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Takka pushes down on Jokinen's leg and manages to get into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takka connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. Takka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though. Takka trying to control from half guard but Jokinen is working away. Takka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Takka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jokinen has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Takka thows a huge punch but Jokinen dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Timo Takka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Takka 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Takka ! Timo Takka very nearly forgot to thank 5th Round Clothing 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 George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steele comes to the cage accompanied by Freak On A Leash. Krueger has chosen Freddy's Coming For You as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Freddy Krueger! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Steele misses with an uppercut. Krueger saw that one coming. Steele takes a swing at Krueger's ribcage but misses. Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger. Krueger thows a left - swing and a miss! Steele misses with an uppercut. Krueger saw that one coming. Steele clinches up against the cage. Krueger keeps control of Steele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Krueger.
Krueger swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it. Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krueger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Krueger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krueger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele pushes Krueger up against the cage in a clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Krueger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steele landing knees to the head.
Krueger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Steele stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele blocks an elbow strike. Steele breaks from the clinch.
Krueger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like George Steele has been cut. Steele misses with a low kick. Krueger throws a jab when Steele was well out of range. Krueger blocks a jab. Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele. Krueger throws a leg kick that misses. Steele darts in and clinches Krueger up against the cage. Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Krueger backwards. Steele lands with a right to the head. 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Still in the clinch, Steele scores with a nice short uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele. Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Krueger throws a shot from downtown. Steele moves away and avoids it. Krueger throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target. Steele 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. Steele lands the left hand. A swing and a miss from Steele. Steele is looking to land body kicks. Krueger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger counters with a lovely straight right hand! Steele connects with an inside leg kick. Krueger dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Steele. Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing. Krueger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krueger swats him away and circles back towards the center. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steele. Krueger with a nice cross. Krueger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Krueger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krueger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steele scores with a head kick. Krueger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A lazy left from Krueger finds it's target. Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krueger. Krueger misses with a straight left. Steele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele. Krueger keeps the fight on the outside. Steele is looking to clinch. Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily. Krueger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Krueger misses with the combination.
Krueger lands the left hand. Krueger lands a really nice looking cross but Steele seems unphased.
Krueger throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steele moves to clinch but Krueger breaks away enabling Krueger to counter with a crisp jab. Steele looks to land a combination but Krueger avoids it well. Krueger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steele.
Krueger scores with a jab to the body. Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krueger misses with a looping left. Krueger lands a jab to the nose. Steele connects with a jab. Steele wants to clinch up but Krueger keeps it at a distance. Steele gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krueger.
George Steele's cut is getting worse. Krueger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steele checks a leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Steele looks to land a right hand but Krueger moved out of range. Krueger slips under a jab from Steele. Krueger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Krueger will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on George Steele's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at Krueger's knee but Krueger avoids it well. Krueger tries a head kick but it misses.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss! Steele tries to bum rush Krueger with a series of wild strikes but Krueger uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Freddy Krueger seems to be getting the better of the standup. Krueger checks a leg kick nicely. George Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Steele lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Krueger lands a slapping body shot.
Krueger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Krueger blocks a leg kick. A big right from Krueger misses. Steele blocks a jab. Steele tries to clinch up but Krueger circles away and keeps his distance. Steele scores with a hook. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Krueger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Krueger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Krueger loads up on a big right hand but Steele slips the punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Krueger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Krueger.
That's one minute gone in the round. A jab from Steele finds it's way through Krueger's defenses. Krueger takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses. Krueger misses with a wild body shot. A jab from Krueger does it's job there. Steele is looking to clinch. Steele scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Steele tries to clinch but Krueger moves away enabling Krueger to counter with a crisp jab. Krueger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krueger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away. Steele works the jab nicely. Steele throws a jab but it's blocked by Krueger. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steele goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Both fighters circling a little - Krueger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Good shot there by Krueger. Krueger misses the shot to the body. Steele throws out a loose jab but Krueger uses good head movement to avoid it. Krueger punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Krueger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Krueger throws a leg kick that misses. Krueger misses with a low kick.
Krueger thows a left - swing and a miss! Krueger works Steele's body with a nice hook. Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krueger looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely. Steele misses the jab. Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Steele is looking to clinch but Krueger is avoiding it.
Steele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Steele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krueger is out of range and Steele settles back down. Steele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Krueger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Krueger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele misses the jab. Krueger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steele momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Krueger misses with a low kick.
Krueger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Steele misses with a leg kick and Krueger counters with a nice body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Steele wants to clinch. Krueger throws a wild body kick that Steele sees coming a mile off. Krueger wants to slow Steele down by chopping away at his legs. Steele moves in looking to clinch but Krueger pushes him off. Steele throws a body kick that misses. Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steele throws a jab when Krueger was well out of range. Krueger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krueger cracks the inside of Steele's front leg. Krueger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krueger has him pressed against the cage. Steele misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Krueger lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krueger. Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Krueger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steele. Steele misses with a short punch on the inside. Krueger misses with a punch to the body.
Steele misses with a knee to the head. Krueger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krueger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krueger blocks an uppercut.
Krueger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krueger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Steele takes a swing at Krueger's ribcage but misses. Krueger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Steele misses with a leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing. Krueger misses with a hook. Steele ducked under it nicely. Krueger swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Krueger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on George Steele's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Krueger misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krueger swats him away and circles back towards the center. Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Steele darts in and clinches Krueger up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele. Krueger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Krueger. Steele prevents a body shot from Krueger. Krueger takes a knee to the side of the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Krueger. Steele misses with the head strike.
Krueger takes a shot to the head. Krueger lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Krueger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krueger has him pressed against the cage. George Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Krueger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krueger blocks an uppercut.
Krueger struggles to land a body shot inside as Steele controls his hands.
Steele lands with a right to the head. Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Steele working aggressively here.
Krueger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Steele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krueger backwards. Krueger misses with an elbow strike.
Krueger can't find room to land a body shot as Steele controls the action.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Krueger backwards. A head punch on the inside from Steele fails to land. Steele stalling in the clinch but Krueger improves position. Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steele can't break the clinch.
Krueger takes a shot to the head. Steele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Steele prevents a body shot from Krueger. Krueger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Steele rushes Krueger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Steele lands with a right to the head. Steele gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Krueger lands a body punch. Krueger trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Krueger into the cage. Krueger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steele is defending well for now. Steele working aggressively here.
Steele misses with a punch to the body.
Krueger pushes off an throws an elbow but Steele leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krueger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krueger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele. Steele throws a looping overhand right but Krueger ducks down to avoid it. Krueger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Steele throws a series of punches but Krueger moves out of range. Freddy Krueger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Krueger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Steele bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Steele checks a leg kick. Krueger throws an overhand right that lands on Steele's shoulder, as Steele tries to avoid the shot. Krueger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses. Krueger scores with a kick to the midsection. Nice defenses there by Krueger. Steele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krueger. Krueger defending well as Steele loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steele doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Krueger. That's going to slow Steele down. Krueger ducks under a wild hook from Steele. Steele fails in his attempt to clinch. Steele is looking to clinch. Steele is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Krueger swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele. George Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. 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! Steele throws a lazy body kick and Krueger counters with an inside leg kick. Krueger cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head. Krueger throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Steele tests Krueger's chin there with a solid looking shot. Krueger moves out of range of the strikes. Krueger checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! George Steele showed his dominance in that final round. I think Krueger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Freddy Krueger! Our winner, Freddy Krueger, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksi Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Monsterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borga comes to the cage accompanied by People In Planes - Last Man Standing. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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281 lbs
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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
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksi Borga! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalle Monsterson! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monsterson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Monsterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Borga walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Borga throws a nice inside leg kick. Monsterson wants to slow Borga down by chopping away at his legs. Borga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Borga lands a big uppercut and Monsterson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Monsterson looks OK. Borga waves Monsterson back to his feet!
Monsterson is rocked!
It looks like Kalle Monsterson has been cut. A head kick by Borga - that's a beauty! Monsterson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Borga can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksi Borga! Aleksi Borga gave a mention to Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirian Cregov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by American Badass. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Mirian Cregov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A good leg kick by Cregov. Rambo misses with a straight right. Rambo misses with a wild combination.
Cregov throws a series of strikes that have Rambo backpedaling.
Rambo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cregov counters with an inside leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A big right from Rambo misses. Cregov lands with a right hand. Good work by Rambo as he checks the leg kick. Rambo moves forwards but Cregov connects with a nice, crisp jab. Rambo loads up on a big right hand but Cregov slips the punch. Rambo misses with an uppercut. Rambo misses with a hook. Cregov ducked under it nicely. Cregov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Rambo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cregov. Rambo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cregov. Rambo swings for the body but Cregov moves out of range.
Cregov cracks the inside of Rambo's front leg. Rambo looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rambo throws a lazy right hand but Cregov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rambo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rambo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Cregov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cregov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Rambo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Rambo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Cregov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambo at a distance.
Cregov throws a powerful right kick. Rambo tried to block low but the kick was high! Rambo was taken right off of his feet! Cregov jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mirian Cregov! Mirian Cregov took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Greetings from Alex Velnart, Anton!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Grand Magus - Hammer of the North. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doppo Orochi! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith thows a leg kick but Orochi checks it and Orochi counters with a straight right hand. A good leg kick by Smith. Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orochi.
Orochi throws a low kick but Smith avoids it. Smith throws a leg kick that is checked and Orochi counters with an outside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Orochi scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Peter Smith has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Orochi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith. Orochi tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Orochi 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. Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Orochi tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith throws a head kick that misses. Orochi fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body. Smith throws a right and a left that both miss. Orochi looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely. Orochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith blocks a leg kick. Orochi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Smith takes a step back to recover. Smith is breathing heavily. Orochi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Orochi gets in close and instigates a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Orochi. Orochi letting Smith take a breather here. Orochi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orochi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Orochi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Orochi avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage. Orochi has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Orochi lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Orochi lands with a left to the head. A short left from Orochi. Orochi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now. Smith tries a body shot but Orochi blocks it.
Orochi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Smith tries to pull guard but Orochi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Smith blocks a body shot from Orochi. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orochi throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith. Smith tries to break the clinch but Orochi is controlling the position. A short right from Orochi. Orochi lands with a short shot to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A nice left hand lands by Orochi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Orochi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Orochi. Orochi lands a nice shot to the body. Smith lands a hook to the side of the head. A short left from Orochi. Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Orochi backwards. Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Orochi gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orochi blocks it with crossed arms. 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! Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Orochi.
Orochi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage. Orochi lands with a left to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Orochi.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith jumps guard and drags Orochi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Orochi wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position. Orochi decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Good work by Orochi as he checks the leg kick. Smith misses with a right hand and Orochi counters with a nice leg kick. Smith misses the shot to the body. Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith throws a right hand that Orochi ducks under and follows up with a left that Orochi also avoids with ease. Smith lands with a shot to the body. Orochi throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doppo Orochi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Peter Smith's cut. That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Orochi.
Smith throws a body kick that misses and Orochi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily. Orochi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Orochi counters with a nice uppercut. Doppo Orochi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Orochi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Orochi lands a high kick!
Smith is rocked! Orochi pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch. Orochi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Orochi.
Orochi lands with a light punch inside. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Knees to the body from Orochi.
Orochi landing knees to the body.
Orochi working Smith over with knees to the body. Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Orochi is struggling to control the position. Orochi scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Orochi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Orochi won't allow it.
A short right from Orochi on the inside. Orochi misses with a body punch.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Orochi can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A short left from Orochi. Orochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Orochi lands a hook to the side of the head. Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Orochi controls his hands.
Orochi tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Orochi back against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orochi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Smith is trying to pull guard but Orochi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Orochi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orochi lands with a right to the head. Orochi tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right hand to the side of the head by Orochi. Orochi lands a left hand.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A short right from Orochi on the inside. Orochi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A right hook to the body lands for Orochi.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now. Doppo Orochi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right from Orochi. Orochi lands a shoulder strike. Orochi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orochi lands with a left to the head. Nice body punch from Orochi - that landed with a thud.
Orochi lands a body punch. Orochi lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. Orochi unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smith! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Orochi is unloading with more strikes now! Smith drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doppo Orochi! Doppo Orochi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Busta and Yelawolf - Break Ya Neck. Jon Unbreakable is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seppo Taalasmaa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Unbreakable! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taalasmaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Unbreakable momentarily.
Taalasmaa shoots in and bounces Unbreakable off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Taalasmaa trying to control but Unbreakable is working from the bottom. Unbreakable bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taalasmaa's guard. Unbreakable is pushing down on Taalasmaa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taalasmaa is fighting to maintain full guard but Unbreakable has managed to sneak the leg through. Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but Unbreakable is controlling well.
Unbreakable throwing shots but Taalasmaa is blocking nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Unbreakable is figuring out what he wants to do next. Taalasmaa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taalasmaa. Taalasmaa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Unbreakable is one step ahead there. Unbreakable wants to pass the guard but Taalasmaa is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taalasmaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Taalasmaa, not yet. Taalasmaa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Unbreakable manages to get himself to full guard.
Taalasmaa cracks Unbreakable with a solid left hand. Unbreakable keeping moving, preventing Taalasmaa from controlling successfully. Taalasmaa throwing strikes but missing. Unbreakable is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Taalasmaa rolls with it to try and escape but Unbreakable cranks on the arm and Taalasmaa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Unbreakable! An out of breath Jon Unbreakable thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Enea Vollare Mezzo. Stehling is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. This should be a great matchup!
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261 lbs
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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
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fedor Emelianenko! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
33 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stehling slips a straight right by Emelianenko. Stehling just misses with a punch to the body.
Stehling connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stehling works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook. Emelianenko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stehling circles away. Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Stehling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Stehling misses with a takedown attempt - Emelianenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Stehling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stehling is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Emelianenko's shoulder. That is not cool. Emelianenko taking a bit of punishment here - Stehling scoring with strikes. Emelianenko is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stehling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Stehling tries to pass to full mount but Emelianenko defends it. Emelianenko tries to get to full guard but Stehling has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done. Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Emelianenko wants to sweep here but Stehling controlling him for the moment. Stehling trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom. Stehling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Stehling chips away with some ground and pound. Emelianenko 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. Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stehling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Emelianenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stehling wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving. Emelianenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stehling manages to get himself to full guard.
Emelianenko throws a strike but Stehling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Stehling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stehling is one step ahead there. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Emelianenko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stehling escapes and throws Emelianenko's legs to the side, diving into side control! Stehling looking to control but instead Emelianenko has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard. Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stehling wants to pass to mount but Emelianenko is defending the position. Stehling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Still in half guard, Stehling seems content to control. Stehling passes to side control. Stehling remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Emelianenko is looking to regain half guard here but Stehling keeps moving and retains side control. Stehling scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emelianenko to see if he's OK. Emelianenko looking for a sweep but Stehling has passed into full mount! Oh no! Emelianenko is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stehling trying to control but Emelianenko is having none of it. Stehling lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Emelianenko is looking to improve his position but Stehling isn't that keen on the idea. Emelianenko gets back to half guard. Stehling frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Stehling pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Stehling postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Emelianenko looks a forlorn figure.
Stehling lands a big shot there that rocks Emelianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Emelianenko is in a horrible position here. Stehling smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Stehling. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling 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.
Stehling scores with a kick to the midsection. Stehling throws a solid leg kick but Emelianenko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stehling. Stehling ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko. Stehling thumps Emelianenko with a low kick. Stehling wants to clinch up but Emelianenko keeps it at a distance. Emelianenko keeps the fight on the outside. Emelianenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stehling lands a nice looking kick to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back to recover. Stehling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emelianenko circles away. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stehling lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Stehling saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Stehling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and Stehling counters with a straight right hand. A big head kick from Stehling and Emelianenko is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Fedor Emelianenko has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stehling stopping the sweep attempt from Emelianenko. Stehling advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stehling is figuring out what he wants to do next. Stehling moves nicely into side control. Stehling landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Emelianenko is trying to work for a sweep but Stehling has mounted him! Stehling landing strikes from the mount and Emelianenko is in trouble! Stehling has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Emelianenko's face.
Oh Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! A big strike lands for Stehling! That's really hurt Emelianenko and he's turned his back - Stehling keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Stehling jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitchell Stehling! A victorious Mitchell Stehling 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 Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Matos's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kick Ass. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Matos throws a body punch but Gambler moves out of range. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Matos.
De Matos swings away with a leg kick that misses. Gambler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Matos misses with a few strikes there.
De Matos throws a hook but Gambler blocks it. De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Matos misses the shot to the body. Gambler connects with an inside leg kick. De Matos tries to land a leg kick but Gambler saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for De Matos. De Matos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Matos scrambles back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. De Matos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Gambler checks a leg kick. Gambler ducks under a wild hook from De Matos. Gambler scores with a hook to the body. De Matos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gambler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Matos if he has to take too many more of those.
De Matos on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
De Matos is breathing heavily. Gambler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. De Matos ducks under a wild hook from Gambler. Gambler tries a head kick but it misses.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gambler looks to land a body kick but De Matos moved away. Gambler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. De Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy body kick from Gambler and De Matos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Gambler connects with a body shot that sends De Matos's belly button to the back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. De Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gambler blocks a low kick nicely. A left lands for Gambler. A shot to the liver by De Matos. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A combination from Gambler does no damage. Gambler throws a right hand that De Matos ducks under and follows up with a left that De Matos also avoids with ease. De Matos misses with a hook. Gambler ducked under it nicely. De Matos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambler moves away. An inside leg kick lands from De Matos. A shot to the liver by De Matos. Beautiful body shot. Gambler throws a half hearted mid kick. De Matos just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambler scores with a hook. De Matos misses with a hook. Gambler ducked under it nicely. De Matos lands with a kick to the temple. Gambler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Crunch! Gambler slams his shin into De Matos's torso. Gambler avoids the head kick by De Matos.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Matos tries to land a body kick and Gambler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. De Matos is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gambler cracks a nice hook into De Matos's ribs. Gambler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. De Matos throws the left hand but Gambler avoids the punch easily. De Matos lands a leg kick that knocks Gambler off balance momentarily. De Matos needs to keep his hands up - Gambler had a free shot at his head there. Gambler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
De Matos is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! De Matos throws a lazy head kick and Gambler counters with a nice body shot. De Matos thuds his right hand into Gambler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. De Matos misses with a few strikes there.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and Gambler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Matos thinking. Gambler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from De Matos misses and Gambler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A solid body kick from Gambler.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gambler lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Matos's sensitive parts. Gambler misses with a wild combination.
Gambler lands a nice hook to De Matos's body. De Matos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A lazy left from Gambler finds it's target. Oh De Matos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! De Matos misses with a body punch
and Gambler counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Gambler lands a glancing blow to the side of De Matos's head. A punch combination from Gambler misses. Gambler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. De Matos throws a big shot that misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Gambler walks forward and throws a big overhand right! De Matos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gambler swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from De Matos's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Degen Gambler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Llewelyn Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf has chosen LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Llewelyn Carter! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smokeleaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf. Maverick Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smokeleaf jabs Carter to the body, keeping him at a distance. Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Smokeleaf's shoulder, as Smokeleaf tries to avoid the shot. Smokeleaf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Carter throws a head kick that misses. Smokeleaf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smokeleaf throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Carter 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Carter. Smokeleaf misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Carter misses. Smokeleaf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter. Carter is breathing heavily. Carter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carter avoids the head kick by Smokeleaf.
Carter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smokeleaf can pounce on him.
Smokeleaf throws a quick inside leg kick. Smokeleaf tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way. Smokeleaf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage! Smokeleaf throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Smokeleaf is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks. Smokeleaf cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs. Smokeleaf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carter's head backwards.
It looks like Llewelyn Carter has been cut. Smokeleaf blocks a jab. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smokeleaf. Carter shrugs it off though. Smokeleaf scores with a jab to the body. Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf cracks the inside of Carter's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smokeleaf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smokeleaf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carter checks it well. Carter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smokeleaf. That one must have hurt. Nice straight punches there by Smokeleaf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf doesn't manage to clinch there - Carter circles away.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body and Smokeleaf counters with an outside leg kick.
Smokeleaf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carter rather than just go for the knockout. Smokeleaf fails in his attempt to clinch. Smokeleaf closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage. Smokeleaf lands a hook to the side of the head. Smokeleaf misses with a knee to the head. Carter tries to work over Smokeleaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Carter tries to circle away but Smokeleaf has him pinned against the cage. Smokeleaf lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carter blocks an elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Smokeleaf lands an elbow that stopped Carter in his tracks for a moment. Smokeleaf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. 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! Smokeleaf landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Smokeleaf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carter.
Smokeleaf connects with a knee to the head.
Llewelyn Carter's cut is getting worse. Smokeleaf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smokeleaf misses with a body punch.
Smokeleaf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smokeleaf's elbow. Carter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Carter dodges an elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Carter dodges an elbow strike from Smokeleaf.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carter lands a glancing blow to the side of Smokeleaf's head. Carter throws a leg kick but Smokeleaf sees it coming and checks it nicely. An inside leg kick from Smokeleaf misses. Carter misses with a low kick as Smokeleaf jumps back. Smokeleaf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Smokeleaf is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks. Smokeleaf closes the distance and pushes Carter back into the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Smokeleaf using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smokeleaf gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Smokeleaf gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Smokeleaf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Smokeleaf dominated that round. The cut man is working on Llewelyn Carter's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smokeleaf lands a glancing blow to the side of Carter's head. Smokeleaf throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Smokeleaf. Smokeleaf feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Carter sprawling to the canvas! Carter rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Smokeleaf finish him?!
Carter is rocked!
Llewelyn Carter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smokeleaf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smokeleaf maintains plum control as Carter tries to back straight out! Smokeleaf connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Carter blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Maverick Smokeleaf! Maverick Smokeleaf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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