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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lay Pray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pray comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Fear the Reaper- Blue Oyster Cult. Drone has chosen t.i and ludacris-wish you would as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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300 lbs
14 - 22 - 0 |
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300 lbs
27 - 18 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lay Pray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pray drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pray lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Pray stalls from top position.
Drone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drone struggling a bit here.
Drone is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drone is looking to regain half guard here but Pray keeps moving and retains side control.
Pray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Drone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pray works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pray 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.
Lay Pray has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pray is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drone's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pray pulls his head out easily.
Drone tries to get to full guard but Pray has control of the leg.
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!
Drone actively working from the bottom here.
Pray content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drone has hold of Pray's hands but Pray slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pray is controlling the pace.
Pray decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drone's waist but Drone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pray off to one side.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but Drone shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pray misses with a takedown attempt - Drone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pray looking to score a takedown here. Drone is defending well but Pray drives through and ends up in Drone's guard.
Drone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pray defends well.
Pray seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drone is looking for a triangle but Pray pushes his legs off easily.
Drone trying to keep a closed guard but Pray is proving a slippery customer.
Pray looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Drone looking for a guillotine here but Pray defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pray avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drone sprawls well. Drone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
Pray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Drone tries to avoid it but Pray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Drone to the ground. Drone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drone defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drone tries for a takedown but Pray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lay Pray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pray throws a series of punches but Drone avoids them all with ease.
Drone stuffs the takedown attempt from Pray. Pray gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray with a poor takedown
and Drone counters with a single leg into guard. Pray didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pray working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pray wants to control the position but Drone says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pray is trying to get back to full guard.
Pray looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pray kicks off Drone and gets to his feet.
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!
Pray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pray is fending him off so far but Drone persists. Nope, Pray circles away and we're back to standing.
Pray stuffs the takedown.
Pray feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pray slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pray controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pray wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drone is pushing Pray's head away, looking to escape. Pray manages to hold on to the position though.
Pray scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Drone's face as Pray controls the position.
Lay Pray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drone struggling a bit here.
Pray decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drone to his feet.
Pray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pray wants it to stay on the feet.
Pray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pray landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pray is controlling him.
Pray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Drone for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lay Pray.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drone pinned against the cage. Drone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lay Pray dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pray closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Drone's guard.
Drone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pray controls the pace.
Drone keeping moving, preventing Pray from controlling successfully.
Pray showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lay Pray just wasn't active enough.
Drone leaves Pray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pray shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pray throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drone is working for a kimura but Pray is defending it quite comfortably.
Pray tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Drone has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pray bucks up and throws Drone to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pray shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drone pinned against the cage. Drone gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lay Pray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Drone slaps away a takedown attempt from Pray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pray closes the distance and clinches up with Drone, looking for a takedown. Pray pushes Drone against the cage but Drone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drone has a takedown stuffed.
Pray throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drone's waist but Drone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pray off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pray shoots in looking for a takedown. Drone tries to sprawl out of it but Pray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Pray as Drone shoots in.
Pray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Pray as Drone shoots in.
Pray clinches.
Drone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drone working aggressively here.
Pray turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pray takes a little break here. Drone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson Drone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
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!
Drone wants to control but Pray postures up.
Drone is trying to improve his position.
Drone is letting Pray control him for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drone tries to buck Pray off but Pray is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lay Pray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pray has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lay Pray!
After the fight, Lay Pray was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Flash told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
169 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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32
165 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Callahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Flash!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flash fails with a takedown attempt.
Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Flash moves out of range easily.
Flash moves away from the strike by Callahan.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flash fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flash throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Callahan's waist but Callahan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flash off to one side.
Flash will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callahan darts in and clinches Flash up against the cage.
Flash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Callahan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callahan misses with a knee to the head.
Flash blocks the elbow strike.
Flash changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Callahan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Callahan.
Flash blocks a head kick by Callahan.
Flash shoots in for a takedown but Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Callahan!
Callahan scores with a body shot.
Callahan throws a looping overhand right but Flash ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Callahan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Flash has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Flash and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Flash fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flash avoids the head kick by Callahan.
Harry Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callahan clinches.
Callahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Callahan darts in and clinches Flash up against the cage.
Flash takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Jeff Flash has been cut.
Callahan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries a knee to the head but Flash blocks it.
Callahan misses with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Callahan throws an elbow but it misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Flash on the inside.
Callahan landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Flash.
Callahan is pushing Flash up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Callahan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Callahan landing knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Flash is looking to take this one to the mat.
Flash looking for a takedown.
Callahan throws an elbow that misses.
Callahan stalling in the clinch.
Callahan gets underhooks to prevent Flash's takedown attempt.
Callahan lands an elbow that stopped Flash in his tracks for a moment.
Callahan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Flash avoids the elbow strike from Callahan, against the cage.
Callahan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Callahan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Callahan.
Callahan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Callahan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flash wants to take the fight to the mat but Callahan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Callahan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Flash's face.
Callahan blocking some punches.
Callahan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Callahan looking to stall.
Callahan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flash is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Callahan blocks a body shot from Flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Flash's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Callahan jabs Flash to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Callahan throws a leg kick that misses.
Callahan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Callahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flash shoots in for a takedown but Callahan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Callahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flash shoots in for a takedown but Callahan shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Callahan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Callahan.
Callahan thuds his right hand into Flash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Flash has a takedown stuffed.
Flash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Callahan is fending him off so far but Flash persists. Nope, Callahan circles away and we're back to standing.
Flash has his takedown stuffed
and Callahan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Callahan defends it nicely.
Flash closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Callahan throws a right and a left that Flash avoids nicely.
Callahan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flash looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Callahan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice sprawl there from Callahan as Flash shoots in.
Flash is trying desperately to land a takedown but Callahan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Flash.
Callahan throws a right hand that Flash ducks under and follows up with a left that Flash also avoids with ease.
Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callahan's corner calls for a 1-2. Callahan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Flash closes the distance and clinches up with Callahan, looking for a takedown. Flash pushes Callahan against the cage but Callahan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Callahan throws out a loose jab but Flash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flash blocks a head kick by Callahan.
Callahan tries to clinch there but Flash circles away.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flash moves away.
Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Flash moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Callahan.
Callahan misses with a looping left.
Flash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Callahan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan forces Flash back against the cage and clinches.
Callahan has had enough of the clinch but Flash keeps him there for the moment.
Callahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Callahan connects with a knee to the head.
Callahan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Callahan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Flash up against the cage.
Callahan lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan misses with a knee strike.
Callahan misses with a knee strike.
Flash has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Callahan after a bit of a struggle.
Harry Callahan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Callahan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flash tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Flash managing to block the knees to the body from Callahan.
Callahan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Callahan scores a nice knee to the body.
Callahan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Callahan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Callahan misses with a knee strike.
Callahan misses with some punches.
Flash avoids the elbow strike from Callahan, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Flash takes a knee to the side of the body.
Callahan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Flash lands an uppercut.
Flash has hold of one of Callahan's legs. Callahan is fighting the takedown attempt but Flash gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flash trying to control but Callahan is working from the bottom.
Callahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flash.
Flash preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Flash'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. And we move into the final round!
Flash fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Callahan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Callahan with a hook.
Flash fails with a takedown attempt.
Callahan tries to close the distance and clinch but Flash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flash moves out of range of the body kick from Callahan.
Callahan throws a sloppy head kick and Flash moves out of range easily.
Callahan tries to clinch but Flash moves out of range.
Callahan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Flash fails with a takedown attempt.
Harry Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Flash.
Callahan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan scores with a push kick.
Callahan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flash.
Callahan throws a series of strikes that have Flash backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan lands a jab to the nose.
Flash shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Flash showed some decent athleticism there.
Flash is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flash tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callahan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Callahan trying to hold on to Flash's head to control him but Flash postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash wants to free his trapped foot but Callahan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flash trying to control from half guard but Callahan is working away.
Flash is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Callahan defends it well.
Callahan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flash trying to pass the guard but Callahan defending well.
Harry Callahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flash is looking for a kimura but Callahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flash to get the leverage.
Callahan is looking to control Flash's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callahan avoid being mounted?
Flash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Callahan's head.
Flash wants to control but Callahan is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan kicks Flash off and gets back to his feet.
Callahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flash manages to avoid it.
Flash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Callahan tries to avoid it but Flash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Callahan to the ground. Callahan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Callahan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Callahan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Flash moves out of range as Callahan strikes.
Flash tries for a takedown but Callahan circles away easily
and Callahan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Callahan throws a shot to the body.
Flash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Callahan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flash somewhat.
Harry Callahan is winning the standup battle so far.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Callahan to counter with a crisp jab.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flash shoots in but no luck this time.
Flash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Callahan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Callahan!
An out of breath and clearly excited Harry Callahan thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Genovese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Genovese comes to the cage accompanied by Kick-Ass: Music Soundtrack. Hellson Ballswick told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Genovese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 31 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genovese scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ballswick stalks Genovese and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Genovese's face. Genovese staggers backwards, shaken.
Ballswick wants to clinch up but Genovese keeps it at a distance.
Genovese misses with a low kick as Ballswick jumps back.
Ballswick moves forwards but Genovese connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Genovese misses with a combination
and Ballswick counters with a two punch combo.
Ballswick lands with a cross.
Genovese looks to land a body kick but Ballswick moved away.
Genovese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Genovese connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Genovese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ballswick.
Ballswick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Genovese walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ballswick. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genovese slips a jab from Ballswick.
Genovese wants to clinch up but Ballswick keeps it at a distance.
Genovese throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ballswick lands with a right hand.
A jab from Ballswick finds it's way through Genovese's defenses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Genovese.
Genovese checks a leg kick.
Ballswick 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.
Genovese is rocked!
Genovese defending well as Ballswick loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Genovese is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ballswick throws a hook but Genovese blocks it.
Ballswick misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ballswick misses the target.
Genovese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballswick.
A combination from Ballswick does no damage.
A combination from Ballswick does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Genovese. Those never looked like landing.
Genovese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballswick.
Chris Genovese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genovese slips under a jab from Ballswick.
Genovese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballswick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballswick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genovese sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballswick fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballswick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Genovese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballswick.
Ballswick misses with a hook.
Ballswick throws out a loose jab but Genovese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genovese defending well as Ballswick loads up on a big left hand.
Ballswick misses with an uppercut. Genovese saw that one coming.
Ballswick tries to bum rush Genovese with a series of wild strikes but Genovese uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ballswick looks winded!
Genovese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballswick.
Some wild striking there from Ballswick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick throws a quick head kick that knocks Genovese silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ballswick is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hellson Ballswick!
Hellson Ballswick very nearly forgot to thank Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santeri Sikaniska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sikaniska's entrance music is 2 Brothers on the 4th floor - Fairytales. A fine choice. Santeri Sikaniska had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santeri Sikaniska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Lombard!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lombard throws a combination that misses
and Sikaniska counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lombard thinking.
Lombard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sikaniska slips a jab and a cross from Lombard.
Sikaniska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombard circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Lombard scores with a four punch combination!
Lombard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sikaniska has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Lombard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lombard throws a push kick but Sikaniska slaps the foot to one side.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sikaniska showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lombard.
Sikaniska moves out of range as Lombard throws a body kick.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard tries to score with a low kick but Sikaniska moves his leg out of the way.
Sikaniska swinging wildly here.
Sikaniska moves in looking to clinch but Lombard pushes him off.
Sikaniska scores with a one two! Lombard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lombard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sikaniska misses.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Sikaniska moves out of range.
Sikaniska gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lombard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lombard can't break the clinch.
Lombard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lombard tries to throw a body punch but Sikaniska avoids it by throwing Lombard back against the cage.
Sikaniska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sikaniska prevents a body shot from Lombard.
Stalling in the clinch from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikaniska digs a right hand into Lombard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lombard's gas tank.
Lombard looks winded!
Sikaniska is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sikaniska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sikaniska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.
Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sikaniska wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Lombard leaves Sikaniska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Sikaniska coming out on top.
It looks like Hector Lombard has been cut.
Sikaniska closes the distance and pushes Lombard back into the cage.
Sikaniska tries a body shot but Lombard blocks it.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Sikaniska.
Sikaniska looks to land a combination but Lombard avoids it well.
Sikaniska throws a nice looking combination but Lombard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombard misses with a series of wild punches.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Lombard moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska rushes Lombard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sikaniska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sikaniska has a couple of punches blocked by Lombard.
Sikaniska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sikaniska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sikaniska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lombard is looking to break free of the clinch but Sikaniska has double underhooks.
Sikaniska has hold of one of Lombard's legs. Lombard is fighting the takedown attempt but Sikaniska gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sikaniska gets to his feet - Lombard follows without any prompting.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sikaniska tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lombard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikaniska rushes Lombard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lombard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lombard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sikaniska.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska breaks from the clinch.
Lombard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lombard misses with a two punch combination.
Sikaniska throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lombard throws out a powerful jab.
Lombard throws a lazy uppercut
and Sikaniska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sikaniska tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch but Lombard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lombard dodges the punch combination from Sikaniska.
Lombard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lombard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lombard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sikaniska doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
Sikaniska misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sikaniska wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Sikaniska walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Lombard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Lombard. Beautiful body shot.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Sikaniska avoids them all with ease.
Sikaniska connects with a body shot that sends Lombard's belly button to the back.
Sikaniska misses with a series of wild punches.
Sikaniska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sikaniska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Sikaniska as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombard is trying to maintain a safe position but Sikaniska gets an underhook and turns Lombard into the cage.
Sikaniska keeps control of Lombard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sikaniska lands an elbow that stopped Lombard in his tracks for a moment.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lombard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.
Sikaniska's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sikaniska gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard takes a shot to the head.
Sikaniska displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lombard up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sikaniska fails to land.
Sikaniska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lombard misses with a body punch.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sikaniska forces Lombard back against the cage and clinches.
Sikaniska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That has opened up Hector Lombard's cut even more.
Lombard struggles to land a body shot inside as Sikaniska controls his hands.
Sikaniska stalls.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska prevents Lombard from breaking the clinch.
Sikaniska lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sikaniska.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sikaniska creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sikaniska taking a breather.
Sikaniska lands a right hand.
The cut above Hector Lombard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sikaniska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lombards head.
A frustrated look appears on Lombard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sikaniska lands a body punch.
Sikaniska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lombard up against the cage.
Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a combination
and Sikaniska counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sikaniska closes the distance and clinches.
Sikaniska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lombard swats away the attempt to clinch by Sikaniska.
Lombard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sikaniska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sikaniska gets a clinch.
Lombard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sikaniska is keeping busy.
Sikaniska leaning against his opponent.
Lombard has had enough of the clinch but Sikaniska keeps him there for the moment.
Lombard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sikaniska looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sikaniska ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska rushes Lombard and presses him up against the cage.
Sikaniska lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
Lombard blocks a body shot from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikaniska scores with a shoulder strike.
Sikaniska cracks Lombard with a nice body shot.
Sikaniska blocks a body shot from Lombard.
Sikaniska stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sikaniska gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lombard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santeri Sikaniska has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sikaniska is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombard can do to turn this around?
A short right from Sikaniska on the inside.
Sikaniska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santeri Sikaniska dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hector Lombard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big right from Lombard misses.
Sikaniska avoids the head kick by Lombard.
Lombard throws a series of punches but Sikaniska moves out of range.
Lombard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lombard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lombard misses with a double jab
and Sikaniska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lombard's guard.
Sikaniska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lombard, up you get!
Sikaniska drives through with a takedown into Lombard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sikaniska stands up and waves to Lombard to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikaniska tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Lombard misses its intended target.
Sikaniska clinches up against the cage.
Lombard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sikaniska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombard breaks from the clinch.
Sikaniska lands a jab to the nose.
Sikaniska moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A body shot lands from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska is stalling here.
Sikaniska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lombard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sikaniska clinches with his opponent.
Lombard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sikaniska has him pressed against the cage.
Sikaniska struggles to land a body shot inside as Lombard controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sikaniska.
Sikaniska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lombard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sikaniska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard misses with a wild combination.
Lombard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sikaniska.
Sikaniska drives through and clinches with Lombard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sikaniska lands a nice uppercut.
Sikaniska lands with a right to the head.
Sikaniska lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sikaniska lands a right hand.
Hector Lombard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lombard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sikaniska tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.
Lombard misses with a wild combination.
Sikaniska wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Sikaniska is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Lombard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santeri Sikaniska is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombard tries to keep at a distance but Sikaniska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sikaniska lands a hook that snaps the head of Lombard backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikaniska gets through Lombard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sikaniska works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lombard stalling in the clinch but Sikaniska improves position.
Sikaniska lands an elbow that stopped Lombard in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hector Lombard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Santeri Sikaniska!
Santeri Sikaniska thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Suraski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardon has chosen Ameno as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dave Suraski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Big Hardon's chin.
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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
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Suraski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suraski misses with a combination
and Hardon counters with a left to the body.
Hardon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suraski.
Suraski stalks Hardon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hardon's face. Hardon staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Big Hardon has been cut.
A jab-cross combination lands for Suraski and sends Hardon crashing to the mat! Suraski follows him down to the mat - Hardon regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hardon trying to hold on to Suraski's head to control him but Suraski postures up.
Hardon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Suraski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
Suraski blocks the strikes from Hardon.
Suraski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hardon wants to control but Suraski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suraski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hardon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suraski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Suraski just wasn't active enough.
Hardon slips a jab and a cross from Suraski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suraski misses with an uppercut.
Suraski has his takedown stuffed
and Hardon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suraski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suraski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hardon has Suraski up against the cage in a clinch.
Suraski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hardon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardon digs a right hand underneath Suraski's ribcage. Suraski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Suraski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardon gets through Suraski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardon slows down the pace here.
Hardon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suraski is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suraski wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardon won't allow it.
Hardon working Suraski over with knees to the body.
Hardon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Hardon on the inside.
Hardon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hardon scores with a shot to the body.
Hardon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardon sizes up Suraski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hardon.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardon scoring with punches and elbows.
Hardon scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suraski is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Hardon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suraski is not content to let Hardon control the position.
Hardon is trying to get an arm triangle but Suraski is defending well.
Suraski tries to bench press Hardon off him but Hardon keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Suraski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hardon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suraski is looking for a sweep.
Hardon trying to control the action but Suraski is working from the bottom.
Suraski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hardon off and has taken his back!
Suraski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Suraski keeps control of the position easily here as Hardon tries to buck him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardon is trying to break free.
Hardon wants to control his opponent's hands but Suraski gets his hands free.
Hardon wants to escape the position.
Suraski controlling the position well here. Hardon rolled but Suraski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardon is in bad spot here.
Hardon breaks Suraski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hardon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Hardon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Suraski misses with a wild combination.
Suraski misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardon wants to control but Suraski is keeping him busy.
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Suraski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from Hardon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hardon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hardon is looking to take a break and control but Suraski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is trying to get an arm triangle but Suraski is defending well.
Hardon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Suraski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hardon gets back to full guard.
Suraski won't allow Hardon to sweep him here.
Suraski wants to stand but Hardon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suraski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suraski wants to pass the guard but Hardon is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hardon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suraski tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardon is retaining full guard.
Hardon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardon controls Suraski momentarily but Suraski frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Suraski just wasn't active enough.
Hardon dodges the punch combination from Suraski.
Suraski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardon counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suraski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardon tries to sprawl out of it but Suraski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suraski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suraski is in Hardon's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suraski defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suraski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Big Hardon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suraski looking to sit in guard and control but Hardon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hardon throwing strikes but missing.
Hardon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hardon won't allow Suraski to get back to his feet.
Hardon stopping the sweep attempt from Suraski.
Hardon throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon postures up.
Suraski keeping full guard, as Hardon tries to pass.
Hardon wants to control from the top but Suraski keeps moving.
Suraski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardon wants to pass the guard but Suraski is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardon thumps Suraski with a low kick.
Dave Suraski is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Suraski with that takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suraski throws a series of punches but Hardon avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardon shoots in for a takedown but Suraski shows good takedown defense.
Hardon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Hardon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Big Hardon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hardon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Suraski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dave Suraski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suraski ducks right into an uppercut from Hardon.
Suraski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hardon counter with a right hand.
Suraski throws a combination that misses
and Hardon counters with a left to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Hardon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suraski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suraski throws a right and a left that Hardon avoids nicely.
Suraski throws a right and a left that Hardon avoids nicely.
Hardon thows a body kick. Suraski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suraski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dave Suraski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suraski throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Hardon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suraski is defended easily by Hardon.
Hardon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suraski. That did some damage!
Hardon misses with a few strikes there.
Hardon misses with a few strikes there.
Hardon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suraski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suraski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suraski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon wants to control but Suraski is keeping busy.
Hardon is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suraski is keen to just control but Hardon is a slippery customer.
Hardon is trying to get back to full guard.
Suraski is looking to advance position but Hardon won't allow it.
Suraski is trying to control. Hardon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Suraski just wasn't active enough.
Suraski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No luck for Hardon with that takedown attempt.
Suraski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon looks to land a combination. Suraski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Suraski shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardon tries to sprawl out of it but Suraski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardon shoots for a double leg takedown but Suraski sprawls well. He's pushed Hardon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Suraski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Hardon.
Suraski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hardon counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Suraski!
Dave Suraski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suraski is looking to improve his position but Hardon isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suraski is working hard here to advance position.
Suraski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardon lands a big shot there that rocks Suraski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hardon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hardon lands a big elbow.
Hardon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suraski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suraski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hardon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Suraski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Hardon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cid comes to the cage accompanied by There's No Home for You Here. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xavier Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Reese!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cid scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reese doesn't seem bothered though.
Cid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reese throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cid was covering up waiting for the punch and Reese finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cid working a defensive guard here.
Cid pulls Reese in to control the position.
Cid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reese.
Reese being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xavier Cid.
Cid is looking to chop away at Reese's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cid gets caught napping as Reese dives in and scores a takedown. Cid manages to retain guard.
Cid pulls Reese in close to his closed guard and prevents Reese from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reese.
Reese throwing strikes but missing.
Cid is controlling Reese's posture.
Cid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Xavier Cid.
Reese takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reese scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reese looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese is working for a kimura but Cid is defending it quite comfortably.
Cid is controlling Reese's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cid trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reese thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reese looks to land a strike but Cid avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reese throws a big elbow that misses.
Cid looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reese throws a strike but Cid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reese is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cid content to stall in guard here.
Reese trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cid looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyle Reese will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed right hand from Cid misses the target.
Reese keeps the fight on the outside.
Cid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cid as he avoids it easily.
Cid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reese scores with a sloppy right hand. Cid should have avoided that one.
Reese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Reese lands but Cid takes it in his stride.
Reese misses with a shot to the body
and Cid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cid thows a body shot but no joy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reese. Cid shrugs it off though.
Cid throws a low kick but Reese moves out of range easily.
Reese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cid.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reese has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reese and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reese misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. Cid does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Cid.
Cid pushes Reese away with a front kick.
Xavier Cid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cid blocks a low kick nicely.
Cid looks to land a left hand but Reese moved out of range nicely.
Cid throws a leg kick
and Reese counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cid throws a sloppy head kick
and Cid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cid lands a leg kick that knocks Reese off balance momentarily.
Cid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reese shoots in but Cid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xavier Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Reese.
A head kick from Cid lands but Reese takes it in his stride.
Reese gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cid scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese blocking some punches.
Cid looking to throw knees to the head but Reese is blocking nicely.
A bit of stalling here from Reese.
Cid is pressed up against the cage. Reese has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cid down to the mat. Cid avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reese misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cid, right into the meat.
Reese shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reese was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reese thowing shots but they're missing.
Reese moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cid has worked his arm free - good work by Cid!
Reese fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kyle Reese has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reese lands a decent elbow from side control.
Reese working the ground and pound.
Reese scoring with punches from side control.
Cid tries to improve position but can't.
Reese working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reese has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cid is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reese yanks on the arm and Cid is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reese.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyle Reese!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magatsu Taito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers comes to the cage accompanied by Last Chance. Tyrell Summers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Magatsu Taito's chin.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrell Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magatsu Taito!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taito scores with a jab to the head.
Summers looks to land a left hand but Taito moved out of range nicely.
Summers shoots for a double leg takedown but Taito sprawls well. He's pushed Summers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Taito just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyrell Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Summers somewhat.
Summers throws a lazy uppercut
and Taito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taito.
Summers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Summers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taito defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers looking for a sweep. Not yet Summers, not yet.
Summers trying to control the position.
Taito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Summers manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taito has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taito!
Taito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taito cracks Summers with a solid left hand.
Taito wants to pass the guard but Summers is keeping the position.
Taito passes Summers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Summers wants to get back to full guard.
Summers trying to hold on to Taito's head to control him but Taito postures up.
Taito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Summers's head.
Summers wants to control but Taito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taito wants to pass to mount but Summers is defending the position.
Summers trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers gets back to full guard.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck.
Taito throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taito is in close to Summers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers 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! Taito rolls with it to try and escape but Summers cranks on the arm and Taito is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyrell Summers!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boubakar JurJok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook's entrance music is Cormega - built for this. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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312 lbs
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boubakar JurJok!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from JurJok does no damage.
Cook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cook darts in and clinches JurJok up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for JurJok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JurJok throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from JurJok.
It looks like Chris Cook has been cut.
Cook tries to throw a body punch but JurJok avoids it by throwing Cook back against the cage.
Cook lands a shoulder strike.
JurJok jumps guard but Cook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
JurJok avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
JurJok landing knees to the body.
JurJok is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cook throws an elbow but misses.
JurJok tries to pull guard but Cook won't allow it.
Cook misses with a punch to the body.
JurJok dodges an elbow strike from Cook.
JurJok takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cook lands a damaging elbow.
JurJok takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JurJok effectively controlling the action here.
Cook lands a nice uppercut.
JurJok takes a shot to the head.
Cook can't find room to land a body shot as JurJok controls the action.
JurJok jumps guard.
JurJok has his foot on Cook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cook works his way back into a safe position though.
JurJok wants to sweep here but Cook controlling him for the moment.
Cook not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JurJok has his foot on Cook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cook works his way back into a safe position though.
JurJok is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
JurJok working a defensive guard here.
JurJok is trying to hold Cook in close to prevent damage but Cook has managed to pass into half guard.
JurJok is trying to get back to full guard.
JurJok actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
JurJok trying to control but Cook postures up.
JurJok misses with some strikes from the bottom.
JurJok wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JurJok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cook is taking a breather. JurJok says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
JurJok looking for submissions off his back.
JurJok is looking for a sweep. Cook is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook works his way into side control.
Cook decides to stand up, so the ref orders JurJok to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cook dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Cook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
JurJok has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cook misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cook comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
JurJok stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
JurJok blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cook just misses with a elbow thrown towards JurJok's brow.
JurJok stalling in the clinch but Cook improves position.
JurJok jumps guard but Cook turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
JurJok is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cook to keep the fight standing.
JurJok tries to stall but Cook uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cook lands a nice elbow.
JurJok avoiding damage as Cook throws knees to the body.
JurJok is trying to pull guard but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Chris Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boubakar JurJok.
JurJok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
JurJok managing to block the knees to the body from Cook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook digs a right hand underneath JurJok's ribcage. JurJok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cook blocks an elbow strike from JurJok.
Cook lands a knee to the body.
JurJok is breathing heavily.
Cook lands an elbow just above JurJok 's eye.
It looks like Boubakar JurJok has been cut.
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!
Cook using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cook lands with a short head shot on the inside.
JurJok takes an elbow to the temple.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and JurJok avoids it.
Cook makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cook - that landed with a thud.
Cook landing knees to the body.
Cook lands an elbow inside that JurJok shrugs off.
JurJok is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Cook scores with a nice short uppercut.
JurJok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cook finish him?
Cook lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Cook lands a big elbow that drops JurJok! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - JurJok is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Cook!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blaze Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thermandin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prelude 12 by Styx. Bailey has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Twelf Thermandin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twelf Thermandin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaze Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thermandin avoids it.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Thermandin is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks.
Thermandin misses with a punch to the body.
Thermandin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bailey.
Thermandin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermandin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thermandin lands with a light punch inside.
Thermandin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Thermandin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thermandin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Thermandin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Bailey.
Thermandin lands a good knee to the midsection. Bailey won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thermandin's efforts to push away.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bailey throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thermandin blocks it with crossed arms.
Thermandin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Bailey misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thermandin's defenses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bailey is looking to control Thermandin's arms but Thermandin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bailey has his back to the cage.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Thermandin - that landed with a thud.
Thermandin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Thermandin blocks an elbow strike.
Thermandin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Bailey is blocking nicely.
A short left from Thermandin.
Thermandin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Thermandin is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Bailey.
Bailey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thermandin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thermandin.
Bailey lands an elbow that stopped Thermandin in his tracks for a moment.
Thermandin avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bailey has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey tries to land knees in the clinch but Thermandin avoids the damage to the body.
Bailey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Bailey.
Bailey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thermandin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey pushes off an throws an elbow but Thermandin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
Bailey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thermandin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bailey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thermandin's defenses.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Bailey on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bailey.
Bailey trying to land knees to the body.
Bailey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Thermandin.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thermandin avoids it.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thermandin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Thermandin blocks the elbow strike.
Bailey throws an elbow but it misses.
Thermandin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermandin tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twelf Thermandin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin jumps guard but Bailey stands there with Thermandin around his waist. Thermandin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thermandin lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Bailey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bailey misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bailey throws an elbow but misses.
Bailey missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Thermandin.
Thermandin working aggressively here.
Thermandin is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Bailey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bailey's face.
Bailey lands an elbow inside that Thermandin shrugs off.
Thermandin blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Blaze Bailey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bailey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thermandin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bailey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bailey closes the distance and clinches.
Thermandin avoiding damage as Bailey throws knees to the body.
Thermandin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermandin managing to block the knees to the body from Bailey.
Thermandin misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Thermandin's head.
Thermandin blocks the elbow strike.
Bailey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thermandin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thermandin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thermandin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Thermandin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin 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.
Bailey throws a front kick aimed at Thermandin's knee but Thermandin avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thermandin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bailey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bailey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bailey tries to clinch up
enabling Thermandin to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thermandin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thermandin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thermandin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thermandin throws a leg kick but Bailey moved away.
Bailey tries to clinch up but Thermandin circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
Thermandin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Thermandin sees coming a mile off.
Bailey connects with a body shot.
Thermandin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thermandin.
Thermandin cracks Bailey with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thermandin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bailey to stand back up!
Bailey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermandin flashes Bailey a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bailey's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bailey crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Thermandin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twelf Thermandin!
Twelf Thermandin is the new welterweight champion!
Twelf Thermandin spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stakanu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oy, To Ne Vecher. 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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280 lbs
23 - 13 - 0 |
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289 lbs
27 - 15 - 0 |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stakanu.
Stakanu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colbert.
Colbert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Colbert lands but Stakanu takes it in his stride.
Colbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colbert misses with a hook.
Colbert lands with a nice body punch.
Colbert scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stakanu doesn't seem bothered though.
Stakanu is breathing heavily.
Stakanu throws a hook to the side of Colbert's head but Colbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colbert keeps Stakanu at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Colbert, as that shot connected.
It looks like Hiranuka Stakanu has been cut.
Colbert misses with a wild body shot.
Stakanu missing with a left hand there. Colbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Colbert.
Colbert looks to land a combination but Stakanu avoids it well.
Colbert cracks Stakanu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stakanu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Colbert finish him?
Stakanu is rocked!
Stakanu backs away from a small jab... but Colbert lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stakanu crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Colbert with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Cain Colbert!
Cain Colbert made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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