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GAMMA#307 Shirahama v Colossus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanimir Kurdov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tubba Ninnagins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tubba Ninnagins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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264 lbs
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285 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanimir Kurdov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tubba Ninnagins!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kurdov blocks a jab.
Ninnagins takes a swing at Kurdov's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninnagins. Kurdov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninnagins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ninnagins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurdov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ninnagins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurdov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Kurdov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ninnagins for as long as he can get away with.
Ninnagins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Kurdov crashes against the mat.
Kurdov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kurdov controls the position.
The ground and pound from Kurdov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kurdov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Tubba Ninnagins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurdov misses with the ground and pound.
Kurdov throws a strike aimed at the side of Ninnagins's head but Ninnagins avoids it well.
Ninnagins tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kurdov punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurdov raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Kurdov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You get the feeling that Ninnagins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The referee warns Ninnagins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The cut above Tubba Ninnagins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurdov unloading with bombs!
Kurdov breaks from Ninnagins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ninnagins is rocked!
Tubba Ninnagins's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tubba Ninnagins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stanimir Kurdov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Magnin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hildebert Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian has chosen Exibit A as his entrance music. Marco Magnin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hildebert Fabian 's chin.
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250 lbs
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277 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Magnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hildebert Fabian !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Magnin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Magnin. No joy for Fabian on that attempt.
Fabian shoots in and gets a takedown into Magnin's guard.
Fabian looking to pass the guard.
Fabian throws a strike but Magnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Magnin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fabian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnin is one step ahead there.
Magnin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fabian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magnin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magnin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabian controlling the position.
Magnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fabian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marco Magnin has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Magnin throws a push kick but Fabian slaps the foot to one side.
Magnin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fabian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabian wants to control from the top but Magnin keeps moving.
Magnin is trying to control the position but Fabian postures up.
Magnin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnin tries to get out of the position.
Fabian looking to sit in guard and control but Magnin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fabian trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fabian looking for a sweep. Not yet Fabian , not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magnin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fabian 's head.
Magnin wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fabian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magnin keeping moving, preventing Fabian from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magnin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magnin has escaped and now he's on top!
Magnin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magnin wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Magnin tries to stand but Fabian is controlling from the bottom.
Magnin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Magnin. No joy for Fabian on that attempt.
Fabian shoots and misses
and Magnin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marco Magnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildebert Fabian .
Fabian misses with a takedown attempt - Magnin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fabian shoots in and bounces Magnin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magnin looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnin, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hildebert Fabian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fabian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fabian missing with knees to the body.
Fabian drags the fight down to the ground.
Magnin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fabian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fabian controlling Magnin's posture.
Magnin 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.
Magnin looking to sit in guard and control but Fabian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fabian passes Magnin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnin is refusing to be controlled, as Fabian sits in half guard.
Magnin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fabian .
Fabian wants to free his trapped foot but Magnin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magnin trying to control but Fabian postures up.
Magnin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fabian 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fabian 's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Magnin.
Fabian trying to control but not successfully.
Magnin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fabian knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fabian for a finish.
Magnin doesn't have the hooks in and Fabian manages to turn into his guard.
Magnin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fabian postures up in Magnin's guard and throws a big left but Magnin blocks it.
Magnin keeping full guard, as Fabian tries to pass.
Fabian throws a strike but Magnin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnin wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Magnin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fabian holds on and takes a little breather.
Fabian wants to stand but Magnin is controlling the position.
Fabian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fabian looks for a takedown but Magnin sprawls well.
Magnin looks to land a body kick but Fabian moved away.
Fabian fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnin stuffs the takedown.
Marco Magnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildebert Fabian .
Magnin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fabian moves into the clinch.
Fabian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magnin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Magnin manages to break the clinch.
Fabian misses with a takedown
and Magnin counters with a nice uppercut.
Magnin connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnin looks to score with a jab to the body but Fabian is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fabian shoots in looking for a takedown but Magnin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fabian 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Magnin as Fabian shoots in.
Fabian is breathing heavily.
Fabian moves away from the strike by Magnin.
Magnin throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marco Magnin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Magnin cracks Fabian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Hildebert Fabian has been cut.
Fabian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnin tries to avoid it but Fabian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnin to the ground. Magnin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fabian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hildebert Fabian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magnin lands a slapping body shot.
Magnin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fabian circles away quickly and effectively.
Fabian fails with a takedown attempt.
Hildebert Fabian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fabian takes a step back to recover.
Marco Magnin is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good shot there by Magnin.
Fabian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magnin counters with a leg kick.
Marco Magnin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hildebert Fabian .
Fabian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnin misses with a wild body shot.
Magnin is looking to wear down Fabian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Magnin lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Fabian falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marco Magnin!
Marco Magnin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Vonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodger Waldie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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245 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Vonny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodger Waldie!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Waldie misses.
Waldie lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Chad Vonny has been cut.
Waldie tries to clinch there but Vonny circles away.
Waldie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vonny moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Waldie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Waldie throws a body punch but Vonny moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Waldie misses.
Waldie tries to bum rush Vonny with a series of wild strikes but Vonny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Waldie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vonny counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vonny working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vonny misses with a body punch.
Vonny struggles to land a body shot inside as Waldie controls his hands.
Waldie wants to get back to striking at distance but Vonny won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vonny creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vonny dodges an elbow strike from Waldie.
Vonny looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vonny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldie's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonny scores with a shot to the side of Waldie's head.
Vonny scores with a shot to the side of Waldie's head.
Vonny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waldie has him pressed against the cage.
Vonny misses with a punch to the body.
Vonny swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vonny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vonny misses with a punch to the body.
Vonny pushes Waldie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vonny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vonny as Waldie tries to tie him up.
Waldie prevents a body shot from Vonny.
Waldie breaks the clinch.
Vonny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Waldie.
Vonny scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Rodger Waldie has been cut.
Waldie closes the distance and clinches.
Waldie struggles to land a body shot inside as Vonny controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waldie working hard to break the clinch.
Waldie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vonny up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldie can't break the clinch.
Waldie is trying to break the clinch but Vonny is controlling him.
Waldie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waldie.
Waldie lunges at Vonny with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vonny's hand.
Waldie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodger Waldie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waldie misses with a looping left.
Jab by Vonny.
Waldie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Waldie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chad Vonny's cut is getting worse.
Vonny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waldie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vonny has time to react.
Waldie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waldie takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldie is trying to stall.
Waldie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vonny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vonny throws a series of punches but Waldie moves out of range.
Vonny avoids the body shot from Waldie.
Waldie instigates a clinch.
Vonny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldie's elbow.
Vonny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldie's elbow.
Waldie prevents Vonny from breaking the clinch.
Waldie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vonny takes one to the side of the head.
Vonny moves in looking to clinch but Waldie pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Waldie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waldie wants to clinch
and Vonny counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vonny with a jab.
A combination from Waldie does no damage.
Waldie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vonny moves away.
Waldie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Waldie.
A big right from Waldie misses.
Nice uppercut there from Waldie.
Chad Vonny's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Waldie tests Vonny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Waldie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vonny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waldie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vonny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Waldie rushes Vonny and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Waldie just leaning against Vonny, taking a breather.
Vonny is looking to break free of the clinch but Waldie has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodger Waldie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vonny fails in his attempt to clinch.
Waldie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vonny's hands.
Waldie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Waldie misses with a left hand
and Vonny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waldie scores with a nice right hand.
Jeez, Chad Vonny's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Waldie throws a hook but Vonny blocks it.
Vonny connects with a body shot that sends Waldie's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vonny ducks under a wild hook from Waldie.
Rodger Waldie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vonny throws a shot from downtown. Waldie moves away and avoids it.
Waldie misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Vonny. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Waldie both land. Nice combination.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Chad Vonny's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodger Waldie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avigdor Liberman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dima Goldin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avigdor Liberman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avigdor Liberman !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dima Goldin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberman closes the distance and clinches.
Liberman takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Avigdor Liberman has been cut.
Goldin trying to land knees to the body.
Goldin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Liberman blocks an elbow strike from Goldin.
Liberman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goldin regains guard immediately.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Liberman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Liberman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberman wants to pass the guard but Goldin is keeping the position.
Liberman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Avigdor Liberman wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Liberman fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldin tries to clinch there but Liberman circles away.
Liberman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldin sprawls well initially but Liberman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Liberman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liberman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Goldin for as long as he can get away with.
Goldin won't allow Liberman to pass to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Avigdor Liberman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liberman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liberman passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goldin!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goldin can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldin wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Liberman .
Liberman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Liberman controlling the position easily from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Liberman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liberman controlling from the full mount.
Liberman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Liberman controlling the position easily from mount.
Goldin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liberman controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avigdor Liberman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avigdor Liberman 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Liberman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Liberman blocks an elbow strike from Goldin.
Goldin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liberman .
Liberman blocks the elbow strike.
Liberman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Liberman has Goldin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goldin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goldin comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Liberman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avigdor Liberman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liberman has Goldin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goldin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goldin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Liberman is working for takedown but Goldin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goldin throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberman blocks an uppercut.
Goldin throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldin.
Liberman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Goldin can't fight it off and eventually Liberman manages to take the fight to the floor. Goldin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Liberman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Liberman passes into half guard.
Goldin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Liberman . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Liberman controlling the action here.
Avigdor Liberman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Liberman .
Liberman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liberman wants to pass the guard but Goldin is defending well.
Avigdor Liberman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Liberman forces Goldin back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Goldin regains guard.
Liberman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Liberman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goldin's guard.
Goldin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liberman .
Liberman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avigdor Liberman has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goldin tries to bum rush Liberman with a series of wild strikes but Liberman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liberman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Liberman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Liberman .
Liberman manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldin throws an overhand right that lands on Liberman 's shoulder, as Liberman tries to avoid the shot.
Liberman has Goldin up against the cage in a clinch.
Liberman avoids the elbow strike from Goldin, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avigdor Liberman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avigdor Liberman 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Liberman rushes Goldin and presses him up against the cage.
Goldin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goldin trying to stall but Liberman improves his position.
Liberman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Goldin is trying to keep an underhook but Liberman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Liberman is controlling the pace.
Liberman 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Avigdor Liberman just wasn't active enough.
Goldin slaps away a takedown attempt from Liberman , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Liberman has closed the distance and engaged Goldin in a clinch.
Goldin tries to stall but Liberman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Liberman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goldin is defending well.
Goldin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Liberman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avigdor Liberman . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Liberman manages to break the clinch.
Goldin circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Liberman drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Goldin follows Liberman to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dima Goldin!
An out of breath Dima Goldin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juri Arpa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venturia comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise. 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
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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
22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juri Arpa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arpa missing with a left hand there. Venturia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Venturia throws a right hand that Arpa ducks under and follows up with a left that Arpa also avoids with ease.
Venturia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturia.
Arpa throws a lazy head kick
and Venturia counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arpa throws a lazy right hand but Venturia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juri Arpa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venturia cracks Arpa with a good jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Venturia.
Venturia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arpa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Arpa throws a low kick but Venturia avoids it.
Venturia looks to land a combination but Arpa avoids it well.
That kick from Venturia tenderised Arpa's leg. Arpa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arpa looks winded!
Venturia scores with the left hand. Arpa knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Arpa.
Venturia thumps Arpa with a low kick.
Arpa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Arpa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arpa is rocked!
Arpa wants to stay close but Venturia steps back to make room for something. Arpa seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Venturia and Arpa drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesse Venturia!
Jesse Venturia 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 Clarence Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clarence Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kothciushco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kothciushco at a distance.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kothciushco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range.
Clarence Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kothciushco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams works over Kothciushco's head and body with a nice combination.
Kothciushco avoids the body shot from Adams.
Kothciushco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Kothciushco blocks a head kick by Adams.
A cross from Kothciushco lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kothciushco.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kothciushco walks into a stiff left hand from Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Kothciushco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Kothciushco digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kothciushco throws out a leg kick but Adams moves out of range and Kothciushco only half commits.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kothciushco throws out the jab.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Kothciushco moved out of range.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adams throws a body punch but Kothciushco moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Kothciushco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kothciushco in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kothciushco lands with a shot to the body.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head but Kothciushco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kothciushco throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kothciushco.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kothciushco moves away.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Kothciushco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kothciushco.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Kothciushco or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams which made him look bad.
Kothciushco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adams's waist but Adams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kothciushco off to one side.
Clarence Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Kothciushco.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kothciushco moves away.
Kothciushco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kothciushco misses with a head kick.
Adams lands a nice hook to Kothciushco's body. Kothciushco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kothciushco.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kothciushco was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Kothciushco misses with the combination.
Adams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kothciushco finds it's way round the side to connect with Adams's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Clarence Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kothciushco slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with an uppercut
letting Kothciushco counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
Adams looks to land a combination but Kothciushco avoids it well.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Kothciushco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Kothciushco misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kothciushco falls backwards - clearly groggy! Adams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Livingston Barclay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns has chosen Black Eyed Bruiser as his entrance music. Thomas Hearns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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275 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Livingston Barclay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hearns!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns misses with a straight right.
Jab by Barclay.
Barclay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barclay throws an overhand right that lands on Hearns's shoulder, as Hearns tries to avoid the shot.
Hearns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barclay momentarily.
Hearns avoids the head kick by Barclay.
Hearns lands a nice looking body kick.
Hearns scores with a leg kick.
Barclay walks into a straight right hand from Hearns.
Hearns lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barclay.
The crowd cheers as Barclay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hearns doesn't seem phased though.
Barclay throws a lazy right hand but Hearns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barclay ducks under a wild hook from Hearns.
Hearns scores with a head kick. Barclay tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barclay thows a body shot but no joy.
Hearns connects with a nice looking jab.
Hearns throws a shot from downtown. Barclay moves away and avoids it.
Hearns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hearns throws an overhand right that lands on Barclay's shoulder, as Barclay tries to avoid the shot.
Barclay lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay dodges the punch combination from Hearns.
Hearns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hearns missing with a left hand there. Barclay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barclay lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hearns will feel that in the morning.
Hearns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barclay is out of range and Hearns settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Hearns.
Hearns throws a series of punches but Barclay moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Hearns - just one landing.
Hearns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hearns checks a leg kick nicely.
Barclay shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barclay moves away from the strike by Hearns.
Hearns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barclay counters with a good low kick that Hearns was not able to check.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns throws a lazy right hand but Barclay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hearns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barclay.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barclay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hearns.
Barclay 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.
Hearns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barclay throws a body punch but Hearns moves out of range.
Barclay tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Barclay misses.
Hearns tries a low kick but Barclay avoids it.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Barclay.
Barclay misses with a few strikes there.
Barclay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hearns counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearns throws out a loose jab but Barclay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hearns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hearns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Barclay does no damage.
Hearns thows a leg kick but Barclay checks it
and Barclay counters with a series of strikes. Hearns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barclay is looking to slow Hearns down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Barclay misses its intended target.
Hearns misses with a head kick.
Hearns misses with a hook
and Barclay counters with a thumping low kick.
Hearns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barclay tries to move into range but Hearns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barclay just misses with a punch to the body.
Hearns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barclay.
A low kick from Hearns misses
and Barclay counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hearns.
The fighters circling - Barclay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hearns 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 Barclay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barclay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thomas Hearns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hearns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barclay moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barclay looks to score with a jab to the body but Hearns is just out of range.
Barclay misses with a kick to the body.
Barclay misses with a head kick.
Hearns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hearns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barclay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hearns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barclay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Barclay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barclay slips under a jab from Hearns.
Barclay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hearns has time to react.
Hearns throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barclay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barclay just misses with a punch to the body.
Barclay misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hearns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barclay swings for the body but Hearns moves out of range.
Barclay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hearns's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hearns, as that shot connected.
Barclay checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hearns throws a head kick but Barclay moves out of range.
Barclay blocks the body kick.
Hearns misses with the combination.
Hearns tries to work over Barclay's front leg with a kick but Barclay checks it.
Barclay motions for Hearns to come forward. Barclay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barclay turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barclay misses with an uppercut.
Hearns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hearns throws a jab but it's blocked by Barclay.
Hearns ducks under a wild hook from Barclay.
Hearns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hearns misses with an uppercut. Barclay saw that one coming.
Hearns moves forwards but Barclay connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Barclay misses the target.
Barclay displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearns throws out the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barclay, as that shot connected.
Barclay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barclay misses with a body shot.
Hearns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barclay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hearns. Barclay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barclay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barclay connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hearns momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Hearns.
A right-left combo lands from Barclay.
Barclay throws a head kick that misses.
Hearns ducks under a wild hook from Barclay.
Hearns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hearns throws a right hand that misses
and Hearns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hearns is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hearns thows a leg kick but Barclay checks it
and Barclay counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hearns is still on wobbly legs! Can Barclay finish him?
Hearns is breathing heavily.
Barclay catches Hearns with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hearns forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Livingston Barclay!
Our winner, Livingston Barclay, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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28
260 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
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38
232 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz lands a head shot.
Cruz scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz lands a big head kick that sends Rajantakaa tumbling to the mat! Cruz takes a step backwards and waves Rajantakaa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kuiskaaja Rajantakaa 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!
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Rajantakaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rajantakaa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rajantakaa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rajantakaa misses with a low kick.
Rajantakaa throws a head kick but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz slips a jab from Rajantakaa.
Cruz avoids the head kick by Rajantakaa.
Cruz swings for the body but Rajantakaa moves out of range.
Rajantakaa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rajantakaa misses with a leg kick.
Cruz scores with a nice right hand.
Cruz connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rajantakaa colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Cruz as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rajantakaa is left battered and dazed whilst Cruz and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorge Cruz!
In his post fight interview, Jorge Cruz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jt Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirahama comes to the cage accompanied by Fade To Black. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenichi Shirahama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jt Colossus!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colossus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shirahama manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Colossus.
Colossus has closed the distance and engaged Shirahama in a clinch.
Colossus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Colossus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shirahama blocks an uppercut.
Colossus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Colossus.
Colossus misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colossus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Colossus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Colossus tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
Shirahama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shirahama jumps guard and drags Colossus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Colossus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shirahama looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Colossus puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shirahama tries to get to full guard but Colossus has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shirahama is working hard here to advance position.
Shirahama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shirahama wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is trying to control but can't.
Shirahama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shirahama tries to roll over but Colossus keeps him under control.
Colossus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shirahama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shirahama tries to roll over but Colossus keeps him under control.
Colossus is looking to take a break and control but Shirahama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shirahama looking for a kimura from the bottom but Colossus passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama regains half guard.
Shirahama is looking for a sweep. Colossus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shirahama is looking to get back to full guard here but Colossus has managed to pass to side control instead.
Colossus trying to control the action but Shirahama is working from the bottom.
Colossus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Shirahama haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama manages to work his way to half guard, despite Colossus's best efforts.
Shirahama wants to control but Colossus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shirahama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colossus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colossus's back!
A lull in the action here.
Colossus tries to roll but Shirahama sticks to his back.
Colossus breaks Shirahama's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Colossus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shirahama manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colossus manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Colossus is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jt Colossus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shirahama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colossus is out of range and Shirahama settles back down.
Colossus moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Colossus has knocked Shirahama down with a huge combo! Colossus steps away and waves a wobbly Shirahama back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Shirahama is rocked!
It looks like Kenichi Shirahama 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!
Colossus moves in close and cracks Shirahama with a massive right hand! Shirahama, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Colossus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jt Colossus!
Jt Colossus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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