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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Russian Roulette kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andriy Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andriy Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutuola throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutuola.
Kersikov cracks Tutuola with an open hand slap.
Tutuola blocks the body kick.
Kersikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tutuola dodges the ground and pound from Kersikov.
Tutuola is trying to buck Kersikov off.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tutuola keeps working.
Kersikov scoring with punches and elbows.
Kersikov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tutuola is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Kersikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Tutuola denies him.
Tutuola on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kersikov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tutuola, who protects the arm well.
Kersikov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola prevents Kersikov from improving position.
Tutuola seems a little lost for a moment, as Kersikov dominates the positioning.
Tutuola tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersikov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tutuola sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kersikov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tutuola is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov prevents Tutuola from standing back up.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutuola knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutuola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kersikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kersikov's back!
Tutuola scores with punches from the back.
Tutuola is striking from the back but Kersikov escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Tutuola is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tutuola tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kersikov.
Kersikov trying to hold on to Tutuola's head to control him but Tutuola postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Tutuola is controlling well.
Tutuola wants to stand up but Kersikov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tutuola working the head and body with strikes.
Tutuola wants to stand up but Kersikov has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tutuola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tutuola's back!
Tutuola is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is cranking Tutuola's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Tutuola! He's tightened the choke and Tutuola is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andriy Kersikov!
Post fight, Andriy Kersikov took to the microphone: 'Efficiency '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Saint Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Saint Randy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Saint Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Fray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Randy.
Fray lands a jab-cross combination.
Fray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint Randy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fray utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fray is looking for a triangle but Saint Randy pushes his legs off easily.
Fray wants to get back to his feet but Saint Randy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saint Randy stands up from Fray's guard - Saint Randy perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saint Randy shoots in for a takedown but Fray shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fray forces Saint Randy back against the ropes and clinches.
Fray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saint Randy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fray as he jumps to the side.
Saint Randy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fray on his heels. He'll look to pass Fray's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saint Randy slips nicely into half guard.
Saint Randy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fray actively working from the bottom here.
Saint Randy is trying to control the action in half guard but Fray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fray pushes Saint Randy off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fray is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saint Randy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Saint Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fray scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint Randy is looking to clinch.
Saint Randy moves into the clinch.
Saint Randy wants a takedown.
Fray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Randy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Fray misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saint Randy.
Fray misses with a few strikes there.
Fray throws a combination. Saint Randy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fray rushes Saint Randy and presses him up against the ropes.
Fray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fray lands a two punch combo.
Saint Randy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fray moves into range and clinches up with Saint Randy.
Saint Randy can't get the takedown.
A short left from Fray.
Saint Randy jumps guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fray wants to stand but Saint Randy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saint Randy working for a triangle but Fray defends it easily.
Fray is looking to pass into half guard but Saint Randy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saint Randy is in guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fray is looking to sweep but instead, Saint Randy has passed into half guard.
Fray is not content to let Saint Randy control the position.
Fray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saint Randy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fray defending well though.
Fray tries to roll over but Saint Randy keeps him under control.
Fray has hold of Saint Randy's hands but Saint Randy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy throwing shots but Fray is blocking nicely.
Saint Randy is trying to control the action in half guard but Fray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saint Randy is trying to work for a kimura but Fray is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fray can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fray avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saint Randy.
Fray is defending against the submission attempts here by Saint Randy.
Saint Randy stops Fray from getting back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fray is looking to improve his position.
Fray looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fray wants to get back to his feet.
Saint Randy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fray manages to get to full guard.
Fray wants to stand but Saint Randy is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Saint Randy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saint Randy has managed to get both his arms back between Fray's legs - danger averted.
Fray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saint Randy defends well.
Fray wants to stand and escape but Saint Randy is having none of it.
Saint Randy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fray, up you get!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fray.
Saint Randy tries to keep at a distance but Fray has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Randy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fray's waist but Fray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saint Randy off to one side.
Fray throws a hook but Saint Randy avoids it easily.
Saint Randy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saint Randy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fray.
Saint Randy misses with a takedown
and Fray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Fray throws a nice looking combination but Saint Randy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saint Randy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fray swivels and escapes.
Fray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Fray.
Fray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saint Randy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saint Randy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fray throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saint Randy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fray is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Saint Randy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fray sprawls well initially but Saint Randy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Saint Randy is breathing heavily.
Saint Randy is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fray still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fray has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fray is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saint Randy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saint Randy, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fray decides to stand back up. Fray steps back and let's Saint Randy get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Fray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Saint Randy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fray moves into the clinch.
Saint Randy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fray is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Saint Randy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Randy has Fray pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fray manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saint Randy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fray.
Fray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fray has closed the distance and engaged Saint Randy in a clinch.
Fray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fray lands a jab to the nose.
Saint Randy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fray.
Saint Randy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fray avoids it really well and circles away.
Fray clinches up with Saint Randy and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint Randy.
Fray connects with a single shot there.
Fray closes the distance and clinches.
Fray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Fray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fray instigates a clinch.
Fray is pressed up against the ropes. Saint Randy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fray down to the mat. Fray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fray jabs Saint Randy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fray closes the distance and clinches.
Fray throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fray manages to break the clinch.
Saint Randy fails with the takedown
and Fray counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fray throws a series of punches but Saint Randy moves out of range.
Fray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fray takes the fight into the clinch.
Fray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fray throws a shot to the body.
Fray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fray misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandon Saint Randy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fray throws a hook to the side of Saint Randy's head but Saint Randy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Fray.
Saint Randy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fray circles away.
Fray throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint Randy.
Saint Randy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fray moves out of range as Saint Randy throws a body kick.
Saint Randy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fray circles away.
Fray uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fray misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fray.
Fray throws out a loose jab but Saint Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint Randy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saint Randy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fray swivels and escapes.
Fray throws a right hand that Saint Randy ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint Randy also avoids with ease.
Saint Randy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fray looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint Randy is just out of range.
Fray throws a hook but Saint Randy avoids it easily.
Fray staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fray stuffs the takedown.
Fray moves into the clinch.
Saint Randy working hard to break the clinch.
Fray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fray misses with a wild combination.
Fray scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Fray.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint Randy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fray's waist but Fray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saint Randy off to one side.
Fray goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fray rushes Saint Randy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Saint Randy tries to land a knee to the head but Fray blocks with his arms.
Saint Randy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saint Randy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fray after a bit of a struggle.
Fray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fray.
Saint Randy is rocked!
Fray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Saint Randy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fray scores with a hook to the body. Saint Randy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saint Randy seems to have got his legs back now.
Fray digs a good body shot into Saint Randy's ribs.
Jab, jab by Fray - just one landing.
Fray fails to land with a series of punches.
Saint Randy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fray lands a jab.
Fray lands a nice shot to the body.
Fray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saint Randy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saint Randy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fray lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint Randy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fray forces Saint Randy back against the ropes and clinches.
Fray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saint Randy.
Saint Randy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fray smiles and moves away.
Fray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fray lands with an overhand left.
Fray slaps away a takedown attempt from Saint Randy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fray misses with the combination.
Fray moves into range and clinches up with Saint Randy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fray wants to break free but Saint Randy has control.
Saint Randy misses with a punch on the inside.
Fray manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Fray.
A punch combination from Fray misses.
Saint Randy staying out of range there.
Horrible takedown by Saint Randy or perhaps it was just good defense by Fray which made him look bad.
Saint Randy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saint Randy misses with a takedown attempt - Fray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saint Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fray.
Fray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fray slaps away a takedown attempt from Saint Randy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fray throws a right and a left that Saint Randy avoids nicely.
Jason Fray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fray lands with a big left! Saint Randy is wobbled badly! Fray comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Saint Randy to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Fray!
Jason Fray thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Jussila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaakko Jussila!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Brown.
Jussila throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jussila fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jussila.
Brown misses with a double jab
and Jussila makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jussila misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Jussila.
Jussila throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown tries to bum rush Jussila with a series of wild strikes but Jussila uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jussila - the referee stops the clock and Brown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jussila. Brown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown 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.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown avoids the body shot from Jussila.
Craig Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brown. Jussila shrugs it off though.
That kick from Jussila tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Jussila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jussila throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Jussila dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jussila. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jussila blocks a head kick by Brown.
Nice shot lands for Brown.
Good work by Jussila as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Jussila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Jussila finds it's target.
It looks like Craig Brown has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Jussila misses its intended target.
Jussila takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jussila throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Jussila lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jussila misses with a body kick.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown blocks a head kick by Jussila.
Brown throws a series of punches but Jussila avoids them all with ease.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jussila on his heels. He'll look to pass Jussila's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Jussila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jussila has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jussila looking for subs off his back but Brown has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown decides to stand up.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Jussila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jussila slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice shot by Brown.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Jussila moves out of range.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jussila counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jussila pinned against the ropes. Jussila gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jussila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jussila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Jussila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jussila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brown is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jussila.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jussila throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown defending well as Jussila loads up on a big left hand.
Jaakko Jussila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jussila tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Brown is able to avoid easily.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jussila moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jussila lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jussila misses with a low kick.
Jussila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jussila scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brown is rocked!
Brown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jussila counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid body kick from Jussila.
Jussila fakes the leg kick and cracks Brown in the body.
Jussila throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jussila lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown walks straight into a right hand from Jussila - that's dropped him! Jussila jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brown from any more punishment! Brown complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jaakko Jussila!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bleezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hart has chosen Hide Your Tears as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jay Bleezy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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184 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Bleezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Hart!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bleezy's guard.
Hart wants to stand but Bleezy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bleezy striking off his back but it's not causing Hart any problems.
Bleezy keeping moving, preventing Hart from controlling successfully.
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bleezy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bleezy pulls Hart in close to his closed guard and prevents Hart from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hart is looking to work some ground and pound but Bleezy has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleezy controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
Hart wants to control from the top but Bleezy keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hart gets a takedown into half guard.
Hart working the head and body with strikes.
Bleezy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Bleezy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bleezy sees it coming and defends easily.
Bleezy wants to control but Hart is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is looking to take a break and control but Bleezy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Bleezy defends the submission attempt.
Bleezy has his hands clasped together around Hart's back. He's all about the action.
Hart thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleezy trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bleezy regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy is trying to keep Hart in close.
Bleezy lands some strikes from the bottom.
Bleezy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleezy trying to keep a closed guard but Hart is proving a slippery customer.
Hart is looking to stand up but Bleezy won't let him.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleezy controls Hart momentarily but Hart frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Bleezy wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hart misses with a takedown attempt - Bleezy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart stuffs the takedown attempt from Bleezy. Bleezy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bleezy digs a good hook to Hart's body.
Bleezy connects with a body shot that sends Hart's belly button to the back.
Hart shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hart showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hart looks winded!
Bleezy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bleezy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hart is working for an americana but Bleezy has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hart was thinking about the submission.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bleezy has Hart pulled in close to control his posture.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
Hart postures up.
Hart loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bleezy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bleezy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleezy breaks from Hart's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bleezy avoids the attempt from Hart to control.
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
Hart doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hart tries to lock up and control but Bleezy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bleezy looking to control but Hart is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bleezy with the ground and pound from mount.
Hart tries to hold on but Bleezy postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart regains half guard.
Bleezy is looking for a kimura here.
Hart is pressing down on Bleezy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bleezy pushes down on Hart's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bleezy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hart!
Bleezy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hart is looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Bleezy working the ground and pound effectively.
Hart really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bleezy looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Bleezy's attempts to control the action.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy looking to secure an arm triangle but Hart defends it well.
Hart regains half guard.
Bleezy is pressing down on Hart's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hart is holding on for now.
Bleezy is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bleezy to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bleezy is just content to waste time from the top position. Hart takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bleezy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Bleezy dominated that round.
That's time! Bleezy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bleezy blocks a head kick by Hart.
Jab from Bleezy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hart.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hart.
Bleezy gets a double leg takedown into Hart's guard.
Bleezy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bleezy wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bleezy is aware though and is defending well.
Bleezy wanted to stand there but Hart had control of the position.
Hart is breathing heavily.
Hart keeping full guard, as Bleezy tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Bleezy from controlling successfully.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hart looking to control.
Bleezy trying to control but Hart is working from the bottom.
Jay Bleezy has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bleezy lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bleezy.
Bleezy jabs Hart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bleezy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hart takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bleezy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bleezy is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bleezy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleezy is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy passes Hart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bleezy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hart!
Bleezy controlling his opponent.
Hart wants to hold on but Bleezy pushes him away.
Bleezy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hart bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bleezy's guard.
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart trying to pass the guard but Bleezy defending well.
Hart content to control rather than advance.
Bleezy trying to hold on to Hart's head to control him but Hart postures up.
Bleezy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hart accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bleezy is looking to sinch up a triangle. Hart throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bleezy's body to avoid the submission. Bleezy has instead reached around Hart's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bleezy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jay Bleezy!
Jay Bleezy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Laid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini comes to the ring accompanied by Raffaella Carra - Rumore. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
259 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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26
289 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Laid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laid is defended easily by Marcolini.
Laid shoots and misses
and Marcolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcolini slaps away a takedown attempt from Laid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marco Marcolini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Laid.
Marcolini sizes up Laid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Marcolini stalling in the clinch but Laid improves position.
Marcolini has Laid pushed against the ropes.
Marcolini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laid looks winded!
Marcolini crunches a lovely knee into Laid's ribcage.
Marcolini scores a nice knee to the body.
Marcolini tries a knee to the head but Laid blocks it.
Marcolini working Laid over with knees to the body.
Marcolini with a knee to the head.
It looks like Mike Laid has been cut.
Marcolini lands an elbow inside that Laid shrugs off.
Marcolini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laid's face.
Laid letting Marcolini take a breather here.
Marcolini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laids head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini just leaning against Laid, taking a breather.
Marcolini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Laid's face.
Marcolini lands an elbow inside that Laid shrugs off.
Marcolini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcolini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcolini lands a big head kick that sends Laid tumbling to the mat! Marcolini takes a step backwards and waves Laid back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Marcolini moves in close and cracks Laid with a massive right hand! Laid, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Marcolini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Marcolini!
Marco Marcolini really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loan logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew comes to the ring accompanied by Michael Jackson - Beat It. Watson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roll Right. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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32
180 lbs
27 - 14 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pierre LePew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LePew throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
LePew scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Watson shoots in and drives through. LePew sprawls well.
Watson moves forwards but LePew connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
LePew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LePew looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
LePew misses with a low kick.
LePew is looking to chop away at Watson's legs.
LePew looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Watson pushes LePew off looking to stand but LePew dives back in and keeps control.
Watson is not content to let LePew control the position.
LePew is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Watson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to kick LePew off but LePew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
LePew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LePew.
LePew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
LePew working Watson over with strikes.
Watson blocking the ground and pound attempt from LePew.
Watson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Watson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LePew.
LePew uses his free foot to push down on Watson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Watson.
Watson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by LePew.
LePew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Watson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
LePew controlling his opponent.
Watson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
LePew 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.
LePew is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Watson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LePew lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LePew misses with a head shot.
Watson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
LePew punching from mount but Watson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LePew 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.
LePew in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LePew swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Watson is now in LePew's guard. A big mistake from LePew there, giving up the dominant position!
LePew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LePew is looking for a triangle but Watson pushes his legs off easily.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but LePew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson won't allow LePew to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson lands a couple of digs.
LePew escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson throws a strike but LePew rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
LePew throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LePew stops Watson from standing up.
LePew trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
LePew looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
LePew looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LePew trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LePew wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Pierre LePew has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
LePew shoots and misses
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Pierre LePew has been cut.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LePew pinned against the ropes. LePew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LePew misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson shoots for a takedown but LePew saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pierre LePew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LePew's head.
LePew is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Watson thows a huge punch but LePew dodges it nicely.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LePew's head.
Watson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
LePew is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Watson is looking to pass LePew's guard but actually LePew recovers to full guard.
LePew working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Watson wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
LePew looking for a sweep. Not yet LePew, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
LePew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson postures up in LePew's guard and throws a big left but LePew blocks it.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson distracts LePew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but LePew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
LePew utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but LePew blocks nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watson wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
LePew not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson wants to pass the guard but LePew is keeping the position.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LePew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pierre LePew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre LePew's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fighters circling - LePew throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LePew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LePew with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. LePew tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag LePew to the ground. LePew escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
LePew shoots in but no luck this time.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but LePew manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Watson swings for the body but LePew moves out of range.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LePew's waist but LePew gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Pierre LePew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Horrible takedown by LePew or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
Pierre LePew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LePew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
LePew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from LePew.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson moves out of range as LePew strikes.
LePew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch combination from Watson misses.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson throws a leg kick but LePew checks it.
LePew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LePew cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
LePew closes the distance and clinches up with Watson, looking for a takedown. LePew pushes Watson against the ropes but Watson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
LePew scores with a body shot.
Watson falls off balance throwing a combination
and LePew counters with a lovely shot to the body.
LePew digs a good hook to Watson's body.
LePew shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
LePew works his way into side control.
LePew trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
Pierre LePew overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LePew postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Watson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
LePew is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
LePew cracks Watson with a big elbow.
LePew works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
LePew tries to advance to mount but can't.
LePew prevents Watson from escaping the position.
LePew is putting a hurting on Watson here, landing some big shots from side control.
LePew trying to control the position but Watson is working away.
Watson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but LePew swivels and escapes.
Watson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
LePew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
LePew connects with a crisp jab.
LePew missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LePew throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LePew lands a jab.
Watson sizes up LePew with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
LePew stuffs the takedown attempt from Watson. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
LePew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
LePew tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
LePew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LePew clinches up with Watson and pushes him back against the ropes.
LePew has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson looking for a takedown.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by LePew after a bit of a struggle.
Watson wants a takedown.
LePew throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from LePew.
LePew is pressed up against the ropes. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag LePew down to the mat. LePew avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for LePew.
LePew tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson shoots for a double leg takedown but LePew sprawls well. He's pushed Watson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
LePew connects with the punch.
LePew's jab looks to have found its range, popping Watson under the eye.
LePew does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Watson throws a one two combo.
LePew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Watson but Watson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brian Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LePew misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LePew leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Watson shoots in but LePew avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LePew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
LePew works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson is in a horrible position here. LePew smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
LePew landing shots from mount.
LePew with good strikes from the mount here!
LePew wants to control the pace but Watson is squirming around nicely.
LePew 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Watson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
LePew throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
LePew is stalling here but it's allowed Watson to get half guard.
LePew stops Watson from getting back to his feet.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Watson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
LePew is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Watson defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew is taking a breather. Watson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre LePew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LePew 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Pierre LePew!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Pierre LePew!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Pierre LePew!
Pierre LePew wins by unanimous decision!
Pierre LePew made sure to mention his sponsor, El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER* in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Desbatailles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Ciccarelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ciccarelli has chosen Higher Ground as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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192 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Desbatailles !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dino Ciccarelli!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desbatailles walks into a jab.
That kick from Desbatailles tenderised Ciccarelli's leg. Ciccarelli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Desbatailles lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ciccarelli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Desbatailles moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Desbatailles .
Ciccarelli throws out a loose jab but Desbatailles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Ciccarelli.
Desbatailles ducks under a wild hook from Ciccarelli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciccarelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Desbatailles has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ciccarelli.
Ciccarelli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Desbatailles breaks the clinch.
Desbatailles throws a leg kick that misses.
Ciccarelli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ciccarelli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Desbatailles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Desbatailles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desbatailles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ciccarelli misses with an uppercut. Desbatailles saw that one coming.
Dino Ciccarelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desbatailles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ciccarelli.
Desbatailles scoring well with a low kick there.
Ciccarelli throws an off balance right hand
and Desbatailles counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ciccarelli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ciccarelli tries to clinch but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Ciccarelli sizes up Desbatailles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Desbatailles scoring well with a low kick there.
No joy there for Ciccarelli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dino Ciccarelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desbatailles scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desbatailles clinches up against the ropes.
Ciccarelli tries to break the clinch but Desbatailles is controlling the position.
Desbatailles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desbatailles throws a head kick that Ciccarelli semi-blocks.
Desbatailles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ciccarelli's calf.
Desbatailles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Desbatailles blocks a head kick by Ciccarelli.
Ciccarelli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ciccarelli throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles wants to land a leg kick but Ciccarelli is out of range.
Desbatailles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ciccarelli throws out the jab.
Desbatailles scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Desbatailles feints and then cracks Ciccarelli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciccarelli down.
Desbatailles scores with a nice body kick.
Ciccarelli looks winded!
Ciccarelli throws a series of punches but Desbatailles moves out of range.
Desbatailles forces Ciccarelli back against the ropes and clinches.
Ciccarelli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ciccarelli has had enough of the clinch but Desbatailles keeps him there for the moment.
Desbatailles works on Ciccarelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Ciccarelli managing to block the knees to the body from Desbatailles .
Desbatailles can't find room to land a body shot as Ciccarelli controls the action.
Desbatailles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ciccarelli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ciccarelli blocks an uppercut.
Desbatailles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Desbatailles manages to break the clinch.
Ciccarelli connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desbatailles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciccarelli.
Desbatailles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Desbatailles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ciccarelli.
Ciccarelli throws a series of punches but Desbatailles avoids them all with ease.
Desbatailles throws a head kick that misses.
Ciccarelli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Desbatailles . That one must have hurt.
Ciccarelli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ciccarelli swings for the body but Desbatailles moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Desbatailles .
Crunch! Desbatailles slams his shin into Ciccarelli's torso.
Desbatailles takes the fight into the clinch.
Desbatailles lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desbatailles lands a left hand.
Ciccarelli wants to stall.
Ciccarelli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Desbatailles 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ciccarelli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ciccarelli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Desbatailles manages to avoid it.
Desbatailles circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ciccarelli drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Desbatailles follows Ciccarelli 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 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Desbatailles !
Our winner, John Desbatailles , 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mortal Kombat Theme. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bob bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armis's head.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Bob falls off balance throwing a combination
and Armis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armis moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Bob lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Armis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Armis.
No luck for Armis with that takedown attempt.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Armis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob lands with a big left! Armis is wobbled badly! Bob comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Armis to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob made sure to mention his sponsor, Damnfield clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka comes to the ring accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Leonel Lutsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kafka misses.
Kafka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kafka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kafka tests Lutsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kafka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lutsky. That did some damage!
Kafka rushes Lutsky and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kafka blocks a body shot from Lutsky.
Kafka has had enough of the clinch but Lutsky keeps him there for the moment.
Lutsky takes a shot to the head.
Lutsky throws a head punch that misses.
Kafka is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lutsky tries to land knees in the clinch but Kafka avoids the damage to the body.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kafka misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lutsky.
Kafka gets through Lutsky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lutsky is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka drives through with a takedown into Lutsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kafka wants to pass the guard but Lutsky is keeping the position.
Kafka throws an elbow that misses. Lutsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kafka's guard. Nice move by Lutsky!
Kafka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lutsky passes into half guard.
Lutsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kafka defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky stops Kafka from getting back to his feet.
Kafka is trying to get back to full guard.
Lutsky trying to control from Kafka's half guard. Kafka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lutsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kafka is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lutsky tries to work over Kafka's front leg with a kick but Kafka checks it.
Lutsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kafka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lutsky to the mat! Lutsky manages to get full guard.
Lutsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kafka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kafka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lutsky keeping full guard, as Kafka tries to pass.
Kafka trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kafka advances position into side control!
Kafka taking a breather here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kafka has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lutsky tries to reverse the position but Kafka maintains control.
Lutsky is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lutsky is squirming around, avoiding Kafka's attempts to control the action.
Kafka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lutsky because Kafka loaded up on that one.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kafka trying to control but Lutsky is having none of it.
Kafka looking to finish Lutsky with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lutsky!
Kafka is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lutsky can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lutsky wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kafka wants to control but instead Lutsky manages to regain half guard.
Kafka working Lutsky over with strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky is looking to escape.
Lutsky tries to get to full guard but Kafka has control of the leg.
Kafka is looking to take a break and control but Lutsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kafka is trying to work for a kimura but Lutsky is defending well.
Kafka stops Lutsky from getting back to his feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kafka wants to control but Lutsky is keeping him busy.
Lutsky gets back to full guard.
Kafka stops Lutsky from standing up.
Lutsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lutsky keeping full guard, as Kafka tries to pass.
Kafka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky keeping moving, preventing Kafka from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kafka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kafka is looking to work some ground and pound but Lutsky has wrist control.
Kafka pushes down on Lutsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutsky keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka dominated that round.
That's time! Kafka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lutsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kafka moves away.
Kafka throws a leg kick but Lutsky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kafka lands with a cross.
Lutsky looks to land a right hand but Kafka moved out of range.
Lutsky walks into a straight right hand from Kafka.
Kafka lands a leg kick that knocks Lutsky off balance momentarily.
Kafka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lutsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kafka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lutsky's sensitive parts.
Lutsky wants to clinch but Kafka slips to the side
and Kafka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kafka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kafka grinds an elbow into Lutsky's temple.
Kafka scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky is looking to regain half guard here but Kafka keeps moving and retains side control.
Kafka wants to control but Lutsky is keeping him busy.
Lutsky is looking to regain half guard here but Kafka keeps moving and retains side control.
Kafka trying to control the position but Lutsky is working away.
Lutsky sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka working the head and body with strikes.
Lutsky tries to kick Kafka off but Kafka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Viktor Kafka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kafka wants to take a breather but Lutsky is having none of it.
Kafka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lutsky gets back to full guard.
Lutsky keeping moving, preventing Kafka from controlling successfully.
Lutsky wants to stand and escape but Kafka is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktor Kafka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kafka tries to bum rush Lutsky with a series of wild strikes but Lutsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kafka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Kafka.
Kafka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lutsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lutsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kafka shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutsky tries to sprawl out of it but Kafka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lutsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kafka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lutsky tries to avoid it but Kafka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lutsky to the ground. Lutsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kafka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kafka shoots for a double leg takedown but Lutsky sprawls well. He's pushed Kafka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Kafka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kafka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Viktor Kafka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsky lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from Kafka is predictable there
and Lutsky counters with a thumping low kick.
Kafka lunges at Lutsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lutsky's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Lutsky.
Kafka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lutsky to the ground. Kafka is now in Lutsky's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kafka preventing the sweep.
Lutsky looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kafka passes into side control.
Lutsky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kafka looks up at the clock and then as Lutsky takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kafka smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lutsky tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Lutsky avoids the strikes from Kafka.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kafka scores with punches to the body.
Kafka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lutsky.
Kafka punches Lutsky on the ear.
Kafka controlling the position well here. Lutsky rolled but Kafka kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutsky wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Leonel Lutsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktor Kafka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kafka is looking to control Lutsky but Lutsky is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kafka is punishing Lutsky with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kafka scores with strikes from the back.
Kafka throwing sloppy strikes.
Lutsky defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Viktor Kafka.
Kafka connects with a solid leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Lutsky.
Kafka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lutsky can do to turn this around?
Lutsky moves into the clinch.
Lutsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lutsky landing knees to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kafka avoids the elbow strike from Lutsky, against the ropes.
Lutsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Kafka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lutsky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kafka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kafka is trying to trip Lutsky. He has hold of a leg but Lutsky is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kafka persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kafka wants to pass the guard but Lutsky is keeping the position.
Kafka pushing down on Lutsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kafka is looking to take a break and control but Lutsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka looks to land a strike but Lutsky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Kafka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kafka 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Viktor Kafka!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Viktor Kafka!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Viktor Kafka!
Viktor Kafka wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Viktor Kafka, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Els (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diggler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is YO GOTTI - SOMEBODY WATCHIN ME. Els has chosen Cassidy - Wake Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernie Els!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Els.
Els lunges at Diggler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggler's hand.
It looks like Dirk Diggler has been cut.
Diggler moves out of range of the body kick.
Els avoids the body shot from Diggler.
Diggler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Els throws a big shot that misses.
Diggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Els is just out of range.
Diggler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Els throws a sloppy head kick and Diggler moves out of range easily.
Diggler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Els.
Els attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Els thows a body shot but no joy.
Diggler is looking to slow Els down with leg kicks.
Els defending well as Diggler loads up on a big left hand.
Diggler throws a body punch but Els moves out of range.
Diggler connects with a body shot that sends Els's belly button to the back.
Els takes a swing at Diggler's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggler was well out of range. Poor timing from Els.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Els.
Diggler just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Els with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Els throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggler misses with a low kick as Els jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggler misses the target.
Diggler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Diggler misses with a body kick.
Diggler is looking to wear down Els with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Els ducks right into an uppercut from Diggler.
Els misses with a looping left.
Els throws a body punch but Diggler moves out of range.
Els lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Els lets loose with a powerful body kick. Diggler will feel that in the morning.
Diggler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Els. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Els.
A jab lands there for Els.
Diggler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Els throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Els throws a leg kick but Diggler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Els throws a hook but Diggler avoids it easily.
Els fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggler manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggler checks a leg kick.
Els misses with a straight right.
Els lands the left hand.
Els chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Els thows a left - swing and a miss!
Els shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big right from Diggler misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler moves out of range of the strikes.
Els tries a low kick but Diggler avoids it.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Els throws a big shot that misses.
Els misses with a leg kick
enabling Diggler to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Els.
Els is looking to land body kicks.
Els is looking to land body kicks.
Diggler lands a leg kick that knocks Els off balance momentarily.
Donk. Els catches Diggler right on the button with a cross.
Els throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Els looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Els is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diggler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Els lands a high kick!
Els misses with a head kick.
Els looks for the body kick but Diggler saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els misses the shot to the body.
Diggler tries a low kick but Els avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Els takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Els walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggler 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.
Els waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggler.
Els bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Els throws a right and a left that both miss.
Els throws a shot from downtown. Diggler moves away and avoids it.
Els tries to land a front kick but Diggler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diggler throws a jab when Els was well out of range.
Els lands a nice looking kick to the body. Diggler takes a step back to recover.
Els lands a nice hook to Diggler's body. Diggler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Els sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Els throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses.
Diggler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Els feints and then cracks Diggler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggler down.
Good work by Diggler as he checks the leg kick.
Diggler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Els avoids the head kick by Diggler.
Els scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diggler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diggler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Els. Els obviously looking to wear him down.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Els.
Diggler blocks a head kick by Els.
Ernie Els seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Els pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Els falls off balance throwing a combination
and Diggler counters with a straight right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diggler blocks a head kick by Els.
Decent striking displayed by Els there.
Els looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggler thuds a left hand into Els's body.
Els blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggler. Els does a little dance to reset his feet.
Els throws a leg kick
and Diggler counters with a straight right hand.
Els ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggler moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggler.
A big left from Els misses.
Nice shot lands for Diggler.
Diggler 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.
Diggler cracks Els with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggler checks a leg kick nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Els does no damage.
Good work by Diggler as he checks the leg kick.
Diggler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diggler.
Diggler cracks Els with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Els attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Els misses with a straight left.
Diggler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Els throws a wild body kick that Diggler sees coming a mile off.
Els misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggler.
Diggler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Els. Diggler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Els tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler works Els's body with a nice hook.
Els throws a body kick that misses.
Els throws a big shot that misses.
Els steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggler.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Diggler.
Diggler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Els throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick from Els lands but Diggler takes it in his stride.
Els looks winded!
Diggler throws a hook but Els avoids it easily.
Diggler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Els at a distance.
Diggler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Els.
A jab from Els misses.
A clash of legs there as Els blocks the low kick.
Diggler looks to land a left hand but Els moved out of range nicely.
Els takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Els misses with a body kick.
Diggler lands with a slapping head kick.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Els throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Els.
A big right from Diggler misses.
Diggler throws a front kick aimed at Els's knee but Els avoids it well.
Diggler lands a head kick. Els smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Els throws a wild body kick that Diggler sees coming a mile off.
Diggler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diggler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Els can pounce on him.
Els misses with a wild body shot.
Diggler lands with a shot to the body.
Diggler misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Els wants to land a leg kick but Diggler is out of range.
Els does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A clash of legs there as Els blocks the low kick.
Els bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Els dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Diggler's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diggler checks a low kick from Els.
Diggler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Els.
Els misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Els misses with a looping right.
Diggler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggler throws a jab when Els was well out of range.
Els thuds his shin into the meat of Diggler's side.
Els changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Els steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggler.
Jab from Els.
A shot to the liver by Diggler. Beautiful body shot.
Diggler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Els misses with a right hand
and Diggler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Els connects with a body shot that sends Diggler's belly button to the back.
Els slips a straight right by Diggler.
Els scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Els lands a slapping body shot.
A slow jab from Diggler misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggler misses the target.
Els looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some wild striking there from Els.
Nice defenses there by Els.
Els fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggler checks it well.
Els avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diggler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Els.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Els in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Els throws a sloppy head kick and Diggler moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Els looks to land a right hand but Diggler moved out of range.
Els swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ernie Els seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggler blocks a head kick by Els.
Els is breathing heavily.
Diggler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diggler throws a looping overhand right but Els ducks down to avoid it.
Diggler lands a head shot.
Els throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diggler counters with a low kick, right behind Els 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggler works Els's body with a nice hook.
Els misses with a hook
and Diggler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Els misses with a looping right.
Diggler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Els slips under a jab from Diggler.
Els lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diggler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggler tries to land a front kick but Els steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Els throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Els lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Els!
A good leg kick by Els.
Els sizes up Diggler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Els has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggler checks a leg kick.
Els is looking to score with low kicks.
Diggler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Els.
Diggler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Els connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Els tries to work over Diggler's front leg with a kick but Diggler checks it.
Els jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Els rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diggler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Els is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Diggler.
Els shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Els uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggler.
Els lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Els.
Els just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggler connects with a crisp jab.
Els loads up on a big right hand but Diggler slips the punch.
Diggler lands a high kick!
Diggler moves out of range of the body kick.
Els blocks a low kick nicely.
Els fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggler manages to avoid it.
Els misses with a low kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diggler lands with a slapping head kick.
Diggler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Els moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diggler. That snapped Els's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Diggler as he connects with a hook.
Els finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Els wants to land a leg kick but Diggler is out of range.
Els motions for Diggler to come forward. Els throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Els misses.
Diggler misses with a low kick.
Els scores with a shot to the body.
Els throws a leg kick
and Diggler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Els's knee momentarily.
Els throws a shot from downtown. Diggler moves away and avoids it.
Els connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggler moves away from the strike by Els.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Els misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diggler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Els throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Diggler.
Els chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggler can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Els throws a body kick that misses
and Diggler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Els swings widly with a right hand
and Diggler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Diggler tests Els's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diggler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Els's sensitive parts.
Els cracks Diggler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Els looks for the body kick but Diggler saw that one coming.
Diggler misses with an uppercut. Els saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diggler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Els needs to keep his hands up - Diggler had a free shot at his head there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Els throws a solid leg kick but Diggler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Els.
Els will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Els lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Els blocks a head kick by Diggler.
Els dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggler. That did some damage!
Diggler thows a body shot but no joy.
Els misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diggler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Els under the eye.
Diggler avoids the body shot from Els.
Els takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diggler looks to score with a jab to the body but Els is just out of range.
Els chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Els with a jab.
Els throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Els.
Els takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Els throws a push kick but Diggler slaps the foot to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good shot there by Els.
Els throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Els motions for Diggler to come forward. Els throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Els's head.
A solid body kick from Els.
Diggler ducks under a wild hook from Els.
Els checks the leg kick nicely there.
Els throws a front kick aimed at Diggler's knee but Diggler avoids it well.
Els looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggler is just out of range.
Els swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Diggler counter with a right hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggler misses the target.
Diggler takes a swing at Els's ribcage but misses.
Els explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Els avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Els fakes the leg kick and cracks Diggler in the body.
Els lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggler lands a body shot.
Diggler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diggler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Els works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Els tries to work over Diggler's front leg with a kick but Diggler checks it.
Els throws a lazy right hand but Diggler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Els lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernie Els comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Els 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Ernie Els!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Ernie Els!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Ernie Els!
Ernie Els wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Ernie Els started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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