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CFC 298: Hostility PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cassius Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephane Ouelet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ouelet's choice of entrance music: Chien Fou . Cassius Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassius Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephane Ouelet!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Penn lands with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn misses with an uppercut. Ouelet saw that one coming.
Ouelet blocks a jab.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Ouelet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ouelet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Penn misses the target.
Ouelet looks to clinch
and Penn counters with a left to the body.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Ouelet moved out of range.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Ouelet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouelet on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Penn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouelet defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
Penn connects with a looping right hand.
Ouelet is rocked!
Penn is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Ouelet is in big trouble! Penn is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Ouelet. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Cassius Penn!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aki Sunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunn comes to the cage accompanied by Yngwie Malmsteen Rising Force. On his way into the cage it seems that Aki Sunn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aki Sunn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Sunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Sunn.
Morrow looks for the body kick but Sunn saw that one coming.
Sunn connects with a body shot that sends Morrow's belly button to the back.
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Sunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrow throws a big shot that misses.
Morrow slips under a jab.
Morrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aki Sunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sunn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sunn throws the kick towards the body but Morrow avoids it.
Sunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Morrow.
Morrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sunn.
Morrow lands a jab to the nose.
That kick from Morrow tenderised Sunn's leg. Sunn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Morrow looks to land a body kick but Sunn moved away.
Sunn throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Morrow - that will leave a mark!
Sunn blocks a head kick by Morrow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sunn can pounce on him.
Sunn cracks Morrow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sunn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morrow misses with a looping right.
Sunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sunn takes a swing at Morrow's ribcage but misses.
Morrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Morrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Morrow throwing strikes but Sunn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Morrow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Morrow is trying to control the action in half guard but Sunn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morrow on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunn is looking to improve his position.
Morrow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow throwing shots but Sunn is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sunn has momentary wrist control but Morrow slips an elbow through the middle.
Morrow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrow works over Sunn with some ground and pound from guard.
Sunn has Morrow pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throwing strikes from guard but Sunn blocks nicely.
Morrow throwing strikes but missing.
Sunn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrow's guard.
Sunn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sunn is looking to pass into half guard but Morrow pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Morrow is in guard.
Sunn has control of Morrow's left arm, preventing Morrow from doing any damage.
Sunn controls Morrow momentarily but Morrow frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Morrow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sunn is trying to keep Morrow in close.
Morrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Morrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sunn misses with a body punch
and Morrow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Morrow misses with a kick to the body.
Sunn connects with an inside leg kick.
Morrow misses with a hook.
Morrow tries to land a front kick but Sunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Sunn checks the leg kick.
Sunn throws a good cross that connects.
Sunn throws a leg kick but Morrow moved away.
Nice defenses there by Morrow.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Morrow - the referee stops the clock and Sunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Morrow. Sunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Morrow avoids the body shot from Sunn.
Sunn misses with an uppercut.
Morrow gets the takedown into side control.
Morrow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sunn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Morrow is pressing down on Sunn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sunn is holding on for now.
Morrow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sunn!
Sunn is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrow has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrow raining down shots from the mount!
Morrow lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow 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.
Morrow landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morrow tries to control but Sunn wriggling away.
Morrow punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrow unloads with some shots from mount but Sunn bucks and avoids them well.
Morrow looking to ground and pound but Sunn is blocking nicely.
Morrow lands a heavy elbow.
Sunn is rocked!
Sunn takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Morrow's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Morrow!
After winning the bout, Trent Morrow thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo has chosen Volbeat - The Human Instrument as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Russo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Russo.
Thomas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Russo connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Russo misses.
Thomas misses with a kick to the body
and Russo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Russo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Russo moved out of range nicely.
Thomas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas gets caught napping as Russo dives in and scores a takedown. Thomas manages to retain guard.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Russo content to stall in guard here.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo lands a couple of elbows.
Russo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Thomas has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
Thomas is trying to keep Russo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ash Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Russo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looks to throw a body kick
and Russo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thomas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Russo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Russo lands a jab to the head.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ash Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo is working to tighten is grip on Thomas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Thomas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Russo is really squeezing tight and eventually Thomas passes out! Russo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vinny Russo!
Vinny Russo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey, I knew a guy named Ash once - not this guy here, but another guy. I think he flunked 3rd grade or something. I dont know. Thanks. Bumblebee tuna. '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Isildor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Isildor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Hobbit Music. Brett Isildor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Isildor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cox.
Cox throws a leg kick but Isildor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cox misses with a right hand
and Isildor counters with a nice uppercut.
Cox moves in looking to clinch but Isildor pushes him off.
Isildor lands a high kick!
Cox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Isildor's sensitive parts.
Isildor thuds his shin into the meat of Cox's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cox wants to clinch
and Isildor counters with an outside leg kick.
Isildor throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Isildor tries to bum rush Cox with a series of wild strikes but Cox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Isildor.
Cox throws a jab but it's blocked by Isildor.
Isildor is looking to slow Cox down with leg kicks.
Isildor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cox is out of range and Isildor settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eaton Cox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Cox tenderised Isildor's leg. Isildor is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Isildor checks a leg kick.
Cox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Isildor defends it nicely.
Isildor avoids the body shot from Cox.
Jab, jab by Cox - just one landing.
Isildor swinging wildly here.
Cox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Isildor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brett Isildor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Cox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isildor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cox.
Isildor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Isildor scores with a hook.
Cox moves out of range as Isildor strikes.
Cox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Cox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Isildor missing with a left hand there. Cox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cox misses the jab.
Cox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isildor connects with an inside leg kick.
Isildor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Cox misses.
Isildor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cox can pounce on him.
Isildor thuds his right hand into Cox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox scores with a nice body kick.
Isildor throws out a leg kick but Cox moves out of range and Isildor only half commits.
Isildor jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Isildor misses the jab.
Isildor wants to slow Cox down by chopping away at his legs.
Cox tries to clinch there but Isildor circles away.
A jab from Isildor misses.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Isildor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Isildor throws a jab when Cox was well out of range.
Isildor blocks a jab.
Cox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Isildor loads up on a big right hand but Cox slips the punch.
Cox throws a good cross that connects.
Isildor misses with an uppercut
and Cox counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isildor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cox is looking to slow Isildor down with leg kicks.
Cox has Isildor up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Isildor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cox avoids it.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Isildor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Isildor connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cox is defended easily by Isildor.
Cox sizes up Isildor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Isildor just misses with a punch to the body.
Isildor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cox's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Isildor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cox connects with a body shot that sends Isildor's belly button to the back.
Cox takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Isildor looks to land a body kick but Cox moved away.
Isildor checks a low kick from Cox.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isildor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Isildor misses with a hook
and Cox counters with a straight right hand.
Isildor staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Isildor.
Isildor throws a shot from downtown. Cox moves away and avoids it.
Isildor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Isildor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cox is looking to clinch but Isildor is avoiding it.
A punch lands to the side of Isildor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Isildor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cox manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cox is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Isildor wants to get up but he can't break Cox's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Isildor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Isildor slips nicely into half guard.
Isildor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cox keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Isildor is pressing down on Cox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cox is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cox is not content to let Isildor control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isildor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Isildor wants to take a breather but Cox is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brett Isildor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cox misses with a low kick.
Isildor throws a front kick that sends Cox stumbling back into the cage.
Isildor misses with a low kick.
Isildor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cox stuns Isildor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Isildor.
Isildor tries to land a body kick
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Cox lands with a short shot to the head.
Cox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Isildor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Cox is looking for a takedown.
Isildor has Cox pressed against the cage.
Cox is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Isildor tries a knee to the head but Cox blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Isildor tries to land a knee to the head but Cox blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Cox.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Isildor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Isildor misses with an elbow strike.
Cox wants to stall.
Isildor is trying to maintain a safe position but Cox gets an underhook and turns Isildor into the cage.
Isildor managing to block the knees to the body from Cox.
Isildor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cox lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Isildor.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Isildor on the inside.
Isildor prevents the takedown attempt.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brett Isildor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Isildor delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick from Isildor lands but Cox takes it in his stride.
Cox keeps Isildor at a distance using the push kick.
Isildor misses with a low kick.
Cox tries to clinch but Isildor is having none of it.
Cox loads up on a big right hand but Isildor slips the punch.
Cox fails to land the takedown.
Cox misses with a low kick as Isildor jumps back.
Cox throws out a loose jab but Isildor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox closes the distance and clinches.
Cox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Isildors head.
Cox drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Isildor misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox being controlled against the cage.
Isildor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cox.
Isildor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cox takes an elbow to the temple.
Cox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Isildor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brett Isildor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Cox.
Isildor swats away the attempt to clinch by Cox.
Isildor throws a head kick but Cox moves out of range.
Cox gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eaton Cox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox scores with a shot to the side of Isildor's head.
Isildor lands a nice elbow.
Cox wants the takedown. Isildor is fighting it off but Cox persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Isildor's guard against the cage.
Cox stopping the sweep attempt from Isildor.
Isildor pulls Cox in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cox preventing the sweep.
Isildor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Isildor trying to control the position here.
Cox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isildor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Isildor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cox on the ground.
Cox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Isildor's head.
Cox landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cox's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cox passes Isildor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Isildor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Isildor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cox is one step ahead there.
Eaton Cox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cox trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Isildor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox wants to pass the guard but Isildor is keeping the position.
Cox looking to sit in guard and control but Isildor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brett Isildor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cox looking for a guillotine here but Isildor defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isildor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cox to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Isildor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cox pulls down on the head and he's put Isildor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eaton Cox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Smyth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smyth's choice of entrance music: Painkiller - Pendulum feat. Freestylers. Kris Smyth has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Hollywood's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Smyth!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smyth throws a head kick but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hollywood!
Smyth throws a hook to the side of Hollywood's head but Hollywood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Smyth avoids nicely.
Hollywood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smyth momentarily.
Hollywood swinging wildly here.
Smyth has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Smyth is controlling him.
Hollywood can't break the clinch.
Hollywood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smyth closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like David Hollywood has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood lands with an uppercut that bounces Smyth off the cage and back into range.
Hollywood throws a lazy head kick
letting Smyth counter with a right hand.
Smyth closes the distance and clinches.
Hollywood misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smyth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hollywood.
Hollywood working hard to break the clinch.
Smyth has Hollywood pressed against the cage, preventing Hollywood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smyth scores a nice knee to the body.
Smyth prevents Hollywood from breaking the clinch.
Hollywood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smyth lands with a light punch inside.
Hollywood looking to throw knees to the head but Smyth is blocking nicely.
Smyth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hollywood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hollywood throws a hook to the side of Smyth's head but Smyth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollywood blocks a low kick nicely.
Hollywood throws a hook but Smyth blocks it.
Smyth moves away from the strike by Hollywood.
Hollywood takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hollywood misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smyth throws a leg kick
enabling Hollywood to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Hollywood moves into the clinch successfully.
Smyth prevents Hollywood from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Smyth on the inside.
Hollywood tries to break free but Smyth pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hollywood's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smyth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hollywood's efforts to push away.
Hollywood throws a head punch that misses.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Smyth is controlling him.
Hollywood is trying to force a seperation but Smyth has the dominant position.
Hollywood manages to break the clinch.
Smyth misses the jab.
David Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood has managed to clinch.
Smyth tries to throw a body punch but Hollywood avoids it by throwing Smyth back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hollywood breaks the clinch.
Hollywood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hollywood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hollywood clobbers Smyth with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smyth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hollywood is able to avoid easily.
Hollywood tries to clinch up but Smyth circles away and keeps his distance.
Smyth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollywood.
Smyth defending well as Hollywood loads up on a big left hand.
Hollywood clinches up against the cage.
Hollywood is trying to break the clinch but Smyth has him pressed against the cage.
Hollywood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smyth has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Smyth.
A right hook to the body lands for Hollywood.
Come on Smyth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hollywood lands a damaging elbow.
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!
A short uppercut from Hollywood.
Hollywood wants to break free but Smyth has control.
Smyth prevents a body shot from Hollywood.
Hollywood working hard to break the clinch.
Hollywood breaks from the clinch.
Hollywood lands with an overhand left.
Hollywood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hollywood is rocked!
Hollywood moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Hollywood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Smyth.
Smyth cracks Hollywood with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hollywood falls to his knees and Smyth doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kris Smyth!
A very excited looking Kris Smyth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Genki Dama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaparte's entrance music is An Epic Age. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Genki Dama!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte lands a nice shot that snaps Dama's head back.
Dama misses with a body shot.
Bonaparte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Dama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaparte checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonaparte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dama misses with a takedown attempt - Bonaparte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick
and Dama counters with a right hand to the body.
Dama feints and then cracks Bonaparte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonaparte down.
Dama shoots in for a takedown but Bonaparte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bonaparte avoids it really well and circles away.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Bonaparte tries to clinch
and Dama counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Bonaparte misses
and Dama counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dama trying to control the position but Bonaparte is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte dodges the ground and pound from Dama.
Bonaparte is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dama off and has taken his back!
Dama can't escape the position.
Bonaparte controls the position.
Dama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bonaparte controls the action.
I really don't envy Dama right now.
Bonaparte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bonaparte doesn't have the hooks in and Dama manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama wants to control from the top but Bonaparte keeps moving.
Dama is working Bonaparte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dama trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.
Dama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bonaparte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dama trying to control but Bonaparte is working from the bottom.
Bonaparte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bonaparte is pulling down on Dama's head. It's preventing any offense from Dama, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaparte keeping moving, preventing Dama from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dama throws a body kick that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a head kick. That will keep Dama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Dama takes the fight into the clinch.
Dama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonaparte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dama.
Knees to the body from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte connects with a knee to the head.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bonaparte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dama is defending well for now.
Dama throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dama avoids it.
Nice elbow from Bonaparte.
It looks like Genki Dama has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama lands a left hand.
Bonaparte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dama.
Dama goes for a takedown attempt but Bonaparte pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Genki Dama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Genki Dama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonaparte scores with a head kick.
Dama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dama moves away.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bonaparte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonaparte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bonaparte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dama clobbers Bonaparte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bonaparte fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a nice head kick!
Bonaparte scores with a hook.
Dama fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonaparte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dama has Bonaparte up against the cage in a clinch.
Dama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dama fails to pull guard.
Bonaparte looking to throw knees to the head but Dama is blocking nicely.
Dama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
Dama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dama working aggressively here.
Bonaparte unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dama lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries a knee to the head but Dama blocks it.
Bonaparte throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dama scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dama.
Bonaparte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dama is looking for a takedown.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
Dama tries to break free but Bonaparte pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dama.
Bonaparte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bonaparte prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Dama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama tries to circle away but Bonaparte has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dama fails to land.
Dama presses Bonaparte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bonaparte misses with a knee strike.
Dama misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dama avoids it.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Dama.
Genki Dama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dama misses with a punch on the inside.
Dama tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonaparte avoids the damage to the body.
Bonaparte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Napoleon Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dama throws a right and a left that Bonaparte avoids nicely.
Dama throws a head kick that misses.
Dama moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from Dama.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dama fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonaparte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dama digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Dama throws a shot from downtown. Bonaparte moves away and avoids it.
Dama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
A shot to the liver by Dama. Beautiful body shot.
Dama darts in and clinches Bonaparte up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dama tries to throw a body punch but Bonaparte avoids it by throwing Dama back against the cage.
Dama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bonaparte is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dama.
Dama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonaparte managing to block the knees to the body from Dama.
Dama jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bonaparte walks away with a smile on his face. Dama gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dama swings for the body but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dama is out of range.
Bonaparte leaves Dama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dama misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Dama takes a swing at Bonaparte's ribcage but misses.
Dama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dama throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonaparte counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice cross by Bonaparte.
Dama throws a chopping leg kick but Bonaparte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bonaparte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dama was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dama.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Genki Dama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dama closes the distance and pushes Bonaparte back into the cage.
Dama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonaparte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonaparte's elbow.
Dama tries to land a knee to the head but Bonaparte blocks with his arms.
Dama misses with a knee to the head.
Bonaparte lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bonaparte lands a good knee to the midsection. Dama won't want to take too many of those.
Dama misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dama throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
A head punch on the inside from Dama fails to land.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the head but Dama blocks with his arms.
Dama misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dama.
Dama lands a left hand.
Dama misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dama misses with a knee to the head.
Dama avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Dama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bonaparte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genki Dama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genki Dama!
A victorious Genki Dama thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Darnielle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson comes to the cage accompanied by Now I Lay Thee Down. John Darnielle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henrik Larsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Darnielle!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darnielle tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darnielle moves out of range of the body kick from Larsson.
Darnielle misses with a head kick.
Darnielle shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larsson wants to get back to full guard.
Darnielle is looking for a kimura but Larsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darnielle to get the leverage.
Darnielle is looking for a kimura but Larsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Darnielle to get the leverage.
Darnielle prevents Larsson from improving his position.
Darnielle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Darnielle is trying to control the action in half guard but Larsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnielle stalling.
Darnielle throwing shots but Larsson is blocking nicely.
Larsson wants to improve his position but Darnielle is controlling well.
Larsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Darnielle.
Larsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larsson!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Larsson tries to score with some ground and pound. Darnielle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Darnielle gets back to half guard.
Darnielle trying to hold on to Larsson's head to control him but Larsson postures up.
Larsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darnielle keeps working.
Darnielle trying to control here.
Larsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Darnielle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Larsson avoids the attempt from Darnielle to control.
Darnielle working to try and regain half guard.
Larsson is landing with some decent strikes but Darnielle is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Larsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Larsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Darnielle?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darnielle wants to hold on but Larsson pushes him away.
Darnielle can't escape the position.
Larsson controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle is trying desperately to improve position.
Darnielle wants to control but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darnielle regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larsson controlling the pace.
Darnielle is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Henrik Larsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Darnielle fails to land with a series of punches.
Darnielle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larsson.
It looks like John Darnielle has been cut.
Darnielle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Larsson eats them both and turns towards Darnielle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Darnielle scores with a push kick.
Darnielle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larsson's calf.
Darnielle scores with a hook to the body. Larsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darnielle thumps Larsson with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Darnielle blocks the low kick.
Darnielle tried to score with a low kick but Larsson checks it.
Darnielle has closed the distance and engaged Larsson in a clinch.
Larsson tries to break the clinch but Darnielle is controlling the position.
Larsson tries to stall but Darnielle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Darnielle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Larsson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Darnielle.
John Darnielle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darnielle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Larsson in his tracks.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darnielle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Larsson.
Larsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darnielle throws a leg kick but Larsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Darnielle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Darnielle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Darnielle avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Darnielle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larsson.
Darnielle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darnielle throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle looks to clinch
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Darnielle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darnielle. Larsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darnielle scores with the left hand. Larsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Darnielle closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Larsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Darnielle shoots in for a takedown but Larsson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Darnielle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larsson moves away.
Larsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Henrik Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Darnielle is breathing heavily.
Larsson throws a shot from downtown. Darnielle moves away and avoids it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Larsson.
Darnielle throws a chopping leg kick but Larsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Darnielle misses with a takedown attempt
and Larsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Darnielle.
Larsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
A good leg kick by Larsson.
Larsson scores with a spinning back kick!
Larsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darnielle moves away.
Darnielle takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Larsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsson misses with a head kick.
Darnielle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Darnielle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsson throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Larsson.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Darnielle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson misses with a hook. Darnielle ducked under it nicely.
Larsson lands a front kick.
Larsson with a nice cross.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darnielle cracks Larsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Larsson tries to land a front kick but Darnielle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darnielle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Larsson tries to avoid it but Darnielle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Larsson to the ground. Larsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Larsson cracks the inside of Darnielle's front leg.
Larsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Darnielle misses with a two punch combination.
Larsson connects with a single shot there.
Larsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Larsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Darnielle's cut.
That's time! Larsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Darnielle moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Larsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Larsson digs a good body shot into Darnielle's ribs.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but Darnielle is out of range.
Larsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson feints and then cracks Darnielle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darnielle down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsson.
Darnielle has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Larsson.
An inside leg kick lands from Larsson.
Larsson scores with a one two! Darnielle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Larsson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darnielle is rocked!
Darnielle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darnielle blocks the body kick.
Darnielle is still on wobbly legs! Can Larsson finish him?
Larsson staying out of range there.
Darnielle seems to have recovered his senses.
Larsson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Larsson. That's going to slow Darnielle down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsson.
Larsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Larsson feints and then cracks Darnielle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darnielle down.
Larsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Darnielle ducks right into an uppercut from Larsson.
Larsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsson cracks Darnielle with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Larsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Darnielle to stand back up!
Larsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Darnielle if he has to take too many more of those.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darnielle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Henrik Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Darnielle misses
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Larsson catches Darnielle right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Larsson.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Darnielle in his tracks.
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darnielle can do to turn this around?
Larsson throws a lazy right hand but Darnielle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darnielle looks for the body kick but Larsson saw that one coming.
Larsson dodges the punch combination from Darnielle.
Larsson thumps Darnielle with a low kick.
Darnielle tries to clinch there but Larsson circles away.
Darnielle misses with a left hand
and Larsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henrik Larsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darnielle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Larsson's sensitive parts.
Larsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darnielle.
Nice body kick there by Larsson.
Darnielle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darnielle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Darnielle with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larsson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Larsson.
Darnielle throws out a loose jab but Larsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darnielle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsson as he jumps to the side.
Jab by Larsson.
Larsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnielle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darnielle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Henrik Larsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Darnielle.
Darnielle moves to clinch but Larsson breaks away
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Darnielle 's knee.
Darnielle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larsson counters with a head kick.
A cross from Larsson lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Darnielle.
John Darnielle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Larsson as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson scores with a nice body kick.
Larsson slips a jab from Darnielle.
Darnielle throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Larsson!
Henrik Larsson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roll Fizzlebeef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masakazu Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aoki has chosen Sandstorm by Darude as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Roll Fizzlebeef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masakazu Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Aoki drops his hands momentarily and Fizzlebeef takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aoki wants to free his trapped foot but Fizzlebeef is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aoki is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fizzlebeef reverses the position - he's now on top in Aoki's guard.
Aoki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fizzlebeef gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fizzlebeef trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aoki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fizzlebeef working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fizzlebeef throws a big elbow that misses.
Fizzlebeef stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aoki has his foot on Fizzlebeef's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fizzlebeef works his way back into a safe position though.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Fizzlebeef controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fizzlebeef advances to half guard.
Fizzlebeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzlebeef working over Aoki with some ground and pound. Aoki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aoki wants to control but Fizzlebeef is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aoki tries to get to full guard but Fizzlebeef has control of the leg.
Fizzlebeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Aoki trying to hold on to Fizzlebeef's head to control him but Fizzlebeef postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Fizzlebeef is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fizzlebeef is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fizzlebeef prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Fizzlebeef is working for a kimura but Aoki is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fizzlebeef passes to side control.
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Fizzlebeef keeps moving and retains side control.
Aoki wants to control but Fizzlebeef postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aoki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fizzlebeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fizzlebeef working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Aoki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fizzlebeef's best efforts.
Fizzlebeef thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fizzlebeef throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has momentary wrist control but Fizzlebeef slips an elbow through the middle.
Fizzlebeef wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Fizzlebeef tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Aoki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fizzlebeef tries to free his leg and advance position but Aoki is retaining full guard.
Fizzlebeef advances to half guard.
Aoki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Fizzlebeef is controlling well.
Fizzlebeef tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef prevents Aoki from standing back up.
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 Roll Fizzlebeef will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fizzlebeef misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Aoki.
Fizzlebeef shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aoki defends it nicely.
Aoki misses with a leg kick
and Fizzlebeef counters with a left to the body.
Aoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fizzlebeef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aoki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aoki misses with a low kick.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fizzlebeef just misses with a punch to the body.
Fizzlebeef scores with a hook.
Fizzlebeef slips a jab from Aoki.
Aoki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aoki 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Fizzlebeef scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throws a jab but it's blocked by Aoki.
Aoki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Masakazu Aoki has been cut.
Aoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fizzlebeef misses with a takedown attempt - Aoki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fizzlebeef is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Fizzlebeef which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fizzlebeef. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aoki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fizzlebeef looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good work by Fizzlebeef as he checks the leg kick.
Fizzlebeef misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Aoki misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fizzlebeef scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aoki wants to land a leg kick but Fizzlebeef is out of range.
Fizzlebeef tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aoki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fizzlebeef moves in looking to clinch but Aoki pushes him off.
Fizzlebeef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aoki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fizzlebeef is just out of range.
Good shot there by Aoki.
A slow jab from Fizzlebeef misses its intended target.
Fizzlebeef throws the kick towards the body but Aoki avoids it.
Aoki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aoki duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fizzlebeef misses.
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
A big left from Aoki misses.
Aoki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fizzlebeef counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fizzlebeef throws a chopping leg kick but Aoki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Aoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aoki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fizzlebeef is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Aoki.
Fizzlebeef in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fizzlebeef working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki is not content to let Fizzlebeef control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef landing a few strikes.
Aoki is looking to reverse the position.
Fizzlebeef wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aoki keeps working.
Fizzlebeef will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fizzlebeef cracks Aoki with a big right hand but Aoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Fizzlebeef's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fizzlebeef working the ground and pound.
Roll Fizzlebeef overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aoki is trying to get back to half guard.
Fizzlebeef wants to control but Aoki is keeping him busy.
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roll Fizzlebeef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masakazu Aoki's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Aoki.
Fizzlebeef looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Aoki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fizzlebeef displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aoki throws out the jab.
Aoki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fizzlebeef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fizzlebeef steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aoki.
Fizzlebeef scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roll Fizzlebeef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fizzlebeef connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
Aoki works Fizzlebeef's body with a nice hook.
Aoki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aoki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fizzlebeef's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aoki under the eye.
Fizzlebeef stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fizzlebeef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki throws out a powerful jab.
Fizzlebeef jabs Aoki right on the nose. Aoki blinks but takes it well.
Fizzlebeef moves out of range as Aoki strikes.
Aoki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fizzlebeef.
Aoki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef scores with a nice strike.
Fizzlebeef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aoki, pushing him back against the cage.
Aoki misses with a knee to the head.
Fizzlebeef struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Aoki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fizzlebeef avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fizzlebeef gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fizzlebeef throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aokis head.
Aoki dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fizzlebeef misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is pressed up against the cage. Fizzlebeef has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aoki down to the mat. Aoki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fizzlebeef.
Fizzlebeef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roll Fizzlebeef. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aoki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fizzlebeef is able to avoid easily.
Aoki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fizzlebeef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aoki somewhat.
Fizzlebeef lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fizzlebeef takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fizzlebeef ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aoki moves away.
Fizzlebeef scores with a jab. Aoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fizzlebeef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzlebeef throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Fizzlebeef slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fizzlebeef cracks Aoki with a good jab.
Aoki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aoki swinging wildly here.
Aoki moves forwards but Fizzlebeef connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roll Fizzlebeef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fizzlebeef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fizzlebeef fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aoki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fizzlebeef ducks under a wild hook from Aoki.
Fizzlebeef avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fizzlebeef wants to land a leg kick but Aoki is out of range.
Roll Fizzlebeef is winning the standup battle so far.
Fizzlebeef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Fizzlebeef is avoiding it.
Aoki connects with the punch.
Fizzlebeef is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fizzlebeef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aoki shoots for a double leg takedown but Fizzlebeef sprawls well. He's pushed Aoki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aoki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fizzlebeef fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aoki manages to avoid it.
Fizzlebeef looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fizzlebeef.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fizzlebeef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aoki on the side of the head.
Masakazu Aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fizzlebeef doesn't manage to clinch there - Aoki circles away.
A combination from Fizzlebeef does no damage.
Aoki moves in looking to clinch but Fizzlebeef pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roll Fizzlebeef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fizzlebeef has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roll Fizzlebeef!
After winning the bout, Roll Fizzlebeef thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Vronsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Van Gundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vronsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Stan Van Gundy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vronsky misses with an uppercut.
Vronsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gundy.
Vronsky throws a one two combo.
Van Gundy slips a straight right by Vronsky.
Vronsky looks to land a right hand but Van Gundy moved out of range.
Vronsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Gundy in his tracks.
Vronsky throws out a loose jab but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gundy scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Gundy stuns Vronsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vronsky. Beautiful body shot.
Vronsky lands a right hook to the body.
Vronsky chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Gundy can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gundy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Van Gundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Gundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vronsky.
Van Gundy throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vronsky takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vronsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Van Gundy counters with a body kick that stops Vronsky in his tracks momentarily.
Van Gundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vronsky on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vronsky is breathing heavily.
Vronsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gundy.
Stan Van Gundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Gundy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Gundy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Van Gundy misses its intended target.
Vronsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vronsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy looks to land a combination. Vronsky sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Gundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vronsky checks it well.
Vronsky with a jab.
Vronsky gets a takedown into half guard.
Vronsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vronsky is looking to pass Van Gundy's guard but actually Van Gundy recovers to full guard.
Vronsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Gundy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vronsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky stopping the sweep attempt from Van Gundy.
Vronsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Gundy is retaining full guard.
Vronsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vronsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Gundy pulls Vronsky in to control the position.
Vronsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Gundy is trying to control the position but Vronsky postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky trying to control but Van Gundy is working from the bottom.
Vronsky stands and throws Van Gundy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vronsky cracks Van Gundy with a big right hand but Van Gundy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Gundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vronsky looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Gundy is avoiding damage well.
Vronsky in side control, throwing shots but Van Gundy defends.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vronsky working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Gundy regains half guard, as Vronsky was trying to land strikes.
Vronsky wants to pass to mount but Van Gundy is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stan Van Gundy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Gundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vronsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Gundy sprawls well. Van Gundy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vronsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Vronsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Gundy scores with a jab to the head.
Van Gundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vronsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Gundy scores with a hook to the body. Vronsky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vronsky lands a right hook to the body.
Van Gundy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vronsky.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Vronsky avoids it easily.
Van Gundy 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.
Stan Van Gundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vronsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Gundy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vronsky's sensitive parts.
Vronsky moves out of range of the body kick.
Vronsky moves out of range of the body kick from Van Gundy.
Vronsky throws out a loose jab but Van Gundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vronsky digs a good hook to Van Gundy's body.
Van Gundy slips a straight right by Vronsky.
Van Gundy throws a chopping leg kick but Vronsky manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Gundy closes the distance and pushes Vronsky back into the cage.
Van Gundy lands with a left to the head.
Van Gundy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vronsky prevents a body shot from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vronsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gundy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Van Gundy misses.
Van Gundy cracks Vronsky with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gundy connects with a single shot there.
Van Gundy moves away from the strike by Vronsky.
Van Gundy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Gundy. That's going to slow Vronsky down.
Vronsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Gundy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Gundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Gundy has control of Vronsky's left arm, preventing Vronsky from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Vronsky!
Van Gundy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vronsky is looking to escape.
Van Gundy controlling from mount.
Vronsky tries to hold on but Van Gundy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Michael Vronsky just wasn't active enough.
Vronsky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vronsky swings widly with a right hand
and Van Gundy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Van Gundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vronsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Gundy.
Vronsky throws a hook but Van Gundy blocks it.
Van Gundy tries a low kick but Vronsky avoids it.
Vronsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gundy manages to avoid it.
Vronsky closes the distance and clinches up with Van Gundy, looking for a takedown. Vronsky pushes Van Gundy against the cage but Van Gundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Gundy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vronsky.
Van Gundy throws a looping overhand right but Vronsky ducks down to avoid it.
Vronsky takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Gundy wants to land a leg kick but Vronsky is out of range.
Van Gundy misses with a low kick.
Van Gundy works the jab nicely.
Vronsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good leg kick by Van Gundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gundy throws a hook but Vronsky avoids it easily.
Van Gundy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Gundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Gundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Gundy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vronsky avoids it.
Vronsky can't break the clinch.
Vronsky wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Vronsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Gundy pushes Vronsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Gundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vronskys head.
Vronsky breaks the clinch.
Van Gundy lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Gundy scores with a jab. Vronsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Gundy avoids the body shot from Vronsky.
Van Gundy slips a straight right by Vronsky.
Van Gundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vronsky.
Van Gundy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vronsky sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gundy misses with a double jab
and Vronsky counters with a left to the body.
Vronsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Gundy misses with a body kick.
Van Gundy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vronsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vronsky ducks right into an uppercut from Van Gundy.
Michael Vronsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Gundy.
Vronsky ducks under a wild hook from Van Gundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gundy wants to clinch.
Vronsky waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gundy.
Vronsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Gundy sprawls well. He's pushed Vronsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stan Van Gundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Gundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vronsky.
Van Gundy blocks a jab.
Vronsky swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Gundy lands a body shot.
Stan Van Gundy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Gundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vronsky gets tackled into the cage by Van Gundy. Van Gundy maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vronsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vronsky can't break the clinch.
Vronsky avoiding damage as Van Gundy throws knees to the body.
Van Gundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Vronsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vronsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Gundy controls his hands.
Vronsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Gundy.
Van Gundy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Gundy stalling in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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!
Vronsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Gundy scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Van Gundy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Gundy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Van Gundy!
An out of breath Stan Van Gundy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Peter Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Hall has chosen Predator Apocalypse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Karnak Mandazur could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Peter Hall's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Peter Hall!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandazur misses with a body shot.
Peter Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Peter Hall tenderised Mandazur's leg. Mandazur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Peter Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kevin Peter Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peter Hall misses the body punch
and Mandazur counters with a nice leg kick.
Mandazur walks into a stiff left hand from Peter Hall.
Mandazur scores with a shot to the body.
Mandazur blocks a head kick by Peter Hall.
Mandazur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peter Hall connects with an inside leg kick.
Mandazur connects with a solid leg kick.
Peter Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandazur misses with a kick to the body.
Mandazur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peter Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mandazur pushes Peter Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peter Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mandazur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mandazur lands a left hand.
Peter Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peter Hall wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peter Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Mandazur avoids the damage to the body.
Peter Hall looking to throw knees to the head but Mandazur is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peter Hall throws an elbow but misses.
Mandazur lands with a left to the head.
Mandazur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mandazur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mandazur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mandazur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peter Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mandazur has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Hall lands a damaging elbow.
Peter Hall has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mandazur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Peter Hall pushes off an throws an elbow but Mandazur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Peter Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peter Hall throws a front kick aimed at Mandazur's knee but Mandazur avoids it well.
Peter Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peter Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peter Hall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandazur checks it well.
Mandazur throws a right hand that misses
and Peter Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peter Hall throws a front kick aimed at Mandazur's knee but Mandazur avoids it well.
Mandazur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peter Hall throws a leg kick but Mandazur checks it.
Peter Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peter Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Mandazur misses.
Mandazur moves into range and connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandazur.
Mandazur moves out of range of the leg kick from Peter Hall.
Mandazur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peter Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peter Hall tried to score with a low kick but Mandazur checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandazur checks a leg kick.
Peter Hall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandazur thuds his right hand into Peter Hall's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peter Hall is looking to chop away at Mandazur's legs.
Mandazur jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Peter Hall.
Mandazur connects with a leg kick. Peter Hall looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peter Hall will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mandazur lands a jab to the head.
Peter Hall wants to land a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range.
Mandazur checks a low kick from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Mandazur misses.
Mandazur throws a shot from downtown. Peter Hall moves away and avoids it.
Peter Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Mandazur.
Peter Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandazur can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Mandazur there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peter Hall lands a nice hook to Mandazur's body. Mandazur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandazur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mandazur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Peter Hall tries to score with a low kick but Mandazur moves his leg out of the way.
Peter Hall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mandazur rather than just go for the knockout.
Peter Hall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peter Hall lands a jab to Mandazur's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur tries to bum rush Peter Hall with a series of wild strikes but Peter Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandazur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Peter Hall momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mandazur.
Mandazur misses with a straight left.
Mandazur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peter Hall's hands.
A low kick from Mandazur is predictable there
and Peter Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mandazur's knee momentarily.
Peter Hall misses with a leg kick
and Mandazur counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mandazur throws a sloppy head kick and Peter Hall moves out of range easily.
Mandazur throws a front kick that sends Peter Hall stumbling back into the cage.
Mandazur with a nice cross.
Mandazur scores with a spinning back kick!
Peter Hall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mandazur.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mandazur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peter Hall.
Mandazur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peter Hall looks winded!
Mandazur looks to land a left hand but Peter Hall moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karnak Mandazur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peter Hall misses with a body kick.
Mandazur checks a low kick from Peter Hall.
Peter Hall wants to slow Mandazur down by chopping away at his legs.
Mandazur takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Peter Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Peter Hall lands a nice looking body shot.
Peter Hall lands a nice shot that snaps Mandazur's head back.
Peter Hall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mandazur takes a step back to recover.
Peter Hall misses with a body kick.
Peter Hall misses with a leg kick.
Peter Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mandazur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peter Hall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mandazur throws a leg kick but Peter Hall moved away.
Oooooh!!! Mandazur has knocked Peter Hall down with a huge combo! Mandazur steps away and waves a wobbly Peter Hall back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Peter Hall is rocked!
Whack! Mandazur lands a heavy head kick that drops Peter Hall. The ref tackles Mandazur to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Peter Hall was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Karnak Mandazur!
During a confident post fight interview, Karnak Mandazur thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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