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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Rowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Prindle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prindle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Otherside. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Rowe! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Prindle! The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rowe fails with a takedown attempt. Prindle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rowe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Prindle is in Rowe's guard. Prindle prevents Rowe from getting back to his feet. Rowe trying to strike off his back.
Rowe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Prindle pushes down on Rowe's leg and manages to get into half guard. Rowe is staying active underneath Prindle, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Prindle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rowe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Prindle wants to free his trapped foot but Rowe is holding on for dear life with his legs. Rowe connecting with a few gentle strikes. Prindle wants to work for an arm triangle but Rowe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rowe wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prindle is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rowe is just riding it out for now. Prindle eventually gives up the hold. Rowe missing with punches from the bottom.
Prindle wants to take a breather but Rowe is having none of it. Prindle prevents Rowe from improving his position. Rowe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prindle on the ground. Prindle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rowe sees it coming and defends easily. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rowe punching from the bottom.
Prindle prevents Rowe from improving his position. Rowe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Prindle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rowe throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Prindle manages to pass to side control. Prindle slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Rowe. Prindle tries to control but Rowe wriggling away. Prindle won't let Rowe get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rowe is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. Prindle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rowe is looking to escape. Prindle blocks Rowe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Prindle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Prindle jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Rowe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Prindle is trying to get an arm triangle but Rowe is defending well. Rowe is trying to escape and get back to his feet. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Rowe tries to improve position but can't. Rowe throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Rowe tries to strike but it doesn't land. Rowe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land. Prindle has hold of Rowe's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rowe tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Prindle cranks the arm and Rowe screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rowe, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Prindle! A relieved looking Eric Prindle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colt Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Plum! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Von Hammer! The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Plum connects with a leg kick. Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Hammer misses with a right hand and Plum counters with a nice kick to the body. Plum tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hammer misses with a hook
and Plum counters with a head kick that drops Hammer to the mat! Hammer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hammer is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Plum needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there. Hammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Plum finish him? A head kick misses from Plum. Hammer looks to throw the jab but Plum is out of range. Hammer seems to have recovered his senses. Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Plum missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Plum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer. Von Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Plum looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Plum. Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Plum fails to land with a series of punches.
Plum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Plum throws a right and a left that both miss. Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hammer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plum just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plum on the side of the head. Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Hammer moves out of range as Plum throws a body kick.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot. Plum avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Plum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer. Plum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer misses with a straight right. Plum throws a head kick that misses. Hammer lands a really nice looking cross but Plum seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Plum. Hammer swings for the body but Plum moves out of range.
Plum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer avoids the head kick by Plum.
Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily. A head kick misses from Plum. Hammer throws a right and a left that Plum avoids nicely. Plum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action! A head kick misses from Plum. Plum staying out of range there. Hammer connects with a single shot there. Plum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Plum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Plum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Plum avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Plum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
Plum delivers a nice body kick. Plum defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Plum. Hammer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer counters with a left to the body. Plum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Plum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Plum slips a jab from Hammer. Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer. Plum is looking to slow Hammer down with leg kicks. Plum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a hook. Hammer throws a one two combo.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Plum. Plum showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hammer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Plum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Plum in his tracks. Hammer connects with a crisp jab. Plum goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plum throws a head kick but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Plum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Plum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Hammer with a hook. Sloppy strikes from Hammer. Those never looked like landing. Plum throws a sloppy head kick and Hammer moves out of range easily. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hammer throws a good cross that connects.
Plum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Plum defending well as Hammer loads up on a big left hand. 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 Colt Plum will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plum slips a straight right by Hammer. Hammer looks to land a left hand but Plum moved out of range nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Plum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Plum is looking to score with low kicks. Plum throws a leg kick but Hammer sees it coming and moves out of range. Plum misses with a head kick.
Plum tries a head kick but it misses.
Plum staying out of range there. Colt Plum is winning the standup battle so far. Hammer tries to bum rush Plum with a series of wild strikes but Plum uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hammer lands with a good body shot. Plum slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Plum misses with the combination.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hammer takes a swing at Plum's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Plum looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming. Plum connects with an inside leg kick. Plum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A telegraphed right hand from Hammer misses the target. Plum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer. Hammer lands with a nice body punch. Hammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plum attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Plum throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Plum loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Plum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hammer takes a swing at Plum's ribcage but misses. Plum connects with an inside leg kick. Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Hammer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Plum eats them both and turns towards Hammer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Plum finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A combination from Plum does no damage. Plum looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely. Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hammer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plum under the eye. A swing and a miss from Hammer. Hammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Plum gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Plum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Plum backs up against the cage.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Plum misses with a body kick. Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Plum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Plum takes a shot right to the bread basket. Colt Plum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. A nice inside leg kick there by Plum. That's going to slow Hammer down. Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Plum slips the punch. A combination from Plum does no damage. Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hammer misses with a body punch
and Plum counters with a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot. Plum looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hammer lands an overhand right. Plum staying out of range there. Jab by Hammer. Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Plum slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Plum's head but Plum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hammer misses with a double jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Plum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plum there as he acknowledges the shot. Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Plum counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Plum throws a nice inside leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Plum throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. Plum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Plum throws a head kick that misses. Plum scores with a kick to the midsection. Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow. A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Plum does a little dance to reset his feet. Hammer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Plum scores with a head kick.
Hammer has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Plum. Hammer misses with a wild body shot. Hammer takes a swing at Plum's ribcage but misses. Plum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Plum. Plum scores with a head kick. Hammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Both fighters are breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Plum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer. Jab by Plum.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Plum on the side of the head. Plum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Plum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Plum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Hammer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Plum.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Plum.
A nice combination there by Hammer.
Plum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hammer swings for the body but Plum moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hammer loads up on a big right hand but Plum slips the punch. Hammer misses with a right hand and Plum counters with a big head kick but Hammer shrugs it off. Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Plum counters with a nice uppercut. Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plum was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer. Hammer throws a series of strikes that have Plum backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Plum. Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Plum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hammer lunges at Plum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Plum's hand. A head kick misses from Plum. Plum lands with a kick to the temple. Hammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Hammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hammer there as he acknowledges the shot. Hammer dips to his left and cracks Plum with an uppercut! Hammer cracks Plum with a good jab. Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer avoids the head kick by Plum.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plum manages to avoid it. Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer swings for the body but Plum moves out of range.
Plum moves away from the strike by Hammer. Plum misses with a series of wild punches.
Hammer takes a kick to the side of the head. Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer throws a jab when Plum was well out of range. Hammer misses with a few strikes there.
Plum tries to bum rush Hammer with a series of wild strikes but Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hammer scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hammer. Hammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Plum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hammer connects with a jab. Plum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hammer blocks a head kick by Plum.
Hammer with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Plum looks for the body kick but Hammer saw that one coming. Plum slips a jab from Hammer. A shot to the liver by Hammer. Beautiful body shot. Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hammer throws a jab when Plum was well out of range. Hammer takes a swing at Plum's ribcage but misses. Hammer checks a low kick from Plum.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Von Hammer. Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Von Hammer! Von Hammer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that The Stash House Nutrition *Q159* for $50 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilafat Urskilz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawkins comes to the cage accompanied by Stronger-Kanye West. Ilafat Urskilz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Hawkins! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ilafat Urskilz! The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hawkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Urskilz to the mat! Urskilz manages to get full guard. Hawkins trying to control but Urskilz is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Urskilz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Hawkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hawkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Urskilz is retaining full guard. Hawkins wants to control from the top but Urskilz keeps moving. Urskilz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Hawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Urskilz avoids it really well and circles away. Urskilz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins with a lazy takedown attempt and Urskilz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Urskilz taking a breather. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hawkins is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round. Urskilz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Urskilz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawkins's efforts to push away. Urskilz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkinss head. Urskilz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hawkins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Knees in the clinch landing for Urskilz.
Urskilz scores with a nice hook to the head. A knee to the head by Urskilz.
It looks like Kevin Hawkins has been cut. Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Urskilz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Urskilz avoiding damage.
Hawkins is trying to push Urskilz away but Urskilz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hawkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Urskilz gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Hawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees in the clinch landing for Urskilz.
Urskilz avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hawkins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Urskilz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Urskilz.
Hawkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Urskilz misses with a knee to the head. Urskilz crunches a lovely knee into Hawkins's ribcage. Hawkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Urskilz landing knees to the head.
Urskilz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Urskilz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards. Urskilz lands with a left to the head. Urskilz keeps control of Hawkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hawkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Urskilz controls the action.
Urskilz stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Urskilz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawkins's face.
Urskilz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hawkins's face.
Urskilz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawkins backwards. Hawkins tries to break free but Urskilz pushes him back against the cage. Urskilz lands a knee to the head.
Hawkins wants to break free but Urskilz has control.
Urskilz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hawkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Urskilz has him pressed against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Urskilz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Urskilz.
Hawkins tries to break free but Urskilz pushes him back against the cage. A short left from Urskilz. Urskilz drops Hawkins with a big knee straight up the middle! Hawkins is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hawkins is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hawkins shoots and misses and Urskilz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urskilz. Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hawkins is breathing heavily. Urskilz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Urskilz lands a big knee! That's hurt Hawkins! Oh, he's all over the place! Urskilz lands another knee that sends Hawkins to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilafat Urskilz! A very excited looking Ilafat Urskilz 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Goldenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldenberg has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg Still D.R.E. as his entrance music. Abdullah Goldenberg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdullah Goldenberg! The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goldenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Goldenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Goldenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rewell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goldenberg. A left and a right from Goldenberg both land. Nice combination. Goldenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Rewell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses. Goldenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Goldenberg misses with the combination.
Goldenberg looks to land a combination but Rewell avoids it well. Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goldenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rewell makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Goldenberg really felt that one! Goldenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A right-left combo lands from Goldenberg. Rewell scores with a spinning back kick! Goldenberg looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round. Rewell slips a jab and a cross from Goldenberg.
Goldenberg misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah Goldenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Goldenberg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rewell. A head kick misses from Rewell. Goldenberg moves out of range of the body kick from Rewell.
Rewell thows a body shot but no joy. Rewell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Goldenberg throws a right hand that Rewell ducks under and follows up with a left that Rewell also avoids with ease. Goldenberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rewell throws a head kick that misses. Sloppy strikes from Goldenberg. Those never looked like landing. Goldenberg misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rewell throws a head kick that misses. Goldenberg avoids the head kick by Rewell.
Goldenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rewell slips a jab and a cross from Goldenberg.
Rewell lands a head kick. Goldenberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Goldenberg throws a combination that misses and Rewell counters with a head kick. Goldenberg is working the combinations to good effect here. Goldenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rewell circles away quickly and effectively. Goldenberg misses with a few strikes there.
Rewell misses with a wild combination.
Goldenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rewell counters with a lovely straight right hand! A head kick misses from Rewell. Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goldenberg throws a right and a left that both miss. Goldenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Goldenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goldenberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No joy there for Goldenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goldenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rewell counters with an outside leg kick.
Rewell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rewell lands with a kick to the temple. Goldenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Abdullah Goldenberg has been cut. Goldenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rewell - that will leave a mark!
Rewell thuds his shin into the meat of Goldenberg's side. Goldenberg misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Goldenberg blocks a head kick by Rewell.
Rewell dips to his left and cracks Goldenberg with an uppercut! Rewell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Goldenberg blocks a head kick by Rewell.
A head kick misses from Rewell. Goldenberg throws a nice looking combination but Rewell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. No joy there for Rewell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rewell swinging wildly here.
Rewell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Goldenberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rewell throws a leg kick that misses. Rewell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Goldenberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rewell backs up against the cage.
Goldenberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rewell. Goldenberg lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rewell backs up against the cage.
Goldenberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goldenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rewell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Rewell is looking to land body kicks. Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldenberg misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Some wild striking there from Goldenberg.
Rewell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rewell dominated that round. The cut man is working on Abdullah Goldenberg's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. An inside leg kick lands from Rewell. Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldenberg throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Goldenberg misses. Goldenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Goldenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rewell counters with a body kick. An inside leg kick lands from Rewell. Goldenberg tries to bum rush Rewell with a series of wild strikes but Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rewell lands with a kick to the temple. Goldenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rewell misses with a kick to the body.
Goldenberg is breathing heavily. Rewell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Goldenberg looks to land a combination but Rewell avoids it well. Goldenberg throws a series of punches but Rewell moves out of range. Rewell throws a hook but Goldenberg avoids it easily. Goldenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rewell counters with a nice body kick. Rewell tries to bum rush Goldenberg with a series of wild strikes but Goldenberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rewell tries to land a front kick but Goldenberg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Goldenberg takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goldenberg blocks a head kick by Rewell.
Rewell loads up on a big right hand but Goldenberg slips the punch. Rewell is looking to slow Goldenberg down with leg kicks. Goldenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goldenberg misses with a double jab
and Rewell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rewell misses with a head kick.
Goldenberg swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Goldenberg throws a one two combo.
Goldenberg avoids the head kick by Rewell.
Goldenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rewell counters with a flying knee. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rewell scores with a push kick. Rewell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goldenberg's head. A good leg kick by Rewell. Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Goldenberg misses. Goldenberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rewell.
Rewell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Goldenberg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. A head kick misses from Rewell. Rewell misses with a head kick.
Goldenberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Rewell throws a quick inside leg kick. Goldenberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rewell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rewell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rewell connects with a high kick. A head kick from Rewell lands but Goldenberg takes it in his stride. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Goldenberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Rewell has got the better of the exchanges. Goldenberg throws a combination. Rewell tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Goldenberg throws a combination that misses The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. and Rewell counters with a solid body kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rewell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. No joy there for Goldenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Goldenberg shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rewell eats them both and turns towards Goldenberg to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Goldenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rewell. Goldenberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rewell counters with a big head kick but Goldenberg shrugs it off. Rewell misses with a double jab.
Goldenberg misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Goldenberg misses. Rewell throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goldenberg throws a series of punches but Rewell avoids them all with ease. That kick from Rewell tenderised Goldenberg's leg. Goldenberg is trying to keep his angry face on. Rewell avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rewell dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Abdullah Goldenberg'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rewell lands a head kick!
Goldenberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rewell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Goldenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rewell counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Goldenberg misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Rewell. Rewell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Goldenberg scores with a three punch combo!
Alexander Rewell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Goldenberg lands a jab-cross combination. Alexander Rewell is winning the standup battle so far. A solid leg kick lands there for Rewell.
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! Goldenberg swinging wildly here.
Goldenberg has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rewell. Goldenberg dodges the punch combination from Rewell.
Goldenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rewell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldenberg.
Rewell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goldenberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Rewell looks to land a combination but Goldenberg avoids it well. Goldenberg throws a nice looking combination but Rewell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rewell slips a jab and a cross from Goldenberg.
Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goldenberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rewell misses with a body shot.
Goldenberg throws a nice looking combination but Rewell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rewell connects with an inside leg kick. Goldenberg throws a right and a left that both miss. Abdullah Goldenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rewell throws a front kick that sends Goldenberg stumbling back into the cage. Rewell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Goldenberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rewell lands with a good body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head kick misses from Rewell. Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rewell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goldenberg. A punch combination from Goldenberg misses. Goldenberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rewell can pounce on him.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldenberg tries to bum rush Rewell with a series of wild strikes but Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Goldenberg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Rewell. Those never looked like landing. Rewell scoring well with a low kick there.
Rewell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goldenberg can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round. Goldenberg misses with a wild combination.
Goldenberg looks to land a combination but Rewell avoids it well. Rewell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Goldenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rewell circles away quickly and effectively. Goldenberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Goldenberg avoids the head kick by Rewell.
Goldenberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rewell circles away quickly and effectively. Goldenberg takes a kick to the side of the head. Goldenberg misses with a double jab
and Rewell counters with a body kick. Rewell throws a series of punches but Goldenberg avoids them all with ease. Rewell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Rewell. Goldenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rewell.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Goldenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rewell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goldenberg is lucky that one didn't land flush. Goldenberg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rewell counters with a lovely shot to the body. Some wild striking there from Goldenberg.
Rewell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Goldenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rewell counters with a nice leg kick. Rewell lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rewell throws a right and a left that both miss. Rewell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goldenberg misses with a double jab
and Rewell counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Goldenberg misses with a double jab
and Rewell counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Goldenberg is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Rewell showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rewell 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rewell! Alexander Rewell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn Nutrition (90% Return) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Stenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Van Kirkland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandr Stenkov! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stenkov looks to throw the jab but Van Kirkland is out of range. Stenkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Stenkov throws an off balance right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with a series of strikes. Stenkov will be more careful next time no doubt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenkov.
Sloppy strikes from Stenkov. Those never looked like landing. A swing and a miss from Stenkov. Van Kirkland defending well as Stenkov loads up on a big left hand. Stenkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Kirkland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Van Kirkland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stenkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Kirkland's head. Stenkov scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Van Kirkland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stenkov misses with a hook. Van Kirkland ducked under it nicely. Alexandr Stenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Kirkland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stenkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Mikhail Van Kirkland has been cut. The crowd cheers as Stenkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Kirkland doesn't seem phased though. Stenkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Kirkland was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenkov. Stenkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stenkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Kirkland's calf. Van Kirkland fails with a takedown attempt. Stenkov is looking to slow Van Kirkland down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Kirkland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Kirkland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stenkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stenkov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Van Kirkland tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Van Kirkland walks into a straight right hand from Stenkov. Stenkov feints and then cracks Van Kirkland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Kirkland down. Van Kirkland is breathing heavily. Stenkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Kirkland. Stenkov throws a head kick that misses and Van Kirkland counters with a nice double leg into guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Stenkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Kirkland is one step ahead there. Van Kirkland throws an elbow that misses. Stenkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Van Kirkland's guard. Nice move by Stenkov!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenkov wants to pass the guard but Van Kirkland is keeping the position. Stenkov trying to control but Van Kirkland is working from the bottom. Stenkov looking to pass the guard. Stenkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Stenkov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenkov wants to control from the top but Van Kirkland keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexandr Stenkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Stenkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Kirkland checks it well. Nice jab there from Stenkov. Van Kirkland slips a jab and a cross from Stenkov.
Stenkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Stenkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Kirkland. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Van Kirkland blocks a head kick by Stenkov.
Van Kirkland takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Stenkov dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stenkov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kirkland's shoulder, as Van Kirkland tries to avoid the shot. Stenkov throws a sloppy head kick and Van Kirkland moves out of range easily. Stenkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Nice body kick from Stenkov. Alexandr Stenkov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Van Kirkland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot by Stenkov. Stenkov tries to sprawl but Van Kirkland drives through with a takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stenkov tries to get to full guard but Van Kirkland has control of the leg. Stenkov won't allow Van Kirkland to pass to mount. Van Kirkland with the ground and pound but Stenkov uses the opportunity to regain guard. Stenkov is adopting a defensive guard. Van Kirkland wants to control from the top but Stenkov keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenkov controls Van Kirkland momentarily but Van Kirkland frees himself. Stenkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Stenkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Kirkland manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Kirkland has control of Stenkov's left arm, preventing Stenkov from doing any damage. Stenkov landing with the ground and pound. Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Stenkov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Kirkland wants to sweep here but Stenkov controlling him for the moment. Stenkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Stenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kirkland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stenkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Van Kirkland keeping moving, preventing Stenkov from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexandr Stenkov hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Stenkov scores with a head kick. Van Kirkland tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Alexandr Stenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Kirkland checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenkov.
Stenkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Stenkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Kirkland with a poor takedown and Stenkov counters with a slapping leg kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Van Kirkland takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Kirkland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Van Kirkland takes a shot right to the bread basket. Stenkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Stenkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stenkov scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenkov jabs Van Kirkland to the body, keeping him at a distance. Stenkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stenkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A chopping leg kick lands by Stenkov. Stenkov lands with a nice combination. Van Kirkland backs away looking to recover. A head kick misses from Stenkov. Stenkov tries to bum rush Van Kirkland with a series of wild strikes but Van Kirkland uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Stenkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Stenkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Stenkov jabs at Van Kirkland's body. Nice shot by Stenkov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandr Stenkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mikhail Van Kirkland's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Stenkov. Stenkov scores with a jab to the head.
Stenkov wants to slow Van Kirkland down by chopping away at his legs. Van Kirkland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stenkov as he jumps to the side. Van Kirkland is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stenkov lands a jab to the nose. Stenkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Kirkland's head. Van Kirkland shoots in and drives through. Stenkov sprawls well. Van Kirkland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stenkov to score with a decent uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stenkov lands with a nice body punch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stenkov digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs. Mikhail Van Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stenkov tests Van Kirkland's chin there with a solid looking shot. Van Kirkland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Van Kirkland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhail Van Kirkland. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stenkov throws a right and a left that Van Kirkland avoids nicely. Stenkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stenkov connects with a solid leg kick. Stenkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Stenkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stenkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stenkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Van Kirkland 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stenkov lands with a hook. Van Kirkland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. This has been an exciting period of action! Van Kirkland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stenkov is fending him off so far but Van Kirkland persists. Nope, Stenkov circles away and we're back to standing. Stenkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stenkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Kirkland. That did some damage! Stenkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Stenkov scores with a jab to the head.
Stenkov with a nice cross. A good leg kick by Stenkov. Van Kirkland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Stenkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Stenkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Oooooh!!! Stenkov has knocked Van Kirkland down with a huge combo! Stenkov steps away and waves a wobbly Van Kirkland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Kirkland is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Van Kirkland gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Stenkov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Van Kirkland is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Stenkov! During a confident post fight interview, Alexandr Stenkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Gallagher is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bloods & Crips - Steady Dippin. Samuel Washington 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 featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Gallagher! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washington scores with the left hand. Gallagher knows he should have avoided that one. Gallagher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Gallagher is trying to get back to full guard. Gallagher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots. Washington is nestled in close to Gallagher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gallagher is trying to control but can't.
Gallagher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington. Gallagher is refusing to be controlled, as Washington sits in half guard. Washington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Gallagher regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Gallagher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Washington. Gallagher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into side control.
Gallagher looks to move to half guard but instead Washington has passed into mount! Damn! Gallagher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
BOOM! Washington connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gallagher in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Washington landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gallagher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gallagher trying to control but Washington postures up.
Gallagher is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Washington is tapping! Great win for Gallagher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Gallagher! Frank Gallagher took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Prestige Nutrition (160!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Worthington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soham Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Warren Worthington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soham Roy! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A shot to the liver by Roy. Beautiful body shot. Soham Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roy connects with a body shot. Roy looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington is just out of range. Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthington was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy. Worthington with a jab. Roy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Roy goes for a high kick. It partially lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Worthington slips under a jab from Roy. Roy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Worthington's head.
It looks like Warren Worthington has been cut. Roy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worthington with a body punch. A glancing blow. Worthington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Worthington is rocked! Crack! A monster head kick from Roy and Worthington falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Roy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Soham Roy! Soham Roy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter Kurtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Walter Kurtz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derric Styles! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kurtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Styles tries to land a leg kick but Kurtz saw it coming and moves away.
Styles swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kurtz moves out of range of the leg kick from Styles. Styles tries to score with a low kick but Kurtz moves his leg out of the way. Some bone on bone action there as Kurtz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Kurtz misses with a wild body shot. Nice defenses there by Kurtz. Kurtz tries to move into range but Styles moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A jab from Styles does it's job there.
It looks like Walter Kurtz has been cut. Styles throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Kurtz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kurtz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Styles swinging wildly here.
Styles takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Derric Styles has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it. Kurtz connects with a nice looking jab.
Kurtz keeps the fight on the outside. A looping hook to the body misses from Kurtz. Styles does a little dance to reset his feet. Kurtz slips a jab from Styles. Styles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kurtz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Styles momentarily.
Styles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Kurtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Styles. Styles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fighters circle momentarily. Styles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Styles tries to move into range but Kurtz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Kurtz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Styles sprawling to the canvas! Styles rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kurtz finish him?!
Styles is rocked!
That has opened up Derric Styles's cut even more. Styles misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Styles tries to clinch but Kurtz moves out of range. Kurtz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. That kick from Kurtz tenderised Styles's leg. Styles is trying to keep his angry face on. Styles throws a hook to the side of Kurtz's head but Kurtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kurtz throws a shot to the body.
Styles looks winded! Styles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kurtz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kurtz lands with a big right hook that stumbles Styles - he's out on his feet here! Kurtz follows up with another monster hook that separates Styles from consciousness! Styles falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Kurtz stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Walter Kurtz! After winning the bout, Walter Kurtz 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irving Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Chikatilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chikatilo has chosen Black Sunshine as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Irving Brown! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andrei Chikatilo! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chikatilo checks a leg kick nicely. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brown. Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chikatilo. Chikatilo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Brown instigates a clinch. Brown tries a knee to the head but Chikatilo blocks it.
Chikatilo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chikatilo throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Chikatilo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Brown throws a half hearted mid kick. Brown takes one on the button. Chikatilo doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Irving Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chikatilo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Brown is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatilo. A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target. Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Brown fails in his attempt to clinch. A chopping leg kick lands by Brown. Chikatilo blocks a head kick by Brown.
Chikatilo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A jab lands there for Brown. Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chikatilo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away. Brown bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Chikatilo looks winded! Brown has Chikatilo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chikatilo tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Chikatilo tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage. Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Brown stalling.
Chikatilo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chikatilo is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage. A short uppercut from Brown. Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chikatilo's face.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Come on Brown - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown lands a body punch in the clinch. Chikatilo prevents a body shot from Brown. Chikatilo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chikatilo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown trying to stall but Chikatilo improves his position.
Chikatilo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chikatilo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Chikatilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Brown just leaning against Chikatilo, taking a breather. Chikatilo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chikatilo tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chikatilo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Brown looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Chikatilo's torso. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chikatilo misses with a wild body shot. Chikatilo connects with a jab. Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatilo. A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Chikatilo does a little dance to reset his feet. Brown takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Chikatilo thows a body shot but no joy. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Brown lands with a nice body punch. Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick and Chikatilo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Chikatilo avoids the head kick by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving Brown dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chikatilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Chikatilo down. Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Irving Brown is winning the standup battle so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brown scores with a kick to the midsection. Brown lands a nice looking body kick. Chikatilo keeps the fight on the outside. Brown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chikatilo is breathing heavily. Brown lands a big head kick that sends Chikatilo tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Chikatilo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chikatilo is rocked!
It looks like Andrei Chikatilo has been cut. Chikatilo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chikatilo is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him? Brown throws a nice outside leg kick. Brown feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chikatilo's calf. Chikatilo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
Brown feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chikatilo sprawling to the canvas! Chikatilo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brown finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Chikatilo right on the button. Chikatilo goes down! Brown follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Brown gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irving Brown! Irving Brown retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Wunderkind (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wunderkind comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Go to sleep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serj Wunderkind! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lyons moves out of range of the strikes. Lyons shoots in but Wunderkind avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wunderkind misses with a head kick.
Lyons misses with a body shot.
Wunderkind throws a head kick but Lyons moves out of range.
Wunderkind clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage. Lyons jumps into guard, dragging Wunderkind to the mat.
Lyons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wunderkind defends it easily. Wunderkind slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Lyons throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wunderkind escapes and throws Lyons's legs to the side, diving into side control! Wunderkind trying to control the action but Lyons is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lyons tries to bench press Wunderkind off him but Wunderkind keeps the position. Lyons can't do much from the bottom here. Wunderkind content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Wunderkind wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lyons keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lyons is trying to get back to half guard. Wunderkind is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Lyons can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Serj Wunderkind. Lyons walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Lyons needs to keep his hands up - Wunderkind had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut. Serj Wunderkind is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lyons walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wunderkind checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Lyons has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wunderkind finds it's way round the side to connect with Lyons's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lyons tries to clinch but Wunderkind moves out of range. Lyons throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wunderkind throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Wunderkind pushes Lyons away with a front kick. Nice defenses there by Lyons. Wunderkind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wunderkind throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lyons tries to clinch there but Wunderkind circles away.
Lyons walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wunderkind. Lyons throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wunderkind sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wunderkind jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wunderkind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wunderkind has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Wunderkind connects with a right hand. Lyons shakes it off. Lyons moves out of range as Wunderkind throws a body kick.
Lyons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lyons goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wunderkind rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lyons's guard! Nice work there by Wunderkind!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lyons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wunderkind can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet. Wunderkind must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Wunderkind wanted to stand there but Lyons had control of the position. Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lyons working for a triangle but Wunderkind defends it easily.
Wunderkind is looking to stand up but Lyons won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wunderkind misses with a series of wild punches.
Wunderkind keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wunderkind bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Wunderkind connects with a jab. Lyons walks into a stiff left hand from Wunderkind. Wunderkind moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Wunderkind. That snapped Lyons's head back.
Wunderkind clobbers Lyons with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lyons throws a head kick but Wunderkind moves out of range.
Wunderkind pushes Lyons away with a front kick. Serj Wunderkind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lyons looks to land a left hand but Wunderkind moved out of range nicely. Wunderkind scores with a nice body kick.
Wunderkind rushes Lyons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wunderkind. Wunderkind fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wunderkind scores with a knee to the head.
Wunderkind is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lyons is defending well for now. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lyons as Wunderkind tries to tie him up. Wunderkind trying to land knees to the body.
Lyons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Wunderkind is looking to control Lyons's arms but Lyons gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wunderkind has his back to the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Wunderkind gets through Lyons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lyons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wunderkind looking to throw knees to the head but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Wunderkind lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Wunderkind.
Lyons tries to pull guard but Wunderkind holds him up against the cage and eventually Lyons drops back down to his feet.
Wunderkind is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lyons tries a body shot but Wunderkind blocks it.
Wunderkind dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lyons swings wildly with an uppercut but Wunderkind uses good head movement to avoid it. Wunderkind tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wunderkind stalling in the clinch.
Wunderkind tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wunderkind tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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! Lyons stalling in the clinch but Wunderkind improves position. Wunderkind looking to stall.
Lyons lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lyons avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lyons.
Lyons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wunderkind is breathing heavily. Wunderkind misses with a hook from the clinch. Lyons jumps guard but Wunderkind stands there with Lyons around his waist. Lyons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Lyons tries to pull guard but Wunderkind holds him up against the cage and eventually Lyons drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him. Wunderkind lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Wunderkind. Wunderkind tries a knee to the head but Lyons blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wunderkind tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wunderkind throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lyons blocks it with crossed arms. Wunderkind goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wunderkind throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lyons blocks it with crossed arms. Lyons wants a takedown.
Wunderkind being controlled against the cage. Lyons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lyons controlling the action here for a moment.
Wunderkind using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lyons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Serj Wunderkind seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lyons misses with a body punch.
Wunderkind trying to stall but Lyons improves his position.
Wunderkind softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lyons successfully pulls guard.
Lyons pulls Wunderkind in close to prevent any damage. Lyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wunderkind defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wunderkind scores with a kick to the midsection. Wunderkind keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lyons throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wunderkind counters with a body kick that stops Lyons in his tracks momentarily. Wunderkind lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lyons takes a step back to recover. Wunderkind scores with a spinning back kick! Wunderkind lands a nice looking body kick. Wunderkind is looking to land body kicks. Wunderkind throws a front kick that sends Lyons stumbling back into the cage. 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! Wunderkind lands a leg kick that knocks Lyons off balance momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wunderkind scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wunderkind connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wunderkind jabs Lyons right on the nose. Lyons blinks but takes it well. Serj Wunderkind seems to be getting the better of the standup. Lyons throws a leg kick but Wunderkind sees it coming and checks it nicely. A slapping leg kick lands for Wunderkind.
Lyons avoids the head kick by Wunderkind.
Wunderkind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lyons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wunderkind throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wunderkind throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lyons's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wunderkind. Wunderkind scores with a head kick.
Rory Lyons's cut is getting worse. Wunderkind throws a leg kick but Lyons sees it coming and moves out of range. Lyons will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Wunderkind connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wunderkind misses the shot to the body. Wunderkind moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lyons takes a swing at Wunderkind's ribcage but misses. Lyons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Wunderkind has wrist control. Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Wunderkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wunderkind is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons is looking to pass into half guard but Wunderkind pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wunderkind is in guard. Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Wunderkind defends easily.
Lyons throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wunderkind uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lyons is looking to reverse the position. Lyons is working hard here to advance position. You can see the frustration on Lyons's face as Wunderkind controls the position. Lyons trying to control but Wunderkind flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Wunderkind is hanging on to Lyons's back as he tries to escape.
Lyons manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wunderkind's guard. Nice work there by Lyons.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lyons wants to control from the top but Wunderkind keeps moving. Wunderkind trying to control the position here. Lyons stands up over Wunderkind, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wunderkind works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Lyons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Wunderkind is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serj Wunderkind really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut. That's time! Lyons's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Wunderkind tenderised Lyons's leg. Lyons is trying to keep his angry face on. Wunderkind plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Wunderkind scoring well with a low kick there.
Lyons pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Donk. Wunderkind catches Lyons right on the button with a cross. Wunderkind throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Wunderkind throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Lyons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wunderkind throws a wild body kick that Lyons sees coming a mile off. Wunderkind looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lyons misses with a low kick. Lyons fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lyons slips under a jab from Wunderkind. Wunderkind throws a lazy body kick and Lyons counters with a nice leg kick. Good work by Lyons as he checks the leg kick. Lyons misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wunderkind lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wunderkind has closed the distance and engaged Lyons in a clinch.
Lyons looking to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lyons lands a shoulder strike. Wunderkind misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wunderkind takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lyons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wunderkind's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lyons jumps guard but Wunderkind turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Wunderkind throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lyons blocks it with crossed arms. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wunderkind as Lyons tries to tie him up. Lyons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lyons lands a body punch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wunderkind looking to throw knees to the head but Lyons is blocking nicely.
Wunderkind tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lyons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lyons struggles to land a body shot inside as Wunderkind controls his hands.
A short right from Lyons on the inside. Wunderkind misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lyons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Wunderkind misses with a knee strike.
Lyons tries to pull guard but Wunderkind forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A body shot lands from Lyons.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lyons. Lyons is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wunderkind to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Lyons. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lyons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A head punch on the inside from Wunderkind fails to land. A short right from Wunderkind on the inside. Lyons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lyons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Lyons working for submissions but it's allowed Wunderkind to get to half guard.
Wunderkind slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lyons tries to get to full guard but Wunderkind has control of the leg. Wunderkind trying to pass the guard but Lyons defending well. Lyons tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wunderkind has advanced to mount. Uh oh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lyons wants to hold on but Wunderkind pushes him away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Serj Wunderkind will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Rory Lyons's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wunderkind tries to land a front kick but Lyons steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A decent looking body kick lands there for Wunderkind. Wunderkind throws the kick towards the body but Lyons avoids it. Wunderkind throws a wild body kick that Lyons sees coming a mile off. Wunderkind lands with a cross. Lyons throws a front kick aimed at Wunderkind's knee but Wunderkind avoids it well. Wunderkind misses with a body kick. Lyons connects with the punch. Lyons moves out of range as Wunderkind throws a body kick.
Wunderkind misses with a kick to the body and Lyons counters with a head kick. That will keep Wunderkind thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Lyons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wunderkind. Wunderkind lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wunderkind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lyons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Wunderkind lands with a kick to the temple. Lyons shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Lyons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lyons moves into the clinch. Wunderkind lands with a short shot to the head. A short body shot lands from Lyons as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wunderkind.
Lyons ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lyons no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Lyons keeping moving, preventing Wunderkind from controlling successfully. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lyons is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lyons looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wunderkind passes into half guard.
Lyons tries to roll over but Wunderkind keeps him under control. Wunderkind trying to mount his opponent but Lyons defends it. Lyons looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Wunderkind is trying to control the action in half guard but Lyons is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Wunderkind controlling the pace. Rory Lyons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wunderkind throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lyons trying to hold on to Wunderkind's head to control him but Wunderkind postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lyons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wunderkind.
Wunderkind checks a low kick from Lyons. Wunderkind lands a nice looking body kick. Wunderkind waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lyons. Wunderkind lands a head kick. Lyons smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lyons moves in looking to clinch but Wunderkind pushes him off. Lyons gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wunderkind. Lyons wants to land a leg kick but Wunderkind is out of range. Wunderkind stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lyons. Lyons is looking to score with low kicks. Wunderkind connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lyons's hands. This has been an exciting period of action! Wunderkind looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wunderkind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A slapping body kick lands there for Wunderkind. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lyons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lyons crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wunderkind - the referee stops the clock and Lyons gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wunderkind. Lyons manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Lyons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wunderkind moves away.
And that's the end of the fight! Serj Wunderkind comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Wunderkind 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 46:49 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serj Wunderkind! Serj Wunderkind is the new light heavyweight champion! Post fight, Serj Wunderkind stared into the camera and said 'BJJ is for pussies! I run this city! Let the "The Ravager's" era begin'.
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