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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Ridgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridgeon has chosen Skulls as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theo Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lewis Ridgeon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matthews scores with a jab. Ridgeon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Matthews scores with a sloppy right hand. Ridgeon should have avoided that one.
Matthews connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ridgeon. Ridgeon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matthews lands with a hook. Ridgeon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ridgeon moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Matthews throws a head kick that Ridgeon semi-blocks.
Ridgeon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Matthews comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Matthews works Ridgeon's body with a nice hook.
Ridgeon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matthews works the jab nicely.
Matthews sizes up Ridgeon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ridgeon's elbow.
Ridgeon stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Matthews has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ridgeon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Matthews missing with strikes.
Matthews is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Ridgeon won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Matthews off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theo Matthews!
A victorious Theo Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mc Flurry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DeRosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mc Flurry!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flurry wants to clinch but DeRosa slips to the side
and DeRosa counters with a low kick, right behind Flurry 's knee.
Flurry wants to clinch
and DeRosa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
DeRosa throws a sloppy head kick and Flurry moves out of range easily.
Flurry wants to clinch
and DeRosa counters with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flurry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeRosa swings for the body but Flurry moves out of range.
Flurry fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeRosa takes a swing at Flurry's ribcage but misses.
DeRosa fakes the leg kick and cracks Flurry in the body.
DeRosa lands a jab to the nose.
Flurry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeRosa throws a leg kick which misses Flurry's front leg but catches the back leg as Flurry tries to avoid it.
DeRosa lands with a kick to the temple. Flurry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Whack! DeRosa lands a heavy head kick that drops Flurry. The ref tackles DeRosa to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Flurry was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Leonardo DeRosa!
After the big win, Leonardo DeRosa made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Simler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Simler!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simler circles away.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Simler which made him look bad.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Simler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Simler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams is working for a kimura but Simler is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying for a kimura here. Simler looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Williams wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Williams!
Will Williams gave a mention to Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kai Urutaka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funk slips a jab and a cross from Urutaka.
Urutaka misses with a few strikes there.
Funk closes the distance and clinches up with Urutaka, looking for a takedown. Funk pushes Urutaka against the cage but Urutaka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Urutaka misses with a kick to the body.
Funk takes one to the side of the head.
Funk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Urutaka is trying to defend but Funk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Urutaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Funk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Urutaka has hold of Funk's hands but Funk slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Funk tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Urutaka.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Urutaka is trying to stand.
Funk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Urutaka defending well though.
Urutaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Funk.
Urutaka gets full guard.
Urutaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funk connects with a couple of short punches.
Urutaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funk trying to control but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Funk 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.
Urutaka is looking for a triangle but Funk pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk postures up in Urutaka's guard and throws a big left but Urutaka blocks it.
Urutaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urutaka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Funk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Funk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Urutaka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Urutaka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Funk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Urutaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Funk stands up over Urutaka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Funk tries to free his leg and advance position but Urutaka is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Funk trying to control but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Funk distracts Urutaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Funk landing with the ground and pound.
Funk trying to control but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Funk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Urutaka's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urutaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Funk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Urutaka keeping moving, preventing Funk from controlling successfully.
Funk with a nice head shot there.
Funk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funk advances to half guard.
Funk is looking to take a break and control but Urutaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Funk lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Urutaka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Funk.
Funk is working for a kimura but Urutaka is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Funk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Urutaka leaves Funk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Urutaka clinches up with Funk and pushes him back against the cage.
Funk is trying to break the clinch but Urutaka is controlling him.
Urutaka lands an uppercut.
Urutaka successfully pulls guard.
Urutaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Urutaka pulls Funk in to control the position.
Funk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Urutaka has control of Funk's left arm, preventing Funk from doing any damage.
Funk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funk throws a strike but Urutaka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk looking to control.
Urutaka drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Funk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Urutaka has Funk in his guard.
Urutaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Funk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Funk trying to control the position from guard on top but Urutaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urutaka wants to stand but Funk is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk cracks Urutaka with a solid left hand.
Funk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funk lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Funk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urutaka prevents Funk from moving into mount.
Funk is looking to take a break and control but Urutaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urutaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funk working the head and body with strikes.
Funk working the ground and pound.
Urutaka tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funk in side control, throwing shots but Urutaka defends.
Urutaka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Funk trying to control the action but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Urutaka is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk lands a decent elbow from side control.
Funk advances to full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Funk lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Urutaka hang on?
Urutaka is rocked!
Funk lands a big elbow.
Urutaka is still in real trouble! Can Funk finish him?
Urutaka takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Funk's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Funk!
A very excited looking Frank Funk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zolt Hengan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Micah Jackson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zolt Hengan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Micah Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hengan scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Hengan drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson keeps control of Hengan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hengan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hengan has managed to clinch.
Hengan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hengan smiles and moves away.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Hengan counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zolt Hengan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Jackson.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hengan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hengan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hengan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Hengan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hengan scores with a nice strike.
Hengan throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Hengan misses with a few strikes there.
Hengan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hengan gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hengan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jackson won't allow Hengan to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hengan keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Hengan wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Micah Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Hengan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hengan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hengan scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Hengan avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Hengan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Hengan. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hengan pushes Jackson off looking to stand but Jackson dives back in and keeps control.
Hengan is breathing heavily.
Jackson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hengan defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control from Hengan's half guard. Hengan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hengan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hengan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson prevents Hengan from getting back to his feet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hengan keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolt Hengan dominated that round.
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.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Hengan circles away easily
and Hengan counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hengan lands a glancing blow to the side of Jackson's head.
Hengan misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Hengan misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hengan.
It looks like Micah Jackson has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hengan.
Hengan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Jackson shoots in and bounces Hengan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Hengan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hengan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hengan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Hengan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Zolt Hengan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hengan is fending him off so far but Jackson persists. Nope, Hengan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hengan blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Hengan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hengan lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Hengan misses with a wild combination.
Zolt Hengan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hengan lands a two punch combo.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hengan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zolt Hengan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Jackson.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hengan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Hengan is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Hengan's guard.
Hengan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hengan's guard.
Hengan is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hengan is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hengan wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hengan tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hengan kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hengan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Zolt Hengan is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hengan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hengan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zolt Hengan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micah Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Hengan there.
Hengan throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Hengan misses with a few strikes there.
Zolt Hengan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hengan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hengan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Hengan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hengan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hengan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hengan but Hengan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Hengan. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Hengan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hengan sprawls well. Hengan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Zolt Hengan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Jackson.
Hengan throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hengan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hengan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hengan throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hengan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the cage. Hengan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hengan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hengan fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Hengan.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Hengan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hengan misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hengan!
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hengan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hengan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hengan throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Hengan throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a takedown
letting Hengan counter with a right hand.
Hengan tries to sprawl but Jackson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hengan is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hengan is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hengan is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zolt Hengan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hengan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zolt Hengan!
After the fight, Zolt Hengan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Indechops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes into the arena with Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Indechops's choice of entrance music: Pinch Me. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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176 lbs
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182 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Indechops!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGuire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Indechops closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
Nice shot lands for McGuire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Indechops walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Indechops shoots in for a takedown but McGuire shows good takedown defense.
Indechops misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
McGuire throws a body punch but Indechops moves out of range.
McGuire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Indechops misses with a hook
and Indechops takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a body kick that misses.
McGuire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Indechops uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGuire has time to react.
Indechops misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Indechops with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
McGuire scores with a punch to the head.
Indechops tries for a takedown but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Indechops.
McGuire cracks a nice hook into Indechops's ribs.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire cracks the inside of Indechops's front leg.
Indechops fails with a takedown attempt.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Indechops's hands.
Indechops is rocked!
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Indechops is trying desperately to land a takedown but McGuire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Indechops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Indechops falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Indechops's knee momentarily.
McGuire looks to land a combination but Indechops avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indechops needs to keep his hands up - McGuire had a free shot at his head there.
Indechops is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Both fighters circling a little - McGuire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Indechops seems to have recovered his senses.
Indechops shoots in looking for a takedown but McGuire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Indechops's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Indechops gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGuire.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Indechops looks winded!
McGuire tries to land a front kick but Indechops steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
McGuire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGuire cracks Indechops with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Indechops falls to his knees and McGuire doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander McGuire!
Zander McGuire gave a mention to //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemingway's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Respect. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Hemingway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brady!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hemingway slips under a jab.
Brady lands a big head kick that sends Hemingway tumbling to the mat! Brady takes a step backwards and waves Hemingway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like James Hemingway has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hemingway leaves Brady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hemingway looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hemingway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brady is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hemingway is controlling him.
Hemingway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hemingway wants to control from the top but Brady keeps moving.
Hemingway controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hemingway forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway is trying to control the action in half guard but Brady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hemingway missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hemingway works his way into full mount!
Hemingway is trying to control here but Brady has managed to regain half guard.
Hemingway wants to take a breather but Brady is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady pushes Hemingway off looking to stand but Hemingway dives back in and keeps control.
Hemingway is looking to pass Brady's guard but actually Brady recovers to full guard.
Hemingway is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brady is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brady has escaped and now he's on top!
Hemingway working a defensive guard but Brady passes into half guard.
Brady working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady prevents Hemingway from standing back up.
Brady working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hemingway's thigh. Hemingway counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady won't allow Hemingway to get back to his feet.
Hemingway throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Brady wants to stand and escape but instead Hemingway has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hemingway drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brady manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hemingway has Brady in his guard.
Hemingway is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brady defends well.
Hemingway wants to stand and escape but Brady is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemingway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Hemingway is keeping the position.
Hemingway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hemingway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hemingway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hemingway wants to sweep here but Brady controlling him for the moment.
Brady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hemingway is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brady dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hemingway's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hemingway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Hemingway's cut is getting worse.
Brady fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brady throws a big shot that misses.
Brady moves into range and clinches up with Hemingway.
Hemingway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady manages to break the clinch.
Brady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hemingway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Bobby Brady has been cut.
Hemingway closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hemingway is trying to get an arm triangle but Brady is defending well.
Hemingway scores with punches from side control.
Brady stops Hemingway from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway throws an elbow but Brady slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hemingway working the ground and pound but Brady is defending the strikes.
Hemingway is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brady is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brady is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hemingway off and has taken his back!
Brady keeps control of the position as Hemingway tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brady trying to control.
Brady is riding his opponent, not letting Hemingway buck him off.
Well, with Brady on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hemingway is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway rolls, trying to escape but Brady keeps control of the position.
Hemingway wants to get back to his feet.
Brady trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Brady is not going to allow Hemingway to sit and survive in this position.
Brady has the hooks in. Hemingway is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Brady go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Brady might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hemingway haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hemingway can't escape the position.
Hemingway looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brady.
Hemingway trying to get back to his feet but Brady is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brady's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brady trying to control momentarily.
Good control from Brady.
Brady is trying to stick to Hemingway's back but Hemingway is turning into Brady. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brady's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hemingway.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brady utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bobby Brady has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hemingway has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Brady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hemingway takes one to the chin there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hemingway.
James Hemingway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hemingway fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brady avoids it really well and circles away.
Brady looking to score a takedown here. Hemingway is defending well but Brady drives through and ends up in Hemingway's guard.
Hemingway has a closed guard, preventing Brady from standing up.
Brady looking to pass the guard.
Brady postures up.
Brady decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hemingway, up you get!
Brady cracks Hemingway with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brady has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hemingway to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brady stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway tries for a takedown but Brady sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hemingway gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Brady gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hemingway 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 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Brady!
After the big win, Bobby Brady made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ibssen comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Encore - I see right through you. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ebbe Emmanuel Ibssen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibssen slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
No luck for Ibssen with that takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ibssen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ibssen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibssen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sakuraba on the ground.
Ibssen has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.
Sakuraba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibssen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakuraba passes into side control.
Ibssen gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba prevents Ibssen from improving his position.
Ibssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibssen wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sakuraba lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ibssen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ibssen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sakuraba is putting a hurting on Ibssen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Ibssen taking a bit of punishment here - Sakuraba scoring with strikes.
Sakuraba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ibssen is not content to let Sakuraba control the position.
Ibssen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ibssen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ibssen actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Sakuraba there.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ibssen taking some punishment here, with Sakuraba in his half guard.
Ibssen looking for subs from the bottom but Sakuraba mounts him!
Sakuraba landing punches.
Ibssen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sakuraba looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sakuraba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ibssen wants to get back to full guard.
Ibssen is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ibssen actively working from the bottom here.
Ibssen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ibssen actively working from the bottom here.
Sakuraba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sakuraba works his way into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ibssen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sakuraba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sakuraba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naruto Sakuraba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ibssen gets caught flat footed, as Sakuraba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sakuraba looking to sit in guard and control but Ibssen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ibssen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sakuraba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibssen has managed to get both his arms back between Sakuraba's legs - danger averted.
Ibssen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sakuraba looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sakuraba looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sakuraba!
Ibssen is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibssen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ibssen trying to get back to full guard but Sakuraba takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ibssen working to try and regain half guard.
Sakuraba looking to finish Ibssen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ibssen!
Sakuraba is landing with some decent strikes but Ibssen is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ibssen can't escape the position.
Sakuraba is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ibssen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ibssen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ibssen is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba scoring with strikes but Ibssen is staying in there.
Ibssen can't escape the position.
Sakuraba lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ibssen hang on?
Sakuraba lands a big shot there that rocks Ibssen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ibssen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibssen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibssen tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Ibssen is bucking up trying to escape but Sakuraba cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ibssen is rocked!
Ibssen is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Ibssen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ibssen tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba looking to secure an arm triangle but Ibssen defends it well.
Sakuraba pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sakuraba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ibssen?
Sakuraba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ibssen is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibssen is trying to escape the mount.
Sakuraba scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ibssen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sakuraba loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Ibssen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Sakuraba land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Sakuraba stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naruto Sakuraba!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Naruto Sakuraba made sure he mentioned Vitality, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Batistuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Slice Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Batistuta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice Jr misses with a double jab.
Slice Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Batistuta slips under a jab from Slice Jr.
Batistuta misses with a straight right.
Slice Jr slips under a jab from Batistuta.
Batistuta throws a looping overhand right but Slice Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Slice Jr catches Batistuta with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slice Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Batistuta.
Batistuta shoots in but Slice Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Batistuta tries to clinch there but Slice Jr circles away.
Batistuta tries to work over Slice Jr's front leg with a kick but Slice Jr checks it.
Batistuta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slice Jr.
Slice Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batistuta.
A shot to the body from Batistuta misses
and Slice Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batistuta thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Batistuta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Batistuta.
Batistuta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slice Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimbo Slice Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Batistuta.
Slice Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slice Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Batistuta ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Batistuta no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Slice Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Slice Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slice Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Batistuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slice Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slice Jr stands and throws Batistuta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Batistuta regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice Jr trying to control the action but Batistuta is working from the bottom.
Slice Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batistuta trying to control from the bottom.
Slice Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slice Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batistuta trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Slice Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batistuta is staying active underneath Slice Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Batistuta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slice Jr is working away from the top position though.
Batistuta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Batistuta.
Batistuta has momentary wrist control but Slice Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batistuta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Slice Jr stands up over Batistuta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slice Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Batistuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batistuta is looking to sinch up a triangle. Slice Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Batistuta's body to avoid the submission. Batistuta has instead reached around Slice Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Batistuta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Batistuta!
Carlos Batistuta gave a mention to 5th Round Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Flauta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Flauta!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flauta fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flauta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crowe defends it nicely.
Flauta shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crowe tries to roll over but Flauta keeps him under control.
Crowe is staying active underneath Flauta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crowe is looking to improve his position.
Crowe is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flauta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crowe defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flauta is trying to control the action in half guard but Crowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crowe controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Flauta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flauta throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flauta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flauta misses with a head shot. Crowe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Flauta throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Flauta throws a strike but Crowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flauta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crowe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crowe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flauta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crowe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flauta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Flauta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowe is pulling down on Flauta's head. It's preventing any offense from Flauta, at least for the moment.
Crowe wants to stand and escape but Flauta is having none of it.
Flauta throws an elbow that misses. Crowe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flauta's guard. Nice move by Crowe!
Crowe controlling from the top position.
Crowe slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flauta is looking to control Crowe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flauta avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flauta is looking for a sweep. Crowe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmonray Flauta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Crowe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crowe throws a shot from downtown. Flauta moves away and avoids it.
Flauta fails with the takedown.
Nice defenses there by Flauta.
Flauta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crowe is fending him off so far but Flauta persists. Nope, Crowe circles away and we're back to standing.
Flauta checks a low kick from Crowe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crowe.
Flauta throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dmonray Flauta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flauta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eli Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmonray Flauta.
Nice body punch from Crowe.
Flauta fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Crowe.
Flauta is breathing heavily.
Crowe closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Flauta! Crowe dives in looking to finish! Flauta is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Crowe!
Eli Crowe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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