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SPFT 104: Elroy vs. King PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fancy Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pentti has chosen Heikki Kuula - Tää Maa. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fancy Mcghee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arvo Pentti!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentti takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pentti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcghee.
Pentti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pentti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcghee connects with an inside leg kick.
Mcghee throws a head kick that misses.
Pentti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcghee, pushing him back against the cage.
Pentti trying to stall but Mcghee improves his position.
Mcghee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pentti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcghee controls his hands.
Pentti blocks a body shot from Mcghee.
Mcghee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pentti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pentti wants to break free but Mcghee has control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcghee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentti.
Mcghee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mcghee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pentti.
Mcghee lands a left hand.
Mcghee is pushing Pentti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mcghee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcghee lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is looking to control Pentti's arms but Pentti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcghee has his back to the cage.
Mcghee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentti's elbow.
Pentti is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pentti.
Mcghee leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pentti blocks a body shot from Mcghee.
Pentti prevents a body shot from Mcghee.
Mcghee lands with a short shot to the head.
Pentti is pushing Mcghee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pentti.
It looks like Fancy Mcghee has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentti is trying to force a seperation but Mcghee has the dominant position.
Mcghee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pentti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcghee slows down the pace here.
Mcghee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pentti struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcghee controls his hands.
Mcghee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mcghee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mcghee tries a body shot but Pentti blocks it.
Pentti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti breaks from the clinch.
Pentti throws out a powerful jab.
Pentti looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mcghee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentti.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mcghee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pentti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pentti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mcghee throws a poor cross that misses
and Pentti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mcghee's knee momentarily.
Pentti thows a leg kick but Mcghee checks it
letting Mcghee counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcghee takes one to the chin there.
Pentti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Mcghee misses.
Mcghee connects with a leg kick. Pentti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pentti scores with a nice right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pentti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcghee.
Mcghee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pentti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcghee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Mcghee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fancy Mcghee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pentti scores with a sloppy right hand. Mcghee should have avoided that one.
Pentti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcghee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Mcghee.
Mcghee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pentti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcghee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pentti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Mcghee.
Pentti moves in looking to clinch but Mcghee pushes him off.
Mcghee throws a leg kick but Pentti checks it.
Pentti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pentti clinches up against the cage.
Fancy Mcghee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mcghee avoiding damage.
Pentti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pentti is pushing Mcghee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee struggles to land a body shot inside as Pentti controls his hands.
Mcghee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pentti is keeping busy.
Mcghee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pentti dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pentti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Mcghee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pentti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcghee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fancy Mcghee is winning the standup battle so far.
Mcghee thumps Pentti with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pentti.
Mcghee misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee moves into the clinch.
Mcghee scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A bit of stalling here from Mcghee.
Mcghee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcghee lands a shoulder strike.
Pentti taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee tries to throw a body punch but Pentti avoids it by throwing Mcghee back against the cage.
Pentti managing to block the knees to the body from Mcghee.
Pentti slowing the pace effectively.
Pentti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mcghee throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentti.
Pentti throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcghee.
Pentti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcghee up against the cage.
Mcghee has a couple of punches blocked by Pentti.
Mcghee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mcghee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pentti blocking some punches.
Mcghee has Pentti pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pentti being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mcghee fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Mcghee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pentti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcghee tries to throw a body punch but Pentti avoids it by throwing Mcghee back against the cage.
Pentti blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mcghee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pentti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Mcghee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fancy Mcghee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pentti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pentti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcghee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentti is looking to clinch but Mcghee is avoiding it.
Pentti misses with a double jab.
Pentti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcghee. That did some damage!
Mcghee moves into range and clinches up with Pentti.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcghee.
Pentti blocks the elbow strike.
Pentti tries to circle away but Mcghee has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Mcghee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pentti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mcghee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Mcghee.
A shot in the inside from Mcghee.
Mcghee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mcghee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcghee working aggressively here.
Pentti prevents a body shot from Mcghee.
A shot in the inside from Pentti.
Stalling in the clinch from Mcghee.
Pentti tries to break free but Mcghee pushes him back against 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!
Mcghee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pentti up against the cage.
Pentti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Mcghee.
Mcghee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pentti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcghee lands an uppercut.
Mcghee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mcghee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcghee misses with a body punch.
Pentti blocks a body shot from Mcghee.
Mcghee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcghee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is looking to control Pentti's arms but Pentti gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcghee has his back to the cage.
Pentti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mcghee misses with the head strike.
Mcghee throws a punch but it's blocked by Pentti.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mcghee can't find room to land a body shot as Pentti controls the action.
Mcghee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentti can do to turn this around?
Pentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcghee throws a leg kick but Pentti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pentti looks to land a left hand but Mcghee moved out of range nicely.
Fancy Mcghee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcghee throws a sloppy head kick and Pentti moves out of range easily.
Pentti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mcghee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mcghee throws a solid leg kick but Pentti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mcghee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti clobbers Mcghee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentti moves in looking to clinch but Mcghee pushes him off.
Pentti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mcghee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcghee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentti.
Fancy Mcghee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcghee tries a head kick but it misses.
Pentti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcghee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentti lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Arvo Pentti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcghee misses with a head kick.
Mcghee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentti tries to bum rush Mcghee with a series of wild strikes but Mcghee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcghee tries to clinch but Pentti is having none of it.
Pentti wants to clinch up but Mcghee keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Mcghee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fancy Mcghee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcghee 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fancy Mcghee!
After winning the bout, Fancy Mcghee 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett comes to the cage accompanied by Men at Work - Down Under. Kasumi has chosen Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness as his entrance music. Nathan Corbett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenshiro Kasumi's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett throws a low kick, looking for Kasumi's leg but Kasumi calmly moves out of range.
Kasumi throws out a loose jab but Corbett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corbett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasumi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Corbett on the side of the head.
Kasumi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Corbett.
Kasumi moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Corbett. Those never looked like landing.
A cross from Corbett lands.
Kasumi takes a swing at Corbett's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasumi.
Kasumi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Corbett counters with a series of strikes. Kasumi will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Kasumi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corbett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasumi.
Corbett lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corbett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corbett checks a leg kick nicely.
Kasumi misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corbett, as that shot connected.
Kasumi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Corbett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasumi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Corbett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kasumi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Kasumi. Those never looked like landing.
Corbett lands a right hook to the body.
Kasumi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corbett. Corbett obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corbett moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kasumi looks winded!
Corbett misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corbett misses with a body shot.
Corbett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasumi throws out the jab.
Corbett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kasumi to counter with a crisp jab.
Corbett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasumi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corbett drives through and clinches with Kasumi against the cage.
Corbett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kasumi's efforts to push away.
Kasumi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Corbett pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Corbett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasumi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett prevents Kasumi from breaking the clinch.
Corbett jumps guard and drags Kasumi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Corbett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Corbett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasumi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corbett is proving hard to escape from.
Corbett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kasumi defends it easily.
Corbett has his foot on Kasumi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kasumi works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi stopping the sweep attempt from Corbett.
Kasumi wants to get up but he can't break Corbett's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Corbett working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kasumi has passed into half guard!
Corbett tries to roll over but Kasumi keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasumi tries to pass to full mount but Corbett defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Corbett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Corbett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasumi.
Kasumi tries to work over Corbett's front leg with a kick but Corbett checks it.
Corbett drives through and clinches with Kasumi against the cage.
Corbett scores with a shot to the side of Kasumi's head.
Kasumi has a couple of punches blocked by Corbett.
Kasumi can't find room to land a body shot as Corbett controls the action.
Corbett lands a nice uppercut.
Kasumi is looking to break free of the clinch but Corbett has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kasumi.
Kasumi throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasumi.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Corbett.
Kasumi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Corbett fails to land.
Corbett lands a nice elbow.
Corbett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corbett lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kasumi.
Corbett throws an elbow but it misses.
Corbett is looking to control Kasumi's arms but Kasumi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corbett has his back to the cage.
Corbett lands an elbow inside that Kasumi shrugs off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nathan Corbett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasumi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corbett gets through Kasumi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the 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!
Corbett lands with a left to the head.
Corbett throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A shot in the inside from Kasumi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corbett blocking some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kasumi.
Corbett is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasumi is keeping busy.
Kasumi misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasumi looking to stall.
Corbett tries to pull guard but Kasumi holds him up against the cage and eventually Corbett drops back down to his feet.
Still in the clinch, Corbett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kasumi avoids the elbow strike from Corbett, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kasumi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett pushes Kasumi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Corbett throws a head punch that misses.
Kasumi manages to break the clinch.
Corbett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Corbett lands.
Kasumi is rocked!
Kasumi wants to stay close but Corbett steps back to make room for something. Kasumi seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Corbett and Kasumi drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nathan Corbett!
In his post fight interview, Nathan Corbett gave a big smile as he said 'I'm back!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kelsey Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. Tim Ernst acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Kelsey Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tim Ernst!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ernst throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ernst stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ernst wants it to stay on the feet.
Ernst lands a glancing blow to the side of Curtis's head.
Curtis moves out of range of the strikes.
Curtis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curtis throws a big elbow that misses.
Ernst manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Curtis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throwing strikes but missing.
Curtis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curtis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Curtis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Curtis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ernst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Curtis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Curtis prevents Ernst from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Curtis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Curtis stopping the sweep attempt from Ernst.
Curtis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ernst is trying to control the position but Curtis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ernst is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ernst has escaped and now he's on top!
Ernst won't allow Curtis to sweep him here.
Ernst wants to pass the guard but Curtis is keeping the position.
Curtis is trying to keep Ernst in close.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ernst trying to control but Curtis is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Curtis trying to keep a closed guard but Ernst is proving a slippery customer.
Curtis 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tim Ernst wasn't active enough on the ground.
Curtis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Curtis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ernst.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis shoots and misses
and Ernst counters with a one-two to the body.
Curtis fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis drops his hands momentarily and Ernst takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 Kelsey Curtis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ernst thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ernst throws a hook to the side of Curtis's head but Curtis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt
and Ernst counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Ernst does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ernst swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Ernst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt.
Ernst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst misses with a looping right.
Curtis staying out of range there.
Curtis thows a body shot but no joy.
Curtis with a poor takedown
and Ernst makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ernst is fending him off so far but Curtis persists. Nope, Ernst circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernst lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ernst connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
Ernst throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Horrible takedown by Curtis or perhaps it was just good defense by Ernst which made him look bad.
Curtis checks a leg kick nicely.
Curtis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curtis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ernst.
Curtis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ernst.
Ernst misses with a body shot.
Ernst misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Ernst. No joy for Curtis on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ernst lands a right hook to the body.
Curtis fails with the takedown
and Ernst counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ernst misses with the combination.
Ernst jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ernst has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ernst thuds his right hand into Curtis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ernst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Curtis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curtis shoots in looking for a takedown but Ernst manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Curtis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curtis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ernst, right into the meat.
Curtis shoots in and gets a takedown into Ernst's guard.
Curtis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ernst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ernst working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Curtis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Curtis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Curtis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Curtis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Curtis working away.
Ernst is looking to reverse the position.
Ernst is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curtis off and has taken his back!
Kelsey Curtis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ernst keeps control of the position easily here as Curtis tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Curtis prevents Ernst from getting a body triangle.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ernst is looking for the choke from the back position but Curtis is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ernst tries to get the hooks in deep but Curtis pushed the leg off.
Curtis is really stuck here.
Curtis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ernst tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curtis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Ernst was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Curtis tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
and Ernst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kelsey Curtis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis shoots in for a double leg but Ernst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ernst stalks Curtis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Curtis's face. Curtis staggers backwards, shaken.
Ernst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ernst.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ernst misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ernst counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ernst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ernst has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Ernst!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Ernst 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cale Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jafar Agrabah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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166 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cale Carter!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agrabah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agrabah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agrabah wants to clinch.
Agrabah lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
Agrabah's jab looks to have found its range, popping Carter under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carter. Agrabah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Agrabah.
Nice defenses there by Agrabah.
Agrabah loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Agrabah misses with a low kick.
Agrabah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Agrabah throws a low kick, looking for Carter's leg but Carter calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Agrabah takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Agrabah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agrabah instigates a clinch.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter gets through Agrabah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Agrabah avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Agrabah is looking to control Carter's arms but Carter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Agrabah has his back to the cage.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agrabah lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agrabah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Agrabah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agrabah ducks under a wild hook from Carter.
Agrabah lands a head kick!
It looks like Cale Carter has been cut.
Agrabah closes the distance and clinches.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Agrabah.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Agrabah wants to break free but Carter has control.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Agrabah's brow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Agrabah.
A cross from Agrabah lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter is rocked!
Carter throws a lazy uppercut
and Agrabah counters with a good low kick that Carter was not able to check.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Agrabah finish him?
Agrabah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agrabah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agrabah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter throws an overhand right that lands on Agrabah's shoulder, as Agrabah tries to avoid the shot.
Carter seems to have recovered his senses.
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agrabah clinches up against the cage.
Agrabah cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
Agrabah lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agrabah.
Carter works on Agrabah's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Carter misses with a body punch.
Agrabah stalling in the clinch but Carter improves position.
Agrabah is pushing Carter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Agrabah blocks an elbow strike from Carter.
Agrabah slows down the pace here.
Carter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Agrabah is keeping busy.
Agrabah misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Agrabah.
Carter trying to stall but Agrabah improves his position.
Agrabah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agrabah throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it.
Agrabah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
Agrabah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Agrabah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cale Carter'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.
Agrabah throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Agrabah throws a head kick that half lands.
Carter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agrabah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Agrabah thumps Carter with a low kick.
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agrabah scores with a head kick. Carter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Agrabah fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Agrabah.
Agrabah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Jafar Agrabah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Agrabah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agrabah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agrabah moves out of range of the strikes.
Carter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Agrabah wants to clinch up but Carter keeps it at a distance.
Carter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Agrabah is looking to slow Carter down with leg kicks.
Carter lands with a cross.
Agrabah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Agrabah.
Agrabah jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Carter.
Agrabah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter throws a body punch but Agrabah moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Agrabah closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Agrabah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carter's calf.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Agrabah looks for the body kick but Carter saw that one coming.
Agrabah misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Carter - just one landing.
Agrabah moves away from the strike by Carter.
Agrabah tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Agrabah.
Agrabah tries to clinch but Carter is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah wants to clinch.
Carter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Agrabah clinches up against the cage.
Agrabah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Agrabah trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Agrabah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Agrabah looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter pushes Agrabah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has a couple of punches blocked by Agrabah.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Agrabah breaks from the clinch.
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Agrabah slips a jab from Carter.
Agrabah swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Agrabah thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agrabah tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Agrabah scores with a nice body kick.
Agrabah walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jafar Agrabah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cale Carter'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!
Agrabah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Agrabah defending well as Carter loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from Agrabah.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Agrabah.
Carter misses the jab.
Agrabah lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Agrabah takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agrabah misses with a body shot.
Carter jabs at Agrabah's body.
Carter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Agrabah has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Agrabah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Agrabah avoiding damage as Carter throws knees to the body.
Agrabah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jafar Agrabah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Agrabah.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Agrabah backwards.
Agrabah wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Agrabah blocks an elbow strike.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Agrabah.
Agrabah scores with a hook to the body.
Agrabah looking to stall.
Agrabah wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Agrabah can't break the clinch.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head.
Agrabah blocks an uppercut.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Agrabah's head.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A frustrated look appears on Agrabah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Agrabah wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agrabah.
Carter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agrabah.
Agrabah stalls.
Agrabah swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Agrabah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Agrabah lands a nice looking kick to the body. Carter takes a step back to recover.
Agrabah throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Agrabah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a shot from downtown. Agrabah moves away and avoids it.
A head kick from Agrabah lands but Carter takes it in his stride.
Agrabah is looking to clinch.
Carter throws a body punch but Agrabah moves out of range.
Carter cracks Agrabah with an open hand slap.
Agrabah dodges the punch combination from Carter.
Agrabah tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Agrabah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter throws a low kick, looking for Agrabah's leg but Agrabah calmly moves out of range.
Agrabah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
Carter scores with the left hand. Agrabah knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Agrabah.
Agrabah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Agrabah scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agrabah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Agrabah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
Cale Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Agrabah.
Agrabah takes one to the side of the head.
Agrabah fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Agrabah clinches.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar Agrabah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Agrabah breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar Agrabah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Agrabah 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Agrabah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duvalier comes to the cage accompanied by Haitian National Anthem. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
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230 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier checks a low kick from Willis.
Duvalier wants to clinch
and Willis makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duvalier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Rico Willis has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Duvalier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willis.
A big right from Duvalier misses.
Duvalier clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis has a couple of punches blocked by Duvalier.
Duvalier lands a nice shot to the body.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duvalier breaks the clinch.
Duvalier lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.
Duvalier moves into the clinch.
Duvalier blocks a body shot from Willis.
Willis can't find room to land a body shot as Duvalier controls the action.
Duvalier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Willis throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Willis fails to land.
Willis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duvalier blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvalier manages to break the clinch.
Duvalier throws an overhand right that lands on Willis's shoulder, as Willis tries to avoid the shot.
Duvalier fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis tries to clinch but Duvalier is having none of it.
Willis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Willis thumps Duvalier with a low kick.
Willis throws a head kick but Duvalier moves out of range.
Duvalier dances in with a quick combination. Willis is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Duvalier snaps Willis's head back. Willis stumbles backwards against the cage. Duvalier steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Willis's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Willis just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francois Duvalier!
After the big win, Francois Duvalier made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Charlie Wang's Tattered Rags & 95% Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showboat Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham comes to the cage accompanied by Poets of the Fall - War. This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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195 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Showboat Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher is looking to score with low kicks.
Malham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fisher under the eye.
Malham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Showboat Fisher has been cut.
Fisher motions for Malham to come forward. Fisher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fisher.
Good leg kick by Fisher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Malham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fisher can pounce on him.
Malham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fisher throws a lazy head kick
and Malham counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malham wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Malham scores with a couple of short elbows.
Malham working the ground and pound but Fisher is defending the strikes.
Malham trying to control the action but Fisher is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham scoring with punches and elbows.
Fisher sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Malham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher is in trouble now - Malham has advanced to mount!
Fisher holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Malham tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malham looking to finish Fisher with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fisher!
Malham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fisher is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Malham scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fisher?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Fisher that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fisher is rocked!
Malham looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Fisher covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Malham!
John Malham decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parka comes to the cage accompanied by . Bautin has chosen Lobotomy by The Ramones as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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310 lbs
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290 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piru Parka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Bautin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bautin jabs Parka right on the nose. Parka blinks but takes it well.
Parka throws a solid leg kick but Bautin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parka.
Bautin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bautin missing with a left hand there. Parka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bautin misses the shot to the body.
Parka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautin.
Bautin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parka counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bautin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bautin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bautin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergei Bautin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Parka feints and then cracks Bautin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bautin down.
Parka staying out of range there.
Bautin avoids the body shot from Parka.
Parka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parka shoots for a takedown but Bautin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Parka wants to slow Bautin down by chopping away at his legs.
Parka shoots in and bounces Bautin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bautin looking to control.
Parka sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bautin wants to stand but Parka is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parka is looking to work some ground and pound but Bautin has wrist control.
Bautin managing to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sergei Bautin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Parka slips a straight right by Bautin.
Bautin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parka moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bautin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Parka. That one must have hurt.
Bautin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parka, right into the meat.
Bautin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parka throws a sloppy head kick and Bautin moves out of range easily.
Bautin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parka manages to avoid it.
Parka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bautin's waist but Bautin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parka off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piru Parka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bautin moves out of range as Parka throws a body kick.
Parka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bautin as he avoids it easily.
Parka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bautin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parka.
Bautin misses with a few strikes there.
Parka misses with a head kick.
Parka throws a leg kick but Bautin moved away.
Bautin swinging wildly here.
Bautin thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautin loads up on a big right hand but Parka slips the punch.
Sergei Bautin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bautin throws a shot to the body.
Bautin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bautin enables Parka to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bautin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bautin trying to control the position.
Bautin wants to control the position but Parka says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bautin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Parka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Parka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parka perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piru Parka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bautin is fending him off so far but Parka persists. Nope, Bautin circles away and we're back to standing.
Parka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bautin.
Parka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bautin defends it nicely.
Parka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bautin circles away quickly and effectively.
Parka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bautin counters with a left to the body.
Bautin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bautin lands with a cross.
Bautin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bautin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Piru Parka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bautin lands a glancing blow to the side of Parka's head.
Parka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bautin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bautin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bautin.
Bautin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bautin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bautin tests Parka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bautin lands a jab to Parka's midsection.
Bautin connects with a looping right hand.
Parka misses with the combination.
Bautin thuds a left hand into Parka's body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bautin. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bautin lands a jab to Parka's midsection.
Parka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bautin throws a series of strikes that have Parka backpedaling.
Bautin with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Parka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bautin drops Parka with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Parka looks back up at him and smiles so Bautin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Parka is rocked!
Bautin weaves into range and cracks Parka right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Parka goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bautin is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Bautin!
Sergei Bautin managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hopkins Athletics ($6 shirts!), into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parts comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
218 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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32
215 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Parts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parts moves away.
Frank Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parts is trying to defend but Martin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Martin prevents Parts from standing back up.
Parts avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Martin.
Martin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martin is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a kimura but Parts is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Martin to get the leverage.
Martin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Parts won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Parts is defending against the submission attempts here by Martin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Martin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin is stalling here. Parts is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Parts has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Parts wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martin keeps working.
A control attempt from Martin but he's now mounted!
Martin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Martin right now.
Martin trying to control the action but Parts just sinks the hooks in.
Martin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Parts is staying active.
Martin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Parts kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Martin misses with a hook. Parts ducked under it nicely.
Parts defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Martin swinging wildly here.
Parts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martin.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Parts counters with a head kick.
Martin loads up on a big right hand but Parts slips the punch.
Martin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martin throws a hook but Parts avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martin throws an overhand right that lands on Parts's shoulder, as Parts tries to avoid the shot.
Martin shoots in for a double leg but Parts sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parts scores with a sloppy right hand. Martin should have avoided that one.
Martin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parts.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Parts moves away and avoids it.
Martin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martin thuds a left hand into Parts's body.
Parts slips under a jab.
Parts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Parts counters with a one-two to the body.
Martin misses with a left hand
and Parts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Parts counters with a series of strikes. Martin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Martin throws a right hand that Parts ducks under and follows up with a left that Parts also avoids with ease.
Martin throws a right hand that misses
and Parts counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Martin is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Martin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martin throws out a loose jab but Parts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parts counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parts thumps Martin with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Peter Parts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parts scores with a leg kick.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peter Parts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Martin.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parts ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parts counters with a nice uppercut.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Parts will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Martin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martin misses with an uppercut. Parts saw that one coming.
Parts scores with a nice strike.
Martin moves forwards but Parts connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Parts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Parts takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parts slips a straight right by Martin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Parts sprawls well.
Martin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Martin duly obliges.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Parts circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin lands a jab to the head.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Parts counters with a big head kick but Martin shrugs it off.
Parts avoids the body shot from Martin.
Parts drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Martin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin misses with a lunging right hand
and Parts counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Parts.
Parts slips a jab and a cross from Martin.
Parts defending well as Martin loads up on a big left hand.
Parts dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
Martin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parts moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parts fails to land with a series of punches.
Martin misses with a hook
and Parts counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parts moves away from the strike by Martin.
Martin jabs Parts right on the nose. Parts blinks but takes it well.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parts manages to avoid it.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parts counters with a left and a right that stings Martin.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin misses with a hook to the body
and Parts counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a jab when Parts was well out of range.
Parts slips a straight right by Martin.
Martin throws a poor cross that misses
and Parts counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Martin misses with a right hand
letting Parts counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parts throws a half hearted mid kick.
Parts misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin misses with a hook
and Parts counters with an outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martin 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Martin!
Frank Martin gave a mention to Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Crabby Jef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crabby Jef is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Madd Skillz. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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29
195 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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27
198 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nero Aurelius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dj Crabby Jef!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius walks into a jab.
Crabby Jef fails with a takedown attempt.
Aurelius throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crabby Jef misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Aurelius.
A leg kick checked by Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aurelius at a distance.
Crabby Jef throws a right hand that misses
and Aurelius counters with a head kick that drops Crabby Jef to the mat! Crabby Jef scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Crabby Jef is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelius staying out of range there.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aurelius wants to slow Crabby Jef down by chopping away at his legs.
Crabby Jef lands a leg kick that knocks Aurelius off balance momentarily.
Crabby Jef avoids the head kick by Aurelius.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Crabby Jef.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabby Jef jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Crabby Jef. Those never looked like landing.
Aurelius moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crabby Jef throws a head kick that Aurelius semi-blocks.
Aurelius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crabby Jef throws a hook but Aurelius blocks it.
Aurelius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aurelius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aurelius slips under a jab from Crabby Jef.
Nice body punch from Crabby Jef.
Aurelius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crabby Jef looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aurelius is fending him off so far but Crabby Jef persists. Nope, Aurelius circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius walks into a left hand.
Aurelius looks for the body kick but Crabby Jef saw that one coming.
Crabby Jef uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aurelius has time to react.
Aurelius lands a big head kick that sends Crabby Jef tumbling to the mat! Aurelius takes a step backwards and waves Crabby Jef back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aurelius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crabby Jef manages to avoid it.
Crabby Jef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aurelius looks to land a body kick but Crabby Jef moved away.
Crabby Jef throws a series of punches but Aurelius avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Crabby Jef catches Aurelius right on the button with a cross.
Nero Aurelius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crabby Jef avoids the head kick by Aurelius.
Aurelius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aurelius.
Aurelius misses with a shot to the body
and Crabby Jef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Crabby Jef misses.
Crabby Jef swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aurelius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Crabby Jef's knee momentarily.
Crabby Jef fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crabby Jef misses with the body kick
and Aurelius counters with a head kick that drops Crabby Jef to the mat! Crabby Jef scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aurelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aurelius throws a leg kick but Crabby Jef moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aurelius misses with a hook to the body
and Crabby Jef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crabby Jef misses with a hook. Aurelius ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius delivers a nice body kick.
Aurelius slips a straight right by Crabby Jef.
Aurelius loads up on a big right hand but Crabby Jef slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aurelius.
Aurelius walks into a straight right hand from Crabby Jef.
Aurelius throws a body punch but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
Aurelius throws a body punch but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
Aurelius slips under a jab from Crabby Jef.
Aurelius takes one to the chin there.
Crabby Jef misses with the body kick
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Crabby Jef moves away from the strike by Aurelius.
Crabby Jef bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aurelius's head.
Crabby Jef shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aurelius eats them both and turns towards Crabby Jef to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelius lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crabby Jef circles away quickly and effectively.
Crabby Jef throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crabby Jef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelius attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Aurelius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crabby Jef gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dj Crabby Jef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius misses with a body kick.
Crabby Jef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crabby Jef misses with a straight left.
Aurelius tries to land a body kick
and Crabby Jef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aurelius tries a head kick but it misses.
Aurelius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crabby Jef.
Aurelius blocks the body kick.
Crabby Jef throws an off balance right hand
and Crabby Jef takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aurelius throws a shot to the body.
Aurelius looks to land a body kick but Crabby Jef moved away.
Aurelius swings for the body but Crabby Jef moves out of range.
Crabby Jef shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius misses with a low kick as Crabby Jef jumps back.
Aurelius lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aurelius attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crabby Jef misses with an uppercut.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and Crabby Jef counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aurelius looks to throw the jab but Crabby Jef is out of range.
Aurelius misses with an uppercut. Crabby Jef saw that one coming.
Crabby Jef throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Crabby Jef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crabby Jef with a hook.
Aurelius misses with a leg kick.
Crabby Jef avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius looks to land a right hand but Crabby Jef moved out of range.
Crabby Jef with a hook.
Aurelius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crabby Jef takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crabby Jef moves away from the strike by Aurelius.
Crabby Jef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crabby Jef connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crabby Jef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Crabby Jef.
Crabby Jef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Aurelius looks to land a right hand but Crabby Jef moved out of range.
Crabby Jef connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius tries to work over Crabby Jef's front leg with a kick but Crabby Jef checks it.
Aurelius misses with a lunging right hand
and Crabby Jef counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Aurelius looks to score with a jab to the body but Crabby Jef is just out of range.
Aurelius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crabby Jef misses with an uppercut
and Aurelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crabby Jef defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Crabby Jef catches Aurelius right on the button with a cross.
Aurelius throws a sloppy head kick
and Crabby Jef counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aurelius!
Aurelius is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crabby Jef has hold of Aurelius's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Aurelius seems comfortable defending it but Crabby Jef has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Aurelius is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Aurelius is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Crabby Jef couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dj Crabby Jef!
Dj Crabby Jef is the new middleweight champion!
Dj Crabby Jef decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elroy Kleinschmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Kleinschmidt.
It looks like Brian King has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kleinschmidt is breathing heavily.
King is looking to slow Kleinschmidt down with leg kicks.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kleinschmidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut.
Kleinschmidt throws a wild hook but King just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Kleinschmidt gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - King raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian King!
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