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Scrapyard: The Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Schmitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Konigshof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Schmitz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Schmitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Konigshof!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitz digs a good body shot into Konigshof's ribs.
Konigshof shoots in for a takedown but Schmitz shows good takedown defense.
Schmitz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Konigshof tries to avoid it but Schmitz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Konigshof to the ground. Konigshof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Konigshof decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Konigshof connects with a nice short shot to Schmitz's temple.
Konigshof takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schmitz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Konigshof throwing strikes from guard but Schmitz blocks nicely.
Schmitz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schmitz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Konigshof.
Schmitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konigshof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konigshof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konigshof is in close to Schmitz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitz looking to control.
Schmitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmitz working for a triangle but Konigshof defends it easily.
Konigshof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schmitz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schmitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konigshof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konigshof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konigshof stopping the sweep attempt from Schmitz.
Konigshof 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.
Konigshof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmitz is keeping the position for now.
Konigshof keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schmitz's head.
Schmitz has his foot on Konigshof's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konigshof works his way back into a safe position though.
Schmitz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Konigshof defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmitz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schmitz is on top in guard.
Konigshof wants to sweep here but Schmitz controlling him for the moment.
Konigshof keeping moving, preventing Schmitz from controlling successfully.
Konigshof looking for a sweep. Not yet Konigshof, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof pulls Schmitz in close to prevent any damage.
Schmitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Konigshof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konigshof looking for a sweep. Not yet Konigshof, not yet.
Schmitz tries to free his leg and advance position but Konigshof is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konigshof can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Glenn Schmitz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Schmitz.
Konigshof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmitz is fending him off so far but Konigshof persists. Nope, Schmitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmitz takes the fight into the clinch.
Konigshof prevents a takedown attempt there.
Schmitz misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schmitz prevents it.
Glenn Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.
Schmitz pulls Konigshof into guard.
Konigshof scoring with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konigshof works over Schmitz with some ground and pound from guard.
Konigshof trying to move into half guard but instead Schmitz has managed to sweep!
Konigshof looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmitz passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konigshof has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schmitz is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Konigshof 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.
Konigshof throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schmitz's waist but Schmitz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Konigshof off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Schmitz as Konigshof shoots in.
Glenn Schmitz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schmitz leaves Konigshof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glenn Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.
Konigshof shoots in for a takedown but Schmitz shows good takedown defense.
Schmitz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schmitz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schmitz jumps into guard, dragging Konigshof to the mat.
Schmitz is trying to control the position but Konigshof postures up.
Konigshof lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Konigshof trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schmitz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Schmitz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Konigshof, up you get!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitz scores with a jab to the body.
Konigshof looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Konigshof fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmitz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schmitz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schmitz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schmitz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Konigshof looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schmitz!
Schmitz gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof winds up and cracks Schmitz with a swinging 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!
Konigshof is thwarting Schmitz's attempts to control the position.
Schmitz pushes Konigshof off looking to stand but Konigshof dives back in and keeps control.
Konigshof not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konigshof with the ground and pound but Schmitz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Schmitz pulls Konigshof in close to prevent any damage.
Konigshof trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmitz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schmitz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof wants to improve his position but Schmitz is controlling well.
Al Konigshof has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schmitz trying to control the action but Konigshof is working from the bottom.
Schmitz is really struggling to control Konigshof but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Konigshof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmitz is keen to just control but Konigshof is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenn Schmitz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Konigshof misses with a takedown attempt - Schmitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schmitz shoots in but no luck this time.
Konigshof shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmitz tries to sprawl out of it but Konigshof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmitz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schmitz gets caught flat footed, as Konigshof shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Konigshof is breathing heavily.
Schmitz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konigshof looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konigshof lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmitz keeping full guard, as Konigshof tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Al Konigshof will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmitz wants to clinch.
Schmitz drives through and clinches with Konigshof against the cage.
Konigshof wants to take the fight to the mat but Schmitz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Konigshof is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schmitz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schmitz pulls Konigshof into guard.
Schmitz looking to control.
Schmitz has control of Konigshof's left arm, preventing Konigshof from doing any damage.
Konigshof stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmitz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konigshof is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmitz has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitz is trying to control the position but Konigshof postures up.
Glenn Schmitz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konigshof.
Glenn Schmitz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Konigshof.
Konigshof throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Schmitz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Konigshof is in Schmitz's guard.
Schmitz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konigshof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konigshof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konigshof is working Schmitz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Konigshof loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Schmitz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Konigshof tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmitz is retaining full guard.
Konigshof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Konigshof throws a big elbow that misses.
Konigshof throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schmitz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konigshof with a flurry of punches that miss.
Konigshof postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Konigshof manages to get himself to full guard.
Schmitz is looking to stand up but Konigshof won't let him.
Schmitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Konigshof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmitz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Konigshof is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Konigshof is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schmitz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Glenn Schmitz just wasn't active enough.
Konigshof stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmitz. Schmitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Konigshof fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Konigshof is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmitz slaps away a takedown attempt from Konigshof, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konigshof looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schmitz is fending him off so far but Konigshof persists. Nope, Schmitz circles away and we're back to standing.
Konigshof shoots in and bounces Schmitz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Konigshof stops Schmitz from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Konigshof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schmitz is keeping the position for now.
Konigshof controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Al Konigshof.
Schmitz swinging wildly here.
Schmitz clinches with his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Konigshof comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konigshof winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Konigshof!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Lodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Lodi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nino Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey Lodi!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lodi really felt that one!
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brown scores with a leg kick.
Mickey Lodi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a head kick that Lodi semi-blocks.
Lodi darts in trying to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown stops Lodi from standing up.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Lodi blocks nicely.
Brown pushing down on Lodi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lodi can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lodi is defending well.
Brown controlling the pace.
Brown's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nino Brown wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lodi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lodi's guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown pushing down on Lodi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lodi is trying to stand.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nino Brown.
Lodi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lodi's guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lodi is keeping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodi has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Lodi's brow.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lodi is rocked!
Brown 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.
Brown gets to his feet and stands over Lodi, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lodi felt that one! Brown unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lodi from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!
In his post fight interview, Nino Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ashnault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Anthony Ashnault has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ashnault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashnault bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster walks into a straight right hand from Ashnault.
Lancaster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ashnault is looking to escape.
Ashnault has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lancaster is thwarting Ashnault's attempts to control the position.
Lancaster is controlling the pace.
Ashnault has his hands clasped together around Lancaster's back. He's all about the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashnault wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ashnault has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancaster is working away from the top position though.
Ashnault is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony Ashnault has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lancaster.
Ashnault manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ashnault is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
Lancaster is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ashnault seems content to control.
Ashnault prevents Lancaster from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lancaster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ashnault postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lancaster is looking to stand up but Ashnault isn't so interested in that idea.
Ashnault sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lancaster's guard.
Ashnault wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is defending well.
Ashnault trying to control from half guard but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster is trying to control but Ashnault manages to pass to mount!
Lancaster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault controlling from the full mount.
Ashnault thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lancaster is trying desperately to improve position.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ashnault tries to control but Lancaster wriggling away.
Lancaster wants to control but Ashnault is having none of it.
Ashnault looking to control but Lancaster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ashnault controlling from the full mount.
Ashnault trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster can't escape the position.
Ashnault wants to finish this one by submission but Lancaster is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ashnault.
Lancaster tries to lock up and control but Ashnault gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lancaster is working to get back to half guard.
Ashnault controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ashnault tries to control but Lancaster wriggling away.
Ashnault controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Troy Lancaster will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashnault.
Lancaster changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashnault looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ashnault is trying to get back to half guard.
Ashnault parries the strikes from Lancaster easily there. Lancaster is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ashnault to escape.
Lancaster lands a strong strike to the head of Ashnault. That's dazed him! Lancaster looking to finish here. Ashnault is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lancaster lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Novakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Edwards might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Feiticeira. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrik Novakovic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novakovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Edwards tries to kick Novakovic off but Novakovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to is feet but Novakovic passes into side control.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet.
Edwards prevents Novakovic from improving position.
Edwards wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Novakovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Edwards is defending well.
Novakovic just content to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novakovic throws a strike aimed at the side of Edwards's head but Edwards avoids it well.
Novakovic wants to stand but Edwards has his arm trapped.
Novakovic controls the position.
Edwards on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Edwards tries to get out of the position.
Novakovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet.
Novakovic happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henrik Novakovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Novakovic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Edwards on his heels. He'll look to pass Edwards's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novakovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Novakovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Edwards's guard.
Novakovic cracks Edwards with a solid left hand.
Novakovic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novakovic controlling from the top position.
Edwards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Novakovic controls the pace.
Novakovic tries to stand but Edwards is controlling from the bottom.
Novakovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henrik Novakovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henrik Novakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novakovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Edwards does no damage.
Novakovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards throws a hook to the side of Novakovic's head but Novakovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Novakovic with that takedown attempt.
Edwards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Novakovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Novakovic is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Edwards fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Edwards.
It looks like Henrik Novakovic has been cut.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Novakovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novakovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Novakovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Novakovic misses with a wild combination.
Novakovic checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novakovic shoots in but no luck this time.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Novakovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Novakovic checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards looks to land a combination but Novakovic avoids it well.
Edwards lands a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Novakovic.
Novakovic tries for a takedown but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edwards misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Novakovic misses its intended target.
Novakovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edwards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Novakovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novakovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Josh Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Novakovic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Novakovic looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a left and a right that stings Novakovic.
Novakovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edwards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Novakovic backs up against the cage.
Novakovic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novakovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Novakovic on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Novakovic on that attempt.
Novakovic shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edwards lands a really nice looking cross but Novakovic seems unphased.
Novakovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novakovic fails with the takedown.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Novakovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Novakovic throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Novakovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edwards napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Novakovic controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Novakovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henrik Novakovic has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Novakovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Edwards dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henrik Novakovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Novakovic moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Novakovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edwards but Edwards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Novakovic.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Novakovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Novakovic misses with a low kick.
Novakovic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Edwards counters with a series of strikes. Novakovic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Novakovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a low kick as Novakovic jumps back.
Novakovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Novakovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Novakovic tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Novakovic closes the distance and clinches up with Edwards, looking for a takedown. Novakovic pushes Edwards against the cage but Edwards circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Josh Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henrik Novakovic.
Edwards scores with a three punch combo!
Novakovic shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Novakovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
Edwards lets loose with a powerful body kick. Novakovic will feel that in the morning.
Josh Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Novakovic crashing down! Novakovic tries to stagger back to his feet but Edwards just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Novakovic asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Edwards!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Edwards 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between JukeBox Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Khrepchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrepchenko has chosen In my mind as his entrance music. Alexander Khrepchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big right hand |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, JukeBox Hero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Khrepchenko!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Khrepchenko 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 Hero has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hero and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Khrepchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Khrepchenko slams his shin into Hero's torso.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hero counters with a solid body kick.
Khrepchenko throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Khrepchenko throws a low kick, looking for Hero's leg but Hero calmly moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Hero blocks the leg kick.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but Hero moves away
so Hero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrepchenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hero wants to get up but he can't break Khrepchenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JukeBox Hero.
Khrepchenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khrepchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khrepchenko. Khrepchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Khrepchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khrepchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
Khrepchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hero's sensitive parts.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko has one foot on Hero's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Khrepchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch up.
Hero checks a leg kick nicely.
Hero gets tackled into the cage by Khrepchenko. Khrepchenko maintains the clinch.
Hero tries to score a body lock takedown but Khrepchenko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Khrepchenko is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khrepchenko landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko tries a knee to the head but Hero blocks it.
Khrepchenko stalling in the clinch but Hero improves position.
Hero goes for a takedown attempt but Khrepchenko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khrepchenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
Hero checks a low kick from Khrepchenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hero blocks the body kick.
Khrepchenko wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Khrepchenko dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khrepchenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khrepchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khrepchenko moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrepchenko closes the distance but Hero moves to the side
and Hero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khrepchenko!
Khrepchenko wants to get back to his feet but Hero drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero tries to stand but Khrepchenko is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Khrepchenko is trying to get back to his feet.
We're going to have a standup here because JukeBox Hero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
Khrepchenko throws the kick towards the body but Hero avoids it.
Khrepchenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hero keeps the fight on the outside.
Khrepchenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hero counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hero has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Khrepchenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
JukeBox Hero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of JukeBox Hero.
Khrepchenko tried to score with a low kick but Hero checks it.
Khrepchenko looks to clinch
and Hero counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Khrepchenko's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khrepchenko wants to stand up but Hero is controlling him.
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 JukeBox Hero 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. And we move into the final round!
Khrepchenko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hero.
Hero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khrepchenko.
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrepchenko tries to clinch but Hero moves away
and Hero counters with a body kick.
Khrepchenko misses with a head kick.
JukeBox Hero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khrepchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrepchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Khrepchenko throws a leg kick but Hero sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khrepchenko. Khrepchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Khrepchenko is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Khrepchenko misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khrepchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hero checks a leg kick.
Khrepchenko scores with a head kick. Hero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khrepchenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hero makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Khrepchenko really felt that one!
Alexander Khrepchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrepchenko throws a leg kick but Hero checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrepchenko moves to clinch but Hero breaks away
and Hero counters with a good, hard body kick but Khrepchenko shrugs it off.
Khrepchenko is looking to slow Hero down with leg kicks.
Khrepchenko wants to slow Hero down by chopping away at his legs.
Khrepchenko throws a wild body kick that Hero sees coming a mile off.
Khrepchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hero swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrepchenko.
Alexander Khrepchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrepchenko lands a head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Khrepchenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khrepchenko tries to land a leg kick but Hero saw it coming and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Khrepchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khrepchenko 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Khrepchenko!
A very excited looking Alexander Khrepchenko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Sulphur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syracuseomar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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197 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Sulphur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Syracuseomar Little!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sulphur misses with a wild combination.
Sulphur drives through with a takedown into guard.
Little throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulphur stands up over Little, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sulphur wants to stand but Little is controlling his posture from full guard.
Little is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sulphur defends well.
Sulphur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Little has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sulphur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Little working for a triangle but Sulphur defends it easily.
Sulphur cracks Little with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sulphur works over Little with some ground and pound from guard.
Sulphur scoring with some ground and pound.
Sulphur with a nice head shot there.
Little is rocked!
Sulphur gets to his feet and stands over Little, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Little felt that one! Sulphur unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Little from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lorenzo Sulphur!
Lorenzo Sulphur thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Creed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mooose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Creed comes to the cage accompanied by James Brown - Living in America. Gegard Mooose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Apollo Creed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Mooose!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mooose gets a takedown into half guard.
Mooose throwing shots but Creed is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mooose trying to mount his opponent but Creed defends it.
Creed has hold of Mooose's hands but Mooose slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mooose drops an elbow to the side of Creed's head.
It looks like Apollo Creed has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mooose trying to control from half guard but Creed is working away.
Creed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Creed tries to get out of the position.
Mooose not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Creed could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mooose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Apollo Creed's cut is getting worse.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Apollo Creed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gegard Mooose!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexader Gorlanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael James has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alexader Gorlanov's chin.
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210 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexader Gorlanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael James!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gorlanov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Gorlanov is now in James's guard.
James wants to stand and escape but Gorlanov is having none of it.
Gorlanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gorlanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gorlanov lands a couple of digs.
Gorlanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James is looking to stand back up but Gorlanov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by James.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gorlanov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorlanov stops James from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gorlanov working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gorlanov working the head and body with strikes.
James is trying to stand back up but Gorlanov is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
James taking some punishment here, with Gorlanov in his half guard.
James is trying to stand up here but Gorlanov is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorlanov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gorlanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gorlanov stalling.
Gorlanov passes the guard and advances to mount!
James is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gorlanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James looks winded!
Gorlanov cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gorlanov landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorlanov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James is trying to stand up.
Gorlanov dominating with strikes here.
James is rocked!
Gorlanov drops a big elbow. That's hurt James! More shots from Gorlanov and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexader Gorlanov!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexader Gorlanov waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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