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SPNY 80: Langston - Panda PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Spades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Spades might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Im A Beast. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Spades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, James Kirk!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk tries to land a leg kick but Spades saw it coming and moves away.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Spades keeps it at a distance.
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Spades keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Kirk misses the target.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spades clinches up against the cage.
Kirk breaks from the clinch.
Spades displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirk.
Ace Spades has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kirk.
Spades is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kirk throws a right and a left that Spades avoids nicely.
Kirk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spades pinned against the cage. Spades gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk is looking to clinch but Spades is avoiding it.
Spades misses with a wild combination.
Spades tries to land a body kick
and Kirk counters with a big head kick but Spades shrugs it off.
Spades lands with a right hand.
Spades wants to clinch but Kirk slips to the side
and Kirk counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kirk does no damage.
Kirk throws a series of punches but Spades moves out of range.
Spades lands a two punch combo.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Kirk misses
letting Spades counter with a right hand.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Kirk with that takedown attempt.
Spades avoids the head kick by Kirk.
Kirk shoots in for a double leg but Spades sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kirk looks winded!
Kirk closes the distance and clinches.
Kirk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kirk manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Spades wants to control but Kirk postures up.
Spades is pushing Kirk's head away, looking to escape. Kirk manages to hold on to the position though.
Spades wants to control but Kirk postures up.
Kirk is putting a hurting on Spades here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirk wants to stand but Spades is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk trying to control the position but Spades is working away.
Spades wants to get back to his feet.
Spades can't do much from the bottom here.
Kirk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spades keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spades shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirk eats them both and turns towards Spades to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spades shoots in for a double leg but Kirk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A low kick from Kirk is predictable there
and Spades counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spades tries to clinch up but Kirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Spades throws a right hand that Kirk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirk also avoids with ease.
Spades avoids the head kick by Kirk.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spades moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk breaks the clinch.
Kirk gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Kirk will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spades misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirk tries to land knees in the clinch but Spades avoids the damage to the body.
Kirk breaks from the clinch.
Good work by Spades as he checks the leg kick.
Spades throws a right and a left that Kirk avoids nicely.
No luck for Kirk with that takedown attempt.
Spades tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spades somewhat.
James Kirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Kirk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk stuffs the takedown attempt from Spades. Spades gets slowly back to his feet.
Kirk misses with a few strikes there.
Spades is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ace Spades is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spades sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spades, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirk has Spades pressed against the cage, preventing Spades from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spades lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kirk or not.
Spades jumps into guard, dragging Kirk to the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Spades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spades's guard.
Kirk tries to stand and escape but Spades is controlling the position.
Kirk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spades doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kirk.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
Kirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spades wants to get back to his feet.
Kirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spades is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kirk passes into side control, despite Spades's attempt to control the position.
Kirk in side control, throwing shots but Spades defends.
James Kirk has got the better of the ground game so far.
What's Spades going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kirk working the body and head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spades defending against the ground and pound.
Kirk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Spades sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kirk looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spades with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Kirk seems content to control.
Spades wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kirk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spades slips under a jab from Kirk.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirk misses with a head kick.
Kirk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spades fails to land the takedown.
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirk closes the distance and pushes Spades back into the cage.
Spades is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kirk to keep the fight standing.
Kirk has Spades pressed against the cage, preventing Spades from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spades looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spades moves away from the strike by Kirk.
A head kick misses from Kirk.
Kirk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spades holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spades tries to circle away but Kirk has him pinned against the cage.
Spades tries to circle away but Kirk has him pinned against the cage.
Spades fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spades lands a right hand.
Spades working hard to break the clinch.
Spades gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirk.
Kirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spades moves into range and clinches up with Kirk.
Kirk is looking to control Spades's arms but Spades gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kirk has his back to the cage.
Spades is trying to break the clinch but Kirk is controlling him.
Kirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirk tries for a takedown but Spades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kirk wants to clinch.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spades keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kirk shoots in and drives through. Spades sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spades.
Spades stands up.
Spades throws a series of strikes that have Kirk backpedaling.
Kirk has his takedown stuffed
and Spades counters with a leg kick.
Spades throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spades misses with a two punch combination.
Spades shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spades's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spades throws a right hand that Kirk ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirk also avoids with ease.
Kirk gets caught flat footed, as Spades shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Spades has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kirk is on top in guard.
Kirk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ace Spades has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spades looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace Spades showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kirk 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kirk!
A victorious James Kirk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmonray Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes to the cage accompanied by Rent a Wreck. Malapitan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by My Time is Now. Jack Clark could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dmonray Malapitan's chin.
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148 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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140 lbs
14 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dmonray Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Clark misses with a double jab
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Malapitan moves out of range as Clark strikes.
Malapitan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clark throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Clark works Malapitan's body with a nice hook.
Clark throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Clark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clark throws a right and a left that Malapitan avoids nicely.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malapitan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Malapitan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malapitan is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Malapitan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Malapitan postures up in Clark's guard and throws a big left but Clark blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Malapitan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malapitan on the ground.
Malapitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malapitan advances position into side control!
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Malapitan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Malapitan tries for a kimura but Clark is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Clark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malapitan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Malapitan's guard! Nice work there by Clark!
Malapitan pushes Clark off and scrambles back to his feet.
Clark throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Malapitan in his tracks.
Clark misses with a hook to the body
and Malapitan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Clark's guard now.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malapitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malapitan throws a strike but Clark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Clark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malapitan moves away.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malapitan manages to avoid it.
Clark swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Clark throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Clark!
Clark is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malapitan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan cracks Clark with a big elbow.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Malapitan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Clark sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Malapitan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Malapitan working away.
Clark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Clark is not content to let Malapitan control the position.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Malapitan.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Malapitan in his half guard.
Malapitan tries to pass to full mount but Clark defends it.
Clark desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan misses with a head shot. Clark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Malapitan looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malapitan wants to hit a switch here but Clark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Malapitan there!
Malapitan is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Malapitan wants to hold on but Clark pushes him away.
Clark wants to control the pace but Malapitan is squirming around nicely.
Clark controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malapitan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark wants to control the pace but Malapitan is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmonray Malapitan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark looks to throw the jab but Malapitan is out of range.
Clark misses with a wild combination.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Clark misses with a hook
and Malapitan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Clark is looking to wear down Malapitan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Malapitan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a big elbow that misses.
Malapitan trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
Malapitan slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clark on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malapitan 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.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Malapitan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clark tries to get out of the position.
Malapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jack Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Malapitan in his half guard.
Clark taking some punishment here, with Malapitan in his half guard.
Dmonray Malapitan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malapitan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
Clark is looking to control Malapitan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clark avoid being mounted?
Clark wants to get back to full guard.
Malapitan is trying to control the action in half guard but Clark is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Malapitan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Malapitan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malapitan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clark keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Malapitan connects with a nice short shot to Clark's temple.
Malapitan working Clark over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Malapitan there.
Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Malapitan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Malapitan wants to control but Clark is keeping him busy.
Malapitan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Clark tries to kick Malapitan off but Malapitan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Malapitan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark looking for submissions off his back.
Malapitan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan is taking a breather. Clark says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malapitan trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmonray Malapitan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Malapitan 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmonray Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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35
154 lbs
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27
154 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyler Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung drops his hands momentarily and Russo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Russo lands a nice hook to Jung's body. Jung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russo jabs Jung right on the nose. Jung blinks but takes it well.
Russo thows a body kick. Jung tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Russo. That's going to slow Jung down.
Jung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jung has Russo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Jung pushes off an throws an elbow but Russo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Russo.
Jung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Nice body punch from Russo - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Russo on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Jung tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russo avoids it.
Russo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Russo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Russo.
Russo throws an elbow that misses.
Jung avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jung just misses with a elbow thrown towards Russo's brow.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Russo tries to land a knee to the head but Jung blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo has a couple of punches blocked by Jung.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jung looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russo throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Russo throws an elbow but misses.
Jung avoids the elbow strike from Russo, against the cage.
Russo missing with knees to the body.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jung avoids the elbow strike from Russo, against the cage.
Jung throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo trying to land knees to the body.
Jung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Russo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Russo tries to land a knee to the head but Jung blocks with his arms.
Russo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jung avoids the damage to the body.
Jung takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jung taking a breather.
Jung scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ryan Russo has been cut.
Russo trying to land knees to the body.
Russo pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jung avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Russo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo'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.
Jung misses with an elbow strike.
Russo blocks the elbow strike.
Jung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russo blocks it with crossed arms.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Russo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russo.
Russo misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo pushes off an throws an elbow but Jung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Russo'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.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jung tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Russo tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung moves into the clinch.
Russo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russo missing with knees to the body.
Russo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throws an elbow that misses.
Russo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russo avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jung throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jung throws an elbow but misses.
Russo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Russo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung lands a damaging elbow.
Russo looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
Jung avoiding damage as Russo throws knees to the body.
Russo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Russo blocks an elbow strike.
Russo blocks an elbow strike from Jung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung managing to block the knees to the body from Russo.
Jung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jung pushes off an throws an elbow but Russo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Russo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jung.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russo tries to stall but Jung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jung is stalling here.
Jung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Russo tries to land knees in the clinch but Jung avoids the damage to the body.
Russo missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jung up against the cage.
Russo trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jung creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jung blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo presses Jung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Russo lands a knee to the head.
Jung lands an elbow inside.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Russo.
Jung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Russo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jung's brow.
Ryan Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jung.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Russo pushes Jung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo is trying to stall.
Russo tries to throw a body punch but Jung avoids it by throwing Russo back against the cage.
Russo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jung.
Russo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Russo managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russo avoids it.
Russo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
Russo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Russo'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. And we move into the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jung looking to stall.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Russo.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Russo to work.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands an elbow inside.
Jung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Russo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Russo as Jung tries to tie him up.
Russo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jung.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Russo.
Russo lands a left hand.
Russo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Russo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jung misses with an elbow strike.
Jung being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a nice knee to the body.
Russo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jung is defending well for now.
Russo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jung misses with an elbow over the top.
Russo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Russo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tyler Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Jung throws an elbow that misses.
Russo blocks an elbow strike from Jung.
Jung stalling in the clinch but Russo improves position.
Jung tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jung throws an elbow but misses.
Russo blocks an elbow strike from Jung.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Jung, against the cage.
Russo avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russo.
Russo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Russo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Russo as Jung tries to tie him up.
Russo leaning against his opponent.
Russo lands a good knee to the midsection. Jung won't want to take too many of those.
Russo throws an elbow that misses.
Russo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Russo trying to land knees to the body.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Russo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jung throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Russo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Mctanned will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rolando Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Mctanned!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mctanned circles away.
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mctanned to score an easy takedown into full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mctanned slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mctanned is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mctanned tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Mctanned is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying his best to control but Mctanned has mounted him.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mctanned trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned landing shots from mount.
Mctanned working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mctanned has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mctanned raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Mctanned wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Mctanned gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mctanned moves to back control.
Mctanned patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mctanned has got one arm under Gracie's chin. This could be trouble... Gracie trying to control the other hand but Mctanned gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Gracie has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Mctanned!
Paul Mctanned thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Icarus Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukka Omena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Icarus Ritter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Icarus Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jukka Omena!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Omena sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ritter is looking to take a break and control but Omena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omena wants to control but Ritter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Omena is controlling Ritter's trapped leg to prevent Ritter from advancing to side control.
Ritter throwing shots but Omena is blocking nicely.
Ritter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Omena's head.
Ritter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ritter throwing shots but Omena is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritter prevents Omena from standing back up.
Omena keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ritter seems to be looking for submissions.
Ritter is working for a kimura but Omena is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter with the ground and pound but Omena uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritter slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Omena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ritter prevents Omena from getting back to his feet.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Omena has wrist control.
Omena pulls Ritter in close to prevent any damage.
Ritter throws a strike but Omena rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omena won't allow Ritter to sweep him here.
Omena stands up over Ritter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ritter keeping moving, preventing Omena from controlling successfully.
Omena throws a strike but Ritter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Omena has his feet on Ritter's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Omena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jukka Omena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omena connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omena missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omena. That's going to slow Ritter down.
Omena lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omena missing with a left hand there. Ritter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Omena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omena. Ritter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omena misses with a hook. Ritter ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Omena.
Ritter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omena as he jumps to the side.
Ritter instigates a clinch.
Omena lands a hook that snaps the head of Ritter backwards.
Ritter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Omena lands an uppercut.
Ritter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Omena with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Omena is defending well for now.
Omena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Omena instigates a clinch.
Omena pushes Ritter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Ritter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Omena tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritter's elbow.
Ritter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Omena.
Omena pulls Ritter into guard.
Omena working a defensive guard here.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Omena trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ritter is fighting to break Omena's control of his arms but Omena is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Omena dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Omena scoring well with a low kick there.
Omena misses with a straight left.
Omena lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Omena tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Omena.
Horrible takedown by Ritter or perhaps it was just good defense by Omena which made him look bad.
Omena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omena lands a big head kick that sends Ritter tumbling to the mat! Omena takes a step backwards and waves Ritter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Icarus Ritter has been cut.
Omena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ritter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Icarus Ritter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Omena tries to clinch
and Ritter counters with an inside leg kick.
Ritter avoids a kick to the body.
Ritter gets tackled into the cage by Omena. Omena maintains the clinch.
Omena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Omena throws a hook but Ritter blocks it.
Omena throws a head kick that half lands.
Omena takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Omena misses with a straight left.
Omena throws a push kick but Ritter slaps the foot to one side.
Omena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritter slips under a jab.
Ritter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Omena did well to prevent Ritter getting side control.
Omena has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ritter is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ritter trying to advance position but Omena counters by regaining guard.
Omena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ritter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Omena trying to control the position.
Ritter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Omena keeps moving.
Omena is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jukka Omena wasn't active enough on the ground.
Omena tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omena jabs Ritter right on the nose. Ritter blinks but takes it well.
Omena with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Omena.
Omena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ritter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ritter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ritter tries to work over Omena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ritter blocking some punches.
Omena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Ritter.
Omena moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Omena lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Omena.
Ritter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Omena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omena throws a body punch but Ritter moves out of range.
Ritter looks for a takedown but Omena sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Omena scores with a head kick. Ritter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omena cracks the inside of Ritter's front leg.
Ritter misses with an uppercut.
A head kick by Omena misses
and Ritter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omena misses with a head kick.
Omena misses with a right hand
and Ritter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukka Omena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omena throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Omena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omena is looking to land body kicks.
Omena throws the left hand but Ritter avoids the punch easily.
Omena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Omena misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Omena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Icarus Ritter's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Omena tries to clinch up but Ritter circles away and keeps his distance.
Omena just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Ritter.
Omena thows a left - swing and a miss!
Omena misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Omena looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Omena scores with a head kick.
Omena cracks Ritter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Omena misses with a double jab
and Ritter counters by clinching up.
Ritter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Jukka Omena has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Omena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Omena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter trying to control the position but instead, Omena has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ritter into the cage.
Omena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ritter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Omena lands with a left to the head.
Omena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Omena on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ritter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Omena pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Omena's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omena connects with a high kick.
Ritter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Omena is trying to defend but Ritter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ritter prevents Omena from standing back up.
Ritter winds up and cracks Omena with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ritter is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Omena 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.
Ritter looking to pass the guard.
Ritter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Omena's head.
Ritter throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ritter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Icarus Ritter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ritter is looking to work some ground and pound but Omena has wrist control.
Omena trying to control the position.
Ritter prevents Omena from getting back to his feet.
Ritter wants to pass the guard but Omena is keeping the position.
Ritter distracts Omena with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Omena keeping full guard, as Ritter tries to pass.
Ritter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omena trying to control the position here.
Ritter wants to control from the top but Omena keeps moving.
Ritter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Omena controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jukka Omena.
Omena has Ritter up against the cage in a clinch.
Ritter trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ritter lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritter is stalling here.
Ritter misses with an elbow over the top.
Icarus Ritter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jukka Omena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ritter tries a body shot but Omena blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Icarus Ritter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Omena 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Omena!
Jukka Omena decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teddy Westside has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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162 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Westside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Westside, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hansen connects with a body shot that sends Westside's belly button to the back.
Westside avoids a punch combination nicely.
Westside avoids the head kick by Hansen.
Hansen throws a big shot that misses.
Westside scores with a sloppy right hand. Hansen should have avoided that one.
Westside lands with a shot to the body.
Westside tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hansen there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westside throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hansen on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hansen.
Danga de danga de dang - Hansen scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside misses with a straight right.
Hansen takes a swing at Westside's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Westside. Hansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westside drops Hansen with a beautiful combination! Hansen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Westside is looking for the KO!
Hansen is rocked!
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!
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Hansen shoots for a takedown but Westside saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good work by Westside as he checks the leg kick.
Westside is looking to chop away at Hansen's legs.
Westside motions for Hansen to come forward. Westside throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Westside fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westside throws a front kick aimed at Hansen's knee but Hansen avoids it well.
Hansen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Westside thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Westside. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Hansen blocks a low kick nicely.
Hansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Westside connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansen scrambles back to his feet.
Westside's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hansen under the eye.
Westside is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Westside scores with a head kick. Hansen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hansen is still on wobbly legs! Can Westside finish him?
Hansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Westside! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teddy Westside!
During a confident post fight interview, Teddy Westside 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 Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thory has chosen It's a fight as his entrance music. Vic Thory will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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25
191 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhemani moves in looking to clinch but Thory pushes him off.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhemani moves in looking to clinch but Thory pushes him off.
Thory lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thory tries to clinch up but Chekhemani circles away and keeps his distance.
Thory smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chekhemani tries to clinch but Thory is having none of it.
Thory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chekhemani's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chekhemani looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chekhemani takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chekhemani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory lands with a hook. Chekhemani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chekhemani is rocked!
Thory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Chekhemani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by Chekhemani.
Chekhemani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thory.
Chekhemani dodges the punch combination from Thory.
Thory misses with a wild combination.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Chekhemani moves away and avoids it.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chekhemani moves out of range of the strikes.
Thory shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Chekhemani is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Vic Thory!
A determined Vic Thory didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Moonra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine. David Paterson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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275 lbs
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26
280 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Moonra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moonra scores with a nice body kick.
Paterson connects with a nice looking jab.
Moonra throws a low kick but Paterson moves out of range easily.
Moonra throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moonra closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Paterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moonra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Paterson misses with a looping left.
Moonra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moonra but Moonra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moonra throws a leg kick but Paterson moved away.
Moonra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moonra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moonra landing some decent shots from guard.
Paterson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Moonra stacks Paterson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Moonra!
Paterson tries to buck Moonra off but Moonra is having none of it.
Moonra cracks Paterson with a big elbow.
Paterson manages to get back to half guard.
Paterson actively working from the bottom here.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is looking to improve his position.
Paterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson looking for subs off his back but Moonra has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paterson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Moonra has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Moonra connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paterson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Paterson wants to pass the guard but Moonra is keeping the position.
Paterson stopping the sweep attempt from Moonra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson throws a big right hand that misses.
Moonra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moonra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Paterson trying to control but Moonra is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Moonra 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.
Moonra connects with an inside leg kick.
Paterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moonra.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Paterson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moonra defends it easily.
Paterson working for submissions but it's allowed Moonra to get to half guard.
Paterson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson looking for a guillotine here but Moonra defends easily.
Paterson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Moonra has picked Paterson up and slammed him! Paterson can't keep hold of the triangle and Moonra manages to pass to side control!
Paterson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moonra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paterson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moonra stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterson manages to avoid it.
Paterson moves out of range as Moonra throws a body kick.
Paterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Moonra. Moonra gets slowly back to his feet.
Moonra defending well as Paterson loads up on a big left hand.
Moonra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moonra misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Moonra.
Jacob Moonra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moonra throws a leg kick which misses Paterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Paterson tries to avoid it.
Moonra just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moonra tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paterson is able to avoid easily.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown but Paterson shows good takedown defense.
Moonra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paterson is trying to get back to half guard.
Paterson gets back to half guard.
Paterson is pressing down on Moonra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paterson working for a triangle but Moonra defends it easily.
Paterson wants to sweep here but Moonra controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson looking for a guillotine here but Moonra defends easily.
Paterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moonra escapes and throws Paterson's legs to the side, diving into side 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!
Moonra decides to stand back up. Moonra steps back and let's Paterson get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moonra throws a wild body kick that Paterson sees coming a mile off.
Paterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moonra.
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 Jacob Moonra will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Moonra lands with a cross.
Moonra tries to score with a low kick but Paterson moves his leg out of the way.
Moonra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moonra is looking to clinch but Paterson is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moonra.
Moonra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterson manages to avoid it.
Moonra bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Paterson is looking to reverse the position.
Paterson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moonra's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
Paterson actively working from the bottom here.
Paterson wants to improve his position but Moonra is controlling well.
Moonra lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moonra stands up and beckons Paterson to join him on the feet.
Moonra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paterson throws a leg kick but Moonra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moonra misses with a body kick.
Moonra keeps Paterson at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moonra feints and as Paterson raises his hands in defense, Moonra changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Paterson has momentary wrist control but Moonra slips an elbow through the middle.
Jacob Moonra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paterson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Moonra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paterson.
Paterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paterson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson sneaks back into half guard.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moonra escapes and gets back to his feet.
Moonra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paterson moves away.
Moonra is looking to wear down Paterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moonra throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paterson tries to sprawl but Moonra drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jacob Moonra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moonra perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Paterson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moonra pulls his head out easily.
Paterson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moonra wants to free his trapped foot but Paterson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paterson wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson looking for submissions off his back.
Moonra trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paterson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Moonra passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Moonra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moonra 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Moonra!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jacob Moonra thanked Modern Gladiators Clothes (only $10) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herb Everyday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex comes into the arena with Johnny Cash-When the Man Comes Around blaring out of the sound system. Everyday has chosen Eek A Mouse- the man and the mouse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Napoleon Complex has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
139 lbs
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132 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Napoleon Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herb Everyday!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex thows a leg kick but Everyday checks it
enabling Everyday to counter with a crisp jab.
Everyday looks to score with a jab to the body but Complex is just out of range.
Everyday throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Everyday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Complex.
Everyday works Complex's body with a nice hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Complex. That's going to slow Everyday down.
Everyday looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Complex throws a shot from downtown. Everyday moves away and avoids it.
Everyday fails with the takedown.
Complex on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Everyday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Complex quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Complex is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Complex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Complex.
Everyday preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everyday trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Complex looking to hit a scissor sweep but Everyday is one step ahead there.
Everyday slips nicely into half guard.
Complex punching from the bottom.
Everyday is thwarting Complex's attempts to control the position.
Complex wants to improve his position but Everyday is controlling well.
Complex is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Everyday is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Complex is trying to get back to full guard.
Everyday thows a huge punch but Complex dodges it nicely.
Complex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Everyday is working away from the top position though.
Everyday prevents Complex from improving his position.
Everyday is thwarting Complex's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Napoleon Complex just wasn't active enough.
Complex throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Complex misses with a straight left.
A big left from Complex misses.
Everyday defending well as Complex loads up on a big left hand.
Complex motions for Everyday to come forward. Complex throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Complex looks to score with a jab to the body but Everyday is just out of range.
Complex is looking to chop away at Everyday's legs.
Everyday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Complex was well out of range. Poor timing from Everyday.
Everyday scores with a decent looking hook.
Complex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Everyday.
Complex is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Everyday listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Complex tries to close the distance and clinch but Everyday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Everyday catches Complex with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Complex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Everyday thows a body shot but no joy.
Complex swings for the body but Everyday moves out of range.
Complex takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Everyday fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Complex looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Everyday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Complex manages to avoid it.
Complex takes a swing at Everyday's ribcage but misses.
Napoleon Complex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Complex smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Everyday with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Everyday misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Complex throws a hook but Everyday avoids it easily.
Complex cracks Everyday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Everyday has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Complex 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.
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 Napoleon Complex 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.
Complex throws a big shot that misses.
Everyday keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everyday. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everyday takes a swing at Complex's ribcage but misses.
Complex throws out a loose jab but Everyday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everyday slips a straight right by Complex.
Complex just misses with a punch to the body.
Complex throws a body punch but Everyday moves out of range.
A jab from Everyday finds it's way through Complex's defenses.
Complex lands a nice looking body shot.
Complex finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Everyday connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Complex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Complex is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Everyday's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Everyday ducks under a wild hook from Complex.
Complex thows a body shot but no joy.
Complex thumps Everyday with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex tried to score with a low kick but Everyday checks it.
Everyday fails with a takedown attempt.
Complex misses with a wild body shot.
Everyday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Complex rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Everyday. Complex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Everyday fails to land with a series of punches.
Everyday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Complex fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Complex takes a swing at Everyday's ribcage but misses.
Complex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Everyday doesn't seem bothered though.
Complex digs a good hook to Everyday's body.
Everyday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Everyday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Complex moves in looking to clinch but Everyday pushes him off.
Everyday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Complex, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Everyday looks to land a right hand but Complex moved out of range.
Everyday swings for the body but Complex moves out of range.
Complex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Complex lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Complex.
Everyday connects with a nice looking jab.
Complex tries to work over Everyday's front leg with a kick but Everyday checks it.
Everyday will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Everyday.
Complex is looking to chop away at Everyday's legs.
Complex is looking to clinch but Everyday is avoiding it.
Complex lands an overhand right.
Everyday is rocked!
Complex closes the distance and clinches.
Everyday is still on wobbly legs! Can Complex finish him?
Complex lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Everyday blocks an uppercut.
Complex digs a right hand into Everyday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Everyday's gas tank.
Everyday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Complex.
Everyday blocks an uppercut.
Complex misses with the head strike.
Complex tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Complex breaks from the clinch.
Everyday looks up at the clock. Bad move! Complex lands a right hand from hell, dropping Everyday. Complex pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Napoleon Complex!
After the big win, Napoleon Complex made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 85% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Po Panda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston comes into the arena with Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Panda's choice of entrance music: Kung Fu Fighting by Carl Douglas. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Langston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Po Panda!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Po Panda has been cut.
Langston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Langston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Langston misses with a wild body shot.
Langston blocks a jab.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Langston.
Panda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Langston.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Langston misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Langston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Langston.
Langston tries a low kick but Panda avoids it.
Panda moves out of range of the leg kick from Langston.
Langston instigates a clinch.
Langston misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda working aggressively here.
Langston lands a nice uppercut.
Langston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Panda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Panda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Langston's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langston keeping full guard, as Panda tries to pass.
Panda postures up in Langston's guard and throws a big left but Langston blocks it.
Langston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard.
Langston looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda trying to keep a closed guard but Langston is proving a slippery customer.
Langston tries to stand but Panda is controlling from the bottom.
Panda is controlling Langston's posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Po Panda wasn't active enough on the ground.
Langston tests Panda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Langston walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Langston misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Langston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda keeps the fight on the outside.
Langston throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Langston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Langston.
Langston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Langston tenderised Panda's leg. Panda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Langston throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Panda fails with a takedown attempt.
Panda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobby Langston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Po Panda.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Langston 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 Panda has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panda and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Panda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Langston loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Langston thows a body shot but no joy.
Panda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Langston stops Panda from passing to mount.
The strikes coming from Panda are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Panda advances to full mount.
Panda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Langston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Po Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Panda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Langston.
Panda shoots in for a double leg but Langston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Langston throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Po Panda's cut even more.
Langston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Langston throws a looping overhand right but Panda ducks down to avoid it.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Langston pushes Panda up against the cage in a clinch.
Langston is pressed up against the cage. Panda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Langston down to the mat. Langston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bobby Langston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Po Panda.
A lazy left from Langston finds it's target.
The cut above Po Panda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Langston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panda is breathing heavily.
Langston closes the distance and pushes Panda back into the cage.
Panda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Langston's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston tries to work over Panda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda wants a takedown but no success here.
Panda is trying to drag Langston to the mat but Langston just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Panda drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Langston gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Panda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Langston after a bit of a struggle.
Langston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langston blocks an uppercut.
Panda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Langston has him pressed against the cage.
Langston is pressed up against the cage. Panda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Langston down to the mat. Langston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Langston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Panda tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Langston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Langston throws a leg kick but Panda checks it.
Langston throws a head kick but Panda moves out of range.
Panda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Langston has managed to clinch.
Panda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short left from Langston.
Panda wants to take the fight to the mat but Langston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Langston lands a nice shot to the body.
Langston tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
Langston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Po Panda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Langston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around?
Langston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Langston.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Po Panda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Langston!
Bobby Langston retains his super heavyweight title!
Bobby Langston spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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