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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Hells Bells . 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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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Lapikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov misses with a body shot.
Stefaniak throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapikov.
Lapikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stefaniak circles away.
The fighters circling - Lapikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lapikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lapikov looks to land a combination but Stefaniak avoids it well.
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefaniak moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Stefaniak as Lapikov shoots in.
Lapikov wants to clinch up but Stefaniak keeps it at a distance.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up but Lapikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefaniak misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Lapikov finds it's way through Stefaniak's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Lapikov as he connects with a hook.
Stefaniak moves into the clinch successfully.
Stefaniak is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lapikov is keeping busy.
Stefaniak missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stefaniak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoliy Lapikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lapikov goes for a takedown attempt but Stefaniak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lapikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lapikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stefaniak.
Donk. Lapikov catches Stefaniak right on the button with a cross.
Stefaniak tries to clinch but Lapikov is having none of it.
Lapikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefaniak counters with a stiff right hand.
Lapikov throws a right and a left that Stefaniak avoids nicely.
Lapikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lapikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stefaniak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lapikov misses with a two punch combination.
Lapikov takes a swing at Stefaniak's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak blocks a jab.
Stefaniak slips under a jab from Lapikov.
Lapikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stefaniak moves out of range as Lapikov strikes.
Stefaniak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lapikov.
Lapikov shoots in for a double leg but Stefaniak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Stefaniak scores with a leg kick.
Lapikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stefaniak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lapikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stefaniak throws a shot from downtown. Lapikov moves away and avoids it.
Lapikov throws a hook but Stefaniak blocks it.
Stefaniak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lapikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lapikov shoots and misses
and Stefaniak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lapikov is breathing heavily.
Stefaniak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lapikov.
Lapikov misses with a hook.
Stefaniak shoots in but no luck this time.
Lapikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lapikov works over Stefaniak's head and body with a nice combination.
Lapikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stefaniak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lapikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stefaniak counters with a leg kick.
Lapikov swings widly with a right hand
and Stefaniak makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lapikov tries to bum rush Stefaniak with a series of wild strikes but Stefaniak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lapikov missing with a left hand there. Stefaniak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lapikov misses the jab.
Lapikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lapikov misses with a left hand
and Stefaniak counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak throws a right hand that Lapikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapikov also avoids with ease.
Lapikov tries for a takedown but Stefaniak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lapikov misses with a wild combination.
Lapikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lapikov misses with an uppercut
and Stefaniak counters with a one-two to the body.
Lapikov swinging wildly here.
Stefaniak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapikov.
Lapikov throws a series of punches but Stefaniak avoids them all with ease.
Lapikov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefaniak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lapikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Stefaniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lapikov misses with a left hand
and Stefaniak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Anatoliy Lapikov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stefaniak lands a right hook to the body.
Lapikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lapikov lands a jab to the nose.
Stefaniak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefaniak looks to land a left hand but Lapikov moved out of range nicely.
Stefaniak misses with a hook. Lapikov ducked under it nicely.
Lapikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stefaniak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stefaniak is looking to clinch.
Lapikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lapikov tries to clinch up but Stefaniak circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefaniak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lapikov looks to land a combination. Stefaniak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lapikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stefaniak circles away quickly and effectively.
Anatoliy Lapikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stefaniak duly obliges.
Lapikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stefaniak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anatoliy Lapikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Stefaniak scores with a decent looking hook.
Lapikov throws a big shot that misses.
Lapikov tries to move into range but Stefaniak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lapikov, as that shot connected.
Lapikov misses with the combination.
Lapikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stefaniak backs up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lapikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stefaniak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapikov ducks under a wild hook from Stefaniak.
Lapikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stefaniak comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Lapikov stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Stefaniak is on him like rabid pit bull! Lapikov slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Stefaniak!
A relieved looking Karl Stefaniak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lakanik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lakanik told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Lakanik!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle misses with a body shot.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castle looks for a takedown but Lakanik sprawls well.
Lakanik slaps away a takedown attempt from Castle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lakanik instigates a clinch.
Lakanik breaks the clinch.
Lakanik shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castle eats them both and turns towards Lakanik to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lakanik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Lakanik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castle tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castle.
Castle has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Castle shoots in but Lakanik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lakanik throws a head kick but Castle moves out of range.
Lakanik swings for the body but Castle moves out of range.
Lakanik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castle misses with a body shot.
Lakanik throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lakanik did well to prevent Castle getting side control.
Castle tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lakanik.
Lakanik trying to control here.
Castle prevents Lakanik from improving his position.
Castle wants to stand up but Lakanik is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Castle escapes and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lakanik throws a sloppy head kick and Castle moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Castle.
Castle misses the jab.
Lakanik throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lakanik.
Lakanik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lakanik napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Castle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakanik misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Castle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castle blocks a head kick by Lakanik.
Nice takedown defense from Lakanik. No joy for Castle on that attempt.
Lakanik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Castle is trying to buck Lakanik off.
Lakanik decides to stand back up.
Lakanik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lakanik counters with a head kick that drops Castle to the mat! Castle scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Castle is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Castle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castle dodges the punch combination from Lakanik.
A head kick misses from Lakanik.
Lakanik looks winded!
Castle throws a hook but Lakanik avoids it easily.
Castle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lakanik to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle fails with a takedown attempt.
Lakanik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Castle's sensitive parts.
Lakanik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lakanik as Castle shoots in.
Castle seems to have got his legs back now.
Lakanik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castle misses with a takedown
and Lakanik counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Lakanik looks at the referee who does nothing so Lakanik lands a crushing right that sends Castle to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lakanik!
John Lakanik tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Odenkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Ramus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cross Odenkirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Ramus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odenkirk is looking to clinch.
Ramus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odenkirk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Odenkirk misses with a few strikes there.
Odenkirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Odenkirk.
A shot to the body from Odenkirk misses
and Ramus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramus fails with a takedown attempt.
Odenkirk doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramus circles away.
Odenkirk thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramus takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Odenkirk wants to clinch.
Odenkirk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramus shoots in looking for a takedown but Odenkirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ramus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cross Odenkirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Ramus.
Sloppy strikes from Odenkirk. Those never looked like landing.
Odenkirk is looking to clinch but Ramus is avoiding it.
Odenkirk moves to clinch but Ramus breaks away
and Ramus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Odenkirk thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk throws the kick towards the body but Ramus avoids it.
Ramus avoids the body shot from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk throws a body punch but Ramus moves out of range.
Ramus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramus slips a jab and a cross from Odenkirk.
Ramus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Odenkirk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramus has Odenkirk in his guard.
Odenkirk trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramus is on top in guard.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odenkirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus throws a big right hand that misses.
Odenkirk is trying to keep Ramus in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk has momentary wrist control but Ramus slips an elbow through the middle.
Odenkirk wants to sweep but no luck.
Odenkirk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ramus is controlling him.
Ramus passes into half guard.
Ramus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Odenkirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ramus on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odenkirk pushes Ramus off looking to stand but Ramus dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Ramus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Odenkirk takes a swing at Ramus's ribcage but misses.
Odenkirk scores with a three punch combo!
Odenkirk clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Odenkirk pushes Ramus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramus just leaning against Odenkirk, taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Odenkirk fails to land.
Ramus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Odenkirk's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramus.
Odenkirk lands with a light punch inside.
Odenkirk lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramus misses with some punches.
Ramus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odenkirk lands a right hand.
A short right from Ramus on the inside.
Ramus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Odenkirk tries to throw a body punch but Ramus avoids it by throwing Odenkirk back against the cage.
Ramus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Odenkirk.
Ramus lands a takedown into guard.
Odenkirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramus scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramus cracks Odenkirk with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Odenkirk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odenkirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odenkirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ramus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ramus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Odenkirk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Odenkirk has escaped and now he's on top!
Ramus wants to sweep but no luck.
Odenkirk landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odenkirk trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Odenkirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odenkirk trying to control but Ramus is working from the bottom.
Ramus working for a triangle but Odenkirk defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odenkirk is pushing down on Ramus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramus is fighting to maintain full guard but Odenkirk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Odenkirk pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Odenkirk working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odenkirk working over Ramus with some ground and pound. Ramus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ramus moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Ramus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Odenkirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramus dodges the punch combination from Odenkirk.
Odenkirk tries to clinch up but Ramus circles away and keeps his distance.
Odenkirk moves into range and clinches up with Ramus.
Ramus taking a breather.
Ramus is looking to control Odenkirk's arms but Odenkirk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramus has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Odenkirk.
A short right from Ramus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ramus to work.
Odenkirk tries a body shot but Ramus blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ramus fails to land.
Odenkirk scores with a shoulder strike.
Odenkirk throws a head punch that misses.
Ramus lands with a short shot to the head.
Odenkirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Odenkirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odenkirk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramus is defending well for now.
Odenkirk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ramus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Odenkirk uses from the top position.
Ramus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramus being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odenkirk landing with the ground and pound.
Ramus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odenkirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cody Ramus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Odenkirk wants to control from the top but Ramus keeps moving.
Ramus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Odenkirk uses it to pass to side control.
Ramus is looking for a sweep.
Odenkirk working the ground and pound from side control.
Odenkirk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramus sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is looking to improve his position.
Odenkirk thows a huge punch but Ramus dodges it nicely.
Odenkirk is nestled in close to Ramus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Odenkirk stalling away here and it's allowed Ramus to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Odenkirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Odenkirk postures up in Ramus's guard and throws a big left but Ramus blocks it.
Odenkirk wants to control from the top but Ramus keeps moving.
Ramus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Odenkirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Odenkirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odenkirk wants to stand but Ramus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross Odenkirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Odenkirk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Odenkirk 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 Ramus.
Odenkirk working the strikes but Ramus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cody Ramus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Odenkirk maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ramus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Odenkirk has cracked it and Ramus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Odenkirk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cross Odenkirk!
Cross Odenkirk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Trillanes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trillanes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's A Fight - Three 6 Mafia. Acer has chosen Mad at Gravity- Burn as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
17 - 17 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Trillanes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer with a jab.
Trillanes takes the fight into the clinch.
Acer is trying to drag Trillanes to the mat but Trillanes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trillanes misses with a punch on the inside.
Trillanes gets control of Acer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trillanes will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trillanes keeping moving, preventing Acer from controlling successfully.
Trillanes being controlled here, momentarily.
Acer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Acer wants to control from the top but Trillanes keeps moving.
Acer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trillanes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer throws a big elbow that misses.
Acer throws a big right hand that misses.
Acer trying to control the position from guard on top but Trillanes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acer drops back looking for a leg! Trillanes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trillanes manages to kick Acer off! Acer jumps back into Trillanes's guard.
Acer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trillanes is trying to keep Acer in close.
Trillanes working for a triangle but Acer defends it easily.
Acer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trillanes keeping moving, preventing Acer from controlling successfully.
Trillanes wants to sweep but no luck.
Acer slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Acer.
Acer is looking for a kimura here.
Acer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Acer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trillanes is looking to control Acer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trillanes avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trillanes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trillanes is trying to get back to full guard.
Acer passes to side control.
Acer advances to mount.
Acer landing punches.
Trillanes is working to get back to half guard.
Acer scoring with strikes but Trillanes is staying in there.
It looks like Antonio Trillanes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acer dominating with strikes here.
Acer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer trying to control but Trillanes is having none of it.
Trillanes taking shots to the head.
Antonio Trillanes's cut is getting worse.
Acer connects with a bit shot that sees Trillanes covering up! More strikes from Acer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Acer is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Acer!
After winning the bout, Isiah Acer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asher Asher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vemola's choice of entrance music: The Balfa Brothers - Parlez Nous A Boire. Karlos Vemola has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Asher Asher's chin.
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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
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Asher Asher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vemola misses with a looping left.
Vemola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Asher throws a head kick but Vemola moves out of range.
Asher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vemola cracks Asher with an uppercut from hell and Asher crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vemola's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Asher is rocked!
It looks like Asher Asher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vemola sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karlos Vemola has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Vemola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vemola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vemola loads up on a big right hand but Asher slips the punch.
Vemola throws a hook to the side of Asher's head but Asher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vemola misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vemola finds it's way round the side to connect with Asher's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asher.
Vemola misses with a double jab.
Vemola throws a hook to the side of Asher's head but Asher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asher dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vemola. That did some damage!
Vemola blocks the body kick.
Vemola misses the shot to the body.
Asher throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vemola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asher. That's going to slow Vemola down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Asher blocks the leg kick.
Vemola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asher chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Asher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vemola is able to avoid easily.
Asher scores with a leg kick.
Asher explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Asher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vemola is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vemola misses with a two punch combination.
Asher blocks a low kick nicely.
Asher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asher dodges the punch combination from Vemola.
Vemola blocks the body kick.
Asher fails to land with a series of punches.
Vemola takes one to the side of the head.
Vemola misses with a body shot.
Vemola with a jab.
Asher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vemola.
Asher throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vemola.
Asher thuds his shin into the meat of Vemola's side.
Vemola throws an overhand right that lands on Asher's shoulder, as Asher tries to avoid the shot.
Vemola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asher counters with a body kick that stops Vemola in his tracks momentarily.
Vemola throws a solid leg kick but Asher takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vemola.
Some bone on bone action there as Asher checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Asher.
Vemola misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Vemola. Those never looked like landing.
That kick from Asher tenderised Vemola's leg. Vemola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vemola misses with a straight right.
Asher throws a head kick but Vemola moves out of range.
Vemola misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Vemola. Those never looked like landing.
Asher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asher throws a body kick that misses.
Vemola throws a hook but Asher blocks it.
Vemola throws a shot from downtown. Asher moves away and avoids it.
Vemola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asher was well out of range. Poor timing from Vemola.
Vemola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from Asher misses.
Vemola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asher counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asher feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vemola's calf.
Asher moves out of range of the leg kick from Vemola.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Asher.
Karlos Vemola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Asher tenderised Vemola's leg. Vemola is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Asher, right into the meat.
Asher feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vemolas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Asher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Asher.
Asher blocks a low kick nicely.
Vemola lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vemola misses with a lunging right hand
and Asher counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vemola's knee momentarily.
Vemola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Asher scores with a kick to the body.
Asher misses with a leg kick.
Asher moves out of range of the body kick.
Asher scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karlos Vemola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Asher Asher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vemola misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Vemola misses its intended target.
Vemola avoids the head kick by Asher.
Asher throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vemola misses with an uppercut. Asher saw that one coming.
Asher throws a head kick that misses.
Asher misses with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Asher.
Vemola wants to land a leg kick but Asher is out of range.
Vemola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vemola misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vemola.
Vemola throws a lazy uppercut
and Asher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vemola shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vemola punishes Asher's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vemola throws a shot from downtown. Asher moves away and avoids it.
Karlos Vemola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vemola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asher checks it well.
Asher looks to score with a jab to the body but Vemola is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vemola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vemola catches Asher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vemola avoids the head kick by Asher.
Asher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Vemola.
The fighters circling - Vemola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vemola lands with a nice body punch.
Vemola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vemola misses with a series of wild punches.
Asher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vemola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vemola misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vemola.
Asher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Asher throws a leg kick but Vemola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asher checks a low kick from Vemola.
Vemola listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vemola throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vemola cracks Asher with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Asher falls to his knees and Vemola doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karlos Vemola!
A relieved looking Karlos Vemola thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Bellator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Charles Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellator comes to the cage accompanied by A Lesson Never Learned. Frank Bellator has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
285 lbs
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260 lbs
20 - 19 - 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Bellator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Charles Brock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bellator.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brock can't do much from the bottom here.
Bellator scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brock to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brock is looking for a sweep.
Bellator working the ground and pound.
Brock is rocked!
Brock misses with a strike from the bottom.
Brock is still in real trouble! Can Bellator finish him?
Bellator lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bellator crunches a massive hammerfist down on Brock - he's out! Bellator Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Bellator!
After winning the bout, Frank Bellator thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel has chosen Immortal Technique-Point of no return as his entrance music. Cory Steel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Steel!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Woods.
Steel misses with the combination.
Woods's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Woods scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like James Woods has been cut.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cory Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Steel.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Woods, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a three punch combo that has Steel backing up. Steel nods at Woods to acknowledge the strikes.
Steel misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Steel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Woods is looking to score with low kicks.
Steel misses with a combination
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel at a distance.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woods.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods scores with a leg kick.
Woods takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Woods fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Steel throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steel throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Woods blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
Woods shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel sprawls well. Steel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Woods tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Woods cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Woods connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
Woods thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Steel.
Woods shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Woods dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Woods's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Woods fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel on the side of the head.
Woods with a jab.
Nice shot by Woods.
Steel throws a series of punches but Woods avoids them all with ease.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Woods.
Woods jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Cory Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woods.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Woods finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Steel walks into a jab.
Steel lands with a right hand.
Woods looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel jabs at Woods's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Woods. That snapped Steel's head back.
Woods stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cory Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods throws a right hand that Steel ducks under and follows up with a left that Steel also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steel.
Woods takes one on the button.
A big left from Steel misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Woods is rocked!
Steel misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woods doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Woods's belly button to the back.
Steel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Steel drops Woods with a straight right hand, right on the button! Steel follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Steel!
Cory Steel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damme comes into the arena with Fight to Survive blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leonel Lutsky was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsky darts in and clinches Damme up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Damme.
Damme is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Damme working hard to break the clinch.
Lutsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Damme blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hook to the body lands for Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Damme misses with a punch on the inside.
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Damme backwards.
Damme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lutsky blocking some punches.
Damme taking a breather.
A shot in the inside from Lutsky.
Lutsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Damme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lutsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Damme scores with a shoulder strike.
Damme tries to throw a body punch but Lutsky avoids it by throwing Damme back against the cage.
Lutsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Damme.
Still in the clinch, Damme scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damme wants to stall.
Lutsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lutsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lutsky lands a nice uppercut.
Lutsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lutsky connects with a knee to the head.
Lutsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Damme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Damme backwards.
Lutsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lutsky.
Damme is rocked!
Lutsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Damme breaks the clinch.
Damme throws a leg kick but Lutsky checks it.
Damme ducks right into an uppercut from Lutsky.
Lutsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutsky avoids the head kick by Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damme walks into a stiff left hand from Lutsky.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutsky misses with a few strikes there.
Lutsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Damme thows a leg kick but Lutsky checks it
and Lutsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lutsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Damme is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lutsky! Damme is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Lutsky!
Our winner, Leonel Lutsky, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Colbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain Colbert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rich Silva's chin.
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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
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Colbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colbert lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colbert throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Colbert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colbert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colbert momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Colbert's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva stands and throws Colbert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Silva throws an elbow but Colbert slips to the side and avoids it well.
Silva trying to control the action but Colbert is working from the bottom.
Colbert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working away.
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Colbert is defending well.
Colbert is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colbert keeps working.
Silva postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Silva creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Colbert sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Colbert struggling a bit here.
Colbert tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva trying to control the action but Colbert is working from the bottom.
Colbert tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva controls the position.
Check out the look on Silva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Colbert is looking to reverse the position.
Colbert being controlled for a moment.
Silva lands a nice forearm strike.
Colbert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Colbert trying to pass the guard but Silva defending well.
Silva tries to roll over but Colbert keeps him under control.
Silva is controlling Colbert's trapped leg to prevent Colbert from advancing to side control.
Colbert wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Silva uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Colbert postures up.
Colbert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Colbert has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Colbert postures up.
Colbert stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from Colbert.
Colbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Colbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Colbert scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Colbert cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
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!
Colbert is looking to slow Silva down with leg kicks.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Colbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Colbert counters with a straight right hand.
Colbert cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Colbert has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!
Silva is rocked!
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Colbert finish him?
Colbert drops Silva with a huge uppercut! Silva drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Colbert is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Colbert!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cain Colbert waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind . Tyson has chosen Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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312 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
Tyson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tyson was covering up waiting for the punch and McGuire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tyson keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
McGuire throws a big right hand that misses.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tyson throwing shots but McGuire is blocking nicely.
Tyson is trying to work for a kimura but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGuire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tyson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tyson's back!
McGuire has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson avoids the strikes from McGuire.
Tyson covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McGuire throws strikes from the back but Tyson rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Tyson.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire content to stall in guard here.
McGuire throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyson trying to control the position.
McGuire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws an elbow that misses. Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGuire's guard. Nice move by Tyson!
McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Tyson from controlling successfully.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
Tyson is in close to McGuire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tyson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuire is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyson lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Tyson misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuire in his tracks.
McGuire looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
McGuire tries to work over Tyson's front leg with a kick but Tyson checks it.
Tyson checks a leg kick nicely.
Tyson lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Tyson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McGuire sprawling to the canvas! McGuire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tyson finish him?!
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tyson! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mac Tyson!
Mac Tyson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Mac Tyson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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