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RYZE 39: Hit Like A Girl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Meridius Tymoschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Finkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meridius Tymoschenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Finkle!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tymoschenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finkle.
Tymoschenko scores with a jab to the body.
Finkle just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finkle.
Finkle throws a sloppy head kick
and Tymoschenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Finkle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko misses the shot to the body.
Finkle scores with a jab to the head.
Finkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tymoschenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
Tymoschenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finkle avoids the body shot from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Finkle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tymoschenko moves away from the strike by Finkle.
Tymoschenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finkle.
Tymoschenko swinging wildly here.
Finkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick from Tymoschenko misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tymoschenko jabs Finkle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tymoschenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tymoschenko misses with a wild body shot.
Finkle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ray Finkle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice shot lands for Tymoschenko.
Finkle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tymoschenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkle throws a body kick that misses.
Tymoschenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Finkle.
Tymoschenko avoids a kick to the body.
Tymoschenko gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finkle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finkle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle closes the distance and clinches.
Tymoschenko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Finkle uses from the top position.
Tymoschenko working a defensive guard here.
Tymoschenko has a closed guard, preventing Finkle from standing up.
Tymoschenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Finkle controls the pace.
Finkle trying to control but Tymoschenko is working from the bottom.
Finkle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tymoschenko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finkle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Finkle.
Finkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle checks a leg kick nicely.
Finkle throws a hook to the side of Tymoschenko's head but Tymoschenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tymoschenko takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tymoschenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finkle walks into a jab.
Finkle cracks a nice hook into Tymoschenko's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tymoschenko. Finkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tymoschenko slips under a jab.
Tymoschenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tymoschenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Finkle misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Tymoschenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Finkle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finkle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Finkle misses with a looping left.
Tymoschenko staying out of range there.
That's four 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!
Tymoschenko throws a shot from downtown. Finkle moves away and avoids it.
Finkle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finkle scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tymoschenko, right into the meat.
Tymoschenko tries for a takedown but Finkle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tymoschenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tymoschenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tymoschenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkle.
Tymoschenko takes a swing at Finkle's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Finkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tymoschenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Finkle.
Finkle thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tymoschenko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Finkle to the mat! Finkle manages to get full guard.
Finkle keeping moving, preventing Tymoschenko from controlling successfully.
Tymoschenko wants to pass the guard but Finkle is keeping the position.
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 Meridius Tymoschenko will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Finkle with a nice cross.
Finkle lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tymoschenko takes a step back to recover.
A big left from Finkle misses.
Finkle sizes up Tymoschenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkle leaves Tymoschenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Finkle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finkle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko misses with a shot to the body
and Finkle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tymoschenko thinking.
Finkle throws a head kick that Tymoschenko semi-blocks.
Tymoschenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko tries to work over Finkle's front leg with a kick but Finkle checks it.
Tymoschenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finkle misses the jab.
Tymoschenko throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
Tymoschenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle avoids the body shot from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko tried to score with a low kick but Finkle checks it.
Finkle lands with a straight right. Tymoschenko didn't see that one coming.
Tymoschenko looks to throw the jab but Finkle is out of range.
Tymoschenko scores with a nice head shot.
Finkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tymoschenko.
Finkle throws a shot from downtown. Tymoschenko moves away and avoids it.
Tymoschenko throws a solid leg kick but Finkle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko shoots in but Finkle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tymoschenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finkle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tymoschenko has time to react.
Finkle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tymoschenko doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Finkle.
Finkle throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tymoschenko ducks under a wild hook from Finkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Finkle.
Finkle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tymoschenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tymoschenko scores with a hook to the body. Finkle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tymoschenko. Tymoschenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Finkle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ray Finkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tymoschenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Finkle looks for the body kick but Tymoschenko saw that one coming.
Finkle throws a poor cross that misses
and Tymoschenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymoschenko is just out of range.
Tymoschenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Finkle looks to score with a jab to the body but Tymoschenko is just out of range.
Tymoschenko throws a body punch but Finkle moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Finkle.
Tymoschenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
Finkle throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tymoschenko blocks a jab.
Tymoschenko is looking to wear down Finkle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tymoschenko blocks a jab.
Tymoschenko closes the distance and clinches up with Finkle, looking for a takedown. Tymoschenko pushes Finkle against the cage but Finkle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meridius Tymoschenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tymoschenko misses the shot to the body.
Tymoschenko connects with a body shot.
Tymoschenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Finkle cracks Tymoschenko with a good jab.
Finkle throws a push kick but Tymoschenko slaps the foot to one side.
Tymoschenko throws a leg kick
and Finkle counters with a thumping low kick.
Tymoschenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
Finkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tymoschenko.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkle. Tymoschenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray Finkle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tymoschenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle throws a head kick but Tymoschenko moves out of range.
Tymoschenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Finkle lands a jab.
Finkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tymoschenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finkle.
Finkle lands a head shot.
A leg kick checked by Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Finkle misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tymoschenko walks into a straight right hand from Finkle.
Finkle's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tymoschenko misses with a low kick as Finkle jumps back.
Tymoschenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Finkle checks it well.
Finkle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tymoschenko is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finkle lands a glancing blow to the side of Tymoschenko's head.
Tymoschenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkle moves away.
Tymoschenko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Finkle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tymoschenko throws a low kick but Finkle moves out of range easily.
Finkle throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finkle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tymoschenko.
Finkle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tymoschenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tymoschenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tymoschenko blocks a leg kick.
A left lands for Finkle.
Tymoschenko misses with a two punch combination.
Tymoschenko blocks a jab.
Finkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle cracks Tymoschenko with a good jab.
Finkle misses the jab.
Finkle clobbers Tymoschenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finkle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finkle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Finkle throws a body punch but Tymoschenko moves out of range.
Finkle lands a nice shot that snaps Tymoschenko's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkle connects with a body shot.
Tymoschenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finkle swings for the body but Tymoschenko moves out of range.
Finkle checks a low kick from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Tymoschenko.
Finkle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tymoschenko.
Finkle avoids the body shot from Tymoschenko.
Finkle throws an overhand right that lands on Tymoschenko's shoulder, as Tymoschenko tries to avoid the shot.
Finkle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tymoschenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkle.
Finkle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tymoschenko. Tymoschenko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tymoschenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Finkle is just out of range.
Tymoschenko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Finkle is out of range.
Tymoschenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finkle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tymoschenko throws a shot to the body.
Finkle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tymoschenko lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tymoschenko moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko throws out a loose jab but Finkle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tymoschenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Finkle thuds his shin into the meat of Tymoschenko's side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tymoschenko 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 Finkle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Finkle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Finkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finkle cracks a nice hook into Tymoschenko's ribs.
Tymoschenko lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tymoschenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finkle looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tymoschenko dives in and scores a takedown into Finkle's guard.
Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tymoschenko.
Tymoschenko wants to control from the top but Finkle keeps moving.
Tymoschenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tymoschenko.
Finkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Finkle has momentary wrist control but Tymoschenko slips an elbow through the middle.
Tymoschenko is looking to work some ground and pound but Finkle has wrist control.
Tymoschenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Finkle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finkle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tymoschenko throws a strike but Finkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tymoschenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Finkle 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.
Finkle trying to control but Tymoschenko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tymoschenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finkle is aware though and is defending well.
Tymoschenko has his foot on Finkle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finkle works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkle trying to control but Tymoschenko is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meridius Tymoschenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tymoschenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meridius Tymoschenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Okereke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Okereke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okereke looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shadow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shadow staying calm.
Okereke wants to control but Shadow postures up.
Okereke seems a little lost for a moment, as Shadow dominates the positioning.
Okereke tries to buck Shadow off but Shadow is having none of it.
Shadow controls the position from side control.
Okereke takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shadow is putting a hurting on Okereke here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shadow lands a few punches from side control.
Shadow is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Okereke is trying to escape and Shadow transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Okereke is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shadow! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Shadow!
Bill Shadow thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lestat LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Denbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lestat LaCroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Denbow!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - LaCroix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denbow lands with a nice body kick.
Denbow connects with a leg kick. LaCroix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Denbow.
Michael Denbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denbow lands a head kick!
It looks like Lestat LaCroix has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denbow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LaCroix has time to react.
Denbow misses with a low kick.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LaCroix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Denbow misses with a body kick.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Denbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denbow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Denbow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaCroix checks a leg kick.
Denbow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denbow throws a leg kick but LaCroix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Denbow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
LaCroix takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Denbow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LaCroix is able to avoid easily.
Denbow dips to his left and cracks LaCroix with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denbow throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
Denbow lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix avoids the head kick by Denbow.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Denbow.
Denbow lands with a thumping leg kick.
LaCroix closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
LaCroix moves out of range as Denbow throws a body kick.
Denbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Denbow misses with a body kick.
Denbow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Denbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow misses with a head kick.
LaCroix walks forward, straight into a front kick from Denbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Denbow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Denbow.
Denbow scores with a head kick.
Denbow lands a leg kick that knocks LaCroix off balance momentarily.
Denbow throws a leg kick but LaCroix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Denbow motions for LaCroix to come forward. Denbow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Denbow.
Denbow throws a low kick but LaCroix avoids it.
Denbow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Michael Denbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaCroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
LaCroix darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Denbow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but LaCroix pulls his head out easily.
Denbow actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denbow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denbow keeping control of the position.
LaCroix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Denbow is pressing down on LaCroix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Denbow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lestat LaCroix's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Denbow throws a head kick that LaCroix semi-blocks.
Denbow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Denbow misses with a kick to the body.
Denbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Denbow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LaCroix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denbow throws a low kick, looking for LaCroix's leg but LaCroix calmly moves out of range.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denbow lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaCroix takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Denbow.
LaCroix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaCroix blocks a low kick nicely.
Denbow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Denbow.
Denbow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches LaCroix on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Denbow.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Denbow lands but LaCroix takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Michael Denbow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaCroix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Denbow. Denbow obviously looking to wear him down.
Denbow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaCroix. That did some damage!
Denbow scores with a spinning back kick!
LaCroix tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denbow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaCroix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LaCroix will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Denbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Denbow throws a lazy head kick
and LaCroix counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaCroix.
Denbow keeping full guard, as LaCroix tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix won't allow Denbow to sweep him here.
Denbow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
LaCroix trying to control but Denbow is working from the bottom.
LaCroix working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LaCroix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Denbow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
LaCroix stopping the sweep attempt from Denbow.
Denbow is trying to control the position but LaCroix postures up.
LaCroix wants to control from the top but Denbow keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denbow trying to keep a closed guard but LaCroix is proving a slippery customer.
LaCroix trying to control but Denbow is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Denbow lands a head kick!
Nice takedown defense from Denbow. No joy for LaCroix on that attempt.
LaCroix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Denbow.
Denbow wants to slow LaCroix down by chopping away at his legs.
Denbow misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Denbow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lestat LaCroix's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Denbow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denbow misses with a low kick as LaCroix jumps back.
That kick from Denbow tenderised LaCroix's leg. LaCroix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Denbow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Denbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaCroix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Denbow's head backwards.
Denbow wants to land a leg kick but LaCroix is out of range.
Denbow connects with a leg kick. LaCroix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Denbow misses with a low kick as LaCroix jumps back.
LaCroix misses with a hook
and Denbow counters with a stiff right hand.
Denbow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaCroix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Denbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denbow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Denbow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Denbow, right into the meat.
Denbow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Denbow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Denbow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Denbow throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denbow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Denbow lands a leg kick that knocks LaCroix off balance momentarily.
LaCroix checks a leg kick.
Denbow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LaCroix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Denbow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denbow throws a head kick but LaCroix moves out of range.
Denbow lands a head kick!
Denbow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of LaCroix's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Denbow lands but LaCroix takes it in his stride.
Denbow throws a push kick but LaCroix slaps the foot to one side.
Denbow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
LaCroix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denbow but Denbow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Denbow slips a jab from LaCroix.
Denbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses LaCroix's sensitive parts.
LaCroix missing with a left hand there. Denbow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix loads up on a big right hand but Denbow slips the punch.
Denbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Denbow looks for the body kick but LaCroix saw that one coming.
Denbow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaCroix is out of range.
Denbow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LaCroix takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Denbow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LaCroix on the side of the head.
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.
LaCroix blocks a head kick by Denbow.
Denbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lestat LaCroix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Denbow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Denbow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Denbow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Denbow 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Denbow!
Michael Denbow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukki Makkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little comes to the cage accompanied by Muse - Knights Of Cydonia . Dalton Little has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dalton Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jukki Makkonen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Little throws a big shot that misses.
Little throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Little keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makkonen.
Makkonen throws a combination that misses
and Little counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Little throws a series of punches but Makkonen moves out of range.
Makkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Little is fending him off so far but Makkonen persists. Nope, Little circles away and we're back to standing.
Makkonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Little closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jukki Makkonen has been cut.
Makkonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Little ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Little stuffs the takedown.
Dalton Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukki Makkonen.
A leg kick checked by Makkonen.
Makkonen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makkonen misses with a series of wild punches.
Makkonen cracks Little with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makkonen.
Little misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Little swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makkonen throws a right hand that misses
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Makkonen.
A head kick misses from Makkonen.
Little misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Little finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Little swinging wildly here.
Makkonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makkonen throws a big shot that misses.
Makkonen throws a looping overhand right but Little ducks down to avoid it.
Little displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makkonen throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen misses with a looping right.
Makkonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Makkonen tries to clinch there but Little circles away.
Makkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Little connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Little tries to land a leg kick but Makkonen saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makkonen throws a right hand that Little ducks under and follows up with a left that Little also avoids with ease.
Little throws the left hand but Makkonen avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Little dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukki Makkonen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Little throws a jab when Makkonen was well out of range.
Little takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Little connects with the punch.
Makkonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makkonen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Little sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Little slips a jab from Makkonen.
A leg kick checked by Makkonen.
Makkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Little.
Little throws the left hand but Makkonen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little throws a lazy uppercut
and Makkonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Little!
Little is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Makkonen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Little knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makkonen on the ground.
Little tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Makkonen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Little to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Little shrugs it off.
Makkonen looking to finish Little with some ground and pound. This is bad for Little!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen content just to control the position here.
Little on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Little tries to get out of the position.
Makkonen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Little turns into him and now he's in Makkonen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makkonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Little is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkonen trying to keep a closed guard but Little is proving a slippery customer.
Makkonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Little gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Little wants to stand but Makkonen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Makkonen has his foot on Little's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Little works his way back into a safe position though.
Little might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makkonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Makkonen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Little defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little is looking to stand up but Makkonen won't let him.
Makkonen pushes a forearm under Little's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Little is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jukki Makkonen!
Our winner, Jukki Makkonen, 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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201 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Illiadis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Illiadis, right into the meat.
Lannister throws a big shot that misses.
Illiadis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lannister misses with the combination.
Illiadis connects with a body shot.
Illiadis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Illiadis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Lannister.
Lannister walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Illiadis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lannister enables Illiadis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lannister manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Illiadis drops back looking for a leg! Lannister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lannister manages to kick Illiadis off! Illiadis jumps back into Lannister's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lannister keeping full guard, as Illiadis tries to pass.
Lannister on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lannister tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis prevents Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Illiadis stands and throws Lannister's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lannister throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lannister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Illiadis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Illiadis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lannister has managed to free his arm - good work.
Illiadis is looking to advance position but Lannister won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Illiadis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lannister keeps working.
Lannister wants to control but Illiadis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Illiadis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Illiadis seems to be working for a kimura but Lannister defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Illiadis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lannister!
Illiadis with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Illiadis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lannister is surviving well by controlling Illiadis's body position as best he can.
Illiadis has isolated one of Lannister's arms. Lannister looking to fight him off but Illiadis twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Illias Illiadis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naturo Xpenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, All the above by Maino. Naturo Xpenza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joshua Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Naturo Xpenza!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xpenza.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xpenza. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xpenza is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Xpenza misses with a wild body shot.
Xpenza with a nice cross.
Xpenza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xpenza has managed to clinch.
Xpenza is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xpenza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Xpenza.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Xpenza lands with a light punch inside.
Xpenza breaks the clinch.
Xpenza ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Xpenza displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Xpenza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson wants to slow Xpenza down by chopping away at his legs.
Xpenza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Xpenza thows a body shot but no joy.
Xpenza looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Xpenza lands a body shot.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Xpenza.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Xpenza misses.
Xpenza bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Xpenza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Xpenza scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xpenza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Xpenza finish him?!
Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xpenza moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson is trying to push Xpenza away but Xpenza has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xpenza lands with a left to the head.
Xpenza stalling against the cage.
Xpenza lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Xpenza - that landed with a thud.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Xpenza on the inside.
Xpenza lands with a left to the head.
Xpenza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xpenza scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Xpenza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xpenza cracks Jackson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Jackson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Xpenza pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Jackson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naturo Xpenza!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey Huey's entrance music is Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix). A fine choice. Shunsui Kyoraku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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189 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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204 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garvey Huey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kyoraku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kyoraku takes a swing at Garvey Huey's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku misses with a hook.
Kyoraku misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku ducks under a wild hook from Garvey Huey.
Kyoraku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garvey Huey was well out of range. Poor timing from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku staying out of range there.
Kyoraku throws a jab but it's blocked by Garvey Huey.
A slow jab from Kyoraku misses its intended target.
Garvey Huey just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garvey Huey throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey Huey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyoraku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garvey Huey throws out the jab.
Garvey Huey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kyoraku under the eye.
Kyoraku stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Garvey Huey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoraku motions for Garvey Huey to come forward. Kyoraku throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garvey Huey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kyoraku moves away.
Kyoraku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Garvey Huey shoots in but no luck this time.
Garvey Huey shoots for a takedown but Kyoraku saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku forces Garvey Huey back against the cage and clinches.
Kyoraku makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garvey Huey just leaning against Kyoraku, taking a breather.
Garvey Huey taking a breather.
Kyoraku gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garvey Huey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyoraku walks away with a smile on his face. Garvey Huey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyoraku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku tries to land a leg kick but Garvey Huey saw it coming and moves away.
Kyoraku throws a shot from downtown. Garvey Huey moves away and avoids it.
Garvey Huey misses with a right hand
and Kyoraku counters with a three punch combo that has Garvey Huey backing up. Garvey Huey nods at Kyoraku to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kyoraku. Garvey Huey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kyoraku closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Garvey Huey! Kyoraku dives in looking to finish! Garvey Huey is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shunsui Kyoraku!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thane Krios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thane Krios!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North moves into the clinch.
Krios blocks a punch to the side of the head.
North content to slow the pace in the clinch.
North tries to work over Krios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norths head.
North dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Krios misses with some punches.
North tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Krios.
North misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krios can't find room to land a body shot as North controls the action.
Krios breaks from the clinch.
North tries to clinch but Krios moves out of range.
North ducks under a wild hook from Krios.
Krios scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nate North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
North doesn't manage to clinch there - Krios circles away.
North showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krios.
North takes the fight into the clinch.
Krios blocks an uppercut.
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!
Krios breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
North tries to clinch up
and Krios counters with a nice uppercut.
North is looking to clinch.
North tries to clinch there but Krios circles away.
Krios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North rushes Krios and presses him up against the cage.
Krios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
North swings away with an uppercut that misses.
North misses with a body punch.
North is trying to maintain a safe position but Krios gets an underhook and turns North into the cage.
Krios scores with a shot to the side of North's head.
Krios throws a punch but it's blocked by North.
Krios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Krios.
Krios lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Nate North has been cut.
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!
Krios lands a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for North.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krios lands an uppercut.
Krios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norths head.
Krios tries to break free but North pushes him back against the cage.
Krios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards.
North looking to slow down the pace here.
Krios breaks the clinch.
North tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Krios counters with a stiff right hand.
North gets tackled into the cage by Krios. Krios maintains the clinch.
North stalls.
Krios working aggressively here.
Krios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
North doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
North throws a head punch that misses.
Krios throws a head punch that misses.
North throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Krios tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krios manages to break the clinch.
Krios lands with a hook. North tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Krios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North fails with an attempt to clinch.
Krios is looking to clinch.
North tries to clinch up but Krios circles away and keeps his distance.
North uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krios.
North tries to clinch but Krios moves out of range.
Krios misses with a hook. North ducked under it nicely.
Krios lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of North's head.
North is rocked!
Nate North's cut is getting worse.
Krios lands with a shot to the body.
Krios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krios connects with the punch.
Oh North is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. North doesn't seem bothered though.
North seems to have got his legs back now.
Krios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
North rushes Krios and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krios displaying some good clinch control by pressing North up against the cage.
Krios prevents a body shot from North.
North tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krios throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Norths head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krios lands a shoulder strike.
Krios scores with a shot to the side of North's head.
North can't find room to land a body shot as Krios controls the action.
North swings wildly with an uppercut but Krios uses good head movement to avoid it.
North misses with some punches.
Krios lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
North is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Krios working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thane Krios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate North's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Krios misses with a looping right.
Krios thuds his right hand into North's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
North tries to clinch but Krios moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Krios misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - North looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Krios looks to land a right hand but North moved out of range.
North is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
North doesn't manage to clinch there - Krios circles away.
North wants to clinch up but Krios keeps it at a distance.
Krios circles away from the clinch attempt.
North moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
North tries to close the distance and clinch but Krios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
North tries to clinch there but Krios circles away.
Nice shot by Krios.
North has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
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!
Krios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
North tries to clinch there but Krios circles away.
North wants to clinch up but Krios keeps it at a distance.
Thane Krios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
North tries to clinch but Krios moves out of range.
Krios connects with the punch.
Nate North's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krios lands an overhand right.
Krios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but North was well out of range. Poor timing from Krios.
North moves to clinch but Krios breaks away
and Krios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
North tries to clinch there but Krios circles away.
Krios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
North tries to clinch up.
North wants to clinch up but Krios keeps it at a distance.
Krios closes the distance and pushes North back into the cage.
North's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Krios scores with a shot to the side of North's head.
Jeez, Nate North's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krios cracks North with a nice body shot.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krios lands with a left to the head.
Krios lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of North backwards.
Krios lands with a left to the head.
Krios lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krios pushes North back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krios dips a shoulder and cracks North with a mighty uppercut! North falls back against the cage and Krios unloads with a barrage of strikes! North is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Krios screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thane Krios!
Thane Krios 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Helson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Zerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is My Life. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Zerra!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zerra is trying to defend but Gracie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zerra is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Zerra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zerra wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie prevents Zerra from getting the reversal.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Zerra manages to avoid easily.
Gracie throws some wild stikes that Zerra manages to avoid easily.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Zerra is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie looking to finish with strikes here!
Gracie sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Zerra can't escape the position.
Zerra is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zerra has given up his back here. Will Gracie look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Zerra defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Zerra covers up.
Zerra is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Zerra's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie avoiding Zerra 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gracie working for a choke but Zerra is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zerra can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zerra trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Gracie is trying to stick to Zerra's back but Zerra is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zerra.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zerra manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zerra has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Zerra's legs - danger averted.
Zerra has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Zerra manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Zerra is retaining full guard.
Zerra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zerra keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerra trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie passes Zerra's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zerra tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zerra keeps working.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie wants to control but Zerra is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helson Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zerra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zerra moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Zerra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zerra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerra wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Zerra's knee but Zerra avoids it well.
Matt Zerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws the left hand but Zerra avoids the punch easily.
Zerra tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zerra tries to clinch up.
Zerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zerra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zerra, who protects the arm well.
Zerra prevents Gracie from improving position.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zerra is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position but Zerra is working away.
Zerra is pushing Gracie's head away, looking to escape. Gracie manages to hold on to the position though.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Zerra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie controls the position.
Zerra wants to get back to his feet.
Zerra tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position.
Gracie throws an elbow but Zerra slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zerra tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra stops Gracie from passing to mount.
Gracie taking a break here but Zerra is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Zerra defends the submission attempt.
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Zerra is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Zerra defending well.
Zerra tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Zerra to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Zerra scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Gracie fails to land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie clinches up with Zerra and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie pulls Zerra into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Zerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zerra has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helson Gracie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zerra to score with a decent uppercut.
Zerra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zerra throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
Zerra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zerra throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zerra circles away.
Zerra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Zerra works over Gracie's head and body with a nice combination.
Zerra tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Zerra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Zerra moved out of range.
Zerra tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Zerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Zerra slips the punch.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Gracie misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zerra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zerra digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Matt Zerra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zerra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zerra tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Matt Zerra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gracie lands in his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Zerra is working from the bottom.
Zerra wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerra tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gracie has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Zerra keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Helson Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zerra bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie has his foot on Zerra's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zerra works his way back into a safe position though.
Zerra throws an elbow that misses. Gracie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zerra's guard. Nice move by Gracie!
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Helson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Zerra wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matt Zerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zerra 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.
Zerra is looking to stand back up but Gracie counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zerra.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Zerra defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zerra is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zerra looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Matt Zerra.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helson Gracie!
Helson Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Isonmycok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isonmycok comes to the cage accompanied by funky cold medina . Dee Stroya is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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22
218 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johann Isonmycok!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isonmycok lands with an overhand left.
Isonmycok fails with the takedown.
Stroya moves out of range of the body kick from Isonmycok.
Stroya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Isonmycok manages to avoid it.
Stroya blocks a jab.
Stroya scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Isonmycok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stroya but Stroya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Isonmycok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stroya lands with an overhand left.
Stroya misses with a body shot
and Isonmycok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Stroya misses.
Stroya blocks a head kick by Isonmycok.
Stroya slips under a jab.
Isonmycok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johann Isonmycok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stroya scores with a spinning back kick!
Isonmycok is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isonmycok walks into a stiff left hand from Stroya.
It looks like Johann Isonmycok has been cut.
Stroya thows a body kick. Isonmycok tries to catch it but that hurt 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!
Stroya digs a good hook to Isonmycok's body.
Stroya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stroya jabs Isonmycok right on the nose. Isonmycok blinks but takes it well.
Stroya scores with a nice head shot.
Isonmycok gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Stroya gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dee Stroya!
Dee Stroya is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Dee Stroya made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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