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IMMA 145:Douglas vs Ashantie 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stroker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is TBR - Bigger Than Kiss. Goku has chosen Cha-La-Head-Cha-La as his entrance music. Harry Stroker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harry Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker connects with a jab.
Stroker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stroker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stroker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goku checks a leg kick.
Stroker scores with a leg kick.
Goku throws a body punch but Stroker moves out of range.
Goku throws a good cross that connects.
Stroker ducks under a wild hook from Goku.
Stroker cracks the inside of Goku's front leg.
Goku misses with a right hand
and Stroker counters by moving into the clinch.
Stroker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stroker tries to work over Goku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stroker slowing the pace effectively.
Goku tries a body shot but Stroker blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker tries a knee to the head but Goku blocks it.
Stroker fails to pull guard.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Stroker avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
Goku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stroker misses with a knee to the head.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goku lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Goku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goku lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goku is defending well for now.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Goku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stroker backwards.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Goku avoids it.
Goku prevents a body shot from Stroker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Goku fails to land.
Stroker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stroker is trying to stall.
Goku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stroker blocking some punches.
Goku lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goku lands a left hand.
Goku has a couple of punches blocked by Stroker.
Stroker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stroker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stroker landing knees to the body.
Goku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stroker stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker working Goku over with knees to the body.
Stroker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stroker blocking some punches.
Stroker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stroker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stroker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Stroker.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goku.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Goku throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Goku is looking to score with low kicks.
Goku looks to score with a jab to the body but Stroker is just out of range.
Goku pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stroker is out of range and Goku settles back down.
Stroker is looking to land body kicks.
Stroker looks for the body kick but Goku saw that one coming.
Stroker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Stroker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goku's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Harry Stroker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown by Stroker or perhaps it was just good defense by Goku which made him look bad.
Goku lands a nice shot that snaps Stroker's head back.
Goku digs a good body shot into Stroker's ribs.
Goku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stroker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goku throws a shot from downtown. Stroker moves away and avoids it.
Stroker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Son Goku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stroker.
Stroker throws a leg kick which misses Goku's front leg but catches the back leg as Goku tries to avoid it.
Stroker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stroker throws a body punch but Goku moves out of range.
Goku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stroker. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroker throws a right and a left that Goku avoids nicely.
Goku avoids the body shot from Stroker.
Stroker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker is looking to land body kicks.
Goku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goku takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stroker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stroker throws a head kick that Goku semi-blocks.
Goku checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stroker scores with a jab to the head.
Stroker slips under a jab.
Stroker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goku's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Goku keeps moving.
Stroker connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stroker is looking to work some ground and pound but Goku has wrist control.
Stroker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goku trying to keep a closed guard but Stroker is proving a slippery customer.
Stroker throws a big elbow that misses.
Stroker wants to control from the top but Goku keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stroker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Stroker does no damage.
Stroker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Stroker.
Stroker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goku blocks a head kick by Stroker.
Goku defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stroker.
Goku throws the kick towards the body but Stroker avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stroker doesn't manage to clinch there - Goku circles away.
Goku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stroker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stroker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stroker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Goku finds it's way round the side to connect with Stroker's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Goku takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Goku just misses with a punch to the body.
Stroker checks a low kick from Goku.
Stroker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goku.
Stroker thuds his right hand into Goku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroker checks a low kick from Goku.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goku. That's going to slow Stroker down.
Goku throws a head kick but Stroker moves out of range.
Goku looks to land a right hand but Stroker moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Stroker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stroker scores with a leg kick.
Goku blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Stroker.
Stroker wants to slow Goku down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Goku misses the target.
Stroker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goku circles away quickly and effectively.
Stroker tries to move into range but Goku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goku throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stroker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stroker.
Goku tries a head kick but it misses.
Goku misses with a wild body shot.
Goku throws a sloppy head kick and Stroker moves out of range easily.
Goku misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker works the jab nicely.
Stroker blocks a head kick by Goku.
Nice defenses there by Stroker.
Goku throws a hook but Stroker avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stroker.
Stroker slips under a jab.
Goku throws a leg kick but Stroker checks it.
Goku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stroker. That one must have hurt.
Goku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stroker needs to keep his hands up - Goku had a free shot at his head there.
Stroker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stroker scores with a hook.
Goku is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stroker moves in close and cracks Goku with a massive right hand! Goku, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Stroker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Stroker!
A very excited looking Harry Stroker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Maria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maria kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kronos - Bloodtower. Duran has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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280 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joaquim Maria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duran lands a really nice looking cross but Maria seems unphased.
Duran throws a looping overhand right but Maria ducks down to avoid it.
Duran throws a shot from downtown. Maria moves away and avoids it.
Duran looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Duran tried to score with a low kick but Maria checks it.
Duran throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maria throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily.
Duran stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Duran misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria misses with a head kick.
Maria throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran scores with a nice head shot.
Maria throws a wild body kick that Duran sees coming a mile off.
Duran misses with a double jab
and Maria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duran connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maria. Maria circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran tries to bum rush Maria with a series of wild strikes but Maria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maria moves out of range as Duran strikes.
Duran jabs Maria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maria needs to keep his hands up - Duran had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Maria blocks a jab.
Duran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maria throws a series of strikes that have Duran backpedaling.
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maria staying out of range there.
Duran looks to land a right hand but Maria moved out of range.
Maria throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
A head kick from Maria lands but Duran takes it in his stride.
Maria throws a combination that misses
and Duran counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran swings widly with a right hand
and Maria counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duran misses with a few strikes there.
Duran misses with a straight right.
Duran throws a leg kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duran checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maria staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Duran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Duran misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Duran as he connects with a hook.
Duran misses with a looping right.
A head kick by Maria misses
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duran, as that shot connected.
Umberto Duran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Duran misses.
Maria throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maria looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Maria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maria.
Maria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duran if he has to take too many more of those.
Maria tries to bum rush Duran with a series of wild strikes but Duran uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duran lands a jab to Maria's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duran with a nice cross.
Duran smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maria defending well as Duran loads up on a big left hand.
Duran scores with a hook to the body. Maria takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maria looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duran throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Duran lands.
Duran tries to bum rush Maria with a series of wild strikes but Maria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duran misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Maria. Those never looked like landing.
Maria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joaquim Maria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maria lands a leg kick that knocks Duran off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duran. Maria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maria scores with a head kick.
It looks like Umberto Duran 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Duran, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Duran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Umberto Duran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Maria throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Maria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Duran - just one landing.
Duran misses with an uppercut. Maria saw that one coming.
Maria displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duran throws out the jab.
Duran throws a right hand that misses
and Maria counters with a body kick that stops Duran in his tracks momentarily.
Duran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maria.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran blocks a head kick by Maria.
Good leg kick by Maria there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duran avoids the head kick by Maria.
Maria throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Maria slips a straight right by Duran.
A left and a right from Duran both land. Nice combination.
Duran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duran really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a jab when Maria was well out of range.
Good leg kick by Duran there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maria avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran avoids the head kick by Maria.
A head kick misses from Maria.
Maria throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duran jabs Maria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maria tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maria has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maria there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duran lands a jab.
Duran scores with a sloppy right hand. Maria should have avoided that one.
Duran walks into a stiff left hand from Maria.
Joaquim Maria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maria counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duran throws an off balance right hand
enabling Maria to counter with a crisp jab.
Maria tries to score with a low kick but Duran moves his leg out of the way.
Maria plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umberto Duran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maria misses with a low kick as Duran jumps back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joaquim Maria.
Well Duran has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Duran!
Umberto Duran thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Uncle Murda - My Moment. Esposito has chosen Sukh Knight as his entrance music. John Esposito will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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285 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Esposito.
Esposito takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown staying out of range there.
Esposito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Esposito to the mat! Esposito manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brown trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard.
Esposito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown stops Esposito from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Esposito working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esposito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Esposito is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Esposito has control of the leg.
Esposito is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esposito content to control rather than advance.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Esposito misses with a kick to the body.
Esposito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Esposito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Esposito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown blocks a low kick nicely.
Esposito throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Esposito's head.
Esposito misses with a two punch combination.
Brown slips under a jab from Esposito.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Esposito keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Esposito.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Esposito is keeping the position.
Esposito is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Esposito's head.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard.
Brown lands a couple of elbows.
Esposito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Esposito is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control but Esposito is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Esposito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Esposito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
Esposito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown wants to control from the top but Esposito keeps moving.
Esposito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Esposito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown pushes Esposito up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brown as Esposito tries to tie him up.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Esposito wants to stall.
Esposito misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Esposito.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brown here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Espositos head.
Esposito pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Esposito's guard.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Esposito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esposito looking for a sweep. Not yet Esposito, not yet.
Esposito is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Esposito defending well though.
Esposito is looking to improve his position.
Brown is thwarting Esposito's attempts to control the position.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Esposito for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Esposito's shoulder, as Esposito tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Esposito swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Esposito is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Esposito.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Esposito.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
John Esposito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Esposito.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Esposito tries to avoid it but Brown manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Esposito to the ground. Esposito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Esposito napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Esposito is being controlled here.
Esposito struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Esposito lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Esposito scores with a jab to the head.
Esposito misses with a wild body shot.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown blocks a jab.
Esposito lands a jab to the head.
Brown slips under a jab from Esposito.
Esposito pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Esposito moves his leg out of the way.
Brown takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Esposito throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esposito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Esposito's head but Esposito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown scores with a shot to the body.
Esposito misses the jab.
Esposito lands with a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Esposito lands an overhand right.
Esposito misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Esposito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Esposito lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Esposito.
Decent striking displayed by Esposito there.
John Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Esposito.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esposito doesn't seem bothered though.
John Esposito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Esposito is just out of range.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Esposito misses with a looping left.
Brown moves out of range as Esposito strikes.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Esposito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Esposito's head.
Anthony Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Esposito misses with the head strike.
Brown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Esposito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Esposito is blocking nicely.
Esposito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Esposito leaning his opponent against the cage.
Esposito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Esposito lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Esposito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Esposito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esposito throws a head punch that misses.
Esposito tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Esposito is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Esposito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Esposito lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Esposito misses with a body punch.
Esposito struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
John Esposito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Esposito has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Esposito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Brown!
Our winner, Anthony Brown, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guru Majja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred von Richthofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Majja comes to the cage accompanied by Afroman - Because I Got High. von Richthofen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Theme tune to islam. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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30
184 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guru Majja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Manfred von Richthofen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majja is looking to chop away at von Richthofen's legs.
von Richthofen looking to score a takedown here. Majja is defending well but von Richthofen drives through and ends up in Majja's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Majja has wrist control.
von Richthofen won't allow Majja to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Richthofen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Majja is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Majja misses with some punches.
von Richthofen tries to throw a body punch but Majja avoids it by throwing von Richthofen back against the cage.
von Richthofen tries to work over Majja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Majja struggles to land a body shot inside as von Richthofen controls his hands.
Majja prevents a body shot from von Richthofen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Majja.
von Richthofen misses with a body punch.
Majja is trying to maintain a safe position but von Richthofen gets an underhook and turns Majja into the cage.
von Richthofen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
von Richthofen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
von Richthofen misses with a hook to the ribs.
von Richthofen struggles to land a body shot inside as Majja controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen presses Majja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Majja is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by von Richthofen as Majja tries to tie him up.
von Richthofen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Majja to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Majja.
von Richthofen misses with a punch to the body.
von Richthofen misses with a hook from the clinch.
von Richthofen tightens his grip and picks Majja up, before dumping him to the ground. Majja manages to land in guard.
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!
von Richthofen throws a big elbow that misses.
von Richthofen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Majja is trying to control the position but von Richthofen postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Richthofen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Richthofen throws a big elbow that misses.
von Richthofen is working Majja over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Majja's head.
Majja wants to sweep but no luck.
Majja is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst von Richthofen is controlling him.
Majja wants to sweep but no luck.
von Richthofen throws a big right hand that misses.
Majja is adopting a defensive guard.
von Richthofen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
von Richthofen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
von Richthofen wants to pass the guard but Majja is keeping the position.
von Richthofen stops Majja from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Majja wants to get back to his feet but von Richthofen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Richthofen postures up in Majja's guard and throws a big left but Majja blocks it.
von Richthofen stops Majja from standing up.
Majja is trying to control the position from the bottom.
von Richthofen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Richthofen throwing strikes but missing.
von Richthofen is looking to work some ground and pound but Majja has wrist control.
von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but Majja blocks nicely.
von Richthofen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Majja is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
von Richthofen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
von Richthofen stopping the sweep attempt from Majja.
Majja has momentary wrist control but von Richthofen slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but Majja blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Richthofen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majja works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majja controlling the position.
von Richthofen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manfred von Richthofen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
von Richthofen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
von Richthofen stands up over Majja, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as von Richthofen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Richthofen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
von Richthofen throwing strikes from guard but Majja blocks nicely.
von Richthofen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Majja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
von Richthofen with a nice head shot there.
von Richthofen throwing strikes but missing.
Majja manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Majja clobbers von Richthofen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Richthofen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
von Richthofen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Majja.
Majja tries to score with a low kick but von Richthofen moves his leg out of the way.
von Richthofen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Majja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Majja wants to get back to his feet but von Richthofen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Majja keeping moving, preventing von Richthofen from controlling successfully.
von Richthofen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
von Richthofen postures up in Majja's guard and throws a big left but Majja blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
von Richthofen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
von Richthofen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Majja's head.
von Richthofen postures up in Majja's guard and throws a big left but Majja blocks it.
von Richthofen throws a big right hand that misses.
Majja looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Manfred von Richthofen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
von Richthofen throws a strike but Majja rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
von Richthofen controls Majja momentarily but Majja frees himself.
Majja gets to his feet. von Richthofen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
von Richthofen moves out of range as Majja throws a body kick.
von Richthofen slips under a jab from Majja.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja throws a leg kick
and von Richthofen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Majja is looking to land body kicks.
Majja connects with a body shot that sends von Richthofen's belly button to the back.
Guru Majja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Majja.
Majja misses with a low kick as von Richthofen jumps back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majja.
Majja throws out a leg kick but von Richthofen moves out of range and Majja only half commits.
Majja throws a low kick but von Richthofen moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as von Richthofen blocks the low kick.
von Richthofen moves away from the strike by Majja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majja moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
von Richthofen just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Majja misses.
No luck for von Richthofen with that takedown attempt.
Majja takes a swing at von Richthofen's ribcage but misses.
Majja tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
von Richthofen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Richthofen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Majja.
von Richthofen defending well as Majja loads up on a big left hand.
Majja tries to land a leg kick but von Richthofen saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Guru Majja will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
von Richthofen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Richthofen tries to clinch but Majja moves out of range.
Majja swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Majja throws a push kick but von Richthofen slaps the foot to one side.
von Richthofen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good work by von Richthofen as he checks the leg kick.
Majja throws a body punch but von Richthofen moves out of range.
von Richthofen checks a leg kick.
Majja throws the left hand but von Richthofen avoids the punch easily.
Majja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and von Richthofen counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majja wants to land a leg kick but von Richthofen is out of range.
von Richthofen checks the leg kick.
Majja misses with a body shot.
Guru Majja is winning the standup battle so far.
Majja misses with a body punch
and von Richthofen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Majja thinking.
von Richthofen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Majja has momentary wrist control but von Richthofen slips an elbow through the middle.
von Richthofen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Richthofen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
von Richthofen throwing strikes but missing.
Majja avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majja has momentary wrist control but von Richthofen slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Majja 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.
Majja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Majja has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes von Richthofen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Majja is looking to wear down von Richthofen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Majja throws a shot to the body.
von Richthofen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Majja connects with a body shot that sends von Richthofen's belly button to the back.
Majja keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Majja.
Majja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
von Richthofen prevents a body shot from Majja.
von Richthofen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by von Richthofen.
von Richthofen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
von Richthofen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and von Richthofen manages to end up in side control.
von Richthofen working the ground and pound from side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Majja is trying to improve his position.
Majja manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Richthofen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Majja defending well though.
Majja is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Richthofen lands strikes from half guard.
Majja tries to get to full guard but von Richthofen has control of the leg.
Majja won't allow von Richthofen to pass to mount.
von Richthofen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Majja's head.
von Richthofen lands strikes from half guard.
Majja tries to roll over but von Richthofen keeps him under control.
von Richthofen working over Majja with some ground and pound. Majja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Richthofen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
von Richthofen throwing shots but Majja is blocking nicely.
von Richthofen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred von Richthofen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think von Richthofen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manfred von Richthofen!
As Manfred von Richthofen got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: At the moment the media paint us a haters and intolerant. But history will see us as the realists and the resistance against the rotten core ideology called islam'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Tripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tripper might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed - Land Of Confusion. Meyer has chosen I'd Love to Knock the Hell out of You as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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284 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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270 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Tripper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Meyer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tripper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jack Tripper has been cut.
Tripper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meyer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meyer drops Tripper with a beautiful combination! Tripper stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Meyer is looking for the KO!
Tripper is rocked!
Meyer lands with a right and another and another! Tripper is in big trouble! Meyer lands again and this time it's lights out for Tripper! A quality knockout there for Meyer.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kurt Meyer!
A relieved looking Kurt Meyer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Dre - The Next Episode . Washington has chosen Right Above It as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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182 lbs
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180 lbs
24 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Washington!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Black moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gary Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington lands a jab.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Washington dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
A combination from Washington does no damage.
Black slips a straight right by Washington.
That kick from Black tenderised Washington's leg. Washington is trying to keep his angry face on.
Washington misses with a looping left.
Washington misses with an uppercut
and Black counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Black.
Black keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Black back against the cage.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Washington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the cage.
Washington is trying to push Black away but Black has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Washington's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Black lands a nice uppercut.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Black lands a body punch.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black lands an uppercut.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
Washington misses with a right hand
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Gary Washington has been cut.
Henry Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington lands with a light punch inside.
Black lands a knee to the body.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
Black lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Washington or not.
Washington looks winded!
Washington wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black is pushing Washington up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Black.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Black is controlling him.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Black pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a shot to the side of Washington's head.
Black utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Black as the two fighters clinch.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Black.
Washington is rocked!
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Washington is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
A short uppercut from Black.
Black lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Black stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Black stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Black.
Washington seems to have recovered his senses.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black.
Black is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a body shot in the clinch.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black lands a shot to the body.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Black lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Black lands a shoulder strike.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Washingtons head.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Black taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Black lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Black stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Black lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Black.
A right hook to the body lands for Black.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Black.
Black lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Washington to his knees! Black keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Black!
A relieved looking Henry Black 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musashimaru Koyo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koyo comes to the cage accompanied by "Tengoku Kara Kaminari" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole . Tolonen has chosen Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
31 - 10 - 2 |
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285 lbs
42 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Musashimaru Koyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koyo avoids the head kick by Tolonen.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen lands with a kick to the temple. Koyo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Musashimaru Koyo has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen keeps Koyo at a distance using the push kick.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koyo's calf.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tolonen tests Koyo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolonen checks the leg kick.
Koyo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolonen.
Tolonen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koyo's head backwards.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koyo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koyo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koyo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the body
and Koyo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tolonen!
The ground and pound from Koyo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Koyo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Koyo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tolonen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Koyo.
Check out the look on Koyo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolonen is not content to let Koyo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Koyo landing strikes.
Tolonen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Koyo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Koyo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Koyo trying to control from half guard but Tolonen is working away.
Koyo controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyo is keen to just control but Tolonen is a slippery customer.
Koyo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tolonen sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koyo is thwarting Tolonen's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Musashimaru Koyo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick from Tolonen is predictable there
and Koyo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koyo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tolonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tolonen is trying is best to control the position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koyo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolonen defending well though.
Koyo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolonen defending well though.
Koyo thows a huge punch but Tolonen dodges it nicely.
Tolonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koyo.
Koyo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolonen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen is trying to keep Koyo in close.
Koyo looking to sit in guard and control but Tolonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tolonen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tolonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to free his leg and advance position but Koyo is retaining full guard.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Koyo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Koyo has his hands on Tolonen's head, controlling the position.
Koyo looking for a sweep. Not yet Koyo, not yet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Koyo keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Musashimaru Koyo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tolonen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koyo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Koyo.
Tolonen cracks Koyo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tolonen checks the leg kick.
Iiro Tolonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koyo counters with a single leg into guard. Tolonen didn't expect that.
Tolonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Koyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Koyo postures up and lands a big shot to Tolonen's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Koyo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koyo wants to control from the top but Tolonen keeps moving.
Koyo throwing strikes but missing.
Tolonen keeping moving, preventing Koyo from controlling successfully.
Koyo landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koyo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Musashimaru Koyo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Musashimaru Koyo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Koyo blocks a head kick by Tolonen.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koyo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tolonen won't be happy with that.
Tolonen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tolonen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Koyo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tolonen scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Koyo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tolonen advances position into side control!
Tolonen controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koyo is trying to control Tolonen's posture but Tolonen avoids it.
Tolonen wants to control but Koyo is keeping him busy.
Koyo is looking for a sweep.
Tolonen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Koyo's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koyo is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
Koyo tries to bench press Tolonen off him but Tolonen keeps the position.
Koyo prevents Tolonen from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Koyo is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Tolonen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koyo wants to control but Tolonen postures up.
Tolonen wants to take a breather but Koyo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tolonen.
Koyo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tolonen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Koyo wants to control but Tolonen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koyo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tolonen.
Tolonen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Koyo is controlling Tolonen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Koyo wants to sweep but Tolonen has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen tries to score with some ground and pound. Koyo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Koyo stops Tolonen from passing to mount.
An elbow from Tolonen crashes against the mat.
Tolonen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Koyo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The referee asks Tolonen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tolonen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tolonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tolonen laying and praying for a moment but Koyo takes advantage and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koyo is not content to let Tolonen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iiro Tolonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tolonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iiro Tolonen!
An out of breath Iiro Tolonen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Pinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie King comes to the cage accompanied by Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. Pinta has chosen God Is an Astronaut - All Is Violent, All Is Bright as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
215 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
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34
207 lbs
31 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Pinta!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pinta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pinta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pinta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackenzie King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas Pinta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pinta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mackenzie King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pinta was covering up waiting for the punch and Mackenzie King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mackenzie King tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinta is retaining full guard.
Mackenzie King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackenzie King is looking to work some ground and pound but Pinta has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mackenzie King is one step ahead there.
Pinta keeping moving, preventing Mackenzie King from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinta has control of Mackenzie King's left arm, preventing Mackenzie King from doing any damage.
Pinta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mackenzie King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes but missing.
Mackenzie King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pinta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a big elbow that misses.
Mackenzie King landing some decent shots from guard.
Mackenzie King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinta is keeping the position for now.
Mackenzie King in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mackenzie King is stalling in the full guard.
Pinta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinta has control of Mackenzie King's left arm, preventing Mackenzie King from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mackenzie King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
Mackenzie King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mackenzie King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie King postures up.
Pinta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinta throws out a powerful jab.
Mackenzie King slips a straight right by Pinta.
Pinta throws a series of punches but Mackenzie King moves out of range.
Pinta with a nice cross.
Pinta misses with the combination.
A lazy left from Pinta finds it's target.
Pinta misses with a head kick.
Mackenzie King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinta's waist but Pinta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mackenzie King off to one side.
Pinta misses with a body shot.
Mackenzie King shoots in and bounces Pinta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mackenzie King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes from guard but Pinta blocks nicely.
Pinta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mackenzie King trying to control but Pinta is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie King pushes down on Pinta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pinta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mackenzie King is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King working the head and body with strikes.
William Mackenzie King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mackenzie King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mackenzie King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pinta defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackenzie King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pinta pushes Mackenzie King off looking to stand but Mackenzie King dives back in and keeps control.
Mackenzie King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King is keen to just control but Pinta is a slippery customer.
Mackenzie King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mackenzie King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pinta won't allow Mackenzie King to pass to mount.
Mackenzie King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mackenzie King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mackenzie King looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King trying to control from half guard but Pinta is working away.
Mackenzie King throwing shots but Pinta is blocking nicely.
Mackenzie King trying to mount his opponent but Pinta defends it.
Pinta is not content to let Mackenzie King control the position.
Mackenzie King seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Pinta has recovered full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pinta kicks Mackenzie King off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mackenzie King closes the distance and clinches up with Pinta, looking for a takedown. Mackenzie King pushes Pinta against the cage but Pinta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pinta throws a leg kick that misses.
Mackenzie King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinta's head backwards.
Pinta leaves Mackenzie King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pinta throws a hook but Mackenzie King avoids it easily.
Pinta throws a head kick but Mackenzie King moves out of range.
Pinta loads up on a big right hand but Mackenzie King slips the punch.
Mackenzie King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mackenzie King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pinta's waist but Pinta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mackenzie King off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Mackenzie King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinta connects with a high kick.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Mackenzie King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinta stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackenzie King. Mackenzie King gets slowly back to his feet.
Pinta misses with a right hand
and Mackenzie King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pinta's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King throws a strike but Pinta rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mackenzie King throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pinta postures up.
Mackenzie King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinta defends it easily.
Thomas Pinta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mackenzie King trying to control the position.
Mackenzie King looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mackenzie King working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pinta has passed into half guard!
Pinta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King tries to roll over but Pinta keeps him under control.
Mackenzie King actively working from the bottom here.
Mackenzie King trying to get back to full guard but Pinta takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mackenzie King is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Mackenzie King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mackenzie King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Mackenzie King!
Our winner, William Mackenzie King, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Rainer Varvaskoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rainer Varvaskoukku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Varvaskoukku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Varvaskoukku passes to full mount!
Higashikuni taking shots to the head.
Varvaskoukku lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Higashikuni hang on?
Higashikuni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Varvaskoukku landing punches.
Varvaskoukku tries to control but Higashikuni wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Varvaskoukku raining down shots from the mount!
Varvaskoukku cracks Higashikuni with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Higashikuni is rocked!
Higashikuni slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Higashikuni is still in real trouble! Can Varvaskoukku finish him?
Higashikuni is pressing down on Varvaskoukku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Higashikuni seems to have recovered his senses.
Varvaskoukku trying to control the position from guard on top but Higashikuni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varvaskoukku is looking to work some ground and pound but Higashikuni has wrist control.
Varvaskoukku connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Varvaskoukku drops back looking for a leg! Higashikuni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Higashikuni manages to kick Varvaskoukku off! Varvaskoukku jumps back into Higashikuni's guard.
Higashikuni 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.
Varvaskoukku trying to control but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
Varvaskoukku is sitting in close to Higashikuni's body. Higashikuni has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Varvaskoukku is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Varvaskoukku is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Higashikuni.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Katsu Higashikuni!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsu Higashikuni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas comes to the cage accompanied by La La La - Snoop Lion. Ashantie has chosen Congo Ashanti as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dustin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Congo Ashantie!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashantie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Douglas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Douglas cracks Ashantie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Douglas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ashantie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ashantie throws a body punch but Douglas moves out of range.
Douglas moves forwards but Ashantie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ashantie throws a shot from downtown. Douglas moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ashantie misses the target.
Ashantie moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Douglas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
Ashantie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Douglas counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Ashantie.
A shot to the liver by Douglas. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashantie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ashantie looks winded!
Douglas does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ashantie bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Douglas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ashantie moves out of range of the leg kick from Douglas.
Douglas throws the kick towards the body but Ashantie avoids it.
Douglas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ashantie manages to avoid it.
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Ashantie tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Ashantie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Congo Ashantie has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ashantie avoids a kick to the body.
Douglas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie takes one to the chin there.
Douglas scores with a jab.
Ashantie is rocked!
Ashantie avoids the head kick by Douglas.
Douglas is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Ashantie like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Ashantie from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin Douglas!
A very excited looking Dustin Douglas 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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