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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronda Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronda Rousey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronda Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch stuffs the takedown.
Koch with a jab.
It looks like Ronda Rousey has been cut.
Rousey slips a jab and a cross from Koch.
Rousey really is a fat lump.
Rousey has his takedown stuffed
and Koch counters with a nice uppercut.
Koch fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rousey on the side of the head.
Rousey is rocked!
Koch cracks Rousey with a left hook right on the temple and Rousey goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Koch lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Rousey is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Koch!
Jacob Koch decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mellow Mood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mellow Mood has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mellow Mood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jozef Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rakic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've been told by Mood's head coaches at Sun Tzu's Art of War that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mood looks to throw the jab but Rakic is out of range.
Rakic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rakic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mood. Mood obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick from Mood.
Rakic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mood lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rakic slips a jab and a cross from Mood.
Mood lands with a kick to the temple. Rakic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Jozef Rakic has been cut.
Mood misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mood misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mood lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rakic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mood throws a head kick that misses.
Mood throws a wild body kick that Rakic sees coming a mile off.
Mood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mood lands a nice looking body kick.
Mood pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rakic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Rakic misses.
Mood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rakic. That did some damage!
Rakic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rakic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rakic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mood.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mood!
Rakic looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mood connects with a solid leg kick.
Mood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mood lands with a kick to the temple. Rakic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mood scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Mood.
Mood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Mood.
Mood explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rakic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mood delivers a nice body kick.
Mellow Mood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mood closes the distance and pushes Rakic back into the cage.
Mood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakic tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mood thuds his shin into the meat of Rakic's side.
Mood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rakic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mood. That one must have hurt.
Mood throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rakic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mood feints and then cracks Rakic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rakic down.
Mood throws a head kick that Rakic semi-blocks.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mellow Mood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozef Rakic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jozef Rakic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mood swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick lands from Mood.
Mood lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mood scores with a spinning back kick!
Rakic keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body kick there by Mood.
Mood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rakic misses with a body shot.
Rakic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mood throws a head kick that Rakic semi-blocks.
Rakic is rocked!
Mood drops Rakic with a big left hand! Rakic is injured, injured bad! Mood jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mellow Mood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fletcher Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maka Igbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes to the cage accompanied by Erasure - Always. Maka Igbo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fletcher Franklin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maka Igbo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igbo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Igbo wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin wants to control but Igbo postures up.
Franklin is looking to regain half guard here but Igbo keeps moving and retains side control.
Franklin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Igbo's best efforts.
Franklin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Franklin gets back to full guard.
Franklin pulls Igbo in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in WarZone Training Facility 2 inform me that Igbo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Igbo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Igbo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Igbo has passed into side control.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Igbo off and has taken his back!
Franklin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Igbo is in real trouble here. Franklin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Igbo is tapping out! Franklin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fletcher Franklin!
During a confident post fight interview, Fletcher Franklin 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Rets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Wiley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Rets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wiley!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rets fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rets is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wiley.
Rets shoots in looking for a takedown but Wiley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rets's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rets throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rets has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ivan's house of pain [200$] in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rets.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Rets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wiley lands a jab to the nose.
Nice takedown defense from Wiley. No joy for Rets on that attempt.
Wiley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rets.
Wiley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rets.
Rets is breathing heavily.
Wiley throws a hook but Rets avoids it easily.
Rets throws a series of punches but Wiley moves out of range.
Wiley lands the left hand.
Wiley lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiley misses with a looping right.
Rets drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rets shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiley sprawls well. He's pushed Rets's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wiley feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Retss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack Wiley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiley throws a series of punches but Rets avoids them all with ease.
Wiley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wiley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rets fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiley scores with a jab to the head.
Rets takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wiley lands with a right hand.
Wiley is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rets had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into p�t�.
Wiley misses with a looping right.
Wiley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rets shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiley as he jumps to the side.
Wiley lands a jab to Rets's midsection.
Rets takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rets fails with the takedown
and Rets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Wiley.
Rets is rocked!
Wiley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Rets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wiley misses with a straight right.
Wiley Rushes Rets and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Rets is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Wiley Piles on the pressure and Rets crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Wiley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Spanganberger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bonney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Spanganberger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Bonney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanganberger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spanganberger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanganberger cracks Bonney with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spanganberger throws a looping overhand right but Bonney ducks down to avoid it.
Spanganberger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bonney.
Bonney darts in and clinches Spanganberger up against the cage.
Bonney looking to throw knees to the head but Spanganberger is blocking nicely.
Bonney's coach down at WarZone Training Facility 2 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bonney's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spanganberger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney looking to throw knees to the head but Spanganberger is blocking nicely.
Spanganberger misses with the head strike.
Bonney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spanganberger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spanganberger misses with a punch to the body.
Spanganberger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanganberger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney working Spanganberger over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanganberger lands an uppercut.
Spanganberger misses with a body punch.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Spanganberger misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Spanganberger.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonney crunches a lovely knee into Spanganberger's ribcage.
Spanganberger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bonney looking to throw knees to the head but Spanganberger is blocking nicely.
Spanganberger can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Spanganberger throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Corey Spanganberger has been cut.
Spanganberger tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Spanganberger lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanganberger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonney with a knee to the head.
Bonney is struggling to control the position.
Bonney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spanganberger is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Bonney.
Bonney should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spanganberger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanganberger lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spanganberger.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Spanganberger misses with a body punch.
Spanganberger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Spanganberger.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Spanganberger avoids it.
Spanganberger misses with a body punch.
Spanganberger misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanganberger working aggressively here.
Spanganberger tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Spanganberger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonney stalling in the clinch but Spanganberger improves position.
Spanganberger gets through Bonney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spanganberger scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spanganberger fails to land.
Spanganberger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Bonney.
Spanganberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spanganberger managing to block the knees to the body from Bonney.
A short right from Spanganberger on the inside.
Spanganberger throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Spanganberger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Spanganberger managing to block the knees to the body from Bonney.
Spanganberger misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanganberger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanganberger misses with some punches.
Spanganberger misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney is trying to maintain a safe position but Spanganberger gets an underhook and turns Bonney into the cage.
Bonney's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bonney is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bonney throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanganberger.
A hook to the body from Spanganberger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Spanganberger.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Spanganberger pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spanganberger misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Spanganberger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Spanganberger's cut.
That's time! Spanganberger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spanganberger looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Spanganberger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spanganberger tries to bum rush Bonney with a series of wild strikes but Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spanganberger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spanganberger misses with a looping left.
Bonney has managed to clinch.
Bonney landing knees to the head.
Spanganberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanganberger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spanganberger digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
Bonney trying to control the position but instead, Spanganberger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bonney into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanganberger can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Spanganberger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanganberger throws a head punch that misses.
Spanganberger lands a right hand.
Spanganberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Spanganberger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Spanganberger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonney takes a shot to the head.
Bonney scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spanganberger lands a body shot.
Spanganberger lands a nice shot to the body.
Spanganberger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney taking a breather.
Bonney scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanganberger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spanganberger blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanganberger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spanganberger tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Bonney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spanganberger pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spanganberger tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spanganberger is keeping busy.
Spanganberger lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Bonney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney tries to land a knee to the head but Spanganberger blocks with his arms.
Bonney tries a knee to the head but Spanganberger blocks it.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Spanganberger.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Spanganberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Spanganberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanganberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Spanganberger can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Spanganberger tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Spanganberger back against the cage.
Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spanganberger throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonney lands a nice knee to the body.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Spanganberger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanganberger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bonney.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spanganberger digs a right hand underneath Bonney's ribcage. Bonney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Spanganberger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanganberger.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonney misses with a knee strike.
Bonney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spanganberger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spanganberger misses with the head strike.
Spanganberger misses with a punch on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Spanganberger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey Spanganberger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Spanganberger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spanganberger misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a nice leg kick.
Corey Spanganberger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanganberger misses with a wild combination.
Spanganberger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonney counters with a three punch combo that has Spanganberger backing up. Spanganberger nods at Bonney to acknowledge the strikes.
Bonney misses the jab.
Bonney instigates a clinch.
Spanganberger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spanganberger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanganberger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonney scores a nice knee to the body.
Bonney with a knee to the head.
Bonney throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spanganberger blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonney scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanganberger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Spanganberger misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spanganberger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Spanganberger takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spanganberger is rocked!
Spanganberger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh Spanganberger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Bonney - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bonney connects with a knee to the head.
Bonney will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spanganberger up against the cage.
Spanganberger throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by William Bonney.
Spanganberger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonney moves into range and clinches up with Spanganberger.
Bonney avoiding damage.
Bonney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spanganberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spanganberger tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanganberger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Spanganberger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Spanganberger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney lands a knee to the body.
Spanganberger misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney connects with a knee to the head.
Bonney stalling.
Bonney lands a big knee to the head and Spanganberger goes down! Bonney pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Bonney!
William Bonney took some time post fight to say the following; 'It's lack of faith that makes people afraid of meeting challenges, and I believed in myself.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boba Smrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easy Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
154 lbs
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22
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boba Smrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Easy Win!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Win moves out of range as Smrad strikes.
Win moves away from the strike by Smrad.
Smrad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Win drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smrad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Win has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Win seems content to control.
Smrad looking for submissions off his back.
Win slows the pace down in half guard.
Smrad actively working from the bottom here.
Win is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smrad looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smrad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Win pulls his head out easily.
Win is pressing down on Smrad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smrad is holding on for now.
Win landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smrad is looking to get back to full guard here but Win has managed to pass to side control instead.
Smrad is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Win is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Win sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Win looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smrad is looking to get to half guard.
Win tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win prevents Smrad from getting the reversal.
Win controlling the pace for now.
Smrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Win controlling from mount.
Smrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smrad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smrad is working hard here to advance position.
Smrad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smrad is in all sorts of trouble here.
Win sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smrad tries to reverse the position but Win maintains control.
Win content just to control the position here.
Smrad tries to reverse the position but Win maintains control.
Win sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smrad is looking to improve his position but Win isn't that keen on the idea.
Win unloading with bombs!
Win controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Win controlling the position easily from mount.
Smrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Win controlling his opponent.
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.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Easy Win dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smrad lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Smrad.
Win shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smrad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Smrad being controlled here, momentarily.
Smrad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Win can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smrad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Win is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Smrad.
Smrad is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smrad is looking for a sweep.
Win has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Smrad!
Smrad can't escape the position.
Win tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Win controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Easy Win was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smrad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Win is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smrad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Win is still on wobbly legs! Can Smrad finish him?
Smrad misses with a wild combination.
Win scores with a takedown into Smrad's guard.
Smrad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Win must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Win passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Win seems to have recovered his senses.
Smrad is trying to work for a sweep but Win has mounted him!
Win controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smrad is looking to improve his position but Win isn't that keen on the idea.
Win controlling from mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Easy Win hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Win closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smrad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Win pulls his head out easily.
Smrad actively working from the bottom here.
Win keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Win's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Win has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smrad really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Win controlling his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Easy Win showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Win drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smrad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Win is one step ahead there.
Smrad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smrad looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Win passes into half guard.
Win not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smrad is looking for a sweep. Win is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Win is taking a breather. Smrad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Easy Win was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Smrad misses with a kick to the body.
Nice combo by Smrad! Oh, that's hurt him - Win falls to the canvas and Smrad follows him into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smrad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Win is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Win is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smrad off and has taken his back!
Smrad is really stuck here.
Win controlling the position well here. Smrad rolled but Win kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Easy Win is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smrad tries to roll but Win sticks to his back.
Win has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smrad's body.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Easy Win.
Win looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smrad!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smrad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Win is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smrad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smrad tries to buck Win off but Win is having none of it.
Win controls the position.
Smrad is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Easy Win hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smrad gets caught napping as Win dives in and scores a takedown. Smrad manages to retain guard.
Win's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Win has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Win is sitting in close to Smrad's body. Smrad has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Win is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Win is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smrad.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boba Smrad!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Karanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Kalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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24
272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Karanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Kalid!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karanova fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalid misses with a low kick as Karanova jumps back.
Kalid leaves Karanova with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karanova gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karanova is taking a breather. Kalid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Karanova is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kalid is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Karanova!
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