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GAMMA:LV Con #16 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Totalschaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cross (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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185 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Totalschaden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Cross!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Totalschaden darts in and clinches Cross up against the cage.
Cross pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Totalschaden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Totalschaden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cross has his foot on Totalschaden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Totalschaden works his way back into a safe position though.
Cross has momentary wrist control but Totalschaden slips an elbow through the middle.
Totalschaden preventing the sweep.
Totalschaden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Totalschaden with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Totalschaden pushing down on Cross's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Totalschaden is looking to take a break and control but Cross is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Totalschaden working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totalschaden lands strikes from half guard.
Totalschaden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Totalschaden 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.
Cross flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Totalschaden is looking for a kimura here.
Totalschaden is controlling the pace.
Totalschaden throwing shots but Cross is blocking nicely.
Totalschaden takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cross is looking for a sweep. Totalschaden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cross wants to control but Totalschaden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden stalling.
Cross on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cross wants to control but Totalschaden is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Totalschaden controlling the pace.
Totalschaden moves nicely into side control.
Totalschaden advances nicely into full mount.
Totalschaden scoring with strikes but Cross is staying in there.
Totalschaden lands a big shot there that rocks Cross but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cross is rocked!
Totalschaden looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cross is still in real trouble! Can Totalschaden finish him?
Cross looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totalschaden controlling from the full mount.
Totalschaden drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cross! More shots from Totalschaden and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Totalschaden!
Tim Totalschaden was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Deacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Edit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Deacon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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208 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Deacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Edit!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edit clinches.
Deacon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edit or not.
A frustrated look appears on Edit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Edit.
Edit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Deacon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edit backwards.
Edit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deacon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edit or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deacon lands with a light punch inside.
Deacon breaks the clinch.
Edit misses with a body shot
and Deacon counters with a leg kick.
Edit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edit looks winded!
Edit checks a leg kick nicely.
Edit misses with a body shot.
Edit just misses with a punch to the body.
Edit ducks under a wild hook from Deacon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deacon.
Edit shoots in and drives through. Deacon sprawls well.
Deacon scores with a body shot.
Deacon misses with a straight left.
Edit clinches with his opponent.
Edit tries to circle away but Deacon has him pinned against the cage.
Edit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deacon lands with a light punch inside.
Edit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deacon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Deacon misses with a punch on the inside.
Edit is looking to break free of the clinch but Deacon has double underhooks.
Deacon scores with a shot to the side of Edit's head.
Edit is trying to push Deacon away but Deacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deacon trying to stall but Edit improves his position.
A hook to the body from Deacon.
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!
Deacon lands a shoulder strike.
Edit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edit can't break the clinch.
Deacon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deacon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edit misses with a looping right.
Deacon throws the left hand but Edit avoids the punch easily.
Deacon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deacon counters with a straight right hand.
Deacon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Edit.
Deacon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Edit. Edit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edit misses with a right hand
and Deacon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deacon.
David Deacon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deacon thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Edit misses its intended target.
Deacon stuffs the takedown.
David Deacon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Edit.
Deacon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deacon tests Edit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deacon clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Deacon scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deacon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Deacon.
Deacon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edit's elbow.
Edit takes a shot to the head.
Deacon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Deacon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deacon breaks the clinch.
Edit fails to land with a series of punches.
Deacon throws a big shot that misses.
Edit misses the shot to the body.
Deacon throws a hook but Edit avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deacon forces Edit back against the cage and clinches.
Deacon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edit is trying to push Deacon away but Deacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Deacon lands with a light punch inside.
Deacon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Deacon lands with a short shot to the head.
Deacon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deacon scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deacon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edit is trying to force a seperation but Deacon has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deacon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Deacon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edit rushes Deacon and presses him up against the cage.
Deacon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deacon swings wildly with an uppercut but Edit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edit is trying to pull guard but Deacon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Deacon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deacon lands with a light punch inside.
Edit is rocked!
Edit is trying to push Deacon away but Deacon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edit is still on wobbly legs! Can Deacon finish him?
Edit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edit seems to have recovered his senses.
Deacon throws an elbow that misses.
Deacon lands with a light punch inside.
Edit tries to break the clinch but Deacon is controlling the position.
Deacon pushes Edit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deacon working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Deacon.
Deacon dips a shoulder and cracks Edit with a mighty uppercut! Edit falls back against the cage and Deacon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Edit is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Deacon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Deacon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesigan Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen kush as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Very confident |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kesigan Pettis!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pettis should have avoided that one.
Pettis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
George Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
Sullivan is trying to force a seperation but Pettis has the dominant position.
Sullivan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sullivan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pettis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pettis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Pettis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but Pettis checks it.
Pettis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pettis counters with a low kick, right behind Sullivan 's knee.
Pettis wants to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pettis's head backwards.
Sullivan drops Pettis with a beautiful combination! Pettis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sullivan is looking for the KO!
Pettis is rocked!
It looks like Kesigan Pettis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pettis! Sullivan dives in looking to finish! Pettis is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Sullivan!
A victorious George Sullivan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kesigan Pettis spoke after the fight, saying 'thank u for all the fans coming out tonight to support me'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Hu (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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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Hu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hu misses with a straight right.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Hu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, jab by Hu - just one landing.
Hu scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Hu.
Hu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Hu throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Hu fails to land with a series of punches.
Hu lands with a straight right. Johnson didn't see that one coming.
Hu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hu misses the jab.
Good shot there by Hu.
Hu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Hu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hu darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Hu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hu with a jab.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hu sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Hu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Hu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hu keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hu trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Hu keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Hu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hu stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ricky Hu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hu cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Hu which made him look bad.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hu.
Hu stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Hu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Hu misses with a body kick.
Hu with a jab.
Johnson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hu lands a right hook to the body.
Hu looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Hu.
Hu lands with a nice body punch.
Hu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hu, right into the meat.
Hu connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hu as he connects with a hook.
Hu drops Johnson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Johnson looks back up at him and smiles so Hu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Hu. Beautiful body shot.
Hu drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Hu breaks from the clinch.
Hu digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Hu drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hu is looking for the KO!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hu connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Johnson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Hu!
Ricky Hu gave a mention to Demon Clothing Company and Laundy in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Van Hooven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Van Hooven!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hooven uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Van Hooven forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Van Hooven with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Tyson has been cut.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Hooven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Hooven connects with a knee to the head.
Van Hooven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Hooven obliges.
Tyson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Hooven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Hooven pulls guard successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Van Hooven won't let him.
Van Hooven escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tyson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Van Hooven looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Van Hooven looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Van Hooven!
Van Hooven decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tyson to his feet.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Hooven has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Hooven.
Van Hooven lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Van Hooven lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Hooven lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Hooven looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Van Hooven gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tyson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Hooven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Hooven lands a knee to the head.
Van Hooven scores with a knee to the head.
Van Hooven lands a knee to the head.
Michael Tyson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven tries to land a knee to the head but Tyson blocks with his arms.
Tyson wants to break free but Van Hooven has control.
Tyson tries to pull guard but Van Hooven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Van Hooven.
Van Hooven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Hooven jumps into guard, dragging Tyson to the mat.
Van Hooven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyson is one step ahead there.
Van Hooven is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Hooven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyson is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hooven scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Hooven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyson is trying to pull guard but Van Hooven turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Tyson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hooven lands a nice elbow.
Van Hooven lands a damaging elbow.
Tyson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Hooven connects with a knee to the head.
Michael Tyson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van Hooven keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Van Hooven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tyson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Van Hooven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Hooven looking to throw knees to the head but Tyson is blocking nicely.
Van Hooven lands a knee to the head.
Van Hooven jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Van Hooven gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Van Hooven counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tyson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Hooven lands a knee to the body.
Van Hooven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Hooven misses with a knee strike.
Van Hooven lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hooven has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Tyson goes down! Van Hooven dives on top of him - Tyson manages to get guard.
Tyson is rocked!
Van Hooven gets to his feet and stands over Tyson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tyson felt that one! Van Hooven unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tyson from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petr Van Hooven!
Petr Van Hooven decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Mvungi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curly Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mvungi comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Jay ft. Ferooz - Nikusaidiaje?. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Mvungi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curly Howard!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mvungi avoids the head kick by Howard.
Mvungi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Howard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
No joy there for Mvungi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mvungi throws a nice looking combination but Howard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mvungi throws a right and a left that Howard avoids nicely.
Mvungi misses with a body punch
and Howard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Howard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mvungi.
Mvungi lands with a hook. Howard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Howard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mvungi jabs Howard right on the nose. Howard blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mvungi throws a lazy right hand but Howard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mvungi moves out of range of the strikes.
Mvungi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howard misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard misses with a low kick.
Mvungi lands the left hand.
Mvungi lands a hook that stumbles Howard back into the cage. Mvungi follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Howard to the canvas! Mvungi pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Howard has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jonathan Mvungi!
Jonathan Mvungi gave a mention to Just Fight (Everything 7$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Stalikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikos Stalikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christofi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalikas.
Stalikas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christofi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stalikas somewhat.
Stalikas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christofi lands with a straight right. Stalikas didn't see that one coming.
Christofi shoots for a takedown but Stalikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalikas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christofi fails with a takedown attempt.
Christofi connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nikos Stalikas has been cut.
Stalikas takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christofi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalikas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christofi is trying to defend but Stalikas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Christofi is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalikas working the head and body with strikes.
Christofi is looking to control Stalikas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christofi avoid being mounted?
Stalikas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christofi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stalikas controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Christofi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalikas doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nikos Stalikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Christofi.
Christofi shoots for a takedown but Stalikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalikas walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Stalikas as Christofi shoots in.
Stalikas misses with a straight right.
Christofi connects with a body shot.
Stalikas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalikas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Christofi to regain full guard.
Stalikas throws an elbow that misses. Christofi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stalikas's guard. Nice move by Christofi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas trying to control the position here.
Stalikas 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.
Stalikas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christofi on the ground.
Christofi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christofi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christofi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christofi.
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christofi throws an elbow that misses. Stalikas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christofi's guard. Nice move by Stalikas!
Stalikas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stalikas wants to control from the top but Christofi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Christofi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikos Stalikas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stalikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Christofi is just out of range.
Stalikas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christofi on the side of the head.
Christofi works the jab nicely.
Stalikas misses with a combination
enabling Christofi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikos Stalikas's cut is getting worse.
Christofi shoots in but Stalikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christofi moves out of range as Stalikas strikes.
Stalikas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalikas throws a right and a left that Christofi avoids nicely.
Christofi scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalikas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christofi's half guard.
Stalikas with the ground and pound but Christofi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Christofi keeping moving, preventing Stalikas from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalikas looking to sit in guard and control but Christofi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christofi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stalikas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christofi.
Christofi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalikas trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalikas keeping moving, preventing Christofi from controlling successfully.
Christofi postures up in Stalikas's guard and throws a big left but Stalikas blocks it.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christofi trying to control but Stalikas is working from the bottom.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalikas has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christofi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalikas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christofi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christofi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stalikas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalikas has wrist control.
Christofi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalikas is retaining full guard.
Christofi throwing strikes from guard but Stalikas blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalikas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalikas has wrist control.
Christofi scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christofi throws a strike but Stalikas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christofi is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Christofi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikos Stalikas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christofi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christofi connects with a single shot there.
Christofi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalikas throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalikas. Christofi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalikas misses with a lunging right hand
and Christofi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalikas but Stalikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stalikas tests Christofi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christofi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stalikas misses with a wild body shot.
Stalikas gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalikas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stalikas manages to move to mount!
Christofi manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Christofi, under a barage of strikes from Stalikas.
Ground and pound from Stalikas.
Stalikas is just content to waste time from the top position. Christofi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stalikas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalikas throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalikas throws a strike but Christofi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christofi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stalikas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christofi has Stalikas in his guard.
Christofi trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas trying to control the position from guard on top but Christofi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikos Stalikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teo Christofi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalikas is really struggling to control Christofi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stalikas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christofi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Teo Christofi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christofi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christofi enables Stalikas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christofi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalikas postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalikas chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikos Stalikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christofi 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teo Christofi!
Teo Christofi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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