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CCF Midweek Mayhem 88 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Starstryder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borat Sagdiyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Starstryder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Borat Sagdiyev's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cosmo Starstryder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Borat Sagdiyev!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagdiyev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Starstryder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sagdiyev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sagdiyev prevents Starstryder from getting back to his feet.
Sagdiyev landing with the ground and pound.
Starstryder can't keep his opponent in guard - Sagdiyev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sagdiyev trying to control the action but Starstryder is working from the bottom.
Starstryder tries to get to full guard but Sagdiyev has control of the leg.
Sagdiyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starstryder is staying active underneath Sagdiyev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sagdiyev prevents Starstryder from standing back up.
Starstryder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagdiyev.
Starstryder is looking to improve his position.
Sagdiyev trying to control the action but Starstryder is working from the bottom.
Sagdiyev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sagdiyev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sagdiyev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Starstryder finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Starstryder throws a sloppy head kick and Sagdiyev moves out of range easily.
Sagdiyev clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sagdiyev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Starstryder's half guard.
Sagdiyev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Starstryder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sagdiyev wants to work for an arm triangle but Starstryder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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!
Starstryder is looking for a sweep. Sagdiyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Starstryder is looking to control Sagdiyev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starstryder avoid being mounted?
Sagdiyev stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Starstryder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sagdiyev is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sagdiyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sagdiyev is keen to just control but Starstryder is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Starstryder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sagdiyev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sagdiyev looks winded!
Sagdiyev is pressing down on Starstryder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Starstryder is holding on for now.
Starstryder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sagdiyev throwing shots but Starstryder is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagdiyev prevents Starstryder from standing back up.
Starstryder is pressing down on Sagdiyev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sagdiyev stopping the sweep attempt from Starstryder.
Starstryder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagdiyev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sagdiyev looking to improve position, pressing down on Starstryder's thigh with his hand. Starstryder seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Sagdiyev paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Sagdiyev's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Starstryder picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cosmo Starstryder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slouth Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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275 lbs
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Great wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slouth Thor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackmore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackmore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Slouth Thor has been cut.
Blackmore cracks Thor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thor tries to clinch but Blackmore is having none of it.
Blackmore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thor.
Blackmore scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmore misses with a body shot.
Blackmore moves out of range as Thor strikes.
Thor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackmore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thor moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor looks to clinch
and Blackmore counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Slouth Thor's cut even more.
Thor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Thor with that takedown attempt.
Cody Blackmore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slouth Thor.
Thor looks winded!
Thor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Blackmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Thor.
Thor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackmore counters with a nice uppercut.
Thor blocks a jab.
Blackmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor is trying desperately to land a takedown but Blackmore is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Thor.
Blackmore circles away from the clinch attempt
and Blackmore counters with a crisp one two that drops Thor! Blackmore thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thor to his feet! Thor is in big trouble!
Thor is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thor has his takedown stuffed
and Blackmore counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Blackmore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jynkka Levanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jynkka Levanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch successfully.
Karkmananis working hard to break the clinch.
Levanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis throws the left hand but Levanen avoids the punch easily.
Levanen looks for a takedown but Karkmananis sprawls well.
Karkmananis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jynkka Levanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Levanen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Levanen.
Some wild striking there from Karkmananis.
Levanen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Levanen showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Karkmananis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Levanen is keen to just control but Karkmananis is a slippery customer.
Karkmananis is trying to stand back up but Levanen is controlling him
Levanen wants to take a breather but Karkmananis is having none of it.
Karkmananis wants to get back to full guard.
Karkmananis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levanen.
Levanen working over Karkmananis with some ground and pound. Karkmananis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Levanen 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.
Karkmananis is looking for a sweep. Levanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Levanen trying to control from half guard but Karkmananis is working away.
Levanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Karkmananis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Levanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Karkmananis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Levanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Karkmananis moves into full guard.
Karkmananis is trying to keep Levanen in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levanen wants to pass the guard but Karkmananis is keeping the position.
Karkmananis is controlling Levanen's posture.
Levanen passes Karkmananis's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Levanen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Karkmananis is trying to get back to full guard.
Karkmananis gets full guard.
Karkmananis looking to control.
Levanen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jynkka Levanen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Karkmananis as Levanen shoots in.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Levanen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Levanen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Karkmananis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Karkmananis lands a nice hook to Levanen's body. Levanen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Levanen with that takedown attempt.
Karkmananis swinging wildly here.
Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Levanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Levanen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karkmananis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Levanen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Jynkka Levanen will probably get the nod.
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.
An inside leg kick lands from Karkmananis.
Levanen misses with a lunging right hand
and Karkmananis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Levanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karkmananis tries to avoid it but Levanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karkmananis to the ground. Karkmananis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Levanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karkmananis rushes Levanen and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis throws a sloppy head kick and Levanen moves out of range easily.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karkmananis connects with a crisp jab.
Levanen misses with a straight left.
Karkmananis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries a head kick but it misses.
Levanen walks into a straight right hand from Karkmananis.
Levanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levanen is defended easily by Karkmananis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jynkka Levanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis slaps away a takedown attempt from Levanen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Karkmananis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Karkmananis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Karkmananis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Levanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Levanen.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Levanen keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis throws a right and a left that Levanen avoids nicely.
Karkmananis slips under a jab from Levanen.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Levanen moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karkmananis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Levanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karkmananis can't find room to land a body shot as Levanen controls the action.
Karkmananis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Levanen is keeping busy.
Levanen dodges an elbow strike from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Levanen moves away.
Karkmananis scores with a three punch combo!
Karkmananis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Levanen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karkmananis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karkmananis is on top in guard.
Karkmananis gets to his feet. Levanen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch but Levanen is avoiding it.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karkmananis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karkmananis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Levanen.
Karkmananis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Levanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Levanen is having none of it.
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
Levanen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Levanen drops back looking for a leg! Karkmananis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karkmananis manages to kick Levanen off! Levanen jumps back into Karkmananis's guard.
Karkmananis keeping full guard, as Levanen tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Levanen fails with the takedown.
Levanen avoids the body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis forces Levanen back against the cage and clinches.
Karkmananis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Levanen.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karkmananis lands with a left to the head.
Karkmananis throws a head punch that misses.
Karkmananis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karkmananis is looking to control Levanen's arms but Levanen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Levanen avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis cracks Levanen with a nice body shot.
Karkmananis is working Levanen over against the cage.
Karkmananis prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jynkka Levanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levanen keeps control of Karkmananis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karkmananis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karkmananis is stalling here.
Levanen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karkmananis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karkmananis is looking to control Levanen's arms but Levanen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karkmananis has his back to the cage.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Levanen avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Karkmananis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Levanen is working for takedown but Karkmananis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karkmananis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
Levanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Karkmananis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Karkmananis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Levanen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Levanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Levanen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
Karkmananis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Levanens head.
Karkmananis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Levanen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karkmananis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Levanen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karkmananis is defending well.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis closes the distance and pushes Levanen back into the cage.
Levanen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karkmananis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nice body punch from Karkmananis - that landed with a thud.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis gets a clinch.
Levanen wants a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karkmananis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Levanen circles away.
Levanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karkmananis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Levanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karkmananis scores with the left hand. Levanen knows he should have avoided that one.
Levanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Levanen tries to clinch but Karkmananis moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karkmananis lands a glancing blow to the side of Levanen's head.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Levanen keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Levanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karkmananis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Levanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karkmananis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Levanen counters with a left and a right that stings Karkmananis.
Karkmananis gets a clinch.
Karkmananis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levanen's elbow.
Karkmananis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis working Levanen over with knees to the body.
Levanen has Karkmananis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karkmananis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karkmananis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karkmananis controlling the action here for a moment.
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!
Levanen is trying to drag Karkmananis to the mat but Karkmananis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levanen is defending well for now.
Levanen is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jynkka Levanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis tries to break free but Levanen pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Karkmananis to work.
Levanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Karkmananis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Levanen blocks an elbow strike.
Karkmananis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karkmananis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Levanen prevents a body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries a body shot but Levanen blocks it.
Karkmananis leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis looking to stall.
Karkmananis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Levanen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karkmananis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Karkmananis tries a body shot but Levanen blocks it.
Levanen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karkmananis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karkmananis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Levanen.
Karkmananis is trying to break the clinch but Levanen has him pressed against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a left hand.
Karkmananis is stalling here.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the head but Levanen blocks with his arms.
Karkmananis is trying to break the clinch but Levanen has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Levanen avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Levanen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karkmananis misses with a wild combination.
Levanen blocks a head kick by Karkmananis.
Jynkka Levanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Levanen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Karkmananis pinned against the cage. Karkmananis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Levanen closes the distance and clinches up with Karkmananis, looking for a takedown. Levanen pushes Karkmananis against the cage but Karkmananis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karkmananis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Levanen is having none of it.
Karkmananis throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levanen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Levanen avoids the head kick by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis digs a good hook to Levanen's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.
Levanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good exchange - Levanen coming out on top.
Karkmananis dodges the punch combination from Levanen.
Levanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karkmananis circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
Levanen is working for takedown but Karkmananis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Levanen avoiding damage as Karkmananis throws knees to the body.
Karkmananis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Levanen.
Levanen is trying to drag Karkmananis to the mat but Karkmananis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karkmananis looking to slow down the pace here.
Karkmananis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Levanen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jynkka Levanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Levanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levanen tries for a takedown but Karkmananis manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karkmananis connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jynkka Levanen has been cut.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis clinches.
Levanen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karkmananis wants to get back to full guard.
Karkmananis trying to hold on to Levanen's head to control him but Levanen postures up.
Karkmananis is staying active underneath Levanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karkmananis pushes Levanen off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Levanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Levanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Levanen up against the cage.
Levanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Karkmananis gets an underhook and turns Levanen into the cage.
Karkmananis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karkmananis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karkmananis wants to get back to striking at distance but Levanen won't allow it.
Karkmananis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with an elbow over the top.
Karkmananis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Levanen blocks an uppercut.
Levanen taking a breather.
Karkmananis stalling in the clinch but Levanen improves position.
Levanen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karkmananis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis stalling the fight.
Karkmananis stalling in the clinch but Levanen improves position.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levanen's elbow.
Levanen tries to work over Karkmananis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karkmananis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Levanen's elbow.
Karkmananis stops a takedown attempt from Levanen.
Levanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Karkmananis looking to stall.
Karkmananis seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Karkmananis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Karkmananis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Levanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levanen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Levanen has hold of one of Karkmananis's legs. Karkmananis is fighting the takedown attempt but Levanen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Levanen working some strikes from top position.
Levanen passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Karkmananis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Levanen won't allow Karkmananis to sweep him here.
Karkmananis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Levanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Karkmananis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karkmananis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jynkka Levanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas Karkmananis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karkmananis content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Karkmananis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karkmananis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nicolas Karkmananis!
Nicolas Karkmananis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brett Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Leer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brett Kirk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Leer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirk connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Mike Leer has been cut.
Leer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leer swivels and escapes.
Kirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirk throws a shot from downtown. Leer moves away and avoids it.
Brett Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leer shoots in and bounces Kirk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kirk throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Leer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk keeping moving, preventing Leer from controlling successfully.
Kirk wants to get back to his feet but Leer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer slips nicely into half guard.
Kirk tries to roll over but Leer keeps him under control.
Leer not doing much here.
Kirk tries to get to full guard but Leer has control of the leg.
Kirk landing strikes from the bottom.
Leer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer doesn't manage to clinch there - Kirk circles away.
Leer ducks under a wild hook from Kirk.
Leer misses with an uppercut.
Leer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirk decides to pull guard.
Leer content to stall in guard here.
Kirk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leer is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kirk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Leer stands up from Kirk's guard - Leer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Leer rushes Kirk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kirk up against the cage.
Leer prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kirk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leer is defending well.
Leer gets control of Kirk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leer is looking for a triangle but Kirk pushes his legs off easily.
Leer keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kirk's 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!
Kirk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leer!
Leer regains half guard.
Leer is looking for a sweep. Kirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leer is refusing to be controlled, as Kirk sits in half guard.
Kirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leer trying to control but Kirk postures up.
Kirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leer keeps working.
Kirk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Leer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Leer's cut.
That's time! Kirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leer stands up and waves to Kirk to follow him.
A punch combination from Kirk misses.
Leer dives in and grabs Kirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes down on Leer's head and hops out.
Kirk throws a series of punches but Leer moves out of range.
Kirk misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown by Leer or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirk which made him look bad.
Leer tries to sprawl but Kirk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leer gets back to full guard.
Kirk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kirk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kirk works over Leer with some ground and pound from guard.
Leer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Leer keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirk preventing the sweep.
Leer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirk is in close to Leer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Leer controlling Kirk's posture.
Kirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leer on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirk's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leer trying to keep a closed guard but Kirk is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kirk is looking to work some ground and pound but Leer has wrist control.
Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leer seems keen to control Kirk's posture.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Leer blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Leer keeps moving.
Kirk works over Leer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kirk throws a big right hand that misses.
Leer looking for a guillotine here but Kirk defends easily.
Kirk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leer looking to control.
Kirk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Leer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kirk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leer working a defensive guard here.
Leer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kirk defends well.
Kirk wants to control from the top but Leer keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirk postures up in Leer's guard and throws a big left but Leer blocks it.
Leer working a defensive guard here.
Leer keeping moving, preventing Kirk from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Brett Kirk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Leer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Leer slips a jab and a cross from Kirk.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leer closes the distance and pushes Kirk back into the cage.
Leer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab-cross combination lands for Kirk and sends Leer crashing to the mat! Kirk follows him down to the mat - Leer regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leer's head.
Leer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kirk throws a strike but Leer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kirk throwing strikes from guard but Leer blocks nicely.
Kirk with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer trying to strike off his back.
Leer wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk is fighting to break Leer's control of his arms but Leer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leer is trying to keep Kirk in close.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Leer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Kirk misses.
Brett Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kirk swinging wildly here.
Kirk misses with the combination.
Leer dives in and grabs Kirk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes down on Leer's head and hops out.
Leer shoots in but no luck this time.
Brett Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Leer.
Leer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirk sprawls well. Kirk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leer gets slowly back to his feet.
Leer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirk.
Leer rushes Kirk and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk can't get the takedown.
Kirk tries to break the clinch but Leer is controlling the position.
Leer breaks the clinch.
Leer stuffs the takedown.
Leer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kirk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leer circles away.
Kirk misses with a double jab.
Leer tries to clinch up.
Leer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Brett Kirk has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leer tries to clinch but Kirk moves out of range.
Leer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leer drives through with a takedown into Kirk's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Leer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters circling - Kirk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Leer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Leer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kirk is looking to stand up but Leer isn't so interested in that idea.
Leer slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kirk is looking for a sweep. Leer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leer prevents Kirk from standing back up.
Leer content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Brett Kirk did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirk misses with a combination
and Leer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kirk's guard now.
Leer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leer stands and steps away. Kirk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leer slaps away a takedown attempt from Kirk, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kirk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirk is defended easily by Leer.
Leer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leer somewhat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Leer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kirk's 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!
Leer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice body kick from Leer.
Leer connects with a body shot that sends Kirk's belly button to the back.
Leer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kirk tries to get out of the position.
Leer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kirk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leer decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Leer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirk pinned against the cage. Kirk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kirk scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leer moves in looking to clinch but Kirk pushes him off.
Leer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirk!
Leer has hold of Kirk's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kirk tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leer cranks the arm and Kirk screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kirk, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Leer!
Mike Leer made sure to mention his sponsor, Das Labor in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toki Mazuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zemli Funtov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zemli Funtov struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Toki Mazuke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zemli Funtov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toki Mazuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zemli Funtov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazuke shoots in looking for a takedown. Funtov tries to sprawl out of it but Mazuke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funtov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Funtov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Funtov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazuke's head.
Funtov working Mazuke over with strikes.
Mazuke wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funtov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Funtov lands with a punch from half guard.
Funtov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mazuke wants to get back to full guard.
Mazuke is refusing to be controlled, as Funtov sits in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazuke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazuke wants to control but Funtov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funtov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mazuke has hold of Funtov's hands but Funtov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Funtov lands a nice short elbow.
Mazuke is rocked!
Funtov lands a big elbow - Mazuke is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Funtov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zemli Funtov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
145 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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29
150 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunnings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cunnings decides to stand up.
Cunnings looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Cunnings dives in and scores a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Gonzalez won't let him.
Cunnings gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gonzalez throws a push kick but Cunnings slaps the foot to one side.
Cunnings misses with a double jab.
Cunnings throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gonzalez misses with a takedown
and Cunnings counters with a good low kick that Gonzalez was not able to check.
Cunnings cracks Gonzalez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gonzalez sprawls well initially but Cunnings persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cunnings is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunnings to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cunnings wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cunnings seems to be looking for submissions.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Gonzalez wants to control but Cunnings is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunnings tries to stand and escape but Gonzalez is controlling the position.
Gonzalez wants to control but Cunnings is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonzalez pushes Cunnings off looking to stand but Cunnings dives back in and keeps control.
Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cunnings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cunnings.
Cunnings is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cunnings seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gonzalez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jojo Cunnings!
Jojo Cunnings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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27
280 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
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31
297 lbs
8 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Jones!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Jones.
A combination from Deans does no damage.
Silco Deans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deans stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch combination from Deans misses.
Deans misses with a double jab.
Deans throws a big shot that misses.
Deans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Deans.
Deans works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Jones looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Deans counter with a right hand.
Deans lands a really nice looking cross but Jones seems unphased.
Deans jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch but Deans moves away
and Deans counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Silco Deans!
A victorious Silco Deans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fertus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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25
230 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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26
279 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fertus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a jab but it's blocked by Fertus.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fertus can pounce on him.
Fertus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but Fertus saw it coming and moves away.
Stone falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fertus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fertus wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
Stone connects with a crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Stone.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fertus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone shoots in but Fertus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Fertus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stone throws a sloppy body shot
and Fertus counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stone fails with the takedown.
Mike Fertus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Stone.
Fertus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone 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.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone misses with a takedown attempt
and Fertus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fertus.
Fertus blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
Stone tries a body shot but Fertus blocks it.
Fertus effectively controlling the action here.
Stone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fertus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stone up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fertus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Fertus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Fertus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone misses with a looping left.
Fertus cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Fertus moved out of range nicely.
Aaron Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Fertus blocks the leg kick.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fertus.
Good work by Fertus as he checks the leg kick.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Fertus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fertus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fertus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone thows a body shot but no joy.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fertus counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fertus counters with a solid body kick.
Stone looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stone!
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fertus pinned against the cage. Fertus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Fertus counters with an outside leg kick.
Fertus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Fertus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stone tries to bum rush Fertus with a series of wild strikes but Fertus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fertus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Fertus throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fertus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stone.
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 Mike Fertus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Fertus counters with a one-two to the body.
Fertus moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fertus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fertus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Fertus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fertus is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fertus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertus throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Fertus tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fertus is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fertus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fertus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertus throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fertus lands a nice shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fertus as Stone tries to tie him up.
Fertus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Fertus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fertus.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fertus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fertus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fertus lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stone is trying to drag Fertus to the mat but Fertus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stalling in the clinch from Fertus.
Fertus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fertus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Fertus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fertus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fertus has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Fertus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fertus avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fertus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fertus lands a hook that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fertus.
Mike Fertus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fertus pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fertus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fertus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fertus pressing his opponent against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fertus breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fertus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fertus on the side of the head.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Fertus slips the punch.
Stone misses with a hook to the body
and Fertus counters with an inside leg kick.
Stone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fertus here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Fertus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Fertus counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone misses with a lunging right hand
and Fertus counters with a leg kick.
Fertus tries a head kick but it misses.
Fertus pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone stalling in the clinch but Fertus improves position.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fertus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fertus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fertus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone throws a body punch but Fertus moves out of range.
Stone misses with a body kick.
Fertus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Aaron Stone has been cut.
Fertus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fertus finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fertus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Fertus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Fertus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fertus manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fertus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
Stone tries to land a front kick but Fertus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fertus forces Stone back against the cage and clinches.
Fertus stalling the fight.
Fertus breaks the clinch.
Mike Fertus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Fertus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone is rocked!
Fertus thumps Stone with a low kick.
Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Fertus finish him?
Fertus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fertus closes the distance and clinches.
Stone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fertus is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stone.
Fertus manages to break the clinch.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fertus.
Fertus lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Stone out cold! Stone is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Fertus!
Mike Fertus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constrictor Boa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Constrictor Boa enters the cage!
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30
215 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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22
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Constrictor Boa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh throws a right hand that Boa ducks under and follows up with a left that Boa also avoids with ease.
Fresh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fresh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boa under the eye.
Fresh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boa shoots for a double leg takedown but Fresh sprawls well. He's pushed Boa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vlad Fresh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constrictor Boa.
Fresh scores with a sloppy right hand. Boa should have avoided that one.
Fresh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boa circles away quickly and effectively.
Boa shoots for a double leg takedown but Fresh sprawls well. He's pushed Boa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fresh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fresh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vlad Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fresh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fresh.
Fresh misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Fresh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fresh as he jumps to the side.
Fresh looks to land a right hand but Boa moved out of range.
Fresh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresh stuffs the takedown attempt from Boa. Boa gets slowly back to his feet.
Boa tries for a takedown but Fresh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fresh throws a right and a left that Boa avoids nicely.
Boa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fresh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boa. Boa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Boa shoots in for a takedown but Fresh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vlad Fresh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boa is looking to work some ground and pound but Fresh has wrist control.
Fresh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fresh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boa is pulling down on Fresh's head to control his posture.
Boa looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fresh is defending well. Boa quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fresh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Boa celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Constrictor Boa!
Constrictor Boa 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 Ugly Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benji Cheshire has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ugly Kid Joe's chin.
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30
217 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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25
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ugly Kid Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lands a jab to the nose.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe throws a jab when Cheshire was well out of range.
Cheshire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cheshire moves away.
Cheshire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Joe to score with a decent uppercut.
Cheshire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cheshire has time to react.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Cheshire drives through with a takedown into Joe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheshire won't allow Joe to sweep him here.
Cheshire wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
Cheshire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cheshire trying to control the position from guard on top but Joe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheshire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Joe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Benji Cheshire wasn't active enough on the ground.
Joe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cheshire counters with a stiff right hand.
Cheshire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
Cheshire ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Joe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Cheshire staying out of range there.
Joe lands a really nice looking cross but Cheshire seems unphased.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cheshire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe lands an overhand right.
Cheshire tries to land a front kick but Joe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joe swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cheshire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheshire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Joe misses.
Cheshire misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe misses with a two punch combination.
Cheshire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe throws a nice looking combination but Cheshire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cheshire scores with a spinning back kick!
Cheshire slips a jab from Joe.
Cheshire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cheshire shoots in looking for a takedown but Joe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cheshire's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cheshire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cheshire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheshire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Joe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cheshire finds it's way round the side to connect with Joe's head.
It looks like Ugly Kid Joe has been cut.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Cheshire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheshire swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Joe tries to work over Cheshire's front leg with a kick but Cheshire checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheshire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheshire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cheshire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joe is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe is not content to let Cheshire control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Cheshire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benji Cheshire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ugly Kid Joe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cheshire moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Joe moves out of range.
Cheshire tries to clinch there but Joe circles away.
Cheshire wants to clinch but Joe slips to the side
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Joe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ugly Kid Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheshire.
Joe throws a series of punches but Cheshire moves out of range.
Joe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cheshire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire has Joe up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Joe in his tracks for a moment.
Cheshire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Joe's defenses.
Cheshire drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Cheshire fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joe.
Joe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joe lands with a good body shot.
Cheshire tries to clinch up but Joe circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Joe is having none of it.
Cheshire misses with a takedown attempt - Joe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ugly Kid Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Cheshire.
Cheshire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cheshire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Joe.
Joe missing with a left hand there. Cheshire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheshire tries to clinch but Joe moves away
and Joe counters with a one-two to the body.
Joe throws a jab but it's blocked by Cheshire.
Joe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheshire. Cheshire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joe throws a hook but Cheshire avoids it easily.
Cheshire closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Cheshire.
Joe tries to circle away but Cheshire has him pinned against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joe blocks the elbow strike.
Cheshire trying to control the position but instead, Joe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cheshire into the cage.
Joe wants to stall.
Cheshire lands a nice elbow.
Ugly Kid Joe's cut is getting worse.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe dodges an elbow strike from Cheshire.
Joe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe scores with the left hand. Cheshire knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheshire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joe is looking to clinch but Cheshire is avoiding it.
Cheshire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ugly Kid Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe swinging wildly here.
Cheshire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cheshire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cheshire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joe throws a series of punches but Cheshire moves out of range.
Cheshire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joe.
Joe wants to clinch.
Joe lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire clinches up with Joe and pushes him back against the cage.
Joe is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire has him pressed against the cage.
Joe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe takes a shot to the head.
Joe avoids a wild elbow strike from Cheshire.
Joe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cheshire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cheshire obliges.
Joe blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cheshire lands with a short shot to the head.
Joe is rocked!
Joe is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Cheshire pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Joe is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Benji Cheshire!
Our winner, Benji Cheshire, 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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