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Death Squad 32:Kevin vs Batman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Espiridion Araya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonian has chosen Artsakh Music as his entrance music. Espiridion Araya 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Espiridion Araya!
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, Monte Melkonian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonian tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Araya counters with a head kick that drops Melkonian to the mat! Melkonian scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Melkonian is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araya connects with a nice cross there... Melkonian is looking wobbly and Araya recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Melkonian to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Araya jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Espiridion Araya!
Our winner, Espiridion Araya, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knocke Bensmock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (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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195 lbs
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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
20 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Knocke Bensmock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Angel lands a right hook to the body.
Bensmock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Angel counters with a two punch combo.
Bensmock lands a leg kick that knocks Angel off balance momentarily.
A low kick from Bensmock is predictable there
and Angel counters with a solid body kick.
Knocke Bensmock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensmock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bensmock can't do much from the bottom here.
Angel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bensmock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bensmock is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Angel off and has taken his back!
Bensmock tries to keep control of the position but Angel is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bensmock controlling well, preventing Angel from escaping the position.
Bensmock throwing damaging strikes from the back! Angel could be in trouble here!
Bensmock gets his hands free as Angel looks to control.
Bensmock scores with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Angel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Angel controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bensmock has good solid back control here.
Bensmock is not going to allow Angel to sit and survive in this position.
Angel tries to roll but Bensmock sticks to his back.
Angel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bensmock's guard. Nice work there by Angel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock pulls Angel in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bensmock wants to improve his position but instead Angel has moved into half guard.
Bensmock is not content to let Angel control the position.
Angel prevents Bensmock from improving his position.
Angel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bensmock - that will leave a mark!
Angel fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock swings widly with a right hand
and Angel counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Bensmock.
Bensmock scores with a nice right hand.
Bensmock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bensmock tried to score with a low kick but Angel checks it.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooh!!! Bensmock has knocked Angel down with a huge combo! Bensmock steps away and waves a wobbly Angel back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Angel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bensmock.
The crowd cheers as Bensmock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angel doesn't seem phased though.
Angel is rocked!
Bensmock tries to close the distance and clinch but Angel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bensmock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bensmock throws a low kick but Angel avoids it.
Knocke Bensmock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bensmock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Angel is in Bensmock's guard.
Bensmock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Angel postures up.
Angel drops back looking for a leg! Bensmock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bensmock manages to kick Angel off! Angel jumps back into Bensmock's guard.
Angel stands and steps away. Bensmock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Angel drives through with a takedown into Bensmock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bensmock looking for a sweep. Not yet Bensmock, not yet.
Angel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bensmock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Angel!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocke Bensmock dominated that round.
That's time! Bensmock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bensmock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Angel misses with a takedown attempt - Bensmock sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice defenses there by Angel.
Decent striking displayed by Bensmock there.
Knocke Bensmock is winning the standup battle so far.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Angel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bensmock keeps working.
Bensmock manages to work his way to half guard, despite Angel's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel is trying to control the action in half guard but Bensmock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Angel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bensmock trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bensmock tries to roll over but Angel keeps him under control.
Bensmock is working hard here to advance position.
Angel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bensmock keeps working.
Bensmock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Angel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frank Angel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock trying to keep a closed guard but Angel is proving a slippery customer.
Bensmock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Angel has passed into side control.
Bensmock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Angel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Angel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Angel tries for a kimura but Bensmock is defending well.
Angel wants to control but Bensmock is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Angel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensmock throws out the jab.
Frank Angel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bensmock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bensmock thows a body kick. Angel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bensmock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Angel has time to react.
Angel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angel slips a straight right by Bensmock.
Bensmock throws a nice looking combination but Angel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bensmock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angel counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Angel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angel is defended easily by Bensmock.
Knocke Bensmock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Bensmock throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Bensmock.
Bensmock throws a low kick but Angel avoids it.
Angel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensmock.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bensmock is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Bensmock circles away and we're back to standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bensmock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bensmock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bensmock swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocke Bensmock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bensmock.
Angel checks a leg kick.
Bensmock connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Angel is defended easily by Bensmock.
Angel shoots in and bounces Bensmock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bensmock keeping moving, preventing Angel from controlling successfully.
Bensmock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Angel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bensmock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bensmock keeping full guard, as Angel tries to pass.
Angel tries to stand but Bensmock is controlling from the bottom.
Bensmock is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Angel presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bensmock misses with some punches.
Bensmock prevents Angel from breaking the clinch.
Angel looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bensmock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knocke Bensmock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Angel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bensmock has closed the distance and engaged Angel in a clinch.
Bensmock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bensmock prevents the takedown attempt.
Bensmock swings wildly with an uppercut but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bensmock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bensmock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bensmock misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock misses with a body punch.
Angel is looking for a takedown.
Bensmock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bensmock misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angel.
A head punch on the inside from Bensmock fails to land.
Bensmock tries to throw a body punch but Angel avoids it by throwing Bensmock back against the cage.
Bensmock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bensmock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angel backwards.
Bensmock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Angel.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angel breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bensmock defends well and Angel ends up having to push Bensmock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bensmock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angels head.
A short uppercut from Bensmock.
Angel working hard to break the clinch.
Bensmock prevents the takedown attempt.
Angel blocks the elbow strike.
Angel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bensmock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensmock scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Bensmock.
Angel blocking some punches.
Angel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knocke Bensmock clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bensmock connects with a solid leg kick.
Bensmock misses with a looping right.
Angel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bensmock can pounce on him.
Angel tries for a takedown but Bensmock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bensmock with a nice cross.
Bensmock scores with a hook.
A big right from Bensmock misses.
Angel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angel tries to close the distance and clinch but Bensmock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bensmock swings widly with a right hand
and Bensmock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Angel shoots in for a double leg but Bensmock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bensmock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Angel.
Angel slips under a jab from Bensmock.
Bensmock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Angel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Bensmock tenderised Angel's leg. Angel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bensmock misses with a looping right.
Angel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bensmock's waist but Bensmock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angel off to one side.
Knocke Bensmock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bensmock.
Bensmock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bensmock lands a head shot.
Bensmock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bensmock lands with an overhand left.
Bensmock thows a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bensmock as he jumps to the side.
Angel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bensmock thuds his right hand into Angel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Angel is still on wobbly legs! Can Bensmock finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Angel seems to have recovered his senses.
Bensmock scores with a spinning back kick!
Bensmock scores with a punch to the head.
Angel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bensmock.
Bensmock rushes Angel and presses him up against the cage.
Bensmock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bensmock.
Angel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bensmock is trying to keep an underhook but Angel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Angel trying to control the action but Bensmock is working from the bottom.
Bensmock is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Angel jumps into side control!
Angel tries for a kimura but Bensmock is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel swings around for an armbar but Bensmock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Angel's guard.
Angel looking to control.
Angel has his foot on Bensmock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bensmock works his way back into a safe position though.
Bensmock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angel can do to turn this around?
Angel keeping moving, preventing Bensmock from controlling successfully.
Angel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bensmock wants to control from the top but Angel keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bensmock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bensmock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Angel takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensmock throws an overhand right that lands on Angel's shoulder, as Angel tries to avoid the shot.
Bensmock lands with a nice combination. Angel backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensmock scores with a decent looking hook.
Bensmock connects with a solid leg kick.
Angel gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bensmock gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Knocke Bensmock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drew Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illidan Stormrage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Illidan Stormrage has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Illidan Stormrage!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stormrage moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Stormrage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stormrage landing knees to the head.
It looks like Drew Gracie has been cut.
Stormrage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stormrage scores with a knee to the head.
Stormrage utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stormrage stalling the fight.
Stormrage landing knees to the head.
Stormrage slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stormrage lands a knee to the body.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Stormrage connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Stormrage holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illidan Stormrage.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Stormrage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stormrage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Stormrage circles away easily
and Stormrage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stormrage.
A knee to the head by Stormrage.
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!
Stormrage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stormrage lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stormrage lands a knee to the body.
Stormrage landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stormrage drops Gracie with a big knee straight up the middle! Gracie is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gracie is rocked!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stormrage has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Gracie - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Stormrage, and another! Gracie is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Illidan Stormrage!
Illidan Stormrage looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Zniszcze każdego kto fika z pustą głową!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Coonaments (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coonaments is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Voodo. The Batman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Batman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coonaments!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Batman.
Coonaments tries to score a power double leg takedown but Batman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Coonaments somewhat.
Coonaments fails to land the takedown.
Coonaments shoots for a takedown but Batman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Batman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Coonaments.
Batman leaves Coonaments with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Batman does it's job there.
Batman lands a really nice looking cross but Coonaments seems unphased.
Coonaments fails with a takedown attempt.
Batman lands with an uppercut that bounces Coonaments off the cage and back into range.
Coonaments is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coonaments doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Batman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coonaments is still on wobbly legs! Can Batman finish him?
Coonaments darts in looking for a takedown but Batman gets double underhooks and turns Coonaments into the cage.
Coonaments seems to have recovered his senses.
Batman wants to get back to striking at distance but Coonaments won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman is trying to force a seperation but Coonaments has the dominant position.
Batman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Batman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coonaments doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Batman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Kevin Coonaments has been cut.
Coonaments is trying desperately to land a takedown but Batman is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Coonaments.
Coonaments shoots in looking for a takedown but Batman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Coonaments's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coonaments looks winded!
Coonaments takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice takedown defense from Batman. No joy for Coonaments on that attempt.
Batman lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Batman drops Coonaments with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Coonaments! Batman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Batman!
The Batman retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, The Batman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Kevin Coonaments was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank everyone for believing in me. They were just better then me nothing more to it.'.
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FIGHT
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uppper Cut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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264 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uppper Cut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josef Dellal!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cut misses with a double jab
and Dellal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dellal looking to finish Cut with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cut!
It looks like Uppper Cut has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dellal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dellal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dellal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal working the ground and pound effectively.
Dellal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Uppper Cut's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dellal landing punches.
Dellal raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jeez, Uppper Cut's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uppper Cut's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Josef Dellal!
A very excited looking Josef Dellal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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FIGHT
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