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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Slowinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabe McFinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slowinski comes to the cage accompanied by Waldemar Kasta - Musisz. Paul Slowinski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Slowinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabe McFinney!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slowinski is trying to get back to full guard.
Slowinski is controlling McFinney's trapped leg to prevent McFinney from advancing to side control.
McFinney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slowinski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFinney.
Slowinski is looking to control McFinney's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Slowinski avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slowinski is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slowinski is staying active underneath McFinney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slowinski is trying to get back to full guard.
McFinney decides to return to a standing position.
Slowinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McFinney paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Slowinski tries to sprawl but McFinney drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFinney stalling away here and it's allowed Slowinski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McFinney wants to get up but he can't break Slowinski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinney trying to control the position from guard on top but Slowinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFinney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Slowinski pulls McFinney in close to prevent any damage.
McFinney wants to pass the guard but Slowinski is keeping the position.
McFinney stopping the sweep attempt from Slowinski.
McFinney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabe McFinney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McFinney fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slowinski sprawls well initially but McFinney persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinney is looking to stall here but Slowinski recovers full guard.
McFinney landing some decent shots from guard.
McFinney is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McFinney wants to control from the top but Slowinski keeps moving.
McFinney wants to pass the guard but Slowinski is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slowinski trying to keep a closed guard but McFinney is proving a slippery customer.
McFinney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slowinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFinney's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gabe McFinney hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Slowinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from McFinney. No joy for Slowinski on that attempt.
McFinney dives in and grabs Slowinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slowinski pushes down on McFinney's head and hops out.
Slowinski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFinney on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've been told by Slowinski's head coaches at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slowinski cracks the inside of McFinney's front leg.
McFinney tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Slowinski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McFinney shoots in for a takedown but Slowinski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabe McFinney will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McFinney blocks a head kick by Slowinski.
McFinney shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McFinney trying to control but Slowinski is working from the bottom.
McFinney works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slowinski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Slowinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McFinney's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McFinney's back!
Good control from Slowinski.
McFinney tries to break free.
McFinney covering up well and avoiding damage.
McFinney trying to control but not successfully.
Gabe McFinney has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFinney is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Slowinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Slowinski is trying to stick to McFinney's back but McFinney is turning into Slowinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Slowinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McFinney.
Slowinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Slowinski keeping full guard, as McFinney tries to pass.
Slowinski looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slowinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McFinney trying to control but Slowinski is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McFinney fails to land the takedown.
McFinney fails with a takedown attempt.
McFinney looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Slowinski keeping moving, preventing McFinney from controlling successfully.
McFinney is sitting in close to Slowinski's body. Slowinski has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McFinney is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McFinney is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Slowinski.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paul Slowinski!
Paul Slowinski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hard Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Magomed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Magomed has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hard Head's chin.
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295 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dragan Magomed!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomed throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Head drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magomed has his foot on Head's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Head works his way back into a safe position though.
Head has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Head looking to pass the guard.
Magomed lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Head!
Head knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magomed on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomed working for a submission but Head is keeping him at bay.
Magomed has control of Head's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Head regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magomed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magomed with shots to the head and body - Head looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomed looking to finish Head with some ground and pound. This is bad for Head!
Magomed lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomed misses with a head shot.
Head in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomed looking to isolate an arm here. Head doesn't see it coming and as Magomed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Magomed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragan Magomed!
An out of breath Dragan Magomed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuel Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sport Billy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sport Billy told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmanuel Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sport Billy!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Singh throws a hook to the side of Billy's head but Billy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Billy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Billy drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billy moves out of range of the strikes.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Billy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Singh thinking.
Billy walks into a straight right hand from Singh.
A cross from Singh lands.
Singh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Billys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh catches Billy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billy staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Singh throws a right hand that misses
and Billy counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
Singh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Billy's head.
Singh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singh.
Billy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Billy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh misses with a lunging right hand
and Billy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Singh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emmanuel Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Singh throws an off balance right hand
and Billy counters with a big uppercut that knocks Singh off his feet! Billy dives into side control looking to finish!
Singh is rocked!
Billy gets to mount! Singh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Oh Singh is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billy won't let Singh get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Billy controlling from mount.
Singh seems to have got his legs back now.
Billy tries to control but Singh wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Singh hang on?
Billy avoids the attempt from Singh to control.
Billy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Singh?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billy avoids the attempt from Singh to control.
Singh is looking to improve his position but Billy isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Billy but it's paid off an Singh is forced to tap! Nice work by Billy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sport Billy!
Sport Billy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Crain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Von Richtofen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Richtofen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rammstein. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Calvin Crain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang Von Richtofen!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Richtofen lands a leg kick that knocks Crain off balance momentarily.
Von Richtofen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richtofen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crain is looking to clinch but Von Richtofen is avoiding it.
Von Richtofen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wolfgang Von Richtofen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crain goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Wolfgang Von Richtofen has been cut.
Von Richtofen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crain tries to clinch up.
Crain tries to clinch but Von Richtofen is having none of it.
Von Richtofen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crain wants to clinch up but Von Richtofen keeps it at a distance.
Von Richtofen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Richtofen.
Crain tries to move into range but Von Richtofen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Von Richtofen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Richtofen lands with a nice combination. Crain backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Richtofen cracks Crain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Von Richtofen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Von Richtofen.
Crain fails to land with a series of punches.
Crain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Richtofen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Richtofen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Von Richtofen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crain throws a body kick that misses.
Crain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Richtofen is looking to slow Crain down with leg kicks.
Crain moves in looking to clinch but Von Richtofen pushes him off.
Von Richtofen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Von Richtofen duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crain throws a leg kick but Von Richtofen checks it.
Von Richtofen with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtofen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crain drives through and clinches with Von Richtofen against the cage.
Crain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crain stalling.
Von Richtofen misses with a punch on the inside.
Crain has a couple of punches blocked by Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen dodges an elbow strike from Crain.
Von Richtofen blocks an elbow strike.
Von Richtofen lands with a short shot to the head.
Crain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Von Richtofen is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crain.
Crain avoids the elbow strike from Von Richtofen, against the cage.
Crain throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Richtofen.
Crain tries to land knees in the clinch but Von Richtofen avoids the damage to the body.
Crain prevents a body shot from Von Richtofen.
Crain wants to stall.
Von Richtofen lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crain tries a knee to the head but Von Richtofen blocks it.
Von Richtofen misses with the head strike.
Von Richtofen can't find room to land a body shot as Crain controls the action.
Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Richtofen avoids it.
Von Richtofen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crain backwards.
Von Richtofen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Crain.
Von Richtofen tries a body shot but Crain blocks it.
Von Richtofen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Richtofen avoids it.
Crain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Crain has Von Richtofen pressed against the cage, preventing Von Richtofen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Richtofen.
Crain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crain swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Richtofen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crain.
Von Richtofen misses with a body punch.
Crain stalling in the clinch but Von Richtofen improves position.
Von Richtofen lands a hook that snaps the head of Crain backwards.
Von Richtofen misses with a punch on the inside.
Crain is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Richtofen is keeping busy.
Von Richtofen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Crain with a knee to the head.
Crain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crain misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wolfgang Von Richtofen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Von Richtofen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Von Richtofen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Crain scrambles back to his feet.
Crain tries to clinch but Von Richtofen moves out of range.
Crain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Von Richtofen.
Crain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wolfgang Von Richtofen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Richtofen moves away.
Crain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Von Richtofen.
Von Richtofen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crain moves in looking to clinch but Von Richtofen pushes him off.
Crain tries to clinch but Von Richtofen moves out of range.
Von Richtofen connects with an inside leg kick.
Crain wants to clinch.
Von Richtofen scores with a body shot.
Von Richtofen throws a shot to the body.
Crain throws a head kick that misses.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richtofen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Richtofen cracks Crain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Richtofen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crain tries to clinch but Von Richtofen moves out of range.
Crain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Richtofen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crain tries to bum rush Von Richtofen with a series of wild strikes but Von Richtofen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Von Richtofen jabs at Crain's body.
A head kick misses from Crain.
Calvin Crain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crain tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Richtofen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crain's calf.
Crain throws a sloppy head kick and Von Richtofen moves out of range easily.
Von Richtofen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crain doesn't seem bothered though.
Crain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crain wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crain tries to clinch there but Von Richtofen circles away.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Richtofen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von Richtofen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Von Richtofen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Richtofen looks to land a combination. Crain sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Crain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Von Richtofen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Richtofen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Richtofen is looking to slow Crain down with leg kicks.
Von Richtofen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crain misses with a body punch
and Von Richtofen counters with an outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Von Richtofen.
Crain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Richtofen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crain.
A head kick misses from Crain.
Crain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Von Richtofen keeps the fight on the outside.
Crain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von Richtofen, pushing him back against the cage.
Von Richtofen lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Richtofen missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Crain throws an elbow but misses.
Von Richtofen blocks an uppercut.
Von Richtofen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richtofen blocks an elbow strike from Crain.
Crain avoiding damage.
Crain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Richtofen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crain.
Crain slowing the pace effectively.
Crain has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Crain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Von Richtofen avoids it.
Crain lands an elbow inside.
Calvin Crain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crain blocks a body shot from Von Richtofen.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Crain.
Von Richtofen blocks an elbow strike.
Crain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Von Richtofen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Richtofen throws a punch but it's blocked by Crain.
A short uppercut from Von Richtofen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crain will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Richtofen up against the cage.
Crain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Von Richtofen pushes Crain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Von Richtofen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfgang Von Richtofen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Crain swinging wildly here.
Von Richtofen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crain is looking to clinch.
Crain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Richtofen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Crain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Von Richtofen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Richtofen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Von Richtofen swats away the attempt to clinch by Crain.
Crain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Von Richtofen lands with a nice combination. Crain backs away looking to recover.
Crain is rocked!
Von Richtofen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crain at a distance.
Oh Crain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Richtofen cracks Crain on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Crain falls backwards against the cage. Von Richtofen follows up with more strikes that drop Crain to his knees. Von Richtofen keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Crain! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Von Richtofen!
After winning the bout, Wolfgang Von Richtofen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morpheus Vulcan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jose Luciano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morpheus Vulcan!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano misses with a low kick as Vulcan jumps back.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano tries to clinch but Vulcan moves out of range.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Vulcan checks a low kick from Luciano.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vulcan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vulcan is out of range.
Luciano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vulcan is able to avoid easily.
Luciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano is looking to slow Vulcan down with leg kicks.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vulcan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luciano leaves Vulcan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano moves in looking to clinch but Vulcan pushes him off.
Luciano moves into the clinch successfully.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vulcans head.
Luciano gets through Vulcan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vulcan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano pushes Vulcan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Vulcan tries to pull guard but Luciano holds him up against the cage and eventually Vulcan drops back down to his feet.
Jose Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morpheus Vulcan.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Vulcan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vulcan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vulcan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Luciano just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vulcan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luciano walks away with a smile on his face. Vulcan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vulcan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vulcan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vulcan takes one to the side of the head.
Vulcan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Vulcan looks winded!
Luciano moves into range and clinches up with Vulcan.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano is working Vulcan over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Luciano.
Vulcan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Vulcan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands a damaging elbow.
Vulcan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vulcan takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Vulcan is rocked!
Luciano digs a right hand into Vulcan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vulcan's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Vulcan wants a takedown.
Luciano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Luciano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Luciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano is working Vulcan over against the cage.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vulcan.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vulcan backwards.
Luciano using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luciano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Luciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luciano cracks Vulcan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vulcan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him?
Vulcan is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vulcan seems to have recovered his senses.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vulcan at a distance.
Luciano tests Vulcan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jose Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano drops Vulcan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vulcan looks back up at him and smiles so Luciano waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vulcan's calf.
Vulcan is breathing heavily.
Luciano cracks Vulcan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vulcan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him?
Vulcan ducks into an uppercut from Luciano and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Luciano!
Our winner, Jose Luciano, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailo Damtea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Coryatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damtea's entrance music is Ne Compare Pas (GSP Entrance Song). A fine choice. Sailo Damtea had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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204 lbs
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sailo Damtea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt misses with a head kick.
Coryatt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Damtea is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Coryatt throws a shot from downtown. Damtea moves away and avoids it.
Damtea wants to clinch up but Coryatt keeps it at a distance.
Damtea wants to clinch up but Coryatt keeps it at a distance.
Coryatt throws a leg kick which misses Damtea's front leg but catches the back leg as Damtea tries to avoid it.
Damtea blocks a head kick by Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Damtea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coryatt. Damtea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coryatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Damtea misses.
Damtea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coryatt lands a nice shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coryatt.
Damtea stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coryatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coryatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Damtea avoids the body shot from Coryatt.
A combination from Damtea does no damage.
Coryatt jabs at Damtea's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damtea throws a head kick but Coryatt moves out of range.
Coryatt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Damtea's sensitive parts.
Damtea is breathing heavily.
Coryatt moves into the clinch.
Damtea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coryatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damtea is trying to break free.
Coryatt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coryatt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coryatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damtea has a couple of punches blocked by Coryatt.
Coryatt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coryatt scores with a head kick. Damtea tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Damtea is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Damtea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coryatt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coryatt moves out of range as Damtea strikes.
Damtea tries to clinch
and Coryatt counters with a nice body shot.
Damtea doesn't manage to clinch there - Coryatt circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damtea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Coryatt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Damtea moves into range and clinches up with Coryatt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coryatt.
A head punch on the inside from Damtea fails to land.
Coryatt landing knees to the body.
Coryatt scores with a knee to the head.
Damtea tries to break the clinch but Coryatt is controlling the position.
Coryatt gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Coryatt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damtea.
Coryatt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coryatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Damtea.
Damtea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coryatt scores with a spinning back kick!
Damtea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Damtea is rocked!
Coryatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Damtea doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Damtea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt misses with a head kick.
Damtea seems to have got his legs back now.
Damtea 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.
Damtea tries to clinch there but Coryatt circles away.
A big right from Damtea misses.
Damtea tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coryatt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Damtea really felt that one!
Damtea takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Coryatt cracks Damtea with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Damtea checks a low kick from Coryatt.
Coryatt lands a brutal head kick. Damtea looks out on his feet and Coryatt throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Chris Coryatt!
After winning the bout, Chris Coryatt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rand Al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Ripgut has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rand Al Thor's chin.
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rand Al Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Thor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Thor throws a leg kick
and Ripgut counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ripgut throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Ripgut.
Ripgut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Thor.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ripgut - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Thor missing with a left hand there. Ripgut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ripgut cracks Al Thor with an open hand slap.
Al Thor is rocked!
Ripgut checks the leg kick.
Oh Al Thor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Thor gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Ripgut points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Al Thor wakes up just in time to hear Ripgut thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamish Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's entrance music is Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love. A fine choice. Stu Mercer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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252 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hamish Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stu Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Mercer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kersikov's waist but Kersikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mercer off to one side.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kersikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Stu Mercer has been cut.
Mercer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mercer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mercer walks into a stiff left hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mercer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mercer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kersikov is pulling down on Mercer's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Kersikov has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Hamish Kersikov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kersikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mercer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Mercer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kersikov back to the cage. Mercer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kersikov leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Mercer checks the leg kick.
Hamish Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kersikov.
Mercer looks winded!
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!
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Kersikov there.
That has opened up Stu Mercer's cut even more.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercer's head backwards.
Mercer checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Kersikov - that's a beauty! Mercer is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kersikov can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hamish Kersikov!
Hamish Kersikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlond's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen. Fincent LeBlond has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fincent LeBlond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sole throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
LeBlond wants to clinch.
Sole has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
LeBlond keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
LeBlond tries to clinch but Sole moves away
and Sole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sole throws a leg kick
and LeBlond counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeBlond.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole controls LeBlond momentarily but LeBlond frees himself.
LeBlond passes Sole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sole wants to control but LeBlond is keeping busy.
Sole is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to free his trapped foot but Sole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sole is looking to control LeBlond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sole avoid being mounted?
LeBlond looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBlond 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.
LeBlond is thwarting Sole's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond wants to take a breather but Sole is having none of it.
Sole is trying to control but can't.
Sole is not content to let LeBlond control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sole has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sole.
LeBlond can't break the clinch.
Sole with a knee to the head.
Sole misses with a punch to the body.
LeBlond blocking some punches.
Sole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from LeBlond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeBlond doesn't manage to clinch there - Sole circles away.
LeBlond closes the distance but Sole moves to the side
and Sole finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sole circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by LeBlond.
A big right from Sole misses.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
LeBlond looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeBlond doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
LeBlond tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
Sole connects with a leg kick. LeBlond looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fincent LeBlond's cut is getting worse.
LeBlond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond walks into a straight right hand from Sole.
Jacks Sole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sole clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeBlond tries to break free but Sole pushes him back against the cage.
Sole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBlond's elbow.
LeBlond tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from LeBlond as the two fighters clinch.
Sole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBlond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sole scores with a knee to the head.
Sole tries a body shot but LeBlond blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sole misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBlond throws a head punch that misses.
LeBlond blocks a body shot from Sole.
Sole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeBlond moves in looking to clinch but Sole pushes him off.
Sole tries to land a front kick but LeBlond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBlond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sole misses with a straight right.
LeBlond fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBlond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sole misses with a two punch combination.
LeBlond moves into range and clinches up with Sole.
LeBlond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sole trying to land knees to the body.
Sole misses with some punches.
LeBlond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sole scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from LeBlond.
LeBlond misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sole blocks a body shot from LeBlond.
Sole manages to break the clinch.
Sole looks to land a right hand but LeBlond moved out of range.
LeBlond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles LeBlond's knee momentarily.
LeBlond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sole wants to land a leg kick but LeBlond is out of range.
Sole fakes the leg kick and cracks LeBlond in the body.
Sole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sole swings for the body but LeBlond moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Sole.
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!
Sole has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on LeBlond's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBlond avoids the damage to the body.
Sole misses with a knee to the head.
Sole digs a right hand into LeBlond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on LeBlond's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sole.
Sole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LeBlond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sole is keeping busy.
Sole swings wildly with an uppercut but LeBlond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole working aggressively here.
LeBlond is leaning against Sole and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sole pushes LeBlond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
LeBlond can't find room to land a body shot as Sole controls the action.
LeBlond is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sole thuds a left hand into LeBlond's body.
LeBlond fails with an attempt to clinch.
LeBlond tries to clinch up but Sole circles away and keeps his distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlond blocks the leg kick.
Sole scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole cracks LeBlond with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sole has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning LeBlond to stand back up!
LeBlond is rocked!
Fincent LeBlond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LeBlond is aggressively charging in as Sole backs up avoiding any damage. Sole tosses out a jab and LeBlond runs right into it face first! LeBlond is out cold! Sole dropped down on all fours and is barking in LeBlond's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacks Sole!
A victorious Jacks Sole 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kabuto Wakizashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kabuto Wakizashi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chuck Norris's chin.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabuto Wakizashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Norris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Norris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Norris connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Wakizashi misses.
A jab from Wakizashi finds it's way through Norris's defenses.
Norris attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wakizashi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wakizashi cracks Norris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Norris misses with a straight left.
Wakizashi cracks Norris with a good jab.
Wakizashi swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
Norris misses with a hook.
Norris fails with the takedown.
Norris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wakizashi moves away from the strike by Norris.
Norris throws the left hand but Wakizashi avoids the punch easily.
Wakizashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wakizashi.
Wakizashi slaps away a takedown attempt from Norris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wakizashi scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wakizashi.
Wakizashi scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wakizashi.
Wakizashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wakizashi throws a good cross that connects.
Wakizashi scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norris scores with a head kick. Wakizashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Norris looks winded!
Wakizashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wakizashi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Norris is in Wakizashi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wakizashi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Norris is one step ahead there.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wakizashi is pulling down on Norris's head. It's preventing any offense from Norris, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wakizashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Norris told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wakizashi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wakizashi has escaped and now he's on top!
Wakizashi tries to stand but Norris is controlling from the bottom.
Norris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wakizashi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Norris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wakizashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris working for a triangle but Wakizashi defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wakizashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Norris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wakizashi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wakizashi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wakizashi won't allow Norris to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Norris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wakizashi defends it easily.
Norris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wakizashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wakizashi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wakizashi has managed to get both his arms back between Norris's legs - danger averted.
Norris working for a triangle but Wakizashi defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wakizashi won't allow Norris to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kabuto Wakizashi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wakizashi - that will leave a mark!
Norris steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wakizashi. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick from Wakizashi misses.
Norris has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wakizashi.
Norris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris cracks the inside of Wakizashi's front leg.
Wakizashi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Norris.
Norris lands a nice shot to the body.
Norris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wakizashi's waist but Wakizashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norris off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wakizashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kabuto Wakizashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Norris.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wakizashi can pounce on him.
Wakizashi throws a leg kick which misses Norris's front leg but catches the back leg as Norris tries to avoid it.
Norris throws a jab but it's blocked by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi works over Norris's head and body with a nice combination.
Wakizashi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norris is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norris chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wakizashi can pounce on him.
Wakizashi closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Norris is breathing heavily.
Norris wants a takedown but no success here.
Wakizashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Wakizashi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Norris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wakizashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norris or not.
Norris wants to get back to striking at distance but Wakizashi won't allow it.
Wakizashi scores with a hook to the body.
Wakizashi missing with knees to the body.
Wakizashi missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi gets underhooks to prevent Norris's takedown attempt.
Norris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wakizashi smiles and moves away.
Norris misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi throws a series of punches but Norris moves out of range.
Wakizashi cracks a nice hook into Norris's ribs.
Wakizashi works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Wakizashi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wakizashi.
Norris has a takedown stuffed.
Norris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kabuto Wakizashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wakizashi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wakizashi tries to clinch but Norris is having none of it.
Norris gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Norris finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Norris throws a jab when Wakizashi was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norris throws an overhand right that lands on Wakizashi's shoulder, as Wakizashi tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi scores with a spinning back kick!
Wakizashi throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Wakizashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wakizashi's waist but Wakizashi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norris off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wakizashi delivers a nice body kick.
Wakizashi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Norris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kabuto Wakizashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Wakizashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Wakizashi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wakizashi closes the distance and pushes Norris back into the cage.
Wakizashi prevents Norris from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wakizashi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Norris in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wakizashi lands with a right to the head.
Wakizashi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wakizashi throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wakizashi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wakizashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wakizashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wakizashi tries a knee to the head but Norris blocks it.
Norris can't break the clinch.
Norris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Norris has Wakizashi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wakizashi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Norris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wakizashi lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wakizashi.
Wakizashi cracks Norris with a nice body shot.
Wakizashi drops Norris with a big knee straight up the middle! Norris is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Norris is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wakizashi dances in with a quick combination. Norris is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Wakizashi snaps Norris's head back. Norris stumbles backwards against the cage. Wakizashi steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Norris's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Norris just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kabuto Wakizashi!
A very excited looking Kabuto Wakizashi 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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