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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Zabat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dim Lovein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zabat comes into the arena with Smoke and Mirrors -RJD2 blaring out of the sound system. Lovein has chosen Ice Cube Check Yo Self as his entrance music. Dim Lovein will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Zabat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dim Lovein!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lovein as Zabat shoots in.
Zabat throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lovein's waist but Lovein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zabat off to one side.
Lovein scores with a body shot.
Lovein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zabat fails with the takedown
and Lovein counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lovein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Zabat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zabat jumps guard but Lovein turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zabat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lovein smiles and moves away.
Lovein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lovein cracks Zabat with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zabat has a takedown stuffed.
Zabat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zabat is breathing heavily.
Zabat tries to clinch there but Lovein circles away.
Zabat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A nice combination there by Lovein.
Zabat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lovein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lovein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zabat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovein works Zabat's body with a nice hook.
Lovein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zabat did well to prevent Lovein getting side control.
Lovein wants to stand but Zabat has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lovein is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zabat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lovein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lovein's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovein is trying to stand back up.
Zabat is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lovein has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Zabat has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lovein taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Zabat doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giorgio Zabat!
Dim Lovein spoke after the fight, saying 'I went easy tonight, but tomorrow and another day, I'll go serious and kick ass, I just went easy tonight, I didn't want to hurt my opponents feelings.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Proffesor Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laston comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Nortorious Big feature Bone Thug N Harmony-Notorious Thugs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Proffesor Ness !
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, Josh Laston!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Laston scores with a takedown into Ness 's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Ness 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ness is trying to keep Laston in close.
Laston controlling from the top position.
Laston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laston keeps trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ness lands a lovely overhand right.
Laston closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Laston tries to score with some ground and pound. Ness controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ness wants to control but Laston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ness gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness wants to control but Laston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laston wants to free his trapped foot but Ness is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Laston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ness is trying to control but can't.
Laston trying to control the action but Ness is working from the bottom.
Ness wants to improve his position but Laston is controlling well.
Laston not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laston wants to take a breather but Ness is having none of it.
Ness trying to hold on to Laston's head to control him but Laston postures up.
Laston works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ness really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laston is looking to take a break and control but Ness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ness trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Laston manages to pass to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ness slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laston is working away from the top position though.
Laston decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laston to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ness working a defensive guard here.
Ness can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laston controls the pace.
Ness working a defensive guard here.
Ness wants to hit a switch here but Laston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ness there!
Ness is working to get back to half guard.
Laston avoids the attempt from Ness to control.
Ness is looking to improve his position but Laston isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness gets back to half guard.
Ness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laston is working away from the top position though.
Ness is refusing to be controlled, as Laston sits in half guard.
Laston is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laston moves into full mount! Ness won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laston scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ness ?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston landing strikes from the mount.
Ness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Laston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Laston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Ness catches Laston right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Josh Laston has been cut.
Laston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laston showed some decent athleticism there.
Ness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Laston.
Ness works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness controls Laston momentarily but Laston frees himself.
Ness wants to improve his position but instead Laston has moved into half guard.
Laston working over Ness with some ground and pound. Ness looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Laston is trying to control. Ness wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Laston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ness . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ness is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness wants to get back to full guard.
Laston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ness is looking to improve his position.
Ness trying to control from the bottom.
Laston trying to mount his opponent but Ness defends it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laston dives in and scores a takedown into Ness 's guard.
Ness keeping moving, preventing Laston from controlling successfully.
Laston postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston tries to free his leg and advance position but Ness is retaining full guard.
Ness is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ness is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laston looking to pass the guard.
Ness is trying to keep Laston in close.
Laston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ness has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laston has managed to get both his arms back between Ness 's legs - danger averted.
Ness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laston throwing strikes from guard but Ness blocks nicely.
Ness keeping full guard, as Laston tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ness struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Laston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laston taking a breather here.
Josh Laston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ness manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ness is working for an americana but Laston has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ness was thinking about the submission.
Ness pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laston is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laston is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ness is controlling him.
Laston manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston can't get the takedown.
Ness is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Laston wants to take the fight to the mat but Ness manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Proffesor Ness will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Laston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ness connects with a crisp jab.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Laston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ness .
Ness lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ness scores with a jab. Laston acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ness misses the shot to the body.
Ness cracks Laston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ness throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ness won't allow Laston to pass to mount.
Ness wants to improve his position but Laston is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ness does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ness is trying to get back to full guard.
Ness is looking to control Laston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ness avoid being mounted?
Laston trying to mount his opponent but Ness defends it.
Ness wants to get back to full guard.
Laston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ness keeps working.
Ness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Laston looking to pass the guard.
Laston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston is pushing down on Ness 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ness is fighting to maintain full guard but Laston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laston is pressing down on Ness 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ness is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Laston.
Laston works his way into full mount!
Laston trying to control but Ness is having none of it.
Laston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ness slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ness is trying to maintain the position but Laston is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston working the head and body with strikes.
Ness moves into full guard.
Ness looking for a sweep. Not yet Ness , not yet.
Laston trying to control the position from guard on top but Ness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laston stays in close to Ness 's body and controls the position.
Laston tries to free his leg and advance position but Ness is retaining full guard.
Ness controls Laston momentarily but Laston frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Josh Laston was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ness scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laston misses with a wild combination.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Laston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ness .
Ness ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laston moves away.
Laston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Laston showed some decent athleticism there.
Ness wants to control but Laston is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Proffesor Ness showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ness has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Proffesor Ness !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Proffesor Ness made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Josh Laston had this to say: 'I loss, so what I will come back, and you will see a better me.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Bregenzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyevich kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Billy Connolly - Ivan the terrible. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bregenzer's choice of entrance music: Tom Sawyer . Peter Bregenzer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Vasilyevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Bregenzer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilyevich misses with a hook. Bregenzer ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Bregenzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bregenzer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bregenzer delivers a nice body kick.
Vasilyevich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Peter Bregenzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilyevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bregenzer tries to bum rush Vasilyevich with a series of wild strikes but Vasilyevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bregenzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bregenzer thows a leg kick but Vasilyevich checks it
enabling Vasilyevich to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vasilyevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Bregenzer forces Vasilyevich back against the cage and clinches.
Vasilyevich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Bregenzer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich lands with a right hand.
Bregenzer is looking to slow Vasilyevich down with leg kicks.
Bregenzer slips a jab from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasilyevich's head backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bregenzer!
Bregenzer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasilyevich throws a series of punches but Bregenzer moves out of range.
Bregenzer has Vasilyevich up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bregenzer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Bregenzer.
Vasilyevich misses with a low kick.
Vasilyevich checks a low kick from Bregenzer.
Bregenzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilyevich defending well as Bregenzer loads up on a big left hand.
Bregenzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasilyevich 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.
Bregenzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Bregenzer swinging wildly here.
Bregenzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilyevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vasilyevich misses with a looping right.
Bregenzer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Bregenzer scores with a four punch combination!
Vasilyevich avoids the head kick by Bregenzer.
Vasilyevich connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bregenzer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bregenzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vasilyevich counters with a thumping low kick.
Bregenzer feints and then cracks Vasilyevich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasilyevich down.
Vasilyevich connects with a leg kick. Bregenzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vasilyevich tries to keep at a distance but Bregenzer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vasilyevich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasilyevich stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bregenzer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer swinging wildly here.
Vasilyevich works Bregenzer's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer tries to clinch but Vasilyevich is having none of it.
Bregenzer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasilyevich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bregenzer looks to land a combination but Vasilyevich avoids it well.
Vasilyevich throws a good cross that connects.
Bregenzer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bregenzer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasilyevich defending well as Bregenzer loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bregenzer!
Vasilyevich tried to score with a low kick but Bregenzer checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bregenzer throws an off balance right hand
and Vasilyevich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bregenzer looks winded!
Bregenzer lands a two punch combo.
Bregenzer slips a jab and a cross from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Bregenzer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bregenzer misses with a wild combination.
Vasilyevich connects with a leg kick. Bregenzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bregenzer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bregenzer misses with a double jab
and Vasilyevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bregenzer misses with a double jab.
Bregenzer ducks under a wild hook from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer moves into the clinch.
Vasilyevich lands with a right to the head.
Vasilyevich breaks the clinch.
Vasilyevich throws a leg kick which misses Bregenzer's front leg but catches the back leg as Bregenzer tries to avoid it.
Peter Bregenzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bregenzer connects with a solid leg kick.
Bregenzer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bregenzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bregenzer throws a jab when Vasilyevich was well out of range.
Vasilyevich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bregenzer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bregenzer 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.
Vasilyevich throws a chopping leg kick but Bregenzer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bregenzer is looking to clinch but Vasilyevich is avoiding it.
Bregenzer misses with a double jab
and Vasilyevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bregenzer is breathing heavily.
Bregenzer moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasilyevich throws a low kick but Bregenzer avoids it.
Bregenzer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilyevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasilyevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ivan Vasilyevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasilyevich slips a jab and a cross from Bregenzer.
Bregenzer throws a hook to the side of Vasilyevich's head but Vasilyevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilyevich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasilyevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bregenzer walks into a straight right hand from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer tries to bum rush Vasilyevich with a series of wild strikes but Vasilyevich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasilyevich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bregenzer checks a low kick from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer throws a head kick but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Good work by Bregenzer as he checks the leg kick.
Vasilyevich slips a jab and a cross from Bregenzer.
Vasilyevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilyevich lands a nice looking body shot.
Bregenzer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vasilyevich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasilyevich checks a leg kick.
Bregenzer is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer misses with a right hand
and Vasilyevich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bregenzer throws a series of punches but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Bregenzer misses with the body kick
and Vasilyevich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bregenzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vasilyevich lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Vasilyevich tenderised Bregenzer's leg. Bregenzer is trying to keep his angry face on.
A left lands for Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich lands a lovely overhand right.
Bregenzer is rocked!
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!
Good work by Vasilyevich as he checks the leg kick.
Bregenzer is still on wobbly legs! Can Vasilyevich finish him?
Bregenzer misses with a wild combination.
Vasilyevich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bregenzer seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Vasilyevich.
Bregenzer throws a right and a left that Vasilyevich avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bregenzer misses with an uppercut. Vasilyevich saw that one coming.
Vasilyevich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilyevich throws a body punch but Bregenzer moves out of range.
Vasilyevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich tests Bregenzer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vasilyevich throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Vasilyevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilyevich digs a good hook to Bregenzer's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vasilyevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Vasilyevich! Bregenzer is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Vasilyevich!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazunori Kouya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karamyenyan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon. Vahan Karamyenyan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazunori Kouya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kouya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kouya closes the distance and pushes Karamyenyan back into the cage.
Karamyenyan manages to break the clinch.
Karamyenyan darts in and clinches Kouya up against the cage.
Karamyenyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kouya tries to clinch
and Karamyenyan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karamyenyan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karamyenyan counters with a stiff right hand.
Kouya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kouya tries to clinch there but Karamyenyan circles away.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karamyenyan gets a clinch.
Karamyenyan breaks the clinch.
Karamyenyan closes the distance and clinches.
Kouya tries to land a knee to the head but Karamyenyan blocks with his arms.
Kouya breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamyenyan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kouya has closed the distance and engaged Karamyenyan in a clinch.
Kouya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karamyenyan is struggling to control the position.
Karamyenyan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karamyenyan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karamyenyan scores with a shot to the body.
Karamyenyan thuds his right hand into Kouya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Karamyenyan.
Kouya tries to clinch but Karamyenyan moves away
and Karamyenyan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kouya prevents Karamyenyan from breaking the clinch.
Karamyenyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kouya has him pressed against the cage.
Karamyenyan working hard to break the clinch.
Kouya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Karamyenyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karamyenyan wants to break free but Kouya has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan has had enough of the clinch but Kouya keeps him there for the moment.
Kouya misses with an elbow strike.
Karamyenyan is trying to push Kouya away but Kouya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kouya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karamyenyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karamyenyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kouya looks to clinch
and Karamyenyan counters by moving into the clinch.
Karamyenyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kouya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kouya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kouya throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
Kouya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kouya tries a head kick but it misses.
Karamyenyan moves into the clinch successfully.
Kouya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kouya tries to land knees in the clinch but Karamyenyan avoids the damage to the body.
Karamyenyan is trying to break the clinch but Kouya has him pressed against the cage.
Karamyenyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Kouya tries a knee to the head but Karamyenyan blocks it.
Karamyenyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Karamyenyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Karamyenyan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kouya - the referee stops the clock and Karamyenyan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kouya. Karamyenyan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Karamyenyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kouya.
Karamyenyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kouya manages to avoid it.
Karamyenyan throws a series of punches but Kouya moves out of range.
Karamyenyan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kouya rushes Karamyenyan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan tries to break the clinch but Kouya is controlling the position.
Kouya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kouya has Karamyenyan pressed against the cage, preventing Karamyenyan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karamyenyan tries to circle away but Kouya has him pinned against the cage.
Kouya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamyenyan is trying to break the clinch but Kouya is controlling him.
Kouya looking to throw knees to the head but Karamyenyan is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kouya looking to throw knees to the head but Karamyenyan is blocking nicely.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Karamyenyan is trying to break free.
Kouya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kouya keeps control of Karamyenyan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karamyenyan is trying to break free.
Kouya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karamyenyan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karamyenyan looks winded!
Karamyenyan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kouya crunches a lovely knee into Karamyenyan's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kazunori Kouya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut.
That's time! Kouya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick misses from Kouya.
A punch combination from Karamyenyan misses.
Karamyenyan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karamyenyan keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kouya.
Kouya tries to clinch but Karamyenyan is having none of it.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karamyenyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazunori Kouya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kouya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamyenyan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Karamyenyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kouya clinches.
Kouya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kouya wants to clinch up but Karamyenyan keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouya wants to clinch up but Karamyenyan keeps it at a distance.
Karamyenyan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kouya is rocked!
Kouya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karamyenyan.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karamyenyan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kouya looks to clinch
and Karamyenyan moves into the clinch.
Kouya dodges an elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Kouya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kouya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kouya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Karamyenyan's defenses.
Karamyenyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karamyenyan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kazunori Kouya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Karamyenyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kouya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamyenyan stuffs the takedown.
Kouya missing with a left hand there. Karamyenyan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouya moves to clinch but Karamyenyan breaks away
and Karamyenyan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kouya fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Kouya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kouya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kouya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karamyenyan looks to land a combination but Kouya avoids it well.
Vahan Karamyenyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kouya misses with the body kick
and Karamyenyan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Karamyenyan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kouya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan avoids a wild elbow strike from Kouya.
Kouya tries to land knees in the clinch but Karamyenyan avoids the damage to the body.
Kouya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karamyenyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kouya has him pressed against the cage.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow that misses.
Kouya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Karamyenyan misses.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses.
Karamyenyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kouya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Karamyenyan is breathing heavily.
Kouya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Karamyenyan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Karamyenyan wants to stall.
Karamyenyan is trying to push Kouya away but Kouya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karamyenyan wants to break free but Kouya has control.
Kouya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karamyenyan working hard to break the clinch.
Kouya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kouya closes the distance but Karamyenyan moves to the side
and Karamyenyan counters with a body kick that stops Kouya in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kouya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Karamyenyan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Karamyenyan counters by clinching up.
Kouya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Karamyenyan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kouya landing knees to the body.
Kouya misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Karamyenyan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kouya tries to clinch but Karamyenyan moves out of range.
Karamyenyan closes the distance and clinches.
Karamyenyan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vahan Karamyenyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vahan Karamyenyan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kouya throws a nice head kick!
Karamyenyan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kouya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Karamyenyan defends well and Kouya ends up having to push Karamyenyan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kouya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karamyenyan is looking to break free of the clinch but Kouya has double underhooks.
Karamyenyan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kouya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karamyenyan breaks from the clinch.
Kouya closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karamyenyan counters by clinching up.
Kouya looking to throw knees to the head but Karamyenyan is blocking nicely.
Kouya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan is trying to break the clinch but Kouya has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Karamyenyan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Karamyenyan wants to break free but Kouya has control.
Karamyenyan managing to block the knees to the body from Kouya.
Kouya blocks the elbow strike.
Karamyenyan tries to break free but Kouya pushes him back against the cage.
Kouya misses with an elbow strike.
Kouya landing knees to the body.
Kouya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kouya landing knees to the body.
Karamyenyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karamyenyan is trying to break free.
Kouya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karamyenyan's efforts to push away.
Kouya throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kouya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kouya lands a knee to the head.
Kouya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karamyenyan.
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!
Karamyenyan is trying to force a seperation but Kouya has the dominant position.
Kouya breaks the clinch.
Kouya closes the distance looking to clinch
and Karamyenyan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kouya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kouya being controlled against the cage.
Kouya tries to land knees in the clinch but Karamyenyan avoids the damage to the body.
Karamyenyan working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kouya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kouya moves to clinch but Karamyenyan breaks away
and Karamyenyan counters with an outside leg kick.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kouya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kouya delivers a nice body kick.
Kouya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Karamyenyan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vahan Karamyenyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kouya checks a low kick from Karamyenyan.
Kouya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kouya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karamyenyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Kouya.
Kouya tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karamyenyan throws a right hand that Kouya ducks under and follows up with a left that Kouya also avoids with ease.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kouya tries to clinch there but Karamyenyan circles away.
Kouya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamyenyan looks to land a body kick but Kouya moved away.
Kouya shoots in for a takedown but Karamyenyan shows good takedown defense.
Kouya shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazunori Kouya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karamyenyan!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kouya tries to clinch but Karamyenyan moves away
enabling Karamyenyan to counter with a crisp jab.
Kouya ducks right into an uppercut from Karamyenyan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kouya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kouya moves in looking to clinch but Karamyenyan pushes him off.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick but Kouya moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kazunori Kouya.
I think Kouya has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazunori Kouya!
In his post fight interview, Kazunori Kouya gave a big smile as he said 'Killer Instinct by Team Goroshi - Armed by Blacksmith Gym - Proudly supported by Tokyo United Fightwear - Zombie Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ai Kill Yu Nao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Marchand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Marchand has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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161 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ai Kill Yu Nao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Marchand!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yu Nao lands with a shot to the body.
Yu Nao scores with a shot to the body.
Marchand thuds his right hand into Yu Nao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by Yu Nao's head coaches at Combat Sports Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marchand shoots for a double leg takedown but Yu Nao sprawls well. He's pushed Marchand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marchand darts in looking for a takedown but Yu Nao gets double underhooks and turns Marchand into the cage.
Yu Nao tries to break the clinch but Marchand is controlling the position.
Yu Nao is leaning against Marchand and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yu Nao breaks the clinch.
Marchand has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yu Nao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marchand shoots in looking for a takedown but Yu Nao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marchand's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ai Kill Yu Nao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Marchand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yu Nao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marchand swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Yu Nao.
Yu Nao lands with a good body shot.
Ai Kill Yu Nao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yu Nao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marchand scores with a takedown into Yu Nao's guard.
Marchand looks winded!
Marchand looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu Nao has control of Marchand's left arm, preventing Marchand from doing any damage.
Marchand drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marchand jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marchand wants to control from the top but Yu Nao keeps moving.
Yu Nao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marchand forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marchand throwing shots but Yu Nao is blocking nicely.
Marchand is trying to work for a kimura but Yu Nao is defending well.
Marchand is trying to control. Yu Nao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yu Nao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Yu Nao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marchand on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yu Nao is staying active underneath Marchand, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yu Nao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marchand is working away from the top position though.
Marchand seems to be working for a kimura but Yu Nao defends the submission attempt.
Marchand is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yu Nao sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchand is trying to control the action in half guard but Yu Nao is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marchand is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Yu Nao is trying to maintain the position but Marchand is very close to passing his half guard.
Yu Nao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marchand is trying for a kimura here. Yu Nao looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marchand wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Marchand!
Brad Marchand thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Takka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Korpisuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takka comes to the cage accompanied by Kavinsky - Nightcall. Korpisuo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eläkeläiset - Humpparaakki. 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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194 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
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timo Takka !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Risto Korpisuo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Korpisuo checks a leg kick.
Korpisuo throws a leg kick but Takka moved away.
Korpisuo avoids a kick to the body.
Takka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Korpisuo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Takka to the mat! Takka manages to get full guard.
Korpisuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takka wants to sweep here but Korpisuo controlling him for the moment.
Takka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Korpisuo throwing strikes but missing.
Korpisuo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Korpisuo trying to control but Takka is working from the bottom.
Korpisuo throwing strikes but missing.
Takka wants to sweep here but Korpisuo controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takka keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
Korpisuo postures up.
Korpisuo trying to control but Takka is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo avoids the head kick by Takka .
Korpisuo checks a leg kick nicely.
Takka moves into the clinch.
Takka working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Takka tries a body shot but Korpisuo blocks it.
Takka misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Takka obliges.
Korpisuo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takka prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takka .
Takka tries a body shot but Korpisuo blocks it.
Korpisuo wants a takedown.
Takka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Korpisuo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Takka to the mat. Takka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takka keeping moving, preventing Korpisuo from controlling successfully.
Takka wants to sweep here but Korpisuo controlling him for the moment.
Korpisuo landing with the ground and pound.
Korpisuo is pushing down on Takka 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takka is fighting to maintain full guard but Korpisuo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Korpisuo is trying to control the action in half guard but Takka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Takka trying to control but Korpisuo postures up.
Korpisuo prevents Takka from improving his position.
Korpisuo trying to control the action but Takka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Korpisuo jumps into side control!
Korpisuo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Takka tries to improve position but can't.
Korpisuo is looking to take a break and control but Takka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Korpisuo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Takka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korpisuo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Takka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Korpisuo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Risto Korpisuo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Korpisuo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takka swings widly with a right hand
and Korpisuo counters by moving into the clinch.
Korpisuo tries to throw a body punch but Takka avoids it by throwing Korpisuo back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korpisuo.
Takka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takka tries to throw a body punch but Korpisuo avoids it by throwing Takka back against the cage.
Takka lands with a short shot to the head.
Takka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korpisuo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Takka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korpisuo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Takka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Korpisuo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Korpisuo.
Korpisuo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takka prevents it.
Takka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korpisuo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Korpisuo avoids it.
Korpisuo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Korpisuo can turn it around.
Takka tries to throw a body punch but Korpisuo avoids it by throwing Takka back against the cage.
Takka lands a knee to the head.
Takka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Korpisuo wants the takedown. Takka is fighting it off but Korpisuo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Takka 's guard against the cage.
Korpisuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Korpisuo looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takka controls Korpisuo momentarily but Korpisuo frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korpisuo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korpisuo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Korpisuo trying to control the position from guard on top but Takka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risto Korpisuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Risto Korpisuo.
Korpisuo swinging wildly here.
Takka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korpisuo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takka is looking to clinch but Korpisuo is avoiding it.
Korpisuo tests Takka 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takka misses with a few strikes there.
Takka scoring well with a low kick there.
Korpisuo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Takka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Korpisuo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Korpisuo. Takka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takka connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Timo Takka will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Korpisuo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Korpisuo is rocked!
Timo Takka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korpisuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Takka finish him?
Takka is working Korpisuo over against the cage.
Korpisuo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees to the body from Takka .
Timo Takka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takka .
Takka lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Korpisuo to his knees! Takka keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Takka !
Timo Takka made sure to mention his sponsor, Perkele! in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Duuket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taco Grande (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taco Grande is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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204 lbs
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Duuket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taco Grande!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duuket shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duuket showed some decent athleticism there.
Duuket wants to pass to mount but Grande is defending the position.
Duuket missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grande is trying to stand back up but Duuket is controlling him
Duuket thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Grande tries to get to full guard but Duuket has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duuket prevents Grande from standing back up.
Duuket tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grande knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duuket is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grande!
Grande tries to lock up and control but Duuket gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grande is trying to stand.
Grande is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Grande really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Duuket controlling the position easily from mount.
Grande sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Grande is trying to control but Duuket passes into side control!
Grande is trying to control Duuket's posture but Duuket avoids it.
Grande defending against the ground and pound.
Grande tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande pushes Duuket away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duuket gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Duuket misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Duuket tries to advance to mount but Grande denies him.
Grande is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Duuket works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande prevents Duuket from improving position.
Duuket trying to control the position but Grande is working away.
Grande is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duuket grinds an elbow into Grande's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande tries to bench press Duuket off him but Duuket keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grande prevents Duuket from improving position.
Duuket is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grande is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Duuket working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Duuket trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Duuket in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duuket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grande keeps working.
Duuket prevents Grande from escaping the position.
Duuket tries to move to mount but Grande blocks the move with his legs.
Duuket postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Duuket tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Grande pushes Duuket away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Duuket gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Duuket trying to control the action but Grande is working from the bottom.
Grande is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duuket tries to advance to mount but Grande denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Duuket dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grande has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grande there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duuket pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grande is out of range and Duuket settles back down.
Duuket swings for the body but Grande moves out of range.
Duuket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grande moves out of range of the leg kick from Duuket.
Grande fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grande tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duuket counters with a shoot takedown. Grande fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grande looking to hit a scissor sweep but Duuket is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duuket sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Grande's guard.
Duuket wants to take a breather but Grande is having none of it.
Duuket controlling the action here.
Duuket lands with a punch from half guard.
Duuket sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grande defending well though.
Duuket slows the pace down in half guard.
Grande slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duuket tries to free his leg and advance position but Grande is retaining full guard.
Grande is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Duuket is controlling him.
Grande keeping moving, preventing Duuket from controlling successfully.
Duuket drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duuket jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grande is controlling Duuket's posture.
Duuket passes Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grande is looking to improve his position.
Grande regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Duuket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duuket working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grande's head.
Duuket working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duuket trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duuket pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grande is keeping the position for now.
Duuket stops Grande from standing up.
Duuket is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Duuket throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duuket wants to control from the top but Grande keeps moving.
Duuket with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Duuket throws a big right hand that misses.
Grande wants to stand and escape but Duuket is having none of it.
Duuket trying to control the position from guard on top but Grande is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grande preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duuket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duuket trying to control but Grande is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duuket won't allow Grande to sweep him here.
Duuket passes Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Duuket dominated that second round.
That's time! Duuket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Duuket misses with a wild body shot.
Duuket is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grande sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grande tries to clinch up.
Duuket misses with a lunging right hand
and Grande counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grande moves in looking to clinch but Duuket pushes him off.
Duuket thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grande wants to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Grande checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duuket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grande.
Duuket dives in for a single leg takedown but Grande sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grande wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grande looking to slow down the pace here.
Duuket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duuket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kenny Duuket has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grande.
A short left from Duuket.
Grande lands a nice elbow.
Grande scores with a knee to the head.
Grande lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grande has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duuket blocks it with crossed arms.
Duuket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grande lands a hook that snaps the head of Duuket backwards.
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!
Duuket avoids a wild elbow strike from Grande.
Duuket prevents Grande from breaking the clinch.
Duuket takes a shot to the head.
Duuket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duuket misses with a punch on the inside.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Grande lands an elbow that stopped Duuket in his tracks for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Duuket fails to land.
Good body shot from Duuket.
A short right from Duuket on the inside.
Duuket has been working on his balance at The Meat Market, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grande.
Grande lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Duuket.
Grande takes a shot to the head.
Duuket can't find room to land a body shot as Grande controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grande throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Duuket blocks it with crossed arms.
Grande throws a punch but it's blocked by Duuket.
Grande lands a shoulder strike.
Grande with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Duuket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grande throws an elbow that misses.
Duuket leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taco Grande seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grande blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grande throws an elbow that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duuket misses with some punches.
Duuket takes an elbow to the temple.
Grande misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grande is pressed up against the cage. Duuket has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grande down to the mat. Grande avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Duuket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Duuket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grande stuffs the takedown.
Duuket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grande tries to avoid it but Duuket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grande to the ground. Grande escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duuket pushes Grande away with a front kick.
Grande displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Duuket.
Taco Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taco Grande is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grande tries to clinch up but Duuket circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duuket misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taco Grande.
I think Duuket has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Duuket!
Kenny Duuket decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannes Hellberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hannes Hellberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza with a poor takedown
and Hellberg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hellberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hellberg won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza wants to stand up but Hellberg is controlling him.
Hellberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souza wants to stand and escape but Hellberg is having none of it.
Hellberg scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hellberg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hellberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hellberg distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hellberg defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hellberg defends it easily.
Souza wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hellberg is now in half guard.
Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hellberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellberg slips a nice elbow through Souza's hands, connecting with Souza's forehead.
Hellberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Souza has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Souza flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellberg lands strikes from half guard.
Hellberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Hellberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hellberg landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hellberg working over Souza with some ground and pound. Souza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Souza is rocked!
Souza pushes Hellberg off looking to stand but Hellberg dives back in and keeps control.
Hellberg looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Souza is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hellberg 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.
Hellberg tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hellberg.
Hellberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Souza moves into full guard.
Hellberg cracks Souza with a solid left hand.
Hellberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souza is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hellberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellberg works over Souza with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hellberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hellberg is working Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hellberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Souza is looking for a triangle here but Hellberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hellberg lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellberg working the ground and pound.
Souza struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hannes Hellberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hellberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Souza's guard.
Hellberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hellberg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hellberg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souza isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hellberg stacks Souza on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hellberg!
Hellberg lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza is not content to let Hellberg control the position.
Hellberg is working Souza over with some ground and pound from side control.
Oh Souza is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza trying his best to control but Hellberg has mounted him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellberg lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Souza! Hellberg sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Souza and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hannes Hellberg!
Hannes Hellberg decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parmalee Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sackett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RATM: Know Your Enemy. Silva has chosen Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Parmalee Sackett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Sackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sackett bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Silva! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Silva is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Sackett from controlling successfully.
Sackett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Silva!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sackett holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Parmalee Sackett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Sackett tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Broken Halo Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sackett backwards.
It looks like Parmalee Sackett has been cut.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Silva looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
A short uppercut from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Sackett tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Sackett back against the cage.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva working aggressively here.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Silva.
Sackett works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sackett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Silva.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Silva.
Still in the clinch, Silva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sackett tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva is leaning against Sackett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Silva.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Sackett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Sackett.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sackett.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Sackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Silva has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sackett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Silva can turn it around.
Sackett misses with some punches.
A short left from Sackett.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parmalee Sackett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Parmalee Sackett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sackett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Parmalee Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva avoids the body shot from Sackett.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sackett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sackett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Sackett darts in trying to clinch
and Silva moves into the clinch.
A short right from Sackett on the inside.
Sackett misses with a body punch.
Sackett misses with a punch to the body.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva scores with a shoulder strike.
Sackett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Sackett blocks an uppercut.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sackett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silva is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sackett is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sackett lands with a light punch inside.
Sackett lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a big left hand right to the temple and Silva goes down!
Sackett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sackett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sackett.
Sackett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sackett throws a strike but Silva avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sackett throws a big right hand that misses.
Sackett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Sackett has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eduardo Silva wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sackett lands a front kick.
Sackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Silva blocks the leg kick.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Parmalee Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett throws a leg kick but Silva moved away.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Sackett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sackett cracks Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sackett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Silva stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Sackett follows into mount!
Sackett thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parmalee Sackett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Parmalee Sackett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sackett keeps the fight on the outside.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sackett circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sackett slips a jab from Silva.
Sackett tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Sackett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Silva.
Sackett is looking to chop away at Silva's legs.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooh a lovely combination from Sackett sends Silva down but not out. Sackett dives into side control looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big shot lands for Sackett! That's hurt Silva! Will he recover? Sackett fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Parmalee Sackett!
Parmalee Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
Parmalee Sackett gave a mention to Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Eduardo Silva had this to say: 'It was a pleasure to fight Sackett. He's a great champ, and I'm sure he's got a lot of entertaining and successful title defenses ahead of him.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jorde Runkputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorde Runkputte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Love is predictable there
and Runkputte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love is looking to land body kicks.
Kevin Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runkputte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Love as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Runkputte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good work by Runkputte as he checks the leg kick.
Jab from Love.
Love scoring well with a low kick there.
Runkputte tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Runkputte enables Love to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Runkputte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Runkputte has Love pulled in close to control his posture.
Love throwing strikes from guard but Runkputte blocks nicely.
Love trying to control but Runkputte is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkputte is pulling down on Love's head to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jorde Runkputte.
Love throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Love is looking to slow Runkputte down with leg kicks.
Love pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Love content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Love makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love leaning against his opponent.
Runkputte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Runkputte misses with a punch on the inside.
Love wants to stall.
Love blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Love.
Love holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Runkputte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Love lands a nice leg kick that just misses Runkputte's sensitive parts.
Love scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Love has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Runkputte rushes Love and presses him up against the cage.
Love tries to pull guard but Runkputte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Love gets control of Runkputte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Love will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Runkputte pushes down on Love's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Runkputte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love manages to get to full guard.
Runkputte trying to control the position from guard on top but Love is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Love wants to sweep here but Runkputte controlling him for the moment.
Runkputte looking to pass the guard.
Love is pulling down on Runkputte's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkputte is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Love has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Runkputte is looking to defend but Love has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Runkputte! Love pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Runkputte taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Love!
Kevin Love is the new lightweight champion!
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