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GFC 63: Hong vs Crusher PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Kirovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Kirovski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Kirovski ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Pereira! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kirovski gets a takedown into half guard. Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Kirovski wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pereira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirovski is working away from the top position though. Kirovski controlling the pace. Kirovski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Pereira tries to get to full guard but Kirovski has control of the leg. Kirovski wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Kirovski seems content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kirovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kirovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pereira is looking to clinch. Pereira swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kirovski counters by clinching up. Pereira is pressed up against the cage. Kirovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pereira down to the mat. Pereira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira connects with a nice looking jab.
Kirovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Pereira misses with a takedown attempt and Kirovski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pereira is lucky that one didn't land flush. Kirovski throws a head kick that misses. Kirovski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pereira on his heels. He'll look to pass Pereira's guard now, I'm sure. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kirovski stands and throws Pereira's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pereira wants to control but Kirovski postures up. The ground and pound from Kirovski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Pereira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kirovski off and has taken his back! Kirovski is taking damage to the body and head. Kirovski wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kirovski prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle. Pereira looking for the RNC. Pereira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pereira is trying to stick to Kirovski 's back but Kirovski is turning into Pereira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pereira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kirovski . Pereira looking to control.
Kirovski advances position into side control! Pereira tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pereira is not content to let Kirovski control the position. Kirovski is putting a hurting on Pereira here, landing some big shots from side control. Kirovski slows the pace down. Kirovski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pereira's legs. 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! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kirovski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kirovski scores with a couple of short elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Kirovski dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pereira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kirovski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pereira quickly recovers to half guard. Pereira is looking to control Kirovski 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pereira avoid being mounted? Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kirovski is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position. Kirovski performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Pereira trying to hold on to Kirovski 's head to control him but Kirovski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Kirovski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Kirovski just wasn't active enough. Kirovski avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Kirovski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pereira's guard. Kirovski wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position. Pereira keeping moving, preventing Kirovski from controlling successfully. Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pereira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kirovski wants to control from the top but Pereira keeps moving. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Alex Kirovski wasn't doing enough on the ground. Pereira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Pereira fails with a takedown attempt. Pereira is breathing heavily. Kirovski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Pereira counters with a shoot takedown. Kirovski fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kirovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kirovski , not yet. Pereira postures up.
Pereira is looking to stand up but Kirovski won't let him. Kirovski keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully. Kirovski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. The fight stays on the outside here - Kirovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kirovski shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense. Kirovski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pereira is looking to stand up but Kirovski won't let him. Kirovski wants to get back to his feet but Pereira is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Pereira is fighting to break Kirovski 's control of his arms but Kirovski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Kirovski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kirovski working a defensive guard here.
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 Alex Kirovski will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kirovski with a poor takedown and Pereira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pereira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kirovski as he avoids it easily. Pereira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kirovski wants to get back to his feet. Pereira is looking to take a break and control but Kirovski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pereira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kirovski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorge Pereira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Pereira fails in his attempt to clinch. Kirovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away. Pereira shoots in for a takedown but Kirovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Alex Kirovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Pereira. Kirovski throws the kick towards the body but Pereira avoids it. Kirovski fails in his attempt to clinch. Pereira misses with a straight left. Kirovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pereira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirovski somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kirovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pereira swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pereira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kirovski trying to control but Pereira is working from the bottom. Pereira being controlled here, momentarily. Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pereira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pereira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kirovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Pereira is retaining full guard. Kirovski sitting in guard here, content to control. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kirovski 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Pereira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Pereira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Kirovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pereira. Pereira tries for a takedown but Kirovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Pereira throws a lazy uppercut
and Kirovski counters with a shoot takedown. Pereira fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kirovski with a nice head shot there. Kirovski landing some decent shots from guard. Pereira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kirovski controls the pace. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight! Alex Kirovski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kirovski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Kirovski !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaslik Styless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DonT Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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188 cm
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223 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Granite chin |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaslik Styless! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DonT Bill! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bill closes the distance and clinches up with Styless, looking for a takedown. Bill pushes Styless against the cage but Styless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Styless misses with a kick to the body.
Shaslik Styless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Styless tries to work over Bill's front leg with a kick but Bill checks it. Bill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Styless sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Styless throws a big shot that misses. Bill fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Shaslik Styless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DonT Bill. Bill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styless. Bill gets the takedown into side control. Bill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Styless has escaped the position, nice work there. Bill swings around for an armbar but Styless sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bill's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Styless won't allow Bill to sweep him here. Styless makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Styless trying to control but Bill is working from the bottom. Bill looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Styless passes into half guard.
Bill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Styless is working away from the top position though. Bill is looking to improve his position.
Styless missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Styless wants to control but Bill is keeping him busy. Bill felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bill is trying to control but can't.
Styless not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bill trying to control but Styless postures up.
Bill is looking to improve his position.
Bill trying to control but Styless postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. DonT Bill was stalling too much, according to the referee. Bill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like DonT Bill has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A jab from Styless misses. Styless throws a low kick but Bill avoids it. Styless tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Styless displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bill. Bill misses with a takedown attempt - Styless sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A telegraphed right hand from Styless misses the target. A big left from Styless misses. Styless dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bill. That did some damage! Styless pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bill checks a leg kick. Bill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Styless avoids it really well and circles away. Horrible takedown by Bill or perhaps it was just good defense by Styless which made him look bad. Styless lands with a slapping head kick. We've been told by Styless's head coaches at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(50 member cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. 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! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Styless lands a brutal head kick. Bill looks out on his feet and Styless throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Shaslik Styless! During a confident post fight interview, Shaslik Styless thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keeping Promises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Chorizo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Promises comes to the cage accompanied by MegaDeth - Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!. Charlie Chorizo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keeping Promises! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Chorizo! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Promises takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Promises misses with a straight left. Chorizo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Promises gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chorizo. Chorizo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Promises uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chorizo. Chorizo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chorizo lands a nice looking body shot.
Chorizo wants to clinch. Chorizo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Promises. Chorizo misses with a series of wild punches.
Promises throws a lazy right hand but Chorizo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. No joy there for Chorizo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chorizo just misses with a punch to the body.
Chorizo throws a big shot that misses. Promises ducks right into an uppercut from Chorizo. Promises slips a jab from Chorizo. A decent looking cross lands there for Promises. Chorizo closes the distance looking to clinch and Promises counters with a nice leg kick. Chorizo clinches up against the cage. Chorizo misses with a punch on the inside.
Promises is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chorizo is keeping busy. Promises lands an uppercut. Promises blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chorizo misses with a short punch on the inside. Chorizo misses with a punch on the inside.
Chorizo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Promises backwards. Promises scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Promises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chorizo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Promises has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Promises breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Promises misses. Chorizo throws a nice looking combination but Promises bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Promises 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. Chorizo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Promisess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Chorizo throws an overhand right that lands on Promises's shoulder, as Promises tries to avoid the shot. Chorizo throws a series of punches but Promises avoids them all with ease. Chorizo wants to clinch but Promises slips to the side and Promises counters with a stiff right hand. Chorizo slips under a jab. Chorizo is looking to clinch but Promises is avoiding it.
Promises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chorizo swings for the body but Promises moves out of range.
Chorizo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big left from Promises misses. Promises tests Chorizo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chorizo throws a combination that misses and Promises counters with a nice leg kick. Chorizo closes the distance and lands a one-two. Chorizo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Charlie Chorizo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Chorizo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Promises throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Promises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chorizo throws out the jab. Promises circles away from the clinch attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Promises. Chorizo drops his hands momentarily and Promises takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Promises misses with a looping right. Chorizo blocks a jab. The crowd cheers as Chorizo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Promises doesn't seem phased though. Chorizo throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Promises keeps the fight on the outside. Promises shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chorizo eats them both and turns towards Promises to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Promises scores with a head kick. Chorizo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Some wild striking there from Chorizo.
Promises scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Chorizo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Promises takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nice defenses there by Chorizo. Chorizo wants to clinch but Promises slips to the side and Promises counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Chorizo throws the left hand but Promises avoids the punch easily. Chorizo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Promises. Chorizo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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 Keeping Promises will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Promises throws a looping overhand right but Chorizo ducks down to avoid it. Chorizo throws a body punch but Promises moves out of range. Chorizo wants to clinch. Chorizo misses the body punch and Promises counters with a straight right hand. Chorizo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chorizo connects with a nice looking jab.
Chorizo looks to throw the jab but Promises is out of range. Promises avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Promises ducks under a wild hook from Chorizo. Chorizo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Chorizo misses with an uppercut. Charlie Chorizo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chorizo tries to clinch up but Promises circles away and keeps his distance. Chorizo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Promises connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Charlie Chorizo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chorizo moves in looking to clinch but Promises pushes him off. Promises tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chorizo misses with a straight left. Chorizo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Promises counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chorizo thows a body shot but no joy. Chorizo defending well as Promises loads up on a big left hand. Promises throws the left hand but Chorizo avoids the punch easily. Chorizo throws a body punch but Promises moves out of range. Promises slips a jab from Chorizo. Promises lands a head kick!
Chorizo throws a shot from downtown. Promises moves away and avoids it. Nice defenses there by Chorizo. Chorizo throws a body punch but Promises moves out of range. Chorizo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Promises looks to land a right hand but Chorizo moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chorizo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chorizo throws a hook but Promises avoids it easily. Chorizo throws a series of punches but Promises avoids them all with ease. A good leg kick by Promises. 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! Chorizo throws a low kick, looking for Promises's leg but Promises calmly moves out of range. Chorizo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Chorizo misses the target. Promises misses with a straight left. Chorizo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Promises moves away. Promises with a hook. Promises walks into a straight right hand from Chorizo. Promises buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Promises moves away from the strike by Chorizo. Chorizo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Promises.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chorizo throws a poor cross that misses
and Promises counters with a low kick, right behind Chorizo 's knee. Chorizo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Promises backs up against the cage.
Chorizo is breathing heavily. Chorizo looks to clinch and Promises counters with a nice uppercut. Chorizo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Chorizo moves out of range of the body kick. Chorizo looks to land a combination but Promises avoids it well. Chorizo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Promises. 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! Promises swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chorizo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Promises manages to avoid it. Chorizo instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Chorizo fails to land. Promises is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Promises lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chorizo scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Promises as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chorizo as Promises tries to tie him up. Promises will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chorizo up against the cage. Chorizo misses with a short punch on the inside. Promises lands with a right to the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chorizo as Promises tries to tie him up. Promises can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Promises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Promises lands with a left to the head. Chorizo misses with the head strike.
Promises scores with a shot to the side of Chorizo's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Promises lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Chorizo digs a right hand into Promises's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Promises's gas tank. Chorizo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Promises's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Chorizo misses with an uppercut. Chorizo tries to work over Promises's front leg with a kick but Promises checks it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keeping Promises dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Promises avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chorizo misses with an uppercut
and Chorizo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Promises cracks the inside of Chorizo's front leg. Promises displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chorizo throws out the jab. Chorizo is looking to clinch. A swing and a miss from Promises. Promises avoids the body shot from Chorizo.
Chorizo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Chorizo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Promises counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Promises swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A slow jab from Chorizo misses its intended target. Chorizo scores with a nice strike. No joy there for Chorizo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chorizo misses with a hook. Promises ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chorizo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Chorizo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Promises. Promises chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Promises circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chorizo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chorizo looks to clinch enabling Promises to counter with a crisp jab. Chorizo throws a poor cross that misses
and Promises counters with a lovely straight right hand! Promises throws a hook but Chorizo blocks it. Promises throws a nice looking combination but Chorizo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chorizo scores with a three punch combo!
Chorizo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This has been an exciting period of action! Promises lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chorizo closes the distance but Promises moves to the side and Promises counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chorizo takes a swing at Promises's ribcage but misses. Chorizo darts in trying to clinch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Chorizo looks to land a combination but Promises avoids it well. Promises circles away from the clinch attempt and Promises counters with a nice uppercut. Chorizo throws a series of punches but Promises avoids them all with ease. Chorizo throws out a loose jab but Promises uses good head movement to avoid it. Promises uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chorizo. Promises throws a head kick but Chorizo moves out of range.
Chorizo tries to clinch up but Promises circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chorizo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Promises fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chorizo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chorizo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chorizo misses with a left hand and Promises counters with a straight right hand. Chorizo throws an off balance right hand
and Promises counters with an inside leg kick. Promises misses with a hook. Chorizo scores with a hook. Chorizo blocks a head kick by Promises.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chorizo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Chorizo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Promises keeps the fight on the outside. Promises blocks a jab. Chorizo throws out a loose jab but Promises uses good head movement to avoid it. Charlie Chorizo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chorizo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Promises counters with a thumping low kick. Chorizo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Promises. Promises showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chorizo.
Promises misses with a straight right. Promises lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. 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! Chorizo looks to land a combination but Promises avoids it well. Chorizo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chorizo misses with a double jab.
A big right from Chorizo misses. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Promises connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A combination from Chorizo does no damage. Keeping Promises is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Promises lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chorizo's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight! Keeping Promises showed his dominance in that final round. Well Promises has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keeping Promises! A victorious Keeping Promises thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mint Choco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Kono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mint Choco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hideo Kono! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choco.
Kono throws a body punch but Choco moves out of range. Kono just misses with a punch to the body.
Kono checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Choco throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kono stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Choco. Choco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kono was covering up waiting for the punch and Choco finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kono working a defensive guard here.
Kono pulls Choco in close to prevent any damage. Choco advances position into side control! Choco tries for a kimura but Kono is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Choco thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Kono can't do much from the bottom here. Choco scores with a couple of short elbows. Kono manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Choco trying to control from half guard but Kono is working away. Kono controlling the position well. Kono is trying to control but can't.
Kono preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Kono makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kono.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kono keeping moving, preventing Choco from controlling successfully. Kono is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Choco is controlling him. Kono controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kono keeping moving, preventing Choco from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Choco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Choco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Choco scores with a four punch combination! Mint Choco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Choco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Choco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kono has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Choco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kono misses with a left hand and Choco counters with a solid body kick. Choco scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kono blocks the leg kick.
Kono uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Choco has time to react. Kono lands a nice hook to Choco's body. Choco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hideo Kono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kono tries to sprawl but Choco drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kono is trying to stand up here but Choco is controlling him well. Choco throwing shots but Kono is blocking nicely. Choco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kono blocking the ground and pound attempt from Choco. Kono is looking to improve his position.
Choco has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. This has been an exciting period of action! Kono moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kono wants to stand and escape but Choco is having none of it. Choco wants to control from the top but Kono keeps moving. Kono wants to stand up but Choco is controlling him. Choco throwing strikes but missing. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kono pulls Choco in close to his closed guard and prevents Choco from doing any damage or advancing position. Choco preventing the sweep. 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 Mint Choco will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Choco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kono walks into a stiff left hand from Choco. Kono will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kono blocks a low kick nicely. Choco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kono sprawls well. Kono wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Choco gets slowly back to his feet. Choco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kono. Choco shoots in for a double leg but Kono sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A clash of legs there as Kono blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kono checks a leg kick nicely. Choco throws a head kick but Kono moves out of range.
Choco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kono as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mint Choco. That's going to take a lot out of him. Choco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kono pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Choco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choco moves out of range as Kono strikes. Kono lands an overhand right.
Choco is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kono misses the jab. Choco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kono counters with a huge left! Choco is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kono isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Choco from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kono!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideo Kono! An out of breath Hideo Kono thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erick Sierra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Almasy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almasy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Black Mages - Force Your Way kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Sierra! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seifer Almasy! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Almasy clinches up against the cage. Almasy is looking for a takedown. A head punch on the inside from Almasy fails to land. Sierra working aggressively here.
Almasy prevents a body shot from Sierra. A quick uppercut on the inside from Almasy. Almasy landing knees to the head.
It looks like Erick Sierra has been cut. Sierra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Almasy avoids it. A battle for position here, against the cage. Almasy effectively controlling the action here. Almasy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sierra pushes off an throws an elbow but Almasy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Sierra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Almasy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sierra struggles to land a body shot inside as Almasy controls his hands.
Almasy avoids the elbow strike from Sierra, against the cage.
Almasy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Almasy lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Almasy. Sierra misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Almasy. Almasy working some nice short punches in the clinch. Almasy stalling against the cage.
Almasy lands a left hand.
Almasy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Almasy is trying to stall.
Almasy landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sierra. Almasy lands a good knee to the midsection. Sierra won't want to take too many of those. Almasy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! We've been informed that Almasy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Sierra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Almasy blocks it with crossed arms. Sierra trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sierra managing to block the knees to the body from Almasy.
Sierra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Sierra takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sierra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Almasy is keeping busy. Almasy misses with a knee to the head. Almasy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Almasy trying to land knees to the body.
Sierra stalling in the clinch but Almasy improves position. Almasy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Almasy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Sierra looking for submissions off his back. Sierra is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almasy pulls his head out easily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Almasy wants to control but Sierra is keeping him busy. Almasy slips a nice elbow through Sierra's hands, connecting with Sierra's forehead. Almasy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sierra! Almasy lands a big shot there that rocks Sierra but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Almasy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Almasy raining down hammerfists from mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Almasy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sierra looks a forlorn figure.
Sierra is rocked! Sierra takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Oh Sierra is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Sierra is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Sierra seems to have got his legs back now. A big strike lands for Almasy! That's really hurt Sierra and he's turned his back - Almasy keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Almasy jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seifer Almasy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrystov Aleksey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Prima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: You're Going Down. 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chrystov Aleksey! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Louie Prima! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Prima thows a body shot but no joy. Aleksey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prima plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Aleksey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aleksey fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Aleksey misses with an uppercut
and Prima makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Aleksey really felt that one! Aleksey looks for a takedown but Prima sprawls well. Aleksey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Prima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aleksey lands a lovely overhand right. 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! Aleksey shoots in looking for a takedown but Prima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aleksey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrystov Aleksey. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aleksey closes the distance and clinches up with Prima, looking for a takedown. Aleksey pushes Prima against the cage but Prima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Prima fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aleksey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Aleksey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Aleksey avoids the head kick by Prima.
That's one minute gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Aleksey. Prima does a little dance to reset his feet. Prima dodges the punch combination from Aleksey.
Prima tries a head kick but it misses.
Aleksey throws a right hand that misses
and Prima counters with a body kick that stops Aleksey in his tracks momentarily. Aleksey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The fighters circling - Aleksey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Prima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Prima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aleksey. Aleksey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prima. Prima obviously looking to wear him down.
Aleksey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prima was well out of range. Poor timing from Aleksey. Prima misses with a head kick.
Prima cracks a nice hook into Aleksey's ribs. Aleksey misses with a few strikes there.
Aleksey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Prima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aleksey.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prima moves out of range of the strikes. A jab from Prima finds it's way through Aleksey's defenses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Prima misses with a two punch combination.
Aleksey 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. Prima moves out of range as Aleksey strikes. Prima scores with a leg kick.
Aleksey misses with a lunging right hand
and Prima counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Aleksey is lucky that one didn't land flush. Aleksey throws a nice looking combination but Prima bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Louie Prima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Prima throws a right and a left that Aleksey avoids nicely. Aleksey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prima on the side of the head. No joy there for Prima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prima falls off balance throwing a combination
and Aleksey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. No joy there for Aleksey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aleksey throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Aleksey misses with a few strikes there.
Prima is looking to land body kicks. Prima goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Aleksey misses with an uppercut
and Prima counters with a nice body kick. Aleksey scores with a decent looking hook. Aleksey avoids the head kick by Prima.
Prima wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Prima fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aleksey is out of range. Prima moves out of range as Aleksey strikes. Prima throws a series of punches but Aleksey avoids them all with ease. Aleksey moves out of range of the body kick from Prima.
Prima scores with a head kick. Aleksey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Prima buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Prima on the wrong end of a nice jab. Aleksey darts in looking for a takedown but Prima gets double underhooks and turns Aleksey into the cage. Prima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Prima lands a leg kick that knocks Aleksey off balance momentarily. Prima slips a straight right by Aleksey. Aleksey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prima.
Aleksey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Prima thumps Aleksey with a low kick. Prima scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Chrystov Aleksey has been cut. Aleksey lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Aleksey looks to score with a jab to the body but Prima is just out of range. Aleksey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Aleksey throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louie Prima dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chrystov Aleksey's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Aleksey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A slapping leg kick lands for Prima.
Aleksey throws a shot to the body.
Prima works the jab nicely. Aleksey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Prima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aleksey was well out of range. Poor timing from Prima. Prima keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Prima slips a jab and a cross from Aleksey.
Louie Prima seems to be getting the better of the standup. Prima pushes Aleksey away with a front kick. Aleksey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Prima throws a front kick that sends Aleksey stumbling back into the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Aleksey takes a shot right to the bread basket. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Aleksey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Aleksey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prima misses with a two punch combination.
Prima sizes up Aleksey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Aleksey with a lazy takedown attempt and Prima counters with a good, hard body kick but Aleksey shrugs it off. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrystov Aleksey. That's going to take a lot out of him. A punch combination from Prima misses. Prima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Aleksey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Aleksey shoots in but no luck this time. Prima cracks the inside of Aleksey's front leg. Prima lands a front kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Prima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aleksey's hands.
Aleksey is rocked! Prima feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Aleksey crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Louie Prima! After the big win, Louie Prima made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Elite Canadian Threads and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Kato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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167 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trent Allen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenji Kato! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Allen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kato defends well and Allen ends up having to push Kato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Kato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Allen misses with a short punch on the inside. Allen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kato regains guard.
Kato pulls Allen in close to his closed guard and prevents Allen from doing any damage or advancing position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Allen is working Kato over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Allen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kato pulls Allen in to control the position. Allen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kato works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Allen being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kato controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kenji Kato wasn't active enough on the ground. Kato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen. Kenji Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Allen scores with a body shot.
Kato misses with a looping right. Allen 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. Allen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kato's half guard. Kato wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kato is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Allen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Allen's back! Allen fending off the submission attempt from Kato. Allen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Allen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kato's guard. Nice work there by Allen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Allen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Allen trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom. Allen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Allen trying to control but Kato is working from the bottom. Kato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Kato controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself. Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Kato throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A jab from Allen finds it's way through Kato's defenses. A looping hook to the body misses from Kato. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet. Kato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kato works Allen's body with a nice hook. Kato throws a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Kato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Allen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kato controls Allen momentarily but Allen frees himself. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trent Allen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kato throws a low kick but Allen avoids it. Allen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Allen. Kato takes a swing at Allen's ribcage but misses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kato.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kato moves away. Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kato is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Allen rather than just go for the knockout. Jab from Kato. Kato is looking to land body kicks. Kato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Allen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kato. Kato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Allen jabs Kato to the body, keeping him at a distance. No joy there for Kato, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Allen misses with a takedown attempt - Kato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Kenji Kato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kato throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it. Good shot there by Kato. Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kato. Allen throws a leg kick but Kato sees it coming and checks it nicely. A leg kick checked by Allen. Kato is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks. Kato lands a leg kick that knocks Allen off balance momentarily. Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Allen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kato can pounce on him.
Kato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kato misses with a wild body shot. Allen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kato missing with a left hand there. Allen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Allen darts in trying to clinch and Kato counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee. Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kato tries a low kick but Allen avoids it. Allen swings for the body but Kato moves out of range.
Allen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kato throws a nice outside leg kick. Allen moves out of range as Kato strikes. Kato lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kato misses with a looping right. Kato swings for the body but Allen moves out of range.
Kato delivers a nice body kick. Allen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kato connects with an inside leg kick. Allen throws a big shot that misses. Kato cracks the inside of Allen's front leg. Kato thows a body shot but no joy. Kato connects with a solid leg kick. Allen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kato scores with a kick to the midsection. Allen slips a jab and a cross from Kato.
Kato fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Allen checks it well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kato looks to score with a jab to the body but Allen is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kato. Allen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kato. Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kato is just out of range. Allen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kato is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kato wants to improve his position but Allen is controlling well.
Kato is refusing to be controlled, as Allen sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Kato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kato works Allen's body with a nice hook. Kato misses the jab. Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kato misses with a kick to the body.
Kenji Kato seems to be getting the better of the standup. Allen moves out of range as Kato throws a body kick.
Kato tries a low kick but Allen avoids it. Kato connects with a solid leg kick. Kato misses with a hook. Allen ducked under it nicely. Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kato was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen. Kato tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kato wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Allen throwing shots but Kato is blocking nicely. Allen throwing shots but Kato is blocking nicely. Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Allen. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kato defending well though. Allen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kato defending well though. Kato makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kato. Kato trying to keep a closed guard but Allen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kato is trying to hold Allen in close to prevent damage but Allen has managed to pass into half guard.
Kato has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Kato controlling the position well. Kato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Trent Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kato is trying is best to control the position here. Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time. Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Allen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kato is holding on to half guard well. Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Allen prevents Kato from improving his position. Allen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Kato is bucking up trying to escape but Allen cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Allen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kato is bucking up trying to escape but Allen cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Allen landing strikes from the mount and Kato is in trouble!
Kato is rocked! Allen cracks Kato with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Allen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JesseJames Bashor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JesseJames Bashor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Spencer! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spencer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bashor finds it's way round the side to connect with Spencer's head. Spencer stuns Bashor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Spencer throws a one two combo.
Spencer's corner calls for a 1-2. Spencer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bashor misses with a hook. Spencer ducked under it nicely. Bashor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spencer's head. Joe Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bashor misses with a leg kick and Spencer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bashor won't be happy with that. 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! Spencer trying to control the action but Bashor is working from the bottom. Bashor taking punishment in the form of punches.
Spencer trying to control the action but Bashor is working from the bottom. Bashor wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round. Spencer happy to just control the position for now. Spencer tries to score with some ground and pound. Bashor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Spencer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Spencer wants to control but Bashor is keeping him busy. Bashor gets back to half guard. Spencer tries to pass to full mount but Bashor defends it. Bashor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bashor tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spencer misses with a head shot. Bashor uses the momentum to regain guard. Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bashor is pulling down on Spencer's head. It's preventing any offense from Spencer, at least for the moment. Bashor wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment. Spencer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Spencer looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spencer works over Bashor with some ground and pound from guard. Spencer wants to control from the top but Bashor keeps moving. Spencer throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bashor is looking to stand up but Spencer isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Spencer clobbers Bashor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bashor throws a lazy uppercut
and Spencer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Spencer missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Spencer misses with a head shot. Bashor uses the momentum to regain guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spencer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Spencer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bashor down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that round. 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.
Spencer connects with a single shot there. Spencer lands a nice hook to Bashor's body. Bashor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Spencer connects with a body shot. Bashor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Spencer dives in and grabs Bashor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bashor pushes down on Spencer's head and hops out. Spencer feints a jab promting Bashor to slip. Spencer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bashor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Bashor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center. Spencer lands with a good body shot. Spencer misses with a leg kick. Bashor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spencer. Bashor misses the shot to the body. Bashor closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, Spencer scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spencer is trying to trip Bashor. He has hold of a leg but Bashor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Spencer persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Spencer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Spencer trying to control but Bashor is working from the bottom. Bashor wants to sweep here but Spencer controlling him for the moment. Spencer postures up in Bashor's guard and throws a big left but Bashor blocks it. Spencer is working Bashor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bashor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bashor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bashor wants to stand and escape but Spencer is having none of it. Spencer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Bashor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Spencer wants to control from the top but Bashor keeps moving. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Spencer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bashor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Spencer throws a strike but Bashor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bashor preventing the sweep. Bashor postures up.
Spencer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bashor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Bashor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Spencer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bashor trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. Bashor throws a big right hand that misses. Spencer is trying to control the position but Bashor postures up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spencer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bashor throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Spencer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bashor eats them both and turns towards Spencer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Spencer swats away the attempt to clinch by Bashor. Spencer shoots in but Bashor avoids the takedown attempt easily. Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Joe Spencer has been cut. Spencer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bashor pinned against the cage. Bashor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Spencer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bashor tries to avoid it but Spencer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bashor to the ground. Bashor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. JesseJames Bashor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Spencer. Bashor clinches with his opponent.
Spencer has Bashor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bashor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Spencer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bashor regains guard immediately. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Spencer looking to sit in guard and control but Bashor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Spencer keeping full guard, as Bashor tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bashor trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bashor is one step ahead there. Spencer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. JesseJames Bashor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bashor trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom. Spencer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spencer punching from mount but Bashor doing a good job of avoiding damage. Spencer controlling from mount. Poor strikes thrown by Spencer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spencer lands a heavy elbow. Spencer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Spencer.
Bashor is rocked! Spencer raining down hammerfists from mount. Oh Bashor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Spencer postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bashor bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Spencer and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Spencer! A very excited looking Joe Spencer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chekhov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is КАТЮШA. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Hernandez! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hernandez throws a right and a left that both miss. Chekhov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez. Hernandez looks for a takedown but Chekhov sprawls well. Chekhov wants to clinch and Hernandez counters with a nice double leg into guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chekhov is pulling down on Hernandez's head to control his posture. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hernandez wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving. Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position. Hernandez keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez with a flurry of punches that miss. Chekhov trying to control the position here. Chekhov keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass. Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Chekhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Chekhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chekhov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Hernandez slips the punch. Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Chekhov misses with a leg kick and Hernandez counters with a single leg into guard. Chekhov didn't expect that. Hernandez drops back looking for a leg! Chekhov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chekhov manages to kick Hernandez off! Hernandez jumps back into Chekhov's guard. Hernandez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chekhov works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Chekhov looking to control.
Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hernandez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Hernandez throws a big elbow that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chekhov keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass. Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hernandez trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom. Chekhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hernandez looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hernandez advances position into side control! The strikes coming from Hernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Hernandez is trying to ground and pound but Chekhov uses the momentary lack of control by Hernandez to regain half guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chekhov makes his way to full guard, as Hernandez worked for a kimura.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Hernandez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chekhov feints and then cracks Hernandez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hernandez down. Chekhov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Hernandez avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Chekhov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. A big right from Chekhov misses. Chekhov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hernandez's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hernandez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chekhov.
Hernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A chopping leg kick lands by Hernandez.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Chekhov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez shoots for a double leg takedown but Chekhov sprawls well. He's pushed Hernandez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hernandez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chekhov is fending him off so far but Hernandez persists. Nope, Chekhov circles away and we're back to standing. Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez. Chekhov throws a leg kick but Hernandez checks it. Chekhov throws a quick inside leg kick. Chekhov tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance. Hernandez misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Hernandez.
Chekhov scores with a jab to the body. Chekhov tries a head kick but it misses.
Chekhov tries to work over Hernandez's front leg with a kick but Hernandez checks it. A leg kick checked by Chekhov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chekhov throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease. Hernandez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chekhov swivels and escapes. Chekhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Anton Chekhov is winning the standup battle so far. Hernandez punishes Chekhov's body with a nice straight punch. Hernandez misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chekhov, right into the meat.
A low kick from Chekhov is predictable there and Hernandez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Chekhov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Hernandez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Hernandez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Chekhov is keeping the position. Hernandez trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom. Hernandez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hernandez looking to pass the guard. Hernandez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Chekhov has Hernandez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chekhov trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
Anton Chekhov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Chekhov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Chekhov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hernandez's head. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hernandez thows a body shot but no joy. Chekhov misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chekhov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chekhov circles away. Hernandez moves out of range as Chekhov throws a body kick.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chekhov but Chekhov pushes him off and we're back to square one. Chekhov slips a jab and a cross from Hernandez.
Chekhov scores with a punch to the head. Chekhov clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Chekhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away. Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing. A good leg kick by Chekhov. Hernandez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chekhov rather than just go for the knockout. Chekhov throws a half hearted mid kick. A head kick misses from Chekhov. Hernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Chekhov, looking for a takedown. Hernandez pushes Chekhov against the cage but Chekhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Anton Chekhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Hernandez. 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! Hernandez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chekhov has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chekhov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hernandez. Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov drops Hernandez with a beautiful combination! Hernandez stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Chekhov is looking for the KO!
Hernandez is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chekhov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Hernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Chekhov finish him? Hernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Chekhov seems to be stalking Hernandez here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Hernandez drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anton Chekhov! An out of breath Anton Chekhov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tonton Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Hong Entrance Song. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tonton Hong! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Crusher! The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Crusher fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crusher crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hong - the referee stops the clock and Crusher gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hong. Crusher manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Crusher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Crusher postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Crusher is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crusher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hong can't do much from the bottom here. Hong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crusher is keen to just control but Hong is a slippery customer. Crusher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Crusher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Crusher has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Crusher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Hong works his way to full guard. Good work. Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Crusher throws an elbow that misses. Hong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crusher's guard. Nice move by Hong! Our spies down at at Vicious Striking inform us that Crusher has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crusher is on top in guard.
Hong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crusher postures up and lands a big shot to Hong's brow. Crusher cracks Hong with a solid left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hong wants to sweep here but Crusher controlling him for the moment. Hong managing to control the position. Crusher wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss. Crusher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crusher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Crusher with a flurry of punches that miss. Crusher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Crusher wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Crusher cracks a nice hook into Hong's ribs. Hong misses with a low kick. That kick from Hong tenderised Crusher's leg. Crusher is trying to keep his angry face on. Crusher misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crusher thows a body shot but no joy. Crusher swings and misses with a shot to the body and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hong tried to score with a low kick but Crusher checks it. Crusher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hong throws a head kick that misses. Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Crusher is able to avoid easily. Crusher looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range. Crusher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crusher defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand. Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it. Crusher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Crusher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Crusher tries to clinch up. Hong loads up on a big right hand but Crusher slips the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeremy Crusher 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.
Crusher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Crusher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working. Hong trying to control here.
Crusher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crusher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hong is just riding it out for now. Crusher eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Crusher trying to mount his opponent but Hong defends it. Crusher is trying to control the action in half guard but Hong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Crusher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Crusher seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Crusher prevents Hong from improving his position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crusher is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hong is pressing down on Crusher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Crusher slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Crusher sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crusher throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Crusher working the ground and pound but Hong is defending the strikes. Crusher throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Hong is trying to control Crusher's posture but Crusher avoids it. Hong is not content to let Crusher control the position. Jeremy Crusher has got the better of the ground game so far. Crusher works to advance to full mount. Hong defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hong tries to hold on but Crusher pushes him away. Crusher punching from mount but Hong doing a good job of avoiding damage. Crusher thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Crusher tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Crusher trying to control the action but Hong is working from the bottom. Crusher is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crusher. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hong trying to hold on to Crusher's head to control him but Crusher postures up.
Crusher is looking for a kimura here.
Crusher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hong's head. Crusher throwing shots but Hong is blocking nicely. Hong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Crusher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Crusher's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Crusher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Crusher does a little dance to reset his feet. Crusher avoids the body shot from Hong.
Hong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Hong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Crusher moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong. Hong swings away with a leg kick that misses. Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Crusher. Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crusher. Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher. Crusher staying out of range there. Hong goes for a high kick. It partially lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Hong looks to land a left hand but Crusher moved out of range nicely. Crusher dips to his left and cracks Hong with an uppercut! Crusher misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crusher shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Crusher is pressing down on Hong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hong is holding on for now. Crusher throwing shots but Hong is blocking nicely. Crusher trying to control from Hong's half guard. Hong has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Crusher cracks Hong with a solid left hand. Crusher wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. Crusher is looking to pass into half guard but Hong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hong is in guard. Crusher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crusher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Crusher's legs - danger averted. Hong cracks Crusher with a solid left hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crusher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hong forces his way into half guard. Hong working Crusher over with strikes. Crusher won't allow Hong to pass to mount. Crusher wants to get back to full guard. Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crusher keeps working. Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crusher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Crusher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crusher controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Hong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Crusher is looking to control Hong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crusher avoid being mounted? Hong wants to pass to mount but Crusher is defending the position. Crusher looking for submissions off his back. Hong wants to stand up but Crusher is controlling the position.
Crusher wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crusher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong. Crusher wants to get back to full guard but Hong has mounted him! Crusher can't escape the position.
Hong with a couple of short strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hong tries to control but Crusher wriggling away. Crusher can't escape the position.
Crusher regains half guard. Crusher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Hong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Crusher trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Crusher looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tonton Hong clearly takes that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hong pushes Crusher away with a front kick. Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crusher to score an easy takedown into full guard. Crusher stopping the sweep attempt from Hong. Hong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crusher! Crusher taking shots to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crusher is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hong with shots to the head and body - Crusher looks very uncomfortable down there. Crusher keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hong looking to control but Crusher is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hong landing punches. Hong unloading with bombs! Crusher slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crusher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crusher looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Crusher is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Hong lands strikes from half guard. Crusher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Crusher is rocked! Crusher strikes from the bottom but Hong passes into mount!
Crusher is still in real trouble! Can Hong finish him? Hong content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Hong. Hong looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Crusher covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonton Hong! Tonton Hong retains his light heavyweight title! A relieved looking Tonton Hong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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