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WFC 4: Venger vs. Henderson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pepe Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulb Saur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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194 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
KO power |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulb Saur!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saur is able to avoid easily.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Saur tries for a takedown but Lopez circles away easily
and Lopez counters with a nice leg kick.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lopez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saur's guard.
Saur trying to control here.
Lopez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
Saur is refusing to be controlled, as Lopez sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saur!
Saur really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lopez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lopez has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Saur's face.
Lopez connects with a bit shot that sees Saur covering up! More strikes from Lopez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lopez is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Karlsson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Holtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holtz throws a front kick aimed at Karlsson's knee but Karlsson avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlsson is defended easily by Holtz.
Karlsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holtz counters with a takedown into side control.
Holtz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Holtz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Karlsson is avoiding damage well.
Karlsson wants to get back to his feet.
Karlsson tries to buck Holtz off but Holtz is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karlsson being controlled for a moment.
Karlsson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz working away.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holtz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karlsson on the ground.
Holtz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Karlsson tries to improve position but can't.
Karlsson tries to escape but Holtz is in control.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Karlsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson regains half guard.
Holtz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karlsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Karlsson is pressing down on Holtz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Karlsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Holtz lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holtz has a hand on Karlsson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Karlsson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Karlsson controlling his opponent.
Karlsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holtz is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson wants to take his opponent's back but Holtz doesn't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson content just to control the position here.
Karlsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Holtz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Holtz and Karlsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Holtz prevents Karlsson from moving into mount.
We've been informed that Karlsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Karlsson taking a break here but Holtz is having none of it and regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz wants to improve his position but Karlsson is controlling well.
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 Jeff Holtz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karlsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Holtz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Karlsson's guard now.
Jeff Holtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Holtz is in close to Karlsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holtz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alex Karlsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Karlsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holtz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karlsson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holtz looking to score a takedown here. Karlsson is defending well but Holtz drives through and ends up in Karlsson's guard.
Holtz trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Karlsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Holtz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holtz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Holtz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Holtz from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson won't allow Holtz to sweep him here.
Holtz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karlsson manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holtz trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holtz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holtz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Holtz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holtz defends it easily.
Holtz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holtz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Karlsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holtz.
We've been hearing that Holtz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Holtz trying to control but Karlsson is working from the bottom.
Karlsson is controlling Holtz's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karlsson lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Holtz dominated that second round.
That's time! Holtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Holtz fails with a takedown attempt.
Holtz lands with a nice combination. Karlsson backs away looking to recover.
Holtz fails with the takedown.
Karlsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holtz misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Holtz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holtz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karlsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holtz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Holtz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holtz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlsson.
A nice combination there by Karlsson.
Holtz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karlsson quickly recovers to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson gets full guard.
Karlsson working a defensive guard here.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Karlsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karlsson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holtz has picked Karlsson up and slammed him! Karlsson can't keep hold of the triangle and Holtz manages to pass to side control!
Holtz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holtz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karlsson sneaks back into half guard.
Holtz trying to control from Karlsson's half guard. Karlsson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karlsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karlsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holtz wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Holtz won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson trying to control the position.
Holtz wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karlsson is on top in guard.
Karlsson preventing the sweep.
Holtz has a closed guard, preventing Karlsson from standing up.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Holtz keeps moving.
Holtz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holtz tries to get out of the position.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Holtz is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holtz is on top in guard.
Holtz stopping the sweep attempt from Karlsson.
Holtz is looking to advance position but Karlsson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Karlsson.
I think Holtz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holtz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raiden Asuka had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Owraa misses the target.
Owraa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Owraa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Decent striking displayed by Owraa there.
Asuka tries for a takedown but Owraa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asuka shoots for a double leg takedown but Owraa sprawls well. He's pushed Asuka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raiden Asuka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owraa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asuka circles away quickly and effectively.
Asuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Owraa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Owraa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owraa swinging wildly here.
Asuka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Owraa.
Asuka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Owraa drives through with a takedown into Asuka's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Asuka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asuka is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Owraa has his hands clasped together but Asuka extends and breaks Owraa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Asuka.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raiden Asuka!
In defeat, Uruk Owraa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Kim!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Smith has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Kim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Kim blocks the body kick.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim's coach down at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kim in his tracks.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Kim finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bruce Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Kim fails to pull guard.
The referee calls for Kim to work.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Kim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the ropes.
Smith 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.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kim 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.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith pushes Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Kim avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Smith rushes Kim and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Kim gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Kim 's knee.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kim.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kim checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the ropes.
Smith tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Kim breaks the clinch.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Kim looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kim defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kim's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Kim is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Bruce Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Smith tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the ropes.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith blocks a head kick by Kim.
Bruce Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Kim steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith wants to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Kim moves out of range of the body kick from Smith.
Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim 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.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kim lands a two punch combo.
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
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!
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Kim avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith scores with a head kick. Kim tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith stalling in the clinch but Kim improves position.
Smith seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kim is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kim is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Kim looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to work over Kim's front leg with a kick but Kim checks it.
Smith avoids the head kick by Kim.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Kim misses with a kick to the body.
Bruce Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith drives through and clinches with Kim against the ropes.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Smith looking to slow down the pace here.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Smith tenderised Kim's leg. Kim is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Bruce Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Kim on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Smith tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Kim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Bruce Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith avoiding damage as Kim throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with an elbow strike.
Smith prevents Kim from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith cracks the inside of Kim's front leg.
Smith looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to clinch.
Jin Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil MaCrackin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Phil MaCrackin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MaCrackin fails in his attempt to clinch.
MaCrackin wants to clinch but Monteban slips to the side
and Monteban decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MaCrackin's guard.
Monteban wants to pass the guard but MaCrackin is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Monteban sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Monteban throws a strike but MaCrackin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Monteban trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MaCrackin preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ricardo Monteban was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MaCrackin tries to clinch
so Monteban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
MaCrackin is wriggling around but Monteban manages to pass to half guard.
Monteban is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MaCrackin is just riding it out for now. Monteban eventually gives up the hold.
Monteban is working for a kimura but MaCrackin is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is working for a submission of some sort.
Monteban prevents MaCrackin from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MaCrackin trying to control here.
MaCrackin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MaCrackin.
MaCrackin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monteban wants to control from the top but MaCrackin keeps moving.
Monteban trying to move into half guard but instead MaCrackin has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban looking for a sweep. Not yet Monteban, not yet.
Monteban being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Phil MaCrackin just wasn't active enough.
Monteban swings for the body but MaCrackin moves out of range.
Monteban throws a lazy right hand but MaCrackin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MaCrackin has Monteban up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MaCrackin tries to land knees in the clinch but Monteban avoids the damage to the body.
Monteban misses with a body punch.
Monteban can't find room to land a body shot as MaCrackin controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Monteban dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MaCrackin wants to clinch
and Monteban counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Monteban tries to pass the half guard into mount. MaCrackin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Monteban is looking to take a break and control but MaCrackin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monteban tries to pass the half guard into mount. MaCrackin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Monteban moves nicely into side control.
Monteban trying to control the position but MaCrackin is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban tries to move into full mount but can't pass MaCrackin's legs.
MaCrackin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monteban is controlling him well.
Monteban wants to control but MaCrackin is keeping him busy.
Monteban is trying to get an arm triangle but MaCrackin is defending well.
Monteban tries to advance to mount but MaCrackin instead regains half guard.
MaCrackin is looking to control Monteban's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MaCrackin avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MaCrackin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Monteban trying to pass the guard but MaCrackin defending well.
Monteban wants to advance to full mount but MaCrackin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
MaCrackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Monteban is one step ahead there.
Monteban trying to move into half guard but instead MaCrackin has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban 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.
Ricardo Monteban has got the better of the ground game so far.
MaCrackin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monteban's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MaCrackin tries to clinch up
and Monteban counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Monteban passes MaCrackin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Monteban is working for a submission of some sort.
Monteban seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. MaCrackin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Monteban!
A very excited looking Ricardo Monteban rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko comes to the ring accompanied by Fuck Them All. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko wants to clinch but Masotti slips to the side
and Masotti counters with a big head kick but Kostyrko shrugs it off.
Kostyrko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masotti counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kostyrko is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kostyrko rushes Masotti and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Masotti is stalling here.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostyrko's face.
Masotti managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostyrko blocks an elbow strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kostyrko avoids it.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masotti.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masotti lands a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko is breathing heavily.
Masotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kostyrko blocks the elbow strike.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masotti avoids it.
Kostyrko blocks the elbow strike.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti is trying to maintain a safe position but Kostyrko gets an underhook and turns Masotti into the ropes.
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the ropes, Masotti throws an elbow but misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
Masotti landing knees to the body.
Kostyrko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti has Kostyrko pressed against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Masotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kostyrko's brow.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
Kostyrko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Kostyrko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostyrko's face.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Masotti throws an elbow but misses.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks it.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Masotti avoids the elbow strike from Kostyrko, against the ropes.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostyrko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Masotti - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masotti.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko blocks an elbow strike from Masotti.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masotti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks with his arms.
Masotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Masotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masotti.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Masotti moves into the clinch.
Kostyrko creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Masotti blocks with his arms.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
Masotti looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kostyrko avoids the elbow strike from Masotti, against the ropes.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Masotti.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masotti avoids it.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostyrko is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Kostyrko won't want to take too many of those.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Masotti is trying to maintain a safe position but Kostyrko gets an underhook and turns Masotti into the ropes.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
Masotti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko throws an elbow but it misses.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Kostyrko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Masotti.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kostyrko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Toga Masotti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masotti blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks with his arms.
Masotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Kostyrko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Masotti is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks it.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Masotti blocks it.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
Kostyrko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masotti.
Masotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masotti pushes off an throws an elbow but Kostyrko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Masotti won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Masotti throws an elbow but misses.
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko dodges an elbow strike from Masotti.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kostyrko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kostyrko's brow.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but Masotti blocks it.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Masotti stalling in the clinch but Kostyrko improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kostyrko's brow.
Kostyrko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti lands a damaging elbow.
Masotti managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masotti is defending well for now.
Kostyrko managing to block the knees to the body from Masotti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kostyrko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but Kostyrko avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kostyrko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Masotti scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toga Masotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kostyrko moves to clinch but Masotti breaks away
and Masotti counters with a good low kick that Kostyrko was not able to check.
Kostyrko tries to clinch up.
Kostyrko gets tackled into the ropes by Masotti. Masotti maintains the clinch.
Kostyrko blocks an elbow strike.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masotti managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Masotti blocks with his arms.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
Masotti lands an elbow that stopped Kostyrko in his tracks for a moment.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks with his arms.
Kostyrko misses with a knee strike.
Kostyrko avoids the elbow strike from Masotti, against the ropes.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masotti is defending well for now.
Kostyrko blocks the elbow strike.
Kostyrko throws an elbow that misses.
Masotti lands a good knee to the midsection. Kostyrko won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Masotti.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kostyrko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Masotti has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Masotti blocks with his arms.
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Philipp Kostyrko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masotti is defending well for now.
Kostyrko lands a good knee to the midsection. Masotti won't want to take too many of those.
Masotti looking to stall.
Masotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kostyrko blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti managing to block the knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Masotti is defending well for now.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kostyrko misses with an elbow strike.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kostyrko is defending well for now.
Kostyrko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masotti blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks it.
Kostyrko blocks an elbow strike from Masotti.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Masotti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Masotti.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kostyrko tries to land knees in the clinch but Masotti avoids the damage to the body.
Masotti avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Masotti avoiding damage as Kostyrko throws knees to the body.
Masotti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostyrko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masotti avoids it.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kostyrko's face.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Masotti using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Masotti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
Masotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Kostyrko blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostyrko trying to land knees to the body.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masotti avoids it.
Kostyrko missing with knees to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toga Masotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masotti has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti!
After winning the bout, Toga Masotti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Loshkarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexandr Loshkarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Smith!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loshkarev tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Loshkarev 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.
Loshkarev tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Loshkarev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith pulls Loshkarev into guard.
Loshkarev slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Loshkarev any problems.
Loshkarev won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Loshkarev from standing up.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loshkarev is one step ahead there.
Loshkarev throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loshkarev's guard. Nice move by Smith!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Loshkarev has wrist control.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Loshkarev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith postures up in Loshkarev's guard and throws a big left but Loshkarev blocks it.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Loshkarev blocks nicely.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Loshkarev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Loshkarev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Loshkarev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loshkarev wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Loshkarev 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.
Loshkarev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Loshkarev wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Loshkarev blocks nicely.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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!
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith wants to control from the top but Loshkarev keeps moving.
Loshkarev is trying to keep Smith in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev 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.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Loshkarev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Loshkarev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Loshkarev keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Loshkarev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Loshkarev is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith trying to control but Loshkarev is working from the bottom.
Loshkarev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loshkarev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loshkarev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Loshkarev won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loshkarev wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Loshkarev misses.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Loshkarev on that attempt.
Loshkarev clinches.
Smith is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith looking to stall.
Loshkarev wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loshkarev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Loshkarev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loshkarev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Loshkarev is keeping busy.
Loshkarev looking to stall.
Loshkarev is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Loshkarev.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loshkarev tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith stalling the fight.
Loshkarev jumps guard but Smith turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Loshkarev tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the ropes and eventually Loshkarev drops back down to his feet.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Loshkarev.
Loshkarev is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loshkarev can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Loshkarev is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Loshkarev controls the action.
Smith tries to stall but Loshkarev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Loshkarev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Loshkarev is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Loshkarev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Loshkarev fails to pull guard.
Smith holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Loshkarev is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steven Smith.
Smith cracks Loshkarev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Smith 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! This is the final round!
Smith feints a jab promting Loshkarev to slip. Smith then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Loshkarev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Loshkarev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith leaves Loshkarev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Loshkarev is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Loshkarev stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith stalling.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loshkarev manages to break the clinch.
Steven Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loshkarev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Loshkarev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Loshkarev tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith is struggling to control the position.
Loshkarev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loshkarev blocking some punches.
Smith taking a breather.
Smith tries to work over Loshkarev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loshkarev turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loshkarev manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith pushes Loshkarev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Loshkarev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith tries to bench press Loshkarev off him but Loshkarev keeps the position.
Loshkarev trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loshkarev avoids the strikes from the bottom by Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Loshkarev wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Steven Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loshkarev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Loshkarev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Loshkarev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith wants to control but Loshkarev postures up.
Smith 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to bench press Loshkarev off him but Loshkarev keeps the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Loshkarev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to control but Loshkarev manages to take his back.
Alexandr Loshkarev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Steven Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Smith!
Our winner, Steven Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CALIFORNIA LOVE by Tupac ft. Dr. Dre. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Spong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Spong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Spong throws a series of punches but Cruz moves out of range.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Spong throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Spong throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Tyrone Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spong looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Spong swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Spong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cruz back to the ropes. Spong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cruz at a distance.
Spong misses with a hook. Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Spong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz's hands.
Cruz tests Spong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spong lands with a good body shot.
Spong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz misses with a right hand
and Spong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Spong moves away and avoids it.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz throws out a loose jab but Spong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spong looks to land a body kick but Cruz moved away.
Cruz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Spong throws a right and a left that Cruz avoids nicely.
Cruz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cruz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spong moves away.
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spong lands a head shot.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Spong misses with the combination.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spong swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spong defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Spong into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Spong.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong digs a good hook to Cruz's body.
Spong throws a combination that misses
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Spong scores with a four punch combination!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cruz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Spong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the liver by Cruz. Beautiful body shot.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
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!
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spong is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Spong circles away and we're back to standing.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruz as he connects with a hook.
Spong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Spong avoids the body shot from Cruz.
Cruz slips a jab from Spong.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spong.
Spong misses with a double jab.
Spong throws a series of punches but Cruz avoids them all with ease.
Spong lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Spong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cruz is rocked!
Cruz circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Spong. Cruz falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Spong!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Spong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapshinov comes into the arena with Moonlight Sonata blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanlon!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanlon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lapshinov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hanlon. Hanlon gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapshinov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Mark Hanlon has been cut.
Hanlon keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapshinov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanlon.
Artem Lapshinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hanlon.
Hanlon fails to land the takedown.
Hanlon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lapshinov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapshinov throws a head kick that Hanlon semi-blocks.
Lapshinov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanlon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lapshinov swivels and escapes.
Lapshinov moves in looking to clinch but Hanlon pushes him off.
Lapshinov tries to clinch up but Hanlon circles away and keeps his distance.
Lapshinov has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapshinov misses with a knee to the head.
Lapshinov stops a takedown attempt from Hanlon.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanlon avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanlon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but Hanlon blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lapshinov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanlon avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Hanlon managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanlon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov is pressed up against the ropes. Hanlon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lapshinov down to the mat. Lapshinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanlon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lapshinov wants to clinch.
Hanlon has a takedown stuffed.
Hanlon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapshinov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hanlon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapshinov's waist but Lapshinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanlon off to one side.
Hanlon shoots for a double leg takedown but Lapshinov sprawls well. He's pushed Hanlon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lapshinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanlon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lapshinov's waist but Lapshinov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanlon off to one side.
Lapshinov instigates a clinch.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanlon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanlon avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanlon avoids it.
Hanlon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lapshinov.
Lapshinov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanlon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Hanlon avoids the damage to the body.
Lapshinov is pressed up against the ropes. Hanlon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lapshinov down to the mat. Lapshinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapshinov moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanlon avoids it.
Lapshinov misses with a knee strike.
Lapshinov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hanlon wants to take the fight to the mat but Lapshinov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanlon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lapshinov is defending well.
Hanlon avoids the elbow strike from Lapshinov, against the ropes.
Lapshinov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanlon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lapshinov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hanlon avoids it.
Lapshinov scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapshinov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lapshinov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lapshinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Hanlon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lapshinov leaves Hanlon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lapshinov wants to clinch
and Hanlon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lapshinov won't be happy with that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lapshinov is trying to improve his position.
Hanlon grinds an elbow into Lapshinov's temple.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanlon grinds an elbow into Lapshinov's temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanlon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lapshinov is avoiding damage well.
Hanlon working away.
Lapshinov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanlon is chipping away with strikes.
Hanlon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanlon lands an elbow.
Hanlon working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanlon swings around for an armbar but Lapshinov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanlon's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lapshinov trying to control but Hanlon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapshinov wants to stand and escape but instead Hanlon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hanlon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lapshinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanlon on the ground.
Hanlon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanlon works over Lapshinov with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hanlon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanlon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanlon connects with a nice short shot to Lapshinov's temple.
Lapshinov wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanlon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanlon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lapshinov is just riding it out for now. Hanlon eventually gives up the hold.
Lapshinov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon is nestled in close to Lapshinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanlon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lapshinov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanlon.
Lapshinov is trying to maintain the position but Hanlon is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanlon is nestled in close to Lapshinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lapshinov is trying to maintain the position but Hanlon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lapshinov is looking for a sweep. Hanlon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanlon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanlon slips a nice elbow through Lapshinov's hands, connecting with Lapshinov's forehead.
Hanlon is looking for a kimura but Lapshinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanlon to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanlon lands a nice short elbow.
Lapshinov wants to get back to full guard.
Hanlon working Lapshinov over with strikes.
Hanlon wants to pass the guard but Lapshinov is defending well.
Hanlon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanlon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lapshinov tries to get to full guard but Hanlon has control of the leg.
Mark Hanlon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lapshinov is working hard here to advance position.
Hanlon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanlon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanlon drops an elbow to the side of Lapshinov's head.
Hanlon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lapshinov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanlon scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanlon is nestled in close to Lapshinov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Hanlon.
Hanlon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lapshinov is rocked!
Lapshinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanlon.
Oh Lapshinov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lapshinov is trying to control but Hanlon manages to pass to mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanlon with good strikes from the mount here!
Hanlon lands a big shot to the head and Lapshinov winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mark Hanlon!
Mark Hanlon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zentrope Fighting Universe logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger's entrance music is Live and Let Die. A fine choice. Dan Henderson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Henderson misses.
Venger lands a nice shot that snaps Henderson's head back.
It looks like Dan Henderson has been cut.
Venger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Henderson has time to react.
Venger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Venger drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Henderson's head, knocking him out cold! Venger is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Venger!
A relieved looking Vladimir Venger 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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