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Ascension: Resolution PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Houellebecq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bisley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houellebecq kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Prodigy - Spitfire. Bisley has chosen Johnny Cash - God's Gonna Cut You Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gegard Houellebecq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Bisley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Houellebecq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bisley misses with a body shot.
Bisley moves out of range of the body kick from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bisley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Houellebecq was well out of range. Poor timing from Bisley.
Bisley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houellebecq.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bisley, right into the meat.
Bisley walks into a stiff left hand from Houellebecq.
Good leg kick by Houellebecq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Houellebecq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houellebecq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houellebecq lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bisley's sensitive parts.
Bisley looks to land a combination but Houellebecq avoids it well.
Houellebecq takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisley cracks Houellebecq with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Houellebecq as he connects with a hook.
Houellebecq lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Houellebecq.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Houellebecq.
Houellebecq pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bisley misses with a shot to the body
enabling Houellebecq to counter with a crisp jab.
Houellebecq throws a solid leg kick but Bisley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Houellebecq.
Bisley misses the shot to the body.
Gegard Houellebecq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Houellebecq.
Houellebecq lands the left hand.
Houellebecq has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spetznaz Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Houellebecq throws a leg kick
and Bisley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Houellebecq won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Houellebecq defending against the ground and pound.
Houellebecq regains half guard.
Bisley trying to control from Houellebecq's half guard. Houellebecq has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bisley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houellebecq has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bisley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Houellebecq trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bisley stopping the sweep attempt from Houellebecq.
Houellebecq has momentary wrist control but Bisley slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Houellebecq holds on and takes a little breather.
Bisley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Houellebecq keeping moving, preventing Bisley from controlling successfully.
Bisley throwing strikes but missing.
Houellebecq has his hands on Bisley's head, controlling the position.
Houellebecq manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Houellebecq can pounce on him.
Houellebecq slips under a jab from Bisley.
Gegard Houellebecq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houellebecq misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bisley.
Bisley moves out of range as Houellebecq throws a body kick.
Houellebecq scores with a push kick.
Houellebecq misses with a hook. Bisley ducked under it nicely.
Houellebecq throws out a leg kick but Bisley moves out of range and Houellebecq only half commits.
A big left from Bisley misses.
Houellebecq takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bisley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Houellebecq rather than just go for the knockout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Bisley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bisley. That's going to slow Houellebecq down.
Houellebecq scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Houellebecq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bisley momentarily.
Houellebecq looks to land a body kick but Bisley moved away.
Houellebecq tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bisley is able to avoid easily.
Bisley checks a leg kick.
Bisley walks into a stiff left hand from Houellebecq.
Bisley moves out of range of the strikes.
Houellebecq is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bisley.
Bisley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Houellebecq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Houellebecq misses with a head kick.
Gegard Houellebecq is winning the standup battle so far.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Houellebecq, right into the meat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Houellebecq.
A telegraphed right hand from Houellebecq misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Houellebecq there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Houellebecq throws a lazy head kick
and Bisley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bisley is looking to work some ground and pound but Houellebecq has wrist control.
Bisley preventing the sweep.
Houellebecq is trying to keep Bisley in close.
Houellebecq keeping moving, preventing Bisley from controlling successfully.
Houellebecq is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bisley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Houellebecq preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bisley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Bisley wants to pass the guard but Houellebecq is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bisley looking to sit in guard and control but Houellebecq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Houellebecq in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Houellebecq sitting in guard here, content to control.
Houellebecq working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Houellebecq has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Houellebecq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq won't allow Bisley to sweep him here.
Houellebecq postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Houellebecq throwing strikes but missing.
Bisley keeping moving, preventing Houellebecq from controlling successfully.
Garrett Bisley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houellebecq throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bisley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Houellebecq stopping the sweep attempt from Bisley.
Houellebecq looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houellebecq trying to control but Bisley is working from the bottom.
Houellebecq won't allow Bisley to sweep him here.
Houellebecq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Houellebecq trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gegard Houellebecq just wasn't active enough.
Houellebecq wants to land a leg kick but Bisley is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gegard Houellebecq dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Houellebecq misses with a head kick.
Houellebecq takes a swing at Bisley's ribcage but misses.
Houellebecq tries to land a front kick but Bisley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bisley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Houellebecq lands with a thumping leg kick.
Houellebecq throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Houellebecq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bisley momentarily.
Bisley avoids the body shot from Houellebecq.
Bisley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bisley looks to throw the jab but Houellebecq is out of range.
Houellebecq lands a leg kick that knocks Bisley off balance momentarily.
Bisley takes a swing at Houellebecq's ribcage but misses.
Bisley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Houellebecq misses the target.
Bisley blocks a low kick nicely.
Bisley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bisley throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Houellebecq checks the leg kick.
Bisley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bisley lands a jab.
Houellebecq keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bisley slips under a jab from Houellebecq.
Bisley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Houellebecq moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Garrett Bisley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Houellebecq lands with a shot to the body.
Bisley 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.
Nice body kick there by Houellebecq.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houellebecq swings for the body but Bisley moves out of range.
Houellebecq throws a sloppy head kick
and Bisley counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Bisley crashes against the mat.
Houellebecq wants to control but Bisley postures up.
Bisley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Houellebecq knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bisley postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Gegard Houellebecq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisley is looking to take a break and control but Houellebecq is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Houellebecq tries to bench press Bisley off him but Bisley keeps the position.
Bisley working the ground and pound but Houellebecq is defending the strikes.
Bisley trying to control the position but Houellebecq is working away.
Bisley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bisley lands some shots froms side control.
Bisley 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Houellebecq manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bisley's best efforts.
Houellebecq keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrett Bisley.
I think Houellebecq 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Houellebecq!
Our winner, Gegard Houellebecq, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes to the cage accompanied by Yep. The crowd seem to be enjoying Santa Cruz's choice of entrance music: 50 cent P.I.M.P. Rafael Santa Cruz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santa Cruz enables Tyler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santa Cruz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tyler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santa Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Santa Cruz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tyler postures up and lands a big shot to Santa Cruz's brow.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santa Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler stopping the sweep attempt from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz keeping full guard, as Tyler tries to pass.
Tyler passes Santa Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Cruz keeping hold of Tyler's head, controlling as best he can.
Tyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Santa Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Tyler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Santa Cruz defending well though.
Tyler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Santa Cruz to regain full guard.
Santa Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyler defends it easily.
Santa Cruz wants to sweep here but Tyler controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tyler throws a big elbow that misses.
Santa Cruz has his feet on Tyler's thighs here. He's pushed Tyler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Tyler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm fucking good aren't I London? Been a pleasure. Coming for the title.'.
In defeat, Jake Tyler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Should have had my damn Title shot. I wasn't motivated for this fight much. I am the Champion so it doesn't matter, I beat the Champion Ricardo Gracie and made him tap.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi has chosen Loituma TECHNO! as his entrance music. Malvin Maldi struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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161 lbs
45 - 25 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum misses with a body shot.
Maldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Maldi misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tatum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatum prevents a body shot from Maldi.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maldi misses with a punch to the body.
Tatum is struggling to control the position.
Tatum manages to pull guard.
Maldi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maldi works over Tatum with some ground and pound from guard.
Tatum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maldi is aware though and is defending well.
Maldi postures up in Tatum's guard and throws a big left but Tatum blocks it.
Maldi scoring with some ground and pound.
Maldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maldi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Maldi from controlling successfully.
Maldi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tatum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maldi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatum throws his legs up looking for a submission but Maldi uses it to pass to side control.
Tatum defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Tatum's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tatum gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tatum is looking for a sweep. Maldi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maldi is looking to take a break and control but Tatum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatum is looking for a sweep. Maldi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Maldi there.
Tatum trying to control here.
Tatum is trying to get back to full guard.
Maldi controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is refusing to be controlled, as Maldi sits in half guard.
Maldi slows the pace down in half guard.
Tatum looking for submissions off his back.
Maldi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tatum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maldi pulls his head out easily.
Tatum has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maldi. Oh but Tatum has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maldi goes limp - he's gone! Tatum jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Tatum!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Danny Tatum waved his t-shirt featuring Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McFinnigan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Drunken Irish Dad. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey McFinnigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinnigan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bri looks to score with a jab to the body but McFinnigan is just out of range.
McFinnigan throws a head kick that misses.
McFinnigan rushes Bri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bri uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFinnigan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFinnigan has a couple of punches blocked by Bri.
Bri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bri tries a body shot but McFinnigan blocks it.
McFinnigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bri's elbow.
Bri lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bri throws a punch but it's blocked by McFinnigan.
McFinnigan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McFinnigan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch.
McFinnigan misses with a punch to the body.
McFinnigan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFinnigan can't find room to land a body shot as Bri controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bri.
Bri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McFinnigan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFinnigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McFinnigan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from McFinnigan on the inside.
Bri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch.
Bri blocks a body shot from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Bri.
Bri prevents a body shot from McFinnigan.
McFinnigan throws a head punch that misses.
McFinnigan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan blocks an elbow strike from Bri.
Bri prevents a body shot from McFinnigan.
Bri blocking some punches.
Bri is working McFinnigan over against the cage.
McFinnigan can't find room to land a body shot as Bri controls the action.
McFinnigan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bri's elbow.
McFinnigan working aggressively here.
McFinnigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bri misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McFinnigan.
McFinnigan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bri.
McFinnigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
Bri cracks McFinnigan with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McFinnigan fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bri.
McFinnigan tries to work over Bri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as McFinnigan controls the action.
Bri can't find room to land a body shot as McFinnigan controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan prevents a body shot from Bri.
McFinnigan working aggressively here.
Bri gets through McFinnigan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McFinnigan misses with a body punch.
Bri lands with a light punch inside.
McFinnigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bri uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFinnigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
McFinnigan struggles to land a body shot inside as Bri controls his hands.
Bri blocking some punches.
McFinnigan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McFinnigan working aggressively here.
Bri pushes McFinnigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bri on the inside.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
Bri misses with the head strike.
Bri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bri pushes McFinnigan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFinnigan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bris head.
McFinnigan misses with a punch on the inside.
McFinnigan tries to throw a body punch but Bri avoids it by throwing McFinnigan back against the cage.
Bri blocking some punches.
Bri misses with the head strike.
Bri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bri misses with a hook to the ribs.
McFinnigan misses with a punch to the body.
Bri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McFinnigan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bri.
McFinnigan misses with a punch to the body.
McFinnigan misses with the head strike.
Bri lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bri drops McFinnigan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McFinnigan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McFinnigan is rocked!
Bri drops McFinnigan with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, McFinnigan is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seaville Bri!
During a confident post fight interview, Seaville Bri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Tunjic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - The Human Instrument. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tunjic's choice of entrance music: More then a Feeling. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Tunjic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo avoids the body shot from Tunjic.
Tunjic swings widly with a right hand
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Tunjic didn't expect that.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tunjic is keeping the position for now.
Tunjic wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment.
Tunjic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Russo 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.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Tunjic blocks nicely.
Tunjic looking for a guillotine here but Russo defends easily.
Tunjic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Russo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throws an elbow that misses. Tunjic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Tunjic!
Russo has his foot on Tunjic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tunjic works his way back into a safe position though.
Russo looking for a guillotine here but Tunjic defends easily.
Russo trying to control the position.
Russo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tunjic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Tunjic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tunjic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Russo taking a bit of punishment here - Tunjic scoring with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tunjic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Russo some visible discomfort.
Tunjic working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic controls the position from side control.
Russo manages to get back to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Tunjic working his ground and pound in the gym.
Russo gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tunjic postures up and lands a big shot to Russo's brow.
Tunjic postures up.
Russo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tunjic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Russo is trying to control but can't.
Tunjic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tunjic is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tunjic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Russo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tunjic pulls his head out easily.
Tunjic drops an elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Tunjic winds up and cracks Russo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic winds up and cracks Russo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tunjic controlling the action here.
Tunjic is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Tunjic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Tunjic throws a jab but it's blocked by Russo.
Russo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tunjic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Russo.
Tunjic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Donk. Tunjic catches Russo right on the button with a cross.
Tunjic takes a swing at Russo's ribcage but misses.
Tunjic connects with the punch.
Tunjic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunjic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Russo counters with a single leg into guard. Tunjic didn't expect that.
Tunjic looking for a sweep. Not yet Tunjic, not yet.
Russo trying to control but Tunjic is working from the bottom.
Tunjic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russo's guard.
Tunjic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Russo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tunjic has managed to get both his arms back between Russo's legs - danger averted.
Russo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Russo scoring with strikes but Tunjic is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo looking to finish Tunjic with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tunjic!
Tunjic gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands strikes from half guard.
Russo working over Tunjic with some ground and pound. Tunjic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tunjic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tunjic looking for submissions off his back.
Tunjic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
Tunjic gets full guard.
Tunjic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tunjic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Russo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Tunjic keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Tunjic trying to keep a closed guard but Russo is proving a slippery customer.
Russo won't allow Tunjic to sweep him here.
Tunjic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Russo!
Vinny Russo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tunjic with shots to the head and body - Russo looks very uncomfortable down there.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunjic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Russo wants to improve his position but Tunjic is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tunjic working Russo over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Tunjic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vinny Russo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tunjic connects with a crisp jab.
Tunjic misses the body punch
enabling Russo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tunjic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tunjic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tunjic scores with a takedown into Russo's guard.
Russo pulls Tunjic in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tunjic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tunjic cracks Russo with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tunjic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Russo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tunjic defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo looking for a guillotine here but Tunjic defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunjic scoring with some ground and pound.
Tunjic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tunjic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tunjic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tunjic trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vinny Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic scoring with some ground and pound.
Russo working for a triangle but Tunjic defends it easily.
Tunjic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tunjic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo keeping full guard, as Tunjic tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo working for submissions but it's allowed Tunjic to get to half guard.
Russo trying to control here.
Tunjic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tunjic wants to take a breather but Russo is having none of it.
Russo looking for submissions off his back.
Tunjic wants to control but Russo is keeping him busy.
Russo is trying to maintain the position but Tunjic is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunjic lands with a punch from half guard.
Tunjic is nestled in close to Russo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Russo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tunjic slips a nice elbow through Russo's hands, connecting with Russo's forehead.
Tunjic is trying to control. Russo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Tunjic there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Tunjic.
Russo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tunjic drops an elbow to the side of Russo's head.
Tunjic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russo keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Tunjic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tunjic 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Tunjic!
After winning the bout, Ivan Tunjic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Vinny Russo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not sure what to say. I got beat up. I'd love a cheeseburger right now though. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maverick Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smokeleaf's choice of entrance music: LMFAO - Sexy and I Know It . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
290 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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32
284 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maverick Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Caine is just out of range.
Smokeleaf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smokeleaf on his heels. He'll look to pass Smokeleaf's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smokeleaf is looking to stand up but Caine isn't so interested in that idea.
Caine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smokeleaf wants to stand but Caine is controlling the position.
Caine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smokeleaf pushes Caine off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smokeleaf throws an off balance right hand
and Caine counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caine landing with the ground and pound.
Caine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine with a nice head shot there.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caine lands a couple of elbows.
Caine postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smokeleaf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Caine misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Caine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Caine is trying to trip Smokeleaf. He has hold of a leg but Smokeleaf is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Caine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smokeleaf is keeping the position for now.
Caine with a nice head shot there.
Caine prevents Smokeleaf from getting back to his feet.
Smokeleaf has momentary wrist control but Caine slips an elbow through the middle.
Caine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Caine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smokeleaf is looking to stand up but Caine isn't so interested in that idea.
Caine wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Caine throwing strikes from guard but Smokeleaf blocks nicely.
Caine connects with a couple of short punches.
It looks like Maverick Smokeleaf has been cut.
Caine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smokeleaf's head.
Caine throwing strikes but missing.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
Smokeleaf wants to stand up but Caine is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine is in close to Smokeleaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caine wants to control from the top but Smokeleaf keeps moving.
Caine stops Smokeleaf from standing up.
Caine trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokeleaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf controls Caine momentarily but Caine frees himself.
Smokeleaf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smokeleaf misses with a body kick.
Smokeleaf cracks the inside of Caine's front leg.
Smokeleaf clobbers Caine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Caiaphas Caine has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook. Caine ducked under it nicely.
Smokeleaf fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caine looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maverick Smokeleaf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caine manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smokeleaf on his heels. He'll look to pass Smokeleaf's guard now, I'm sure.
Caine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smokeleaf uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Smokeleaf checks a leg kick.
Smokeleaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caine was well out of range. Poor timing from Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Caine's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smokeleaf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caine.
Smokeleaf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caine connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smokeleaf throws a chopping leg kick but Caine manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maverick Smokeleaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caine throws a sloppy head kick
and Caine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smokeleaf.
Jab from Smokeleaf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf throws a body kick that misses
and Caine counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smokeleaf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caine.
Caine trying to control from half guard but Smokeleaf is working away.
Smokeleaf on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smokeleaf is trying to stand.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caine is looking to take a break and control but Smokeleaf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smokeleaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caine is working away from the top position though.
Caine is looking for a kimura but Smokeleaf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caine to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf wants to get back to his feet.
Caine missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caine wants to work for an arm triangle but Smokeleaf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smokeleaf is trying to get back to full guard.
Caine is keen to just control but Smokeleaf is a slippery customer.
Caine is looking to stall here but Smokeleaf recovers full guard.
Caine trying to control but Smokeleaf is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf working a defensive guard here.
Caine tries to free his leg and advance position but Smokeleaf is retaining full guard.
Caine controlling from the top position.
Smokeleaf wriggles free and stands up.
Caine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caine showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smokeleaf with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Caine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine is working for a submission of some sort.
Smokeleaf is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Caine scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smokeleaf wants to improve his position but Caine is controlling well.
Caine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smokeleaf punching from the bottom.
Caine is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Smokeleaf is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caiaphas Caine!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Caiaphas Caine waved his t-shirt featuring Zipp Zapp(w. laundry:10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan-Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Magri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
140 lbs
29 - 10 - 0 |
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33
140 lbs
27 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chan-Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Charlie Magri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magri misses with a shot to the body
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Magri tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.
Jung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magri wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Jung seems content to control.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Magri defends it.
Jung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jung trying to control from half guard but Magri is working away.
Jung slips a nice elbow through Magri's hands, connecting with Magri's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Magri is defending the position.
Jung seems to be looking for submissions.
Magri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magri is refusing to be controlled, as Jung sits in half guard.
Jung is working for a submission of some sort.
Magri is looking for a sweep. Jung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jung.
Magri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jung is working away from the top position though.
Jung trying to control the pace.
Magri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jung throws a strike but Magri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Magri misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
Magri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magri there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jung is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from Magri.
Magri looks to land a left hand but Jung moved out of range nicely.
Jung misses with a looping right.
Chan-Sung Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Magri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magri.
Good work by Magri as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jung scores with a nice body kick.
Jung throws a wild body kick that Magri sees coming a mile off.
Magri lands a head shot.
Jung throws a leg kick
and Magri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Jung.
Magri misses the jab.
Jung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jung tries to clinch but Magri is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung tries to clinch there but Magri circles away.
Magri misses with a looping left.
Magri misses with a straight left.
Jung avoids the body shot from Magri.
Magri throws a right hand that misses
so Jung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jung trying to control but Magri is working from the bottom.
Magri wants to stand up but Jung is controlling him.
Jung postures up in Magri's guard and throws a big left but Magri blocks it.
Chan-Sung Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magri is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung postures up in Magri's guard and throws a big left but Magri blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung stays in close to Magri's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jung.
Magri misses with a right hand
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Magri!
Magri is looking for a sweep.
Magri tries to control but Jung manages to take his back.
Jung slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jung has Magri flattened out and is raining down punches.
Magri tries to break free.
Jung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magri wants to get back to his feet.
Jung punches the canvas rather than the man.
Magri rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Magri won't allow Jung to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jung throwing shots but Magri is blocking nicely.
Jung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magri defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan-Sung Jung dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jung misses with a hook
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magri missing with a left hand there. Jung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Magri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Magri is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Magri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Magri connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magri misses with a two punch combination.
Jung wants to clinch
letting Magri counter with a right hand.
Jung slips a straight right by Magri.
Magri might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magri misses with a hook. Jung ducked under it nicely.
Magri swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Jung misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magri misses with a left hand
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magri wants to stand but Jung is controlling the position.
Jung looking to sit in guard and control but Magri gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Magri defends easily.
Charlie Magri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magri won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
Jung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jung has a closed guard, preventing Magri from standing up.
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chan-Sung Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is looking for a triangle but Magri pushes his legs off easily.
Magri sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magri is looking to stand up but Jung won't let him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung working a defensive guard here.
Magri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chan-Sung Jung.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan-Sung Jung!
A victorious Chan-Sung Jung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Anderton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffry McWild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Anderton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeffry McWild's chin.
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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
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Jamie Anderton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffry McWild!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderton lands with a straight right. McWild didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Jeffry McWild has been cut.
A head kick by Anderton misses
and McWild counters with a nice double leg into side control. Anderton won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWild trying to control the action but Anderton is working from the bottom.
McWild working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McWild in side control lands a decent elbow.
McWild working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderton tries to improve position but can't.
An elbow from McWild crashes against the mat.
McWild in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McWild in side control, throwing shots but Anderton defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWild throws an elbow but Anderton slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anderton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McWild not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anderton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McWild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderton blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWild.
Anderton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWild.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderton manages to get to full guard.
Anderton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderton is on top in guard.
Anderton controlling from the top position.
Anderton looking to sit in guard and control but McWild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderton pulls McWild in close to prevent any damage.
McWild landing some decent shots from guard.
McWild throws an elbow that misses. Anderton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWild's guard. Nice move by Anderton!
We've been hearing good reports from Anderton's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild keeping moving, preventing Anderton from controlling successfully.
McWild is controlling Anderton's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Anderton wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from McWild both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Jamie Anderton has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from McWild does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffry McWild dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McWild closes the distance and clinches up with Anderton, looking for a takedown. McWild pushes Anderton against the cage but Anderton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for McWild. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
McWild stuns Anderton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderton misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Anderton misses with a head kick.
McWild takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A combination from McWild does no damage.
Anderton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McWild has time to react.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderton, right into the meat.
Anderton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWild.
McWild misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWild throws a nice outside leg kick.
McWild looks to land a body kick but Anderton moved away.
Anderton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton scores with a kick to the midsection.
McWild blocks a head kick by Anderton.
McWild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jamie Anderton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Anderton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderton. McWild does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWild throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anderton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderton throws a body kick that misses.
McWild misses with a low kick.
McWild misses with a straight left.
Anderton defending well as McWild loads up on a big left hand.
McWild avoids a kick to the body.
McWild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderton moves away.
Anderton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McWild.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderton ducks under a wild hook from McWild.
A punch lands to the side of Anderton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McWild takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWild.
Anderton moves out of range of the body kick from McWild.
McWild misses with a low kick.
McWild digs a good hook to Anderton's body.
Anderton is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy body kick from Anderton
and McWild counters with a single leg into guard. Anderton didn't expect that.
Anderton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWild is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jamie Anderton's cut is getting worse.
Jeffry McWild has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderton has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWild is looking to advance position but Anderton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Anderton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McWild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWild reaches up to try and control the position but Anderton seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McWild rolls and tries to escape and now Anderton has his back!
Anderton has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McWild's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeffry McWild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Anderton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McWild moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McWild shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McWild is looking to score with low kicks.
McWild lands a jab to the head.
Anderton thuds a left hand into McWild's body.
McWild throws a head kick but Anderton moves out of range.
McWild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWild feints and then cracks Anderton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderton down.
McWild lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderton circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWild's calf.
Nice body punch from Anderton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McWild takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McWild looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McWild throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderton pivots, looking for a leg kick but McWild is out of range and Anderton settles back down.
Anderton lands with a thumping leg kick.
McWild throws a leg kick but Anderton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderton throws a head kick that misses.
Anderton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWild misses with a wild body shot.
McWild tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWild.
Anderton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jamie Anderton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderton lands a nice leg kick that just misses McWild's sensitive parts.
A leg kick checked by Anderton.
McWild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McWild is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderton.
Anderton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McWild's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWild checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Anderton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderton swings for the body but McWild moves out of range.
Anderton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderton lands a jab to McWild's midsection.
McWild shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderton as he jumps to the side.
Anderton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWild throws a sloppy head kick and Anderton moves out of range easily.
McWild's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderton tests McWild's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McWild misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderton throws a sloppy head kick and McWild moves out of range easily.
McWild changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderton tries to avoid it but McWild manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderton to the ground. Anderton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anderton throws a nice inside leg kick.
McWild staying out of range there.
Anderton scores with a kick to the body.
McWild stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderton throws a body punch but McWild moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McWild checks a leg kick.
Anderton seems to be stalking McWild here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! McWild drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jamie Anderton!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jamie Anderton thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stack Shillings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Proudstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shillings might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to UGK - Diamonds and Wood (Chopped and Screwed). Proudstar has chosen On the Warpath as his entrance music. James Proudstar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stack Shillings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Proudstar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shillings scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like James Proudstar has been cut.
Proudstar moves out of range of the leg kick from Shillings.
Shillings bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Proudstar lands a front kick.
Shillings keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Proudstar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudstar cracks Shillings with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Proudstar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Proudstar catches Shillings napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Shillings to the canvas!
It looks like Stack Shillings has been cut.
Shillings keeping moving, preventing Proudstar from controlling successfully.
Proudstar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shillings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shillings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Proudstar throws a big right hand that misses.
Proudstar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shillings trying to keep a closed guard but Proudstar is proving a slippery customer.
Shillings has his hands on Proudstar's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudstar working some strikes from top position.
Shillings wants to stand but Proudstar is controlling the position.
Proudstar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Proudstar trying to control but Shillings is working from the bottom.
Shillings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Proudstar is controlling him.
Shillings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proudstar.
Shillings keeping moving, preventing Proudstar from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Shillings punishes Proudstar's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Proudstar does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shillings takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proudstar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shillings lands a glancing blow to the side of Proudstar's head.
Shillings pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shillings lands a leg kick that knocks Proudstar off balance momentarily.
Shillings tries to clinch there but Proudstar circles away.
Shillings lands a nice leg kick that just misses Proudstar's sensitive parts.
Proudstar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shillings.
Shillings lands with a nice body punch.
Proudstar looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Shillings as he connects with a hook.
Shillings swings for the body but Proudstar moves out of range.
Proudstar drops Shillings with a left and a right! Oh, Shillings is hurt - Proudstar dives into side control looking to finish!
Shillings can't do much from the bottom here.
Proudstar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Proudstar tries to score with some ground and pound. Shillings controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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Shillings parries the strikes from Proudstar easily there. Proudstar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shillings to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Shillings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shillings is trying to buck Proudstar off.
Shillings on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shillings tries to get out of the position.
Shillings is looking to reverse the position.
Proudstar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Proudstar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Proudstar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shillings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shillings takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shillings sneaks back into half guard.
Proudstar is looking to take a break and control but Shillings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shillings trying to control from the bottom.
Proudstar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shillings with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shillings wants to get back to full guard.
Shillings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Proudstar.
Shillings tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Proudstar has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Proudstar loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Shillings scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Proudstar land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Proudstar stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Proudstar!
James Proudstar is the new super heavyweight champion!
James Proudstar took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for rematch Stack. You good fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Creel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Celebration by Kool and the Gang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Creel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creel is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Creel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carl Creel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams cracks Creel with an open hand slap.
It looks like Carl Creel has been cut.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Creel scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Williams slips a jab from Creel.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Creel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Williams 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.
Creel throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Creel tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Creel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Creel lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Creel tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams with a nice cross.
Creel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Creel.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Creel missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Creel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Creel moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams moves forwards but Creel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Creel.
A good leg kick by Creel.
Creel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams swings for the body but Creel moves out of range.
Creel looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Creel throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Creel.
Creel misses with the combination.
Creel throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Creel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Creel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Creel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Creel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creel throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Creel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Creel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Creel cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Creel sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Creel is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Creel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creel lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Creel waves Williams back to his feet!
Williams is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creel lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Williams - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Creel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Creel!
Carl Creel retains his heavyweight title!
Carl Creel took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'You were a worthy opponent Kane. Respect.'.
Kane Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'Aw hell no.'.
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