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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andy Gillespie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evander Mackenzie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Gillespie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Evander Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gillespie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gillespie thows a body shot but no joy.
Gillespie misses with a leg kick.
Gillespie misses with a leg kick
letting Mackenzie counter with a right hand.
Mackenzie doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillespie circles away.
Andy Gillespie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillespie throws a push kick but Mackenzie slaps the foot to one side.
Gillespie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackenzie.
A head kick misses from Gillespie.
Some bone on bone action there as Mackenzie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mackenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillespie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gillespie counters with a thumping low kick.
Gillespie misses with a leg kick.
Gillespie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crunch! Gillespie slams his shin into Mackenzie's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gillespie scores with a hook.
Gillespie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but Gillespie moves out of range.
Mackenzie tries to clinch up
and Gillespie makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mackenzie really felt that one!
Gillespie scores with a body shot.
Gillespie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gillespie scores with a nice right hand.
Gillespie connects with a solid leg kick.
Gillespie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gillespie misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gillespie. That's going to slow Mackenzie down.
Mackenzie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillespie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie moves out of range as Mackenzie throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie moves in looking to clinch but Gillespie pushes him off.
Mackenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mackenzie clinches up with Gillespie and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gillespie.
Mackenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gillespie working hard to break the clinch.
Gillespie working aggressively here.
Gillespie lands with a left to the head.
Gillespie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mackenzie blocks the elbow strike.
Mackenzie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gillespie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gillespie lands a hook that snaps the head of Mackenzie backwards.
Gillespie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mackenzie trying to stall but Gillespie improves his position.
Gillespie scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie tries to land a knee to the head but Mackenzie blocks with his arms.
Gillespie misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mackenzie.
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackenzie is looking to clinch but Gillespie is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gillespie.
Mackenzie wants to clinch.
Gillespie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mackenzie.
Mackenzie checks the leg kick.
Mackenzie takes a swing at Gillespie's ribcage but misses.
Mackenzie wants to clinch
and Gillespie counters with a right hand to the body.
Mackenzie throws a lazy body kick
and Gillespie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gillespie scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackenzie darts in trying to clinch
and Gillespie counters with a nice body shot.
Mackenzie looks to clinch
and Gillespie counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gillespie scores with a kick to the body.
Mackenzie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gillespie.
Mackenzie tries to clinch there but Gillespie circles away.
Mackenzie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gillespie swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackenzie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gillespie - that will leave a mark!
Gillespie throws a front kick aimed at Mackenzie's knee but Mackenzie avoids it well.
Gillespie throws a lazy uppercut
and Mackenzie counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Gillespie dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gillespie moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mackenzie thows a leg kick but Gillespie checks it
and Gillespie counters with a low kick, right behind Mackenzie 's knee.
Mackenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mackenzie moves to clinch but Gillespie breaks away
and Gillespie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mackenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillespie misses with a wild body shot.
Mackenzie wants to clinch.
Gillespie looks to land a body kick but Mackenzie moved away.
Gillespie throws a low kick but Mackenzie avoids it.
Mackenzie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gillespie counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie tries to clinch up
and Gillespie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gillespie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gillespie throws a leg kick
and Mackenzie counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gillespie throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mackenzie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mackenzie tries to clinch up
and Gillespie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mackenzie pushes Gillespie up against the cage in a clinch.
Mackenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gillespie scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Gillespie scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackenzie blocks an uppercut.
Mackenzie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gillespie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mackenzie looking to slow down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Gillespie.
A shot in the inside from Gillespie.
Gillespie working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Gillespie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gillespie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillespie scores with a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Gillespie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mackenzie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gillespie is keeping busy.
Gillespie lands a hook that snaps the head of Mackenzie backwards.
Gillespie crunches a lovely knee into Mackenzie's ribcage.
Gillespie gets through Mackenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Come on Mackenzie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gillespie looking to slow down the pace here.
Mackenzie looking to throw knees to the head but Gillespie is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gillespie backwards.
Mackenzie takes a shot to the head.
Gillespie lands a nice uppercut.
Gillespie lands an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gillespie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andy Gillespie is winning the standup battle so far.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but Gillespie moves away
and Gillespie counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mackenzie is breathing heavily.
Mackenzie moves in looking to clinch but Gillespie pushes him off.
Mackenzie lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mackenzie moves in looking to clinch but Gillespie pushes him off.
Gillespie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mackenzie moves away.
Gillespie feints and then cracks Mackenzie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mackenzie down.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but Gillespie moves away
and Gillespie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gillespie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gillespie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillespie throws a sloppy head kick and Mackenzie moves out of range easily.
Mackenzie tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gillespie counters with a left and a right that stings Mackenzie.
Mackenzie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mackenzie tries to clinch
and Gillespie counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gillespie.
Gillespie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mackenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillespie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gillespie throws a shot to the body.
Gillespie connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Gillespie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gillespie scoring well with a low kick there.
Gillespie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mackenzie can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Gillespie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Gillespie dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mackenzie is looking to clinch but Gillespie is avoiding it.
Gillespie throws a push kick but Mackenzie slaps the foot to one side.
Mackenzie checks a low kick from Gillespie.
Mackenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gillespie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mackenzie wants to clinch
and Gillespie counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mackenzie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mackenzie is rocked!
Gillespie throws a head kick that misses.
Mackenzie is still on wobbly legs! Can Gillespie finish him?
Gillespie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mackenzie.
Gillespie connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Gillespie.
and Gillespie counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Mackenzie! He's just covering up as Gillespie starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Gillespie!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andy Gillespie thanked Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eamonn McGuigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eamonn McGuigan!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuigan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Star tries to land a front kick but McGuigan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Star has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ceiba Video Games in the buildup to the fight.
Star throws a leg kick but McGuigan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McGuigan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Star will feel that in the morning.
Star misses with a body kick.
McGuigan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Eamonn McGuigan has been cut.
Star thuds a left hand into McGuigan's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Star scores with a jab.
Star throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Star drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Star has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuigan finds it's way round the side to connect with Star's head.
It looks like Patrick Star has been cut.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuigan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGuigan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuigan throws a right hand that Star ducks under and follows up with a left that Star also avoids with ease.
McGuigan throws a wild body kick that Star sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Star misses
and McGuigan counters with a shoot takedown. Star fights it but they end up in guard.
Star keeping moving, preventing McGuigan from controlling successfully.
Star might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Star wants to stand but McGuigan is controlling the position.
McGuigan trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
Star is looking to stand up but McGuigan isn't so interested in that idea.
McGuigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Star wants to get back to his feet but McGuigan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuigan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGuigan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGuigan won't allow Star to get back to his feet.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
McGuigan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Star preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuigan looking to sit in guard and control but Star gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star preventing the sweep.
McGuigan managing to control the position.
Star won't allow McGuigan to sweep him here.
McGuigan trying to keep a closed guard but Star is proving a slippery customer.
McGuigan working a defensive guard but Star manages to pass into side control anyway.
McGuigan is trying to control Star's posture but Star avoids it.
McGuigan trying his best to control but Star has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan wants to control but Star is having none of it.
McGuigan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McGuigan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGuigan looking to sit in guard and control but Star gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuigan seems keen to control Star's posture.
McGuigan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Star has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eamonn McGuigan will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGuigan connects with a solid leg kick.
Patrick Star is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuigan moves out of range of the body kick.
Star has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuigan.
Patrick Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuigan.
McGuigan throws a push kick but Star slaps the foot to one side.
Star fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuigan manages to avoid it.
McGuigan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGuigan misses with a body kick.
Star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuigan lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuigan misses with a body kick.
Star misses with a hook
and McGuigan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Star's guard now.
McGuigan looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star keeping moving, preventing McGuigan from controlling successfully.
McGuigan is looking to work some ground and pound but Star has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuigan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eamonn McGuigan has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuigan throwing strikes but missing.
McGuigan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuigan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Star is defending against the submission attempts here by McGuigan.
Well, if McGuigan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McGuigan wants to take a breather but Star is having none of it.
McGuigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Star keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Eamonn McGuigan wasn't active enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Star. McGuigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Star gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuigan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Star throws a series of strikes that have McGuigan backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuigan misses with a kick to the body.
McGuigan digs a good body shot into Star's ribs.
Star fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuigan on the side of the head.
That has opened up Eamonn McGuigan's cut even more.
Star misses with the combination.
Star misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McGuigan.
Star throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuigan.
McGuigan tries a head kick but it misses.
Star on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuigan.
Star motions for McGuigan to come forward. Star throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuigan jabs at Star's body.
McGuigan thuds his right hand into Star's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Star takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuigan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuigan scores with a head kick. Star tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Star lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuigan's sensitive parts.
Star takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eamonn McGuigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuigan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Star.
McGuigan misses with a kick to the body.
Star swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Star misses with a shot to the body
and McGuigan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Star's guard now.
McGuigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Star wants to stand but McGuigan is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuigan postures up in Star's guard and throws a big left but Star blocks it.
McGuigan won't allow Star to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuigan is working Star over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
Star is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuigan is controlling him.
Star avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGuigan trying to control but Star is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Star keeping moving, preventing McGuigan from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGuigan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Eamonn McGuigan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuigan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eamonn McGuigan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Star throws a series of punches but McGuigan moves out of range.
Star has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuigan.
Star throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuigan.
McGuigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Star looks to land a body kick but McGuigan moved away.
McGuigan throws a head kick but Star moves out of range.
Star is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star wants to clinch up but McGuigan keeps it at a distance.
McGuigan lunges at Star with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Star's hand.
McGuigan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Star loads up on a big right hand but McGuigan slips the punch.
Star misses with the body kick
and McGuigan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McGuigan.
McGuigan content to stall in guard here.
McGuigan throwing strikes from guard but Star blocks nicely.
McGuigan throwing strikes but missing.
McGuigan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star keeping full guard, as McGuigan tries to pass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuigan wants to control from the top but Star keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuigan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patrick Star's cut is getting worse.
Star can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGuigan controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Eamonn McGuigan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Star takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuigan slips a straight right by Star.
Patrick Star has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Star throws a hook but McGuigan avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eamonn McGuigan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuigan 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eamonn McGuigan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Side Swipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horizon comes to the cage accompanied by Bring your whole crew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Side Swipe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swipe slips a jab from Horizon.
Horizon connects with a nice looking jab.
Swipe moves out of range of the strikes.
Horizon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horizon walks into a left hand.
Horizon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swipe, pushing him back against the cage.
Swipe is trying to maintain a safe position but Horizon gets an underhook and turns Swipe into the cage.
Horizon blocks an elbow strike from Swipe.
Swipe scores with a hook to the body.
Horizon is trying to maintain a safe position but Swipe gets an underhook and turns Horizon into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Horizon.
Horizon is trying to maintain a safe position but Swipe gets an underhook and turns Horizon into the cage.
Swipe lands an elbow just above Horizon 's eye.
Swipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horizon's elbow.
Swipe struggles to land a body shot inside as Horizon controls his hands.
Horizon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horizon avoids the elbow strike from Swipe, against the cage.
Horizon trying to control the position but instead, Swipe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horizon into the cage.
Horizon misses with some punches.
Swipe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horizon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horizon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Swipe.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Side Swipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horizon misses with a looping left.
Swipe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Swipe lands a jab to the head.
Swipe ducks right into an uppercut from Horizon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horizon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Swipe throws a series of punches but Horizon avoids them all with ease.
Swipe avoids the head kick by Horizon.
Horizon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Swipe.
Swipe lands a nice hook to Horizon's body. Horizon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swipe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horizon.
Horizon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horizon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Swipe scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Swipe.
Swipe throws a head kick but Horizon moves out of range.
Jab by Horizon.
Horizon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swipe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horizon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Swipe on the side of the head.
Swipe darts in trying to clinch
and Horizon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Swipe is predictable there
and Horizon counters with a nice leg kick.
Swipe looks winded!
Horizon scores with a takedown into Swipe's guard.
Horizon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swipe is looking to stand back up but Horizon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Swipe.
Horizon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Swipe is trying to stand back up but Horizon is controlling him
Horizon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Swipe is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Evan Horizon just wasn't active enough.
Horizon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swipe leaves Horizon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Swipe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Horizon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Horizon.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Horizon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horizon misses the shot to the body.
Swipe is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
Horizon just misses with a punch to the body.
Horizon looks for the body kick but Swipe saw that one coming.
Swipe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horizon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swipe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Horizon is out of range.
Horizon scores with a push kick.
Swipe punishes Horizon's body with a nice straight punch.
Swipe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Horizon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horizon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horizon gets tackled into the cage by Swipe. Swipe maintains the clinch.
Swipe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swipe prevents a body shot from Horizon.
Swipe digs a right hand underneath Horizon's ribcage. Horizon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Horizon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swipe pushes off an throws an elbow but Horizon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Horizon is looking to control Swipe's arms but Swipe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horizon has his back to the cage.
Horizon has a couple of punches blocked by Swipe.
Swipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swipe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Horizon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Horizon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Swipe as the two fighters clinch.
Swipe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Horizon's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon avoids the elbow strike from Swipe, against the cage.
Horizon misses with a body punch.
Side Swipe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Horizon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swipe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Swipe misses with an elbow strike.
Horizon dodges an elbow strike from Swipe.
Horizon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swipe throws an elbow but it misses.
Horizon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swipe throws an elbow but it misses.
Horizon misses with a punch on the inside.
Horizon scores with a shot to the side of Swipe's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horizon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Horizon has Swipe pushed against the cage.
Horizon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Swipe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horizon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Swipe pushes Horizon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horizon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Horizon throws an elbow that misses.
Horizon blocks an elbow strike.
Swipe letting Horizon take a breather here.
Swipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swipe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Horizon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horizon misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Horizon misses with some punches.
Horizon blocks the elbow strike.
Swipe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Swipe trying to control the position but instead, Horizon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Swipe into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swipe lands an elbow inside.
Horizon trying to control the position but instead, Swipe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Horizon into the cage.
Swipe looking to stall.
Horizon can't find room to land a body shot as Swipe controls the action.
Swipe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swipe lands a damaging elbow.
Swipe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Horizon's defenses.
Horizon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Swipe.
Swipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swipe throws an elbow that misses.
Swipe misses with an elbow over the top.
Horizon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swipe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swipe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Horizon. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swipe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swipe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horizon is out of range and Swipe settles back down.
Horizon lands with a nice body kick.
Swipe tries to clinch up but Horizon circles away and keeps his distance.
Horizon throws a leg kick which misses Swipe's front leg but catches the back leg as Swipe tries to avoid it.
Swipe tries to close the distance and clinch but Horizon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Horizon.
Swipe is breathing heavily.
Horizon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swipe is trying to defend but Horizon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swipe looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horizon controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Side Swipe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Swipe moves out of range as Horizon throws a body kick.
Swipe is looking to clinch but Horizon is avoiding it.
Horizon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horizon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Swipe but Swipe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been told by Horizon's head coaches at Elite Performance Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horizon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Swipe throws a low kick but Horizon moves out of range easily.
Swipe throws a leg kick
and Horizon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Horizon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swipe moves away.
Swipe blocks a head kick by Horizon.
Horizon throws a jab when Swipe was well out of range.
Evan Horizon is winning the standup battle so far.
Horizon moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Swipe - that landed with a thud.
Swipe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swipe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horizon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swipe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Horizon prevents a body shot from Swipe.
Horizon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Swipe is defending well for now.
Swipe gets through Horizon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swipe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Swipe.
Horizon trying to land knees to the body.
Swipe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Swipe pressing his opponent against the cage.
Swipe blocks an uppercut.
Horizon avoids the elbow strike from Swipe, against the cage.
Swipe tries to work over Horizon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swipe takes a shot to the head.
Swipe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horizon as Swipe tries to tie him up.
Horizon avoids the elbow strike from Swipe, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horizon is trying to maintain a safe position but Swipe gets an underhook and turns Horizon into the cage.
Swipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swipe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horizon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Swipe backwards.
Swipe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Horizon misses with a punch to the body.
Horizon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swipe's elbow.
Horizon blocks a body shot from Swipe.
Horizon can't find room to land a body shot as Swipe controls the action.
Horizon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Swipe throws an elbow that misses.
Swipe throws an elbow but it misses.
Horizon tries a body shot but Swipe blocks it.
Swipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Horizon stalling in the clinch but Swipe improves position.
Swipe lands an elbow just above Horizon 's eye.
Horizon blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swipe taking a breather.
Swipe throws an elbow that misses.
Horizon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horizon takes an elbow to the forehead.
Swipe is trying to stall.
Horizon blocks the elbow strike.
Horizon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swipe blocks an elbow strike.
Swipe blocking some punches.
Horizon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horizon is looking to control Swipe's arms but Swipe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Horizon has his back to the cage.
Swipe takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Horizon.
Swipe can't find room to land a body shot as Horizon controls the action.
Swipe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swipe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horizon takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Swipe throws an elbow but misses.
Horizon lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horizon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swipe cracks the inside of Horizon's front leg.
Horizon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swipe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Horizon misses with a body kick.
Swipe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horizon moves in looking to clinch but Swipe pushes him off.
Horizon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Swipe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horizon.
Swipe closes the distance but Horizon moves to the side
and Horizon counters with a good, hard body kick but Swipe shrugs it off.
Side Swipe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swipe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Horizon if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Side Swipe.
I think Swipe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Side Swipe!
Side Swipe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Coleman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Look me in my eyes. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Fei Hong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman connects with a solid leg kick.
Coleman lands a big head kick that sends Fei Hong tumbling to the mat! Coleman takes a step backwards and waves Fei Hong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Alan Fei Hong has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman drops Fei Hong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fei Hong looks back up at him and smiles so Coleman waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fei Hong is rocked!
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Coleman cracks Fei Hong's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Fei Hong slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Coleman can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Coleman!
After winning the bout, Bryan Coleman 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 Uwe Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Zorrander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M.. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uwe Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeus Zorrander!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Zorrander.
Zorrander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Grant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zorrander swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeus Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zorrander misses with a wild body shot.
Zorrander throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zorrander.
Grant takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zorrander throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Uwe Grant has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant scores with a takedown into Zorrander's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zorrander trying to control the position.
Zorrander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zorrander is keeping the position for now.
Grant throws an elbow that misses. Zorrander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grant's guard. Nice move by Zorrander!
Grant looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zorrander passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grant trying to control here.
Zorrander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zorrander pulls his head out easily.
Grant looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant tries to roll over but Zorrander keeps him under control.
Zorrander controlling the action here.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Zorrander trying to control from half guard but Grant is working away.
Zorrander thows a huge punch but Grant dodges it nicely.
Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Grant is refusing to be controlled, as Zorrander sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant actively working from the bottom here.
Grant moves into full guard.
Grant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Grant 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.
Grant looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorrander wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.
Grant looking for a guillotine here but Zorrander defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Zorrander from controlling successfully.
Grant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zorrander doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zorrander manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zorrander has passed into half guard!
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 Uwe Grant will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uwe Grant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zorrander throws an overhand right that lands on Grant's shoulder, as Grant tries to avoid the shot.
Zorrander misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Zorrander throws a leg kick but Grant moved away.
Grant lunges at Zorrander with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zorrander's hand.
Grant tries to clinch there but Zorrander circles away.
Grant takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Zorrander misses
so Grant counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Zorrander.
Grant content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorrander controlling the position.
Grant wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving.
Zorrander is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zorrander trying to control the position.
Zorrander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grant manages to get himself to full guard.
Zorrander trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uwe Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant working for a triangle but Zorrander defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant throws his legs up looking for a submission but Zorrander uses it to pass to side control.
Grant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zorrander's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Zorrander has control of the leg.
Well, if Zorrander is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zorrander's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zorrander's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Grant is hanging on to Zorrander's back as he tries to escape.
Zorrander is still trying to improve position.
Zorrander just trying to survive but Grant is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Grant is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zorrander is defending well though. Grant let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Zorrander's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zorrander fending off the submission attempt from Grant.
Grant punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grant lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zorrander trying to control but not successfully.
Zorrander can't escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zorrander has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uwe Grant dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uwe Grant's cut.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zorrander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zorrander swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Zorrander is looking to land body kicks.
Grant checks a leg kick nicely.
Grant misses with an uppercut. Zorrander saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zorrander - that will leave a mark!
Zorrander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grant.
Zorrander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zorrander throws a hook but Grant avoids it easily.
Zorrander lands a leg kick that knocks Grant off balance momentarily.
Grant darts in looking for a takedown but Zorrander gets double underhooks and turns Grant into the cage.
Grant pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zorrander throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Zorrander breaks from the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zorrander.
Zorrander's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Zorrander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zorrander scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zorrander throws a front kick aimed at Grant's knee but Grant avoids it well.
Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Zorrander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grant counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grant.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorrander has momentary wrist control but Grant slips an elbow through the middle.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Zorrander.
Zeus Zorrander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorrander working for a triangle but Grant defends it easily.
Zorrander had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grant defends it easily.
Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Zorrander looking to control.
Grant loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Grant tries to free his leg and advance position but Zorrander is retaining full guard.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Grant from controlling successfully.
Zorrander 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.
Grant content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zorrander has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Grant has managed to get both his arms back between Zorrander's legs - danger averted.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorrander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zorrander looking for a sweep. Not yet Zorrander, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant with a nice head shot there.
Grant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zorrander looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zorrander looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zorrander!
Grant is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zorrander is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grant is looking to improve his position but Zorrander isn't that keen on the idea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grant regains half guard.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Zorrander has control of the leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zorrander is fighting to break Grant's control of his arms but Grant is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zeus Zorrander.
I think Grant 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uwe Grant!
A very excited looking Uwe Grant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Slicer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slicer has chosen Morbid Angel - Rapture as his entrance music. Razor Maya has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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264 lbs
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274 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johny Slicer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Slicer catches Maya right on the button with a cross.
Maya tries for a takedown but Slicer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Maya has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slicer moves forwards but Maya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Slicer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slicer batters Maya with a massive right followed by a huge left! Maya is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Slicer lands a final crushing right hand to drop Maya to the mat with a gruesome thud! Slicer is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Johny Slicer!
A less than humble Johny Slicer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon has chosen Who are you? Come on, goodbye! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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130 lbs
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kirk Boon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon goes for a double leg but Beckett avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Beckett continues to drive forward.
Boon tries for a takedown but Beckett manages to get underhooks.
Beckett lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Beckett.
Boon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Boon.
Beckett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beckett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boons head.
Beckett stalling the fight.
Beckett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beckett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beckett scores with a shot to the side of Boon's head.
Beckett pushes Boon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beckett effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Beckett for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Boon is trying to drag Beckett to the mat but Beckett just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beckett avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boon can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Beckett.
Boon tries for a takedown but Beckett manages to get underhooks.
Boon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beckett seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Beckett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Beckett looking to control.
Beckett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beckett dives on top into guard.
Boon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beckett has passed into half guard!
Beckett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beckett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beckett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Beckett trying to control the action but Boon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckett pulls his head out easily.
Boon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckett pulls his head out easily.
Boon looking for submissions off his back.
Boon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boon is trying to stand back up but Beckett is controlling him
Beckett is taking a breather. Boon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boon tries to get to full guard but Beckett has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boon looking for submissions off his back.
Boon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beckett pulls his head out easily.
Beckett with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beckett passes to full mount!
Beckett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boon looks a forlorn figure.
Boon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boon is looking to get 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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Boon misses with a takedown
and Beckett makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boon really felt that one!
Boon misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckett counters with a solid body kick.
Beckett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beckett slaps away a takedown attempt from Boon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jim Beckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Boon.
Nice sprawl there from Beckett as Boon shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Beckett. That snapped Boon's head back.
No luck for Boon with that takedown attempt.
Boon shoots and misses
and Beckett makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Beckett scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beckett counters with a body kick.
Boon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Beckett lands a right hand from hell, dropping Boon. Beckett pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Beckett!
A relieved looking Jim Beckett 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rajesh Koothrappali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmer Octopulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koothrappali comes to the cage accompanied by Punjab. Jimmer Octopulus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajesh Koothrappali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmer Octopulus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Octopulus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Octopulus moves out of range easily.
Rajesh Koothrappali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Koothrappali there.
Koothrappali throws a wild body kick that Octopulus sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Octopulus misses.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Octopulus moves his leg out of the way.
Octopulus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koothrappali in his tracks.
Octopulus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koothrappali on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Koothrappali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but Octopulus avoids it.
Octopulus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koothrappali doesn't seem bothered though.
Octopulus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali looks to throw a body kick
and Octopulus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Octopulus takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Octopulus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Octopulus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Koothrappali. Koothrappali obviously looking to wear him down.
Koothrappali moves out of range of the leg kick from Octopulus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws out a leg kick but Octopulus moves out of range and Koothrappali only half commits.
Koothrappali tries a low kick but Octopulus avoids it.
Koothrappali lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Octopulus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koothrappali.
Octopulus throws a chopping leg kick but Koothrappali manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koothrappali. Octopulus does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Octopulus misses.
Koothrappali misses with a head kick.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Octopulus 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.
Octopulus moves out of range of the body kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali connects with an inside leg kick.
Koothrappali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koothrappali lands a front kick.
Octopulus checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali lands a jab to the head.
Octopulus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koothrappali avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Octopulus moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Koothrappali blocks the leg kick.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Octopulus moves his leg out of the way.
Koothrappali throws a front kick that sends Octopulus stumbling back into the cage.
Octopulus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koothrappali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koothrappali misses with a kick to the body
letting Octopulus counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koothrappali.
Koothrappali is looking to chop away at Octopulus's legs.
Octopulus throws a head kick but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Octopulus misses with a low kick.
Koothrappali fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Octopulus is out of range.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Octopulus throws a head kick but Koothrappali moves out of range.
Koothrappali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Koothrappali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Octopulus throws a leg kick but Koothrappali moved away.
Koothrappali scores with a nice strike.
Koothrappali tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali connects with a jab.
Octopulus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koothrappali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Octopulus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Octopulus takes a swing at Koothrappali's ribcage but misses.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
Octopulus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Octopulus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Octopulus.
Octopulus lands a front kick.
Octopulus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Koothrappali quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Koothrappali wants to sweep but Octopulus has passed to side control!
Koothrappali tries to escape but Octopulus is in control.
Koothrappali manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Octopulus is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Octopulus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Koothrappali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Koothrappali's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmer Octopulus will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Octopulus walks into a straight right hand from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Octopulus.
Octopulus checks the leg kick.
Octopulus wants to slow Koothrappali down by chopping away at his legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Octopulus blocks the leg kick.
Koothrappali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koothrappali throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koothrappali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Octopulus.
Koothrappali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Octopulus is able to avoid easily.
Koothrappali's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Octopulus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koothrappali scrambles back to his feet.
Rajesh Koothrappali is winning the standup battle so far.
Octopulus slips under a jab from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Octopulus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Octopulus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koothrappali.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Octopulus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koothrappali takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Octopulus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Octopulus lands the left hand.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick
and Koothrappali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Octopulus ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
Octopulus misses the jab.
Octopulus throws a lazy right hand but Koothrappali sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koothrappali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koothrappali throws a low kick but it's checked well by Octopulus.
Octopulus throws a looping overhand right but Koothrappali ducks down to avoid it.
Koothrappali thuds his right hand into Octopulus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Octopulus misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Octopulus.
Octopulus moves out of range of the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Octopulus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali wants to land a leg kick but Octopulus is out of range.
Koothrappali misses with a leg kick
and Octopulus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Octopulus fakes the leg kick and cracks Koothrappali in the body.
Octopulus is looking to slow Koothrappali down with leg kicks.
Koothrappali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good leg kick by Koothrappali there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali blocks a leg kick.
Koothrappali swings for the body but Octopulus moves out of range.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Octopulus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Octopulus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koothrappali.
Octopulus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koothrappali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koothrappali lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Octopulus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koothrappali fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koothrappali wants to slow Octopulus down by chopping away at his legs.
A clash of legs there as Octopulus blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali checks a low kick from Octopulus.
Koothrappali loads up on a big right hand but Octopulus slips the punch.
Octopulus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Octopulus checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Octopulus thuds his right hand into Koothrappali's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koothrappali tries to work over Octopulus's front leg with a kick but Octopulus checks it.
Koothrappali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koothrappali ducks under a wild hook from Octopulus.
Koothrappali throws a lazy right hand but Octopulus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Octopulus dips to his left and cracks Koothrappali with an uppercut!
Octopulus throws a nice head kick!
Octopulus throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Koothrappali misses.
Octopulus throws a front kick that sends Koothrappali stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus thumps Koothrappali with a low kick.
Koothrappali avoids the body shot from Octopulus.
Good work by Octopulus as he checks the leg kick.
Koothrappali tries to score with a low kick but Octopulus moves his leg out of the way.
Koothrappali misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koothrappali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koothrappali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Octopulus.
Koothrappali throws a sloppy head kick and Octopulus moves out of range easily.
Octopulus throws a jab but it's blocked by Koothrappali.
Koothrappali takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body kick from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koothrappali throws a hook but Octopulus avoids it easily.
Octopulus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Octopulus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koothrappali misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmer Octopulus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Koothrappali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Octopulus.
Octopulus throws a wild body kick that Koothrappali sees coming a mile off.
Koothrappali throws a good cross that connects.
Koothrappali's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Koothrappali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koothrappali slips a jab from Octopulus.
Octopulus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koothrappali looks to land a left hand but Octopulus moved out of range nicely.
Octopulus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koothrappali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Octopulus throws a leg kick which misses Koothrappali's front leg but catches the back leg as Koothrappali tries to avoid it.
Koothrappali tried to score with a low kick but Octopulus checks it.
Octopulus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Octopulus.
Koothrappali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Octopulus connects with a single shot there.
Octopulus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Koothrappali finds it's target.
Octopulus lands a leg kick that knocks Koothrappali off balance momentarily.
Koothrappali pivots, looking for a leg kick but Octopulus is out of range and Koothrappali settles back down.
Koothrappali misses with a low kick.
Octopulus lands a right hook to the body.
Koothrappali attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koothrappali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Octopulus throws out the jab.
Octopulus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Koothrappali.
Koothrappali throws the left hand but Octopulus avoids the punch easily.
Octopulus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koothrappali. That did some damage!
Octopulus scores with a jab to the body.
Koothrappali lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Koothrappali lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koothrappali misses with a hook. Octopulus ducked under it nicely.
Octopulus connects with a single shot there.
Koothrappali tries to land a front kick but Octopulus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick but Octopulus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Octopulus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Octopulus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Octopulus. That's going to slow Koothrappali down.
Octopulus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Octopulus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Octopulus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koothrappalis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Octopulus ducks under a wild hook from Koothrappali.
A nice leg kick lands there from Koothrappali.
Octopulus tries a low kick but Koothrappali avoids it.
Koothrappali moves out of range as Octopulus strikes.
Koothrappali lands a jab.
Koothrappali looks to land a right hand but Octopulus moved out of range.
Octopulus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Koothrappali uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koothrappali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Octopulus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koothrappali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Koothrappali connects with a jab.
Koothrappali loads up on a big right hand but Octopulus slips the punch.
Octopulus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Octopulus checks a low kick from Koothrappali.
Rajesh Koothrappali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octopulus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Octopulus blocks a low kick nicely.
Octopulus scores with a leg kick.
Octopulus explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Octopulus misses with the body kick
and Koothrappali counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Octopulus moves out of range of the body kick.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koothrappali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Koothrappali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Octopulus.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koothrappali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Octopulus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Octopulus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Octopulus misses with a hook. Koothrappali ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Octopulus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koothrappali can pounce on him.
Octopulus loads up on a big right hand but Koothrappali slips the punch.
Koothrappali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Octopulus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Octopulus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Octopulus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Octopulus misses with a kick to the body.
Octopulus connects with a looping right hand.
Jimmer Octopulus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Koothrappali takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmer Octopulus.
Well Octopulus 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 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmer Octopulus!
Jimmer Octopulus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Die by the drop blaring out of the sound system. William Burns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Dobson'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
14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, William Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Dobson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson throws a lazy uppercut
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Dobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burns tries to clinch but Dobson is having none of it.
Nice cross by Dobson.
Dobson thumps Burns with a low kick.
Burns gets a clinch.
Dobson controlling the action here for a moment.
Dobson blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobson has Burns pressed against the cage.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dobson lands with a left to the head.
Burns comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Ben Dobson has been cut.
Burns misses with a punch on the inside.
Dobson has Burns pressed against the cage.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Dobson avoiding damage.
A body shot lands from Dobson.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dobson looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Dobson.
Burns moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burns as Dobson tries to tie him up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobson working aggressively here.
Dobson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burns fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burns wants to clinch up but Dobson keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dobson, right into the meat.
Burns is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dobson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Burns avoids the body shot from Dobson.
Dobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Burns tries to clinch but Dobson is having none of it.
Burns connects with a solid leg kick.
Dobson motions for Burns to come forward. Dobson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dobson throws a leg kick
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns thumps Dobson with a low kick.
Burns is looking to score with low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dobson.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Dobson.
Dobson misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobson cracks the inside of Burns's front leg.
Dobson scores with a jab to the head.
Burns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dobson can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burns, right into the meat.
A jab from Burns finds it's way through Dobson's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Burns.
Dobson misses with a hook.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dobson.
Dobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burns scores with a sloppy right hand. Dobson should have avoided that one.
Dobson throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Burns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns misses with the head strike.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with an elbow over the top.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Dobson throws a head punch that misses.
Dobson is trying to stall.
Dobson stalling in the clinch.
Dobson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dobson takes an elbow to the temple.
Dobson looking to slow down the pace here.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Ben Dobson's cut even more.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dobson has had enough of the clinch but Burns keeps him there for the moment.
Dobson throws a head punch that misses.
Dobson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Dobson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Dobson's cut.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dobson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burns lands with a good body shot.
Ben Dobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobson tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Burns throws a hook but Dobson avoids it easily.
Burns has managed to clinch.
Dobson struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Dobson working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Burns throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dobson blocks it with crossed arms.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Burns presses Dobson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns misses with an elbow strike.
Dobson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burns lands an elbow just above Dobson 's eye.
Dobson is rocked!
Dobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobson is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dobson's brow.
Dobson seems to have recovered his senses.
Dobson tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dobson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Burns as the two fighters clinch.
Dobson is breathing heavily.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dobson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dobson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Ben Dobson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dobson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dobson is pressed against the cage. Burns pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Dobson! Two more big strikes from Burns and Dobson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). William Burns!
William Burns looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to Milwaukee's best nutrition and just Fight clothing.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever has chosen X-Files Theme as his entrance music. Zell Griever has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hannibal Lyons's chin.
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Griever as he checks the leg kick.
Griever lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Griever lands a nice looking body shot.
Lyons misses with a jab to the body
and Griever counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lyons! Griever lets Lyons back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lyons is rocked!
It looks like Hannibal Lyons has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griever jabs at Lyons's body.
Oh Lyons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griever swings for the body but Lyons moves out of range.
Lyons seems to have got his legs back now.
Griever connects with a nice cross there... Lyons is looking wobbly and Griever recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Lyons to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Griever jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zell Griever!
Zell Griever is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zell Griever, 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.
Hannibal Lyons spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulations my friend.'.
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