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CCF 160: Muntz vs. Impaler PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Varg Veide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherif Fathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veide's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Taking Care of Business. Fathy has chosen Eat You Alive as his entrance music. 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Varg Veide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherif Fathy!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veide misses with a looping right.
Fathy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Sherif Fathy has been cut.
Veide throws the left hand but Fathy avoids the punch easily.
Veide throws a right hand that misses
so Fathy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Veide holds on and takes a little breather.
Fathy wants to control from the top but Veide keeps moving.
Veide looking to control but Fathy passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veide is refusing to be controlled, as Fathy sits in half guard.
Veide tries to kick Fathy off but Fathy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fathy winds up and cracks Veide with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fathy wants to pass the guard but Veide is defending well.
Veide is trying to stand back up but Fathy is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy prevents Veide from improving his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Veide dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fathy throws a jab when Veide was well out of range.
Veide scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Veide misses with a low kick.
Fathy lands a glancing blow to the side of Veide's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fathy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fathy throws a push kick but Veide slaps the foot to one side.
Fathy stuns Veide with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fathy scores with a one two! Veide had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide throws a wild body kick that Fathy sees coming a mile off.
Veide clobbers Fathy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fathy has a takedown stuffed.
Veide feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fathy's calf.
Veide lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veide moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Veide comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Veide.
Fathy throws a wild body kick that Veide sees coming a mile off.
Fathy misses with a body kick.
Fathy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Veide tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fathy is looking to land body kicks.
Veide throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fathy moves out of range of the body kick from Veide.
Veide throws a lazy right hand but Fathy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Veide walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Veide misses with a body shot.
Fathy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veide.
Veide connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fathy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fathy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fathy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Veide can pounce on him.
Varg Veide seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Fathy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Veide misses with a body punch
and Fathy counters with a shoot takedown 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 Varg Veide will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fathy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Veide throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Fathy.
Fathy keeps Veide at a distance using the push kick.
Veide looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fathy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fathy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Veide's head.
Veide looks to throw a body kick
and Fathy counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fathy working the strikes but Veide uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Veide keeping control of the position.
Fathy is keen to just control but Veide is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fathy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fathy throwing shots but Veide is blocking nicely.
Veide keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Veide's thigh. Veide counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Veide wants to sweep but no luck.
Fathy looking to sit in guard and control but Veide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Veide looking to pass the guard.
Sherif Fathy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veide controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Veide wants to stand but Fathy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fathy being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Varg Veide just wasn't active enough.
Veide shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fathy eats them both and turns towards Veide to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Veide finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fathy needs to keep his hands up - Veide had a free shot at his head there.
Veide takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veide throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fathy lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veide drops Fathy with a beautiful combination! Fathy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Veide is looking for the KO!
Fathy takes a swing at Veide's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Fathy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Varg Veide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sherif Fathy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Veide misses with an uppercut.
Fathy scores with a kick to the body.
Veide misses the shot to the body.
Fathy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fathy tries for a takedown but Veide sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Veide throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fathy lands a nice shot to the body.
Fathy jabs Veide to the body, keeping him at a distance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Veide here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Fathy tries to clinch up but Veide circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fathy moves away.
Fathy walks into a stiff left hand from Veide.
Varg Veide is winning the standup battle so far.
Veide misses with a looping right.
Veide takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veide uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fathy.
Varg Veide is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Veide throws a jab but it's blocked by Fathy.
Veide lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Veide throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veide misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Veide.
Veide throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Veide misses.
Veide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fathy was well out of range. Poor timing from Veide.
Veide looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veide throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veide looks to land a combination but Fathy avoids it well.
Veide throws a body punch but Fathy moves out of range.
Veide lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veide is looking to slow Fathy down with leg kicks.
Veide misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - Veide coming out on top.
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!
Veide misses with a body kick.
Fathy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Veide.
Fathy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fathy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veide misses with an uppercut
and Fathy counters by clinching up.
Fathy managing to block the knees to the body from Veide.
Fathy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fathy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fathy blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veide.
Veide prevents a body shot from Fathy.
Veide throws a head punch that misses.
Veide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Veide goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veide misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fathy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fathy lands an uppercut.
Fathy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fathy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fathy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Veide backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veide pushes off an throws an elbow but Fathy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fathy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Veide.
Fathy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fathy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veide lands a right hand.
That has opened up Sherif Fathy's cut even more.
Veide tries a body shot but Fathy blocks it.
Fathy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Veide jumps into guard, dragging Fathy to the mat.
Fathy throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fathy throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Varg Veide.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veide, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Varg Veide!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Varg Veide!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Varg Veide!
Varg Veide wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Varg Veide was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Millard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skinner Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - A Love More True as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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151 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Millard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skinner Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Crowe throws an elbow that misses. Millard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crowe's guard. Nice move by Millard!
Crowe is looking for a triangle but Millard pushes his legs off easily.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Millard's guard.
Millard controls Crowe momentarily but Crowe frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe won't allow Millard to sweep him here.
Millard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Millard is trying to control the position but Crowe postures up.
Crowe trying to control the position from guard on top but Millard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Millard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Millard keeps Crowe under control for a moment.
Crowe tries to move to full mount but Millard actually manages to regain half guard.
Crowe seems to be working for a kimura but Millard defends the submission attempt.
Crowe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Millard is just riding it out for now. Crowe eventually gives up the hold.
Millard wants to control but Crowe is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millard is trying to get back to full guard.
Millard trying to hold on to Crowe's head to control him but Crowe postures up.
Millard won't allow Crowe to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Millard trying to hold on to Crowe's head to control him but Crowe postures up.
Crowe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Millard sees it coming and defends easily.
Millard moves into full guard.
Millard bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crowe's guard.
Crowe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
Millard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crowe has his foot on Millard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Millard works his way back into a safe position though.
Crowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowe thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Crowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Millard from controlling successfully.
Millard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crowe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Millard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Millard escapes and throws Crowe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Crowe is trying to control Millard's posture but Millard avoids it.
Millard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Crowe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Millard in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millard tries to advance to mount but Crowe denies him.
Crowe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Millard off and has taken his back!
Millard is trying to remain composed but Crowe is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skinner Crowe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Millard. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy body kick from Crowe
and Millard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Millard!
Millard regains half guard.
Crowe is thwarting Millard's attempts to control the position.
Millard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Millard won't allow Crowe to pass to mount.
Millard wants to control but Crowe is keeping busy.
Crowe throwing shots but Millard is blocking nicely.
Crowe seems to be working for a kimura but Millard defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard trying to control here.
Crowe wants to pass the guard but Millard is defending well.
Millard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Millard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crowe looking to sit in guard and control but Millard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crowe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Millard passes into half guard.
Crowe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Millard is looking to take a break and control but Crowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Millard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Crowe!
Millard avoids the attempt from Crowe to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crowe is bucking up trying to escape but Millard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Millard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Crowe is looking to escape.
Crowe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crowe is squirming around, avoiding Millard's attempts to control the action.
Millard landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Millard connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Millard wants to control the pace but Crowe is squirming around nicely.
Crowe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Crowe trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crowe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Millard pulls his head out easily.
Crowe wants to get back to full guard but Millard has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Millard dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Millard moves away.
Crowe misses with a body punch
and Millard counters with a leg kick.
A big right from Millard misses.
Millard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crowe cracks a nice hook into Millard's ribs.
Crowe throws a front kick that sends Millard stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Millard!
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Millard manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Millard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Millard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Millard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crowe will feel that in the morning.
Millard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Millard checks a low kick from Crowe.
Millard lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millard thows a body shot but no joy.
Crowe digs a good hook to Millard's body.
Crowe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Millard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crowe throws a wild body kick that Millard sees coming a mile off.
Skinner Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Crowe
and Millard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Millard.
Crowe stuns Millard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Millard throws a body punch but Crowe moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Millard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Millard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crowe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crowe cracks Millard with an open hand slap.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Millard.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses
and Millard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowe thinking.
Crowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe dives in and grabs Millard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Millard pushes down on Crowe's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Millard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe lands a nice looking body kick.
Crowe avoids the body shot from Millard.
Millard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crowe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crowe throws a leg kick but Millard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Millard.
A nice leg kick lands there from Millard.
Bruce Millard is winning the standup battle so far.
Crowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crowe thuds his shin into the meat of Millard's side.
Millard throws a leg kick which misses Crowe's front leg but catches the back leg as Crowe tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crowe pushes Millard away with a front kick.
Millard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Millard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Crowe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Millard tries a head kick but it misses.
Millard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crowe's sensitive parts.
Millard works the jab nicely.
Millard scores with a jab. Crowe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Crowe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Millard if he has to take too many more of those.
Millard tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crowe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
Crowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Millard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Millard if he has to take too many more of those.
Crowe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Millard rather than just go for the knockout.
Millard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Millard scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Crowe tenderised Millard's leg. Millard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Crowe!
Crowe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Millard throws a sloppy head kick and Crowe moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crowe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crowe dives in for a single leg takedown but Millard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bruce Millard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skinner Crowe.
Millard throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Millard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Millard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Bruce Millard!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bruce Millard!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Bruce Millard!
Bruce Millard wins by unanimous decision!
Bruce Millard made sure to mention his sponsor, Closed - Thanks for Support in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Angry Johnny & The Killbillies - Kill Again. Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crowe lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov has been cut.
Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Crowe pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov presses Crowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Crowe blocks it.
Kersikov stalling in the clinch but Crowe improves position.
Crowe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kersikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Crowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov avoiding damage as Crowe throws knees to the body.
Kersikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crowes head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe blocks an uppercut.
Crowe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crowe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Crowe has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crowe prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crowe. Crowe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crowe misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crowe swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kersikov throws a wild body kick that Crowe sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Crowe throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a body kick that stops Crowe in his tracks momentarily.
Crowe stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Crowe lands a nice shot to the body.
Crowe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Crowe wants to clinch.
Crowe throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a shot to the body
and Crowe counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crowe.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kersikov tries to work over Crowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crowe tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kersikov misses with some punches.
Kersikov avoiding damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to stall.
Kersikov slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Crowe lands a knee to the head.
Kersikov gets through Crowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
A short left from Kersikov.
Crowe lands an uppercut.
Kersikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov is looking to control Crowe's arms but Crowe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kersikov has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Crowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kersikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersikov circles away.
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 Eli Crowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Crowe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kersikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Crowe! Kersikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Crowe to his feet! Crowe is in big trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crowe instigates a clinch.
Kersikov trying to stall but Crowe improves his position.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Crowe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov has a couple of punches blocked by Crowe.
Kersikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Crowe won't want to take too many of those.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Crowe avoids the damage to the body.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov has Crowe pressed against the cage.
Kersikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crowe scoring well with a low kick there.
Kersikov thuds his shin into the meat of Crowe's side.
Kersikov walks into a left hand.
Kersikov loads up on a big right hand but Crowe slips the punch.
Crowe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kersikov.
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe misses with a looping right.
Crowe walks into a left hand.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Crowe moves out of range.
Crowe connects with a jab.
Crowe lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Crowe finds it's target.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Crowe moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Crowe scores with a push kick.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Kersikov motions for Crowe to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eli Crowe is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crowe misses with a body kick.
Kersikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Crowe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kersikov scrambles back to his feet.
Crowe scores with a jab to the body.
Crowe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Crowe swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Crowe scores with a shot to the body.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe misses with a looping right.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov moves forwards but Crowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crowe lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
Crowe digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Crowe.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
A jab from Crowe misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov ducks right into an uppercut from Crowe.
Crowe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Crowe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Crowe
and Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind Crowe 's knee.
Crowe feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Crowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kersikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kersikov cracks Crowe with a good jab.
Eli Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crowe lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Crowe.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Crowe scores with a kick to the body.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crowe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kersikov sprawling to the canvas! Kersikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Crowe finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crowe cracks Kersikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Crowe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kersikov to stand back up!
Kersikov is rocked!
That has opened up Vitali Kersikov's cut even more.
Kersikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Crowe finish him?
Crowe throws an overhand right that drops Kersikov like a sack of potatoes! Crowe dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eli Crowe!
In his post fight interview, Eli Crowe started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers's entrance music is Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness. A fine choice. Abe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Uncle Sam Goddamn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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251 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
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283 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
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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
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Earnest Abe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe is looking to clinch.
Chambers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abe doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Abe tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Abe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abe is trying to defend but Chambers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Abe won't allow it.
Abe is trying to stand.
Chambers wants to pass to mount but Abe is defending the position.
Chambers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abe defends it well.
Abe is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control but Abe is keeping him busy.
Chambers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chambers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abe is not content to let Chambers control the position.
Chambers wants to advance to full mount but Abe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Chambers advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries to advance to mount but Abe denies him.
Abe is trying to get back to his feet.
Chambers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abe prevents Chambers from moving into mount.
Abe is letting Chambers control him for a moment.
Chambers trying to control the position but Abe is working away.
Chambers wants to control for a moment but Abe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers trying to control from half guard but Abe is working away.
Chambers is pressing down on Abe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abe is holding on for now.
Chambers trying to control the action but Abe is working from the bottom.
Abe tries to kick Chambers off but Chambers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We're going to have a standup here because Jovon Chambers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Abe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
Abe is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chambers, as that shot connected.
Chambers misses with a right hand
and Abe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chambers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers tries to buck Abe off but Abe is having none of it.
Chambers can't do much from the bottom here.
Abe decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chambers to his feet.
Abe moves into the clinch successfully.
Chambers fails to pull guard.
Chambers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abe to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abe smiles and moves away.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown but Abe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chambers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jovon Chambers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Abe is looking to clinch but Chambers is avoiding it.
Chambers dives in and grabs Abe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abe pushes down on Chambers's head and hops out.
Abe tries to clinch but Chambers is having none of it.
Abe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.
Abe is looking to clinch.
Earnest Abe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe tries to close the distance and clinch but Chambers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abe tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Abe doesn't manage to clinch there - Chambers circles away.
Abe throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Chambers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chambers looking to pass the guard.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Abe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chambers is looking to get to half guard.
Chambers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers tries to roll over but Abe keeps him under control.
It looks like Abe is going to stand back up.
Chambers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abe is working away from the top position though.
Abe tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chambers controls his leg.
Chambers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chambers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chambers looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chambers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abe is aware though and is defending well.
Chambers is looking to sweep but instead, Abe has passed into half guard.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Abe is very close to passing his half guard.
Abe is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chambers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abe is working away from the top position though.
Chambers is looking for a sweep. Abe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chambers actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is trying to control but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Chambers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chambers is trying to get back to full guard.
Abe wants to get back to his feet.
Chambers is looking to improve his position.
Abe wants to stand but Chambers has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chambers is looking for a sweep. Abe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chambers is trying to control but Abe passes into side control!
Abe stands up and beckons Chambers to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe tries to close the distance and clinch but Chambers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Earnest Abe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe tries to clinch up.
Chambers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abe defends it nicely.
Abe moves into range and clinches up with Chambers.
Chambers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abe wants to clinch.
Chambers circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jovon Chambers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Abe lands with a straight right. Chambers didn't see that one coming.
Chambers swats away the attempt to clinch by Abe.
Abe lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.
Abe moves in looking to clinch but Chambers pushes him off.
Abe wants to clinch.
Abe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chambers.
Abe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chambers.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chambers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abe - the referee stops the clock and Chambers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abe. Chambers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Earnest Abe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe darts in and clinches Chambers up against the cage.
Abe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Nice body punch from Abe - that landed with a thud.
Chambers is trying to drag Abe to the mat but Abe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe sizes up Chambers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Jovon Chambers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abe tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Abe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chambers scores with a sloppy right hand. Abe should have avoided that one.
Chambers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chambers swats away the attempt to clinch by Abe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe wants to clinch up but Chambers keeps it at a distance.
Abe tries to clinch there but Chambers circles away.
Abe scores with a hook.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abe tries to clinch up.
Abe rushes Chambers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
Abe tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Abe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chambers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Abe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
Chambers is really struggling to control Abe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jovon Chambers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abe wants to stand up but Chambers is controlling him.
Chambers trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chambers is controlling him.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jovon Chambers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Chambers gets tackled into the cage by Abe. Abe maintains the clinch.
Abe avoiding damage.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe is looking to slow Chambers down with leg kicks.
Earnest Abe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
Chambers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chambers fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abe tries to clinch there but Chambers circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnest Abe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chambers 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 for Earnest Abe!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Earnest Abe!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Earnest Abe!
Earnest Abe wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Earnest Abe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Crowe.
Crowe moves out of range as Pinochet strikes.
Pinochet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pinochet lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pinochet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pinochet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in CW's Elite Kung-Fu Academy inform me that Pinochet has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pinochet throws a big right hand that misses.
Pinochet is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinochet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pinochet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pinochet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinochet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crowe with a jab.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Crowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinochet throws out the jab.
Crowe scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinochet closes the distance and clinches up with Crowe, looking for a takedown. Pinochet pushes Crowe against the cage but Crowe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Crowe circles away easily
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinochet misses the shot to the body.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crowe as he avoids it easily.
Crowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pinochet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
Pinochet throws a looping overhand right but Crowe ducks down to avoid it.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Crowe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pinochet ducks under a wild hook from Crowe.
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Pinochet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pinochet throws a shot from downtown. Crowe moves away and avoids it.
Pinochet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pinochet connects with a body shot.
Pinochet scores with a shot to the body.
Pinochet fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crowe avoids it really well and circles away.
Pinochet checks a leg kick.
Crowe lands a glancing blow to the side of Pinochet's head.
Crowe pushes Pinochet away with a front kick.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown. Crowe tries to sprawl out of it but Pinochet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crowe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown by Pinochet or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowe which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinochet dives in and scores a takedown into Crowe's guard.
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!
Pinochet looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crowe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinochet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Augusto Pinochet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinochet lands a nice hook to Crowe's body. Crowe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crowe misses with a straight left.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinochet has his takedown stuffed
and Crowe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinochet's knee momentarily.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crowe as he jumps to the side.
Crowe looks to land a right hand but Pinochet moved out of range.
Crowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pinochet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crowe swivels and escapes.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Nice jab there from Pinochet.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinochet is defended easily by Crowe.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Crowe circles away easily
and Crowe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pinochet's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinochet throws a shot from downtown. Crowe moves away and avoids it.
Pinochet shoots in for a double leg but Crowe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crowe. Pinochet shrugs it off though.
Pinochet shoots in for a takedown but Crowe shows good takedown defense.
Pinochet is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinochet.
Crowe scores with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Crowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pinochet just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinochet tries for a takedown but Crowe circles away easily
and Crowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pinochet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crowe tries to avoid it but Pinochet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crowe to the ground. Crowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinochet swings away with a body shot that misses
and Crowe counters with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinochet fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Crowe does no damage.
Crowe dips to his left and cracks Pinochet with an uppercut!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pinochet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crowe - the referee stops the clock and Pinochet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crowe. Pinochet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pinochet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pinochet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Crowe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pinochets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That has opened up Augusto Pinochet's cut even more.
Pinochet shoots in looking for a takedown but Crowe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pinochet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crowe lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Crowe lands.
Crowe circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pinochet to the canvas! Pinochet doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Crowe keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Crowe!
Post fight, Slim Crowe took to the microphone: 'President Allende says hello, bitch.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Amaral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe has chosen The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box as his entrance music. Rafael Amaral has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Amaral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harley Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amaral misses the shot to the body.
Amaral is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amaral has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie in the buildup to the fight.
Crowe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Amaral throws a body kick that misses.
Amaral misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crowe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Crowe stuns Amaral with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Amaral lands a head kick!
It looks like Harley Crowe has been cut.
A head kick misses from Amaral.
Crowe feints and as Amaral raises his hands in defense, Crowe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crowe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Amaral dives on top into guard.
Amaral preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amaral has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amaral would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Crowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amaral avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amaral's guard.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaral is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amaral is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowe is controlling him.
Crowe looking to pass the guard.
Crowe keeps trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe trying to control but Amaral is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Amaral looking to control.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaral is retaining full guard.
Crowe content to stall in guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amaral checks a leg kick.
Crowe connects with a right hand. Amaral shakes it off.
Crowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amaral.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Amaral looks for the body kick but Crowe saw that one coming.
Amaral takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amaral in his tracks.
Amaral takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Amaral scores with a push kick.
Amaral will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Amaral.
Amaral misses with a body kick.
Amaral throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Amaral!
Sloppy strikes there by Crowe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Amaral keeps working.
Crowe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Amaral!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Crowe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Amaral misses.
Amaral misses the jab.
Amaral throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crowe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Amaral's guard.
Crowe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Amaral!
Crowe fails to move to back control.
Crowe is stalling here but it's allowed Amaral to get half guard.
Crowe passes the guard and advances to mount!
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!
Amaral tries to lock up and control but Crowe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe wants to control the pace but Amaral is squirming around nicely.
Amaral knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowe on the ground.
Crowe is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Amaral has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Crowe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Crowe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Crowe moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Amaral has worked his arm free - good work by Amaral!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amaral is not content to let Crowe control the position.
Crowe tries to advance to mount but Amaral instead regains half guard.
Crowe is working for a kimura but Amaral is defending it quite comfortably.
Amaral wants to control but Crowe is keeping busy.
Harley Crowe has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe stops Amaral from getting back to his feet.
Crowe wants to work for an arm triangle but Amaral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Crowe trying to work for an americana but Amaral has managed to regain full guard.
Amaral keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
Amaral is looking to stand up but Crowe isn't so interested in that idea.
Amaral keeping moving, preventing Crowe from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to free his leg and advance position but Amaral is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crowe passes Amaral's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amaral wants to control but Crowe is keeping busy.
Crowe wants to work for an arm triangle but Amaral is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harley Crowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harley Crowe's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Amaral loads up on a big right hand but Crowe slips the punch.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
Amaral lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Crowe gets the takedown into side control.
Amaral is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Crowe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amaral, who protects the arm well.
Crowe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Crowe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaral is looking for a sweep.
Crowe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Amaral's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crowe tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rafael Amaral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Amaral has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Crowe but great work by Amaral.
Crowe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Amaral trying to control the position but Crowe is working away.
Crowe is trying to get back to half guard.
Crowe gets back to half guard.
Crowe is not content to let Amaral control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Amaral trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crowe's guard.
Amaral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Amaral has managed to get both his arms back between Crowe's legs - danger averted.
Amaral is sitting in close to Crowe's body. Crowe has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Amaral is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Amaral is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Crowe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harley Crowe!
Harley Crowe was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bunting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harlan Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sons of Perdition - Blood In The Valley. John Bunting has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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297 lbs
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285 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bunting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harlan Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like John Bunting has been cut.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Bunting scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunting tries to score with a low kick but Crowe moves his leg out of the way.
Crowe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Bunting fails with a takedown attempt.
Crowe thows a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Crowe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunting was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Crowe misses with the combination.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Crowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bunting.
Bunting looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
Crowe throws the kick towards the body but Bunting avoids it.
Crowe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bunting takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bunting takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunting moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bunting bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Crowe's head.
It looks like Harlan Crowe has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunting moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Bunting. No joy for Crowe on that attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowe, as that shot connected.
Crowe avoids the head kick by Bunting.
Crowe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bunting rather than just go for the knockout.
Crowe moves into range and clinches up with Bunting.
Bunting blocks a body shot from Crowe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunting manages to break the clinch.
Crowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Crowe checks a leg kick.
Crowe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crowe lands the left hand.
John Bunting's cut is getting worse.
Bunting getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunting shoots for a takedown but Crowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bunting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunting pushes Crowe up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunting's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowe throws a body punch but Bunting moves out of range.
Bunting tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunting.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunting was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Crowe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunting lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crowe's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Crowe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bunting avoids it.
Crowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunting throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe misses with a body punch.
Bunting misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunting makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crowe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crowe digs a right hand underneath Bunting's ribcage. Bunting let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunting pushes Crowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunting misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bunting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunting blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunting makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crowe digs a right hand underneath Bunting's ribcage. Bunting let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crowe.
Bunting slows down the pace here.
Bunting misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crowe tries a body shot but Bunting blocks it.
Crowe lands a hook to the side of the head.
John Bunting's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunting throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowe.
Bunting scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bunting swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Crowe - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harlan Crowe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bunting's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crowe checks a leg kick nicely.
Crowe drops his hands momentarily and Bunting takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunting circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Crowe to the canvas! Crowe doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bunting keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bunting!
John Bunting seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Harlan Crowe had this to say: 'I don't fucking believe this shit...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carpet Chair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deano Clavet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Clavet's choice of entrance music: Y Mouillera Pu Pantoute . Carpet Chair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Deano Clavet's chin.
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
18 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carpet Chair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deano Clavet!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clavet moves away from the strike by Chair.
Clavet throws a body punch but Chair moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Chair has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clavet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clavet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A lazy left from Chair finds it's target.
Chair shoots in for a takedown but Clavet shows good takedown defense.
Clavet has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chair misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Clavet lands a body shot.
Clavet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clavet lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chair circles away quickly and effectively.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chair enables Clavet to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chair manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clavet trying to control but Chair is working from the bottom.
Clavet stopping the sweep attempt from Chair.
Chair escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clavet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clavet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clavet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clavet trying to control but Chair is working from the bottom.
Clavet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Clavet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Chair is tightening it up a little... Clavet has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Clavet reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Clavet taps out! Nice BJJ there by Chair!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carpet Chair!
In his post fight interview, Carpet Chair started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One Armed Man comes to the cage accompanied by Stand Up To be C**ted. 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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The One Armed Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogo throws a sloppy head kick
and The One Armed Man counters with a left to the body.
The One Armed Man throws the kick towards the body but Drogo avoids it.
The One Armed Man misses with a straight right.
The One Armed Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for The One Armed Man.
Drogo throws a chopping leg kick but The One Armed Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The One Armed Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drogo moves away.
The crowd cheers as The One Armed Man lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drogo doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Drogo misses.
Drogo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from The One Armed Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A leg kick checked by The One Armed Man.
Drogo thuds his right hand into The One Armed Man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Drogo thows a body kick. The One Armed Man tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from The One Armed Man misses.
The One Armed Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Drogo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Drogo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Drogo throws a sloppy head kick and The One Armed Man moves out of range easily.
Drogo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting The One Armed Man counter with a right hand.
Drogo moves out of range of the strikes.
Drogo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Drogo throws a sloppy body shot
and The One Armed Man counters with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drogo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo moves in looking to clinch but The One Armed Man pushes him off.
The One Armed Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drogo.
Drogo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drogo connects with a good right hand that stumbles The One Armed Man. The One Armed Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Drogo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The One Armed Man's head.
Joe The One Armed Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from The One Armed Man misses.
Drogo misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. The One Armed Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The One Armed Man jabs Drogo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The One Armed Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The One Armed Man misses with a looping right.
The One Armed Man takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The One Armed Man lands with an overhand left.
Drogo lands a head kick!
The One Armed Man throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drogo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. The One Armed Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drogo takes a swing at The One Armed Man's ribcage but misses.
The One Armed Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drogo fails to land with a series of punches.
Drogo connects with an inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drogo on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The One Armed Man scores with a push kick.
Drogo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The One Armed Man drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The One Armed Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drogos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The One Armed Man tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drogo is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Drogo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The One Armed Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Drogo is out of range.
The One Armed Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drogo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Drogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The One Armed Man defends it nicely.
Drogo dives in for a single leg takedown but The One Armed Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man blocking some punches.
Drogo goes for a takedown attempt but The One Armed Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe The One Armed Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conan Drogo.
The One Armed Man feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drogos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from The One Armed Man misses.
Drogo misses with a low kick.
Drogo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drogo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as The One Armed Man blocks the low kick.
Drogo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The One Armed Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Drogo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drogo takes a swing at The One Armed Man's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from The One Armed Man.
A solid body kick from The One Armed Man.
Drogo throws a hook to the side of The One Armed Man's head but The One Armed Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conan Drogo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Drogo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The One Armed Man throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Drogo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The One Armed Man.
Nice shot by The One Armed Man.
Drogo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drogo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The One Armed Man swings for the body but Drogo moves out of range.
Drogo throws a sloppy head kick and The One Armed Man moves out of range easily.
The One Armed Man throws a solid leg kick but Drogo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man connects with a solid leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. The One Armed Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The One Armed Man throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drogo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The One Armed Man blocks a head kick by Drogo.
The One Armed Man tests Drogo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drogo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drogo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The One Armed Man takes one to the side of the head.
The One Armed Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drogo tries to score with a low kick but The One Armed Man moves his leg out of the way.
The One Armed Man lands the left hand.
Drogo misses with a looping right.
Drogo lands a head shot.
The One Armed Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Drogo lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The One Armed Man, right into the meat.
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!
A head kick misses from Drogo.
The One Armed Man lands a nice hook to Drogo's body. Drogo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drogo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drogo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Drogo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drogo throws a push kick but The One Armed Man slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Drogo is predictable there
letting The One Armed Man counter with a right hand.
Drogo slips a jab from The One Armed Man.
Joe The One Armed Man is winning the standup battle so far.
The One Armed Man throws a low kick but Drogo moves out of range easily.
Drogo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drogo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for The One Armed Man.
Drogo throws a lazy right hand but The One Armed Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drogo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The One Armed Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The One Armed Man throws a push kick but Drogo slaps the foot to one side.
The One Armed Man lands a head shot.
Drogo throws the left hand but The One Armed Man avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
The One Armed Man throws a combination that misses
and Drogo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The One Armed Man tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The One Armed Man tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing The One Armed Man back against the cage.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as The One Armed Man controls the action.
Drogo prevents a body shot from The One Armed Man.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. The One Armed Man obliges.
The One Armed Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drogo is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
The One Armed Man misses with a punch to the body.
The One Armed Man gets underhooks to prevent Drogo's takedown attempt.
Drogo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drogo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The One Armed Man works on Drogo's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The One Armed Man digs a right hand underneath Drogo's ribcage. Drogo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The One Armed Man tries to work over Drogo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man lands an elbow that stopped Drogo in his tracks for a moment.
The One Armed Man lands an elbow inside that Drogo shrugs off.
The One Armed Man is leaning against Drogo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man lands a body punch.
The One Armed Man tries to land a knee to the head but Drogo blocks with his arms.
The One Armed Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The One Armed Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The One Armed Man throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The One Armed Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow.
The One Armed Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, The One Armed Man scores with a nice short uppercut.
The One Armed Man works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The One Armed Man lands a left hand.
The One Armed Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drogo is working The One Armed Man over against the cage.
The One Armed Man gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The One Armed Man dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Drogo. The One Armed Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
The One Armed Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The One Armed Man misses with a body kick.
Drogo lands a lovely overhand right.
Drogo walks forward, straight into a front kick from The One Armed Man.
Drogo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man avoids the head kick by Drogo.
The One Armed Man staying out of range there.
The One Armed Man misses with a wild body shot.
Drogo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The One Armed Man closes the distance and clinches.
Drogo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The One Armed Man has Drogo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The One Armed Man pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Drogo tumbling to the mat - The One Armed Man dives into Drogo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The One Armed Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The One Armed Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The One Armed Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drogo 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.
The One Armed Man throws a strike but Drogo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Drogo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The One Armed Man keeping moving, preventing Drogo from controlling successfully.
Conan Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drogo defends it easily.
The One Armed Man looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The One Armed Man looking for a sweep. Not yet The One Armed Man, not yet.
The One Armed Man is working hard here to advance position.
The One Armed Man has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Drogo has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man tries to bench press Drogo off him but Drogo keeps the position.
Drogo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The One Armed Man struggling a bit here.
Drogo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drogo is looking to take a break and control but The One Armed Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The One Armed Man manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The One Armed Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drogo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Drogo wants to improve his position but The One Armed Man is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The One Armed Man showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The One Armed Man has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Joe The One Armed Man!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Joe The One Armed Man!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Joe The One Armed Man!
Joe The One Armed Man wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Joe The One Armed Man 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is What does the Fox Say. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nelson Muntz!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
The Impaler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muntz throws out a loose jab but The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Impaler throws a leg kick that misses.
The Impaler moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy left from Muntz finds it's target.
Muntz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Muntz scores with a shoulder strike.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
The Impaler blocking some punches.
Muntz tries a body shot but The Impaler blocks it.
Muntz stalling in the clinch but The Impaler improves position.
Muntz tries a body shot but The Impaler blocks it.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler has Muntz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Muntz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Muntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muntz lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Muntz.
Muntz tries a body shot but The Impaler blocks it.
The Impaler is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad The Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muntz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muntz lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Muntz.
Muntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muntz digs a right hand underneath The Impaler's ribcage. The Impaler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Impaler letting Muntz take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from The Impaler fails to land.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muntz is trying to break the clinch but The Impaler is controlling him.
Muntz pushes The Impaler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Muntz blocking some punches.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
The Impaler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Impaler takes a shot to the head.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Muntz struggles to land a body shot inside as The Impaler controls his hands.
The Impaler breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Impaler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The Impaler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muntz is out of range and The Impaler settles back down.
The Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses
and Muntz counters with a good, hard body kick but The Impaler shrugs it off.
The Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Muntz.
Muntz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muntz throws a jab when The Impaler was well out of range.
The Impaler tests Muntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as The Impaler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muntz doesn't seem phased though.
The Impaler throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
The Impaler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muntz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Muntz lands a nice shot to the body.
Muntz lands a leg kick that knocks The Impaler off balance momentarily.
Muntz tried to score with a low kick but The Impaler checks it.
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!
Muntz throws an overhand right that lands on The Impaler's shoulder, as The Impaler tries to avoid the shot.
The Impaler throws a leg kick but Muntz checks it.
Muntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Impaler throws out the jab.
Muntz is looking to slow The Impaler down with leg kicks.
Muntz thumps The Impaler with a low kick.
The Impaler checks a leg kick nicely.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muntz cracks The Impaler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Muntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Impaler moves away.
The Impaler gets a double leg takedown into Muntz's guard.
The Impaler trying to control the position from guard on top but Muntz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Impaler looking to sit in guard and control but Muntz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Impaler is trying to keep Muntz in close.
The Impaler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muntz stands up from The Impaler's guard - Muntz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Muntz throws a leg kick but The Impaler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Muntz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Muntz connects with a body shot.
Vlad The Impaler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The Impaler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Muntz but Muntz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Impaler misses with a body shot.
Muntz is looking to score with low kicks.
Muntz throws the left hand but The Impaler avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Muntz.
Muntz stuffs the takedown.
The Impaler shoots in and bounces Muntz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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 Impaler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Muntz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Impaler has Muntz in his guard.
The Impaler is trying to keep Muntz in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler has a closed guard, preventing Muntz from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Impaler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Muntz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The Impaler is staying active underneath Muntz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Muntz tries to stand and escape but The Impaler is controlling the position.
Muntz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Impaler wants to improve his position but Muntz is controlling well.
Muntz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for The Impaler to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler scores with a leg kick.
Muntz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muntz misses with an uppercut. The Impaler saw that one coming.
Muntz throws a low kick but The Impaler moves out of range easily.
The Impaler drops his hands momentarily and Muntz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muntz checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - The Impaler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muntz. The Impaler shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz lands the left hand.
Muntz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muntz.
The Impaler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Muntz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Muntz lands with a shot to the body.
Muntz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Impaler tries to score with a low kick but Muntz moves his leg out of the way.
Muntz checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler misses with a left hand
and Muntz counters with a stiff right hand.
The Impaler scores with a hook to the body. Muntz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Muntz's shoulder, as Muntz tries to avoid the shot.
The Impaler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Impaler is looking to wear down Muntz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Muntz throws a hook but The Impaler avoids it easily.
Muntz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Muntz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from The Impaler tenderised Muntz's leg. Muntz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muntz, as that shot connected.
The Impaler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Muntz's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muntz pushes The Impaler off looking to stand but The Impaler dives back in and keeps control.
The Impaler is pressing down on Muntz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Muntz is holding on for now.
The Impaler wants to take a breather but Muntz is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz makes his way to full guard, as The Impaler worked for a kimura.
Muntz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The Impaler tries to lock up and control but Muntz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Muntz manages to capitalize on a mistake by The Impaler to take his back!
Muntz doesn't have the hooks in and The Impaler manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muntz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Impaler is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! The Impaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muntz catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Muntz lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Impaler's sensitive parts.
The Impaler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muntz. Muntz obviously looking to wear him down.
The Impaler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muntz was well out of range. Poor timing from The Impaler.
Muntz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Impaler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Muntz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Impaler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Muntz blocks a leg kick.
The Impaler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muntz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nelson Muntz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Muntz is out of range.
The Impaler throws a body punch but Muntz moves out of range.
The Impaler needs to keep his hands up - Muntz had a free shot at his head there.
The Impaler looks to land a left hand but Muntz moved out of range nicely.
The Impaler throws a low kick, looking for Muntz's leg but Muntz calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler connects with a nice looking jab.
Muntz moves into range and clinches up with The Impaler.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muntz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Impalers head.
Muntz lands a shoulder strike.
Muntz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muntz misses with a punch on the inside.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
The Impaler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Muntz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The Impaler is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from The Impaler tenderised Muntz's leg. Muntz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muntz misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
The Impaler takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by The Impaler.
Muntz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muntz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muntz lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Impaler's sensitive parts.
The Impaler swings for the body but Muntz moves out of range.
The Impaler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Muntz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Muntz tries to throw a body punch but The Impaler avoids it by throwing Muntz back against the cage.
Muntz has a couple of punches blocked by The Impaler.
The Impaler blocks a body shot from Muntz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz scores with a shoulder strike.
Muntz lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Muntz.
Muntz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muntz swings wildly with an uppercut but The Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Impaler is trying to break the clinch but Muntz has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Muntz.
Muntz tries to work over The Impaler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Impaler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Muntz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad The Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muntz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Impaler's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muntz lands with a right to the head.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Impaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Impaler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Muntz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Impaler.
Muntz misses with some punches.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muntz is leaning against The Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Impaler wants to break free but Muntz has control.
Muntz throws a punch but it's blocked by The Impaler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz really 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.
The crowd cheers as Muntz lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Impaler doesn't seem phased though.
The Impaler tries a head kick but it misses.
Muntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Impaler manages to avoid it.
The Impaler avoids the body shot from Muntz.
The Impaler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muntz has closed the distance and engaged The Impaler in a clinch.
The Impaler throws a punch but it's blocked by Muntz.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Impaler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muntz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Muntz is leaning against The Impaler and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muntz throws a head punch that misses.
The Impaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muntz working aggressively here.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muntz misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muntz keeps control of The Impaler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Muntz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Impaler breaks the clinch.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz doesn't manage to clinch there - The Impaler circles away.
A big right from Muntz misses.
The Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz works the jab nicely.
Muntz lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Muntz.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Impaler.
Jab by The Impaler.
The Impaler misses with a straight right.
The Impaler throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Impaler.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The Impaler scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Impaler, right into the meat.
Muntz cracks the inside of The Impaler's front leg.
Muntz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Muntz scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Impaler throws a chopping leg kick but Muntz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Muntz looks to land a body kick but The Impaler moved away.
Muntz misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntz avoids the body shot from The Impaler.
Muntz lands with a shot to the body.
Muntz throws the kick towards the body but The Impaler avoids it.
The Impaler stuns Muntz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Impaler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Muntz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Impaler shoots in for a takedown but Muntz shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad The Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Muntz is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Muntz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Muntz lands a nice looking body shot.
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
The Impaler shoots for a double leg takedown but Muntz sprawls well. He's pushed The Impaler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Muntz jabs at The Impaler's body.
Muntz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Impaler's calf.
Both fighters circling a little - Muntz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The Impaler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good leg kick by Muntz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Muntz cracks a nice hook into The Impaler's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Impaler moves forwards but Muntz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muntz scores with a hook.
The Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Muntz.
Muntz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muntz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
Muntz moves away from the strike by The Impaler.
Muntz misses with a low kick as The Impaler jumps back.
Muntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Impaler moves away.
No luck for The Impaler with that takedown attempt.
The Impaler throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
The Impaler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Muntz scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Muntz misses its intended target.
Muntz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muntz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Muntz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Impaler punishes Muntz's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as The Impaler blocks the leg kick.
Muntz misses with a low kick as The Impaler jumps back.
The Impaler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Muntz is fending him off so far but The Impaler persists. Nope, Muntz circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated that fourth round.
That's time! The Impaler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The Impaler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Impaler 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 Muntz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muntz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Muntz misses with a low kick.
Muntz thows a body shot but no joy.
The Impaler dips to his left and cracks Muntz with an uppercut!
Muntz throws a half hearted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Muntz.
Nice shot by The Impaler.
Muntz misses with a body shot.
The Impaler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Muntz on the side of the head.
The Impaler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Impaler looks to land a left hand but Muntz moved out of range nicely.
Muntz blocks a jab.
Muntz misses with a hook. The Impaler ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Muntz.
Muntz tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Impaler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler is looking to score with low kicks.
The Impaler slips under a jab.
Muntz throws a push kick but The Impaler slaps the foot to one side.
The Impaler thows a leg kick but Muntz checks it
and Muntz counters with a good low kick that The Impaler was not able to check.
Muntz throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Impaler throws out a leg kick but Muntz moves out of range and The Impaler only half commits.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Muntz misses with a hook. The Impaler ducked under it nicely.
Muntz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Impaler's hands.
The Impaler gets tackled into the cage by Muntz. Muntz maintains the clinch.
The Impaler blocks a body shot from Muntz.
The Impaler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Muntz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler looking for a takedown.
The Impaler blocking some punches.
Muntz lands a left hand.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad The Impaler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Impaler can't find room to land a body shot as Muntz controls the action.
Muntz misses with a body punch.
The Impaler wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muntz misses with the head strike.
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!
Muntz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Muntz lands an uppercut.
Muntz misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson Muntz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muntz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Impaler backwards.
Muntz misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Impaler is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Muntz can't fight it off and eventually The Impaler manages to take the fight to the floor. Muntz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Muntz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a hook but The Impaler avoids it easily.
The Impaler shoots in and gets a takedown into Muntz's guard.
The Impaler wants to control from the top but Muntz keeps moving.
The Impaler stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Muntz is looking to clinch.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muntz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muntz tries to clinch up
and The Impaler counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muntz is trying to stand back up but The Impaler is controlling him
Muntz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The Impaler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Muntz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muntz wants to get back to full guard.
The Impaler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muntz sees it coming and defends easily.
The Impaler wants to work for an arm triangle but Muntz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Impaler with the ground and pound but Muntz uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vlad The Impaler.
I think Muntz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nelson Muntz!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Nelson Muntz!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz wins by unanimous decision! Nelson Muntz retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Nelson Muntz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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