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Death Squad 101:Tony vs Armos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Olay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesar Vialpando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vialpando comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kid Frost - La Raza kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Olay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cesar Vialpando!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Olay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vialpando is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Olay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vialpando keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Olay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vialpando throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vialpando walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Olay drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Vialpando swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Olay's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Vialpando!
Our winner, Cesar Vialpando, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Hicks!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a series of strikes. Hughes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hughes clinches.
A short uppercut from Hughes.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
Hicks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hughes is defending well for now.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hicks is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes avoids a wild elbow strike from Hicks.
Hicks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hughes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hughes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hicks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks fails with the takedown
and Hughes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Jeffrey Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Hicks.
Hughes pushes Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
Hughes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Hughes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hughes has Hicks up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hughes.
A short left from Hughes.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Hughes scores with a shot to the side of Hicks's head.
Hughes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Hughes.
Hughes taking a breather.
Hicks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hicks looks winded!
Hughes throws a right hand that Hicks ducks under and follows up with a left that Hicks also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hicks takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes misses with a body punch
and Hicks counters with a one-two to the body.
Hughes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hughes connects with the punch.
Hicks shoots and misses
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hughes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hicks is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hughes lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
Hughes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hughes digs a right hand underneath Hicks's ribcage. Hicks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Hughes as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
Hughes pushes Hicks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hughes.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Hughes.
A short left from Hughes.
Hicks is rocked!
Hughes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hicks backwards.
Hicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Hughes finish him?
Hughes cracks Hicks with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Hughes to work.
Hughes presses Hicks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Hughes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hicks's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hicks drops to his knees and Hughes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Hughes!
A very excited looking Jeffrey Hughes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitar Miric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monte Melkonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Melkonian's choice of entrance music: Artsakh Music. Monte Melkonian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mitar Miric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Melkonian!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miric throws a lazy uppercut
and Melkonian counters by moving into the clinch.
Miric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Melkonian breaks from the clinch.
Melkonian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Miric misses with a body shot.
A jab from Miric finds it's way through Melkonian's defenses.
Melkonian has closed the distance and engaged Miric in a clinch.
Melkonian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melkonian takes one on the button.
Miric misses with an uppercut. Melkonian saw that one coming.
Miric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melkonian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melkonian slips a straight right by Miric.
Miric throws a jab when Melkonian was well out of range.
Miric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melkonian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miric avoids it really well and circles away.
Miric connects with the punch.
Miric works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miric stuffs the takedown.
Miric lands a big uppercut and Melkonian crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Melkonian looks OK. Miric waves Melkonian back to his feet!
Melkonian is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miric throws a big shot that misses.
Melkonian is still on wobbly legs! Can Miric finish him?
Melkonian slips under a jab.
Miric misses with a hook.
Mitar Miric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miric throws out a loose jab but Melkonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miric scores with a body shot.
Miric misses with a straight right.
Miric misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Miric misses its intended target.
Melkonian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miric.
Melkonian seems to have recovered his senses.
Miric scores with a nice strike.
Miric drops Melkonian with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Melkonian! Miric dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitar Miric!
An out of breath Mitar Miric thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Batman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Kierkegaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soren Kierkegaard has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
10 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Batman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soren Kierkegaard!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kierkegaard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batman has time to react.
Kierkegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Batman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kierkegaard's waist but Kierkegaard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Batman off to one side.
Kierkegaard lands a really nice looking cross but Batman seems unphased.
Batman tries to clinch up
letting Kierkegaard counter with a right hand.
Kierkegaard throws a series of strikes that have Batman backpedaling.
Batman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kierkegaard throws a combination. Batman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Batman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kierkegaard moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Kierkegaard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by Kierkegaard - just one landing.
Batman has a takedown stuffed.
Kierkegaard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Batman on the side of the head.
Batman moves in looking to clinch but Kierkegaard pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batman wants to clinch.
Batman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kierkegaard throws out a powerful jab.
Batman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kierkegaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kierkegaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Batman.
Kierkegaard throws a good cross that connects.
Kierkegaard lands with a nice combination. Batman backs away looking to recover.
Kierkegaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Kierkegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Batman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kierkegaard circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Kierkegaard.
Batman is looking to clinch.
Kierkegaard catches Batman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard connects with a looping right hand.
Kierkegaard misses the shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Batman. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kierkegaard throws a series of strikes that have Batman backpedaling.
Kierkegaard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The Batman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kierkegaard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Batman is able to avoid easily.
Kierkegaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Batman should have avoided that one.
Kierkegaard tests Batman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Batman tries to clinch but Kierkegaard moves out of range.
Kierkegaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batman's head.
Batman shoots in looking for a takedown but Kierkegaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kierkegaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Kierkegaard does it's job there.
Kierkegaard lands a two punch combo.
Batman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kierkegaard connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kierkegaard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kierkegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batman tries to land a leg kick but Kierkegaard saw it coming and moves away.
Kierkegaard lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Kierkegaard lands.
We've been told by Batman's head coaches at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $1000 value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Batman shoots for a double leg takedown but Kierkegaard sprawls well. He's pushed Batman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kierkegaard lands a nice hook to Batman's body. Batman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Batman is breathing heavily.
Kierkegaard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Batman eats them both and turns towards Kierkegaard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kierkegaard lands with a cross.
Batman moves forwards but Kierkegaard connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Batman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kierkegaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Batman should have avoided that one.
Kierkegaard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Batman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batman shoots in for a double leg but Kierkegaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soren Kierkegaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kierkegaard tests Batman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batman walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard is looking to score with low kicks.
Kierkegaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kierkegaard lands a jab.
Kierkegaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Batman with that takedown attempt.
Kierkegaard scores with a nice strike.
Batman tries to clinch there but Kierkegaard circles away.
Kierkegaard lands with a nice body punch.
Kierkegaard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batman tries to clinch up.
Kierkegaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Batman should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kierkegaard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kierkegaard swats away the attempt to clinch by Batman.
Kierkegaard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batman's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Kierkegaard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kierkegaard connects with a body shot that sends Batman's belly button to the back.
Kierkegaard scores with a nice strike.
Batman takes one to the side of the head.
Kierkegaard connects with a crisp jab.
Batman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kierkegaard circles away.
Kierkegaard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Batman back to the cage. Kierkegaard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kierkegaard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Batmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kierkegaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Batman has closed the distance and engaged Kierkegaard in a clinch.
Batman keeps control of Kierkegaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kierkegaard misses with some punches.
Kierkegaard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kierkegaard is trying to push Batman away but Batman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Batman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Batman rushes Kierkegaard and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kierkegaard breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierkegaard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batman tries to clinch up but Kierkegaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Kierkegaard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Batman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kierkegaard jabs at Batman's body.
Kierkegaard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kierkegaard cracks Batman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kierkegaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good standup being displayed there by Kierkegaard as he connects with a hook.
Batman tries to clinch
and Kierkegaard counters with a three punch combo that has Batman backing up. Batman nods at Kierkegaard to acknowledge the strikes.
Kierkegaard cracks Batman with an open hand slap.
Kierkegaard scores with the left hand. Batman knows he should have avoided that one.
Kierkegaard lands with an uppercut that bounces Batman off the cage and back into range.
Kierkegaard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Batman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kierkegaard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kierkegaard scores with a three punch combo!
Kierkegaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batman on the side of the head.
Batman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard throws the left hand but Batman avoids the punch easily.
Batman tries to clinch up but Kierkegaard circles away and keeps his distance.
Batman walks into a stiff left hand from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Batman is looking to clinch.
Batman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kierkegaard misses with a hook.
The Batman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batman shoots in but Kierkegaard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kierkegaard's corner calls for a 1-2. Kierkegaard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kierkegaard 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 Batman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kierkegaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kierkegaard lands an overhand right.
Kierkegaard throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Batman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kierkegaard!
Batman shoots and misses
and Kierkegaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kierkegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard misses with a few strikes there.
Kierkegaard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Batman momentarily.
Kierkegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kierkegaard bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Batman's head backwards.
Kierkegaard swinging wildly here.
Batman closes the distance and clinches.
Batman is trying to trip Kierkegaard. He has hold of a leg but Kierkegaard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Batman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kierkegaard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Batman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Batman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kierkegaard finds it's way round the side to connect with Batman's head.
Kierkegaard thuds a left hand into Batman's body.
Kierkegaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Kierkegaard - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Batman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Kierkegaard.
Batman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Batman tries to close the distance and clinch but Kierkegaard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice jab there from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Batman darts in looking for a takedown but Kierkegaard gets double underhooks and turns Batman into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Batman won't allow it.
Kierkegaard wants to get back to striking at distance but Batman won't allow it.
Batman breaks the clinch.
Batman fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kierkegaard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soren Kierkegaard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Kierkegaard throws a shot to the body.
Batman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Batman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kierkegaard.
Batman wants to clinch but Kierkegaard slips to the side
and Kierkegaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Batman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soren Kierkegaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kierkegaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Batman on the side of the head.
Kierkegaard lands an overhand right.
Kierkegaard throws a shot to the body.
Batman wants to clinch.
Batman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kierkegaard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kierkegaard.
Batman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kierkegaard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Batman moves in looking to clinch but Kierkegaard pushes him off.
Batman tries to clinch up
and Kierkegaard counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kierkegaard lands a jab.
A combination from Batman does no damage.
Batman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kierkegaard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kierkegaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kierkegaard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice cross by Kierkegaard.
Batman is looking to clinch but Kierkegaard is avoiding it.
Batman tries for a takedown but Kierkegaard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kierkegaard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kierkegaard connects with a crisp jab.
Kierkegaard catches Batman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Batman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kierkegaard lands a jab to Batman's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kierkegaard with a nice cross.
Kierkegaard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kierkegaard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kierkegaard scores with a jab.
Batman is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Batman, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Kierkegaard finds it's target.
Oh Batman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kierkegaard throws a big shot that misses.
Batman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kierkegaard circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kierkegaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Batman doesn't manage to clinch there - Kierkegaard circles away.
Kierkegaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kierkegaard misses with a series of wild punches.
Batman is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kierkegaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kierkegaard throws a nice looking combination but Batman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kierkegaard stuffs the takedown.
Batman wants to clinch up but Kierkegaard keeps it at a distance.
Kierkegaard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Batman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Batman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kierkegaard keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Kierkegaard finds it's target.
Batman looks to throw the jab but Kierkegaard is out of range.
Batman has closed the distance and engaged Kierkegaard in a clinch.
Kierkegaard misses with a punch to the body.
Kierkegaard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kierkegaard to score with a decent uppercut.
A left lands for Kierkegaard.
Kierkegaard cracks Batman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kierkegaard is looking to control Batman's arms but Batman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kierkegaard has his back to the cage.
The Batman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A frustrated look appears on Kierkegaard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Batman lands a left hand.
Batman keeps control of Kierkegaard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Batman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kierkegaard manages to break the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Batman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soren Kierkegaard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Batman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Kierkegaard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kierkegaard winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soren Kierkegaard!
Soren Kierkegaard got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, The Batman stepped up to the mic, saying 'The dark knight will always rise, stronger than before.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Evans has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lewis McMurray's chin.
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221 lbs
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212 lbs
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis McMurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook. McMurray ducked under it nicely.
Lewis McMurray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMurray showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McMurray misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
McMurray scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Evans doesn't seem bothered though.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
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!
Evans defending well as McMurray loads up on a big left hand.
McMurray takes the fight into the clinch.
McMurray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMurray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
McMurray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McMurray tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McMurray scores with a shoulder strike.
McMurray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
McMurray is working Evans over against the cage.
Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Evans's coach down at VENDETTA Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Evans's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McMurray has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Evans regains guard immediately.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McMurray!
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!
McMurray is wriggling around trying to escape.
McMurray wants to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
McMurray gets back to half guard.
McMurray tries to kick Evans off but Evans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McMurray tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Evans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. McMurray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McMurray wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
McMurray thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is stalling in the full guard.
McMurray has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Evans has passed into side control.
Evans trying to control the position but McMurray is working away.
McMurray struggling a bit here.
Evans is staying tight to McMurray's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Evans throws an elbow but McMurray slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMurray is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans trying to control the position but McMurray is working away.
McMurray can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans lands the left hand.
McMurray connects with a high kick.
Evans staying out of range there.
McMurray fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McMurray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McMurray scores with a shot to the side of Evans's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McMurray tries to clinch but Evans moves out of range.
McMurray scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McMurray is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
Evans preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Evans is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is still trying to improve position.
McMurray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McMurray not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Evans keeping hold of McMurray's head, controlling as best he can.
McMurray throwing shots but Evans is blocking nicely.
McMurray is nestled in close to Evans, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McMurray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McMurray is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McMurray throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Evans trying to control but McMurray is working from the bottom.
McMurray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans wants to control from the top but McMurray keeps moving.
McMurray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans pushes down on McMurray's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McMurray moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control from the top but McMurray keeps moving.
McMurray wants to improve his position but instead Evans has moved into half guard.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Evans trying to control the action but McMurray is working from the bottom.
McMurray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMurray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McMurray is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lewis McMurray dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Evans steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McMurray. That one must have hurt.
Jab from Evans.
Lewis McMurray is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans staying out of range there.
Evans moves forwards but McMurray connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A head kick misses from McMurray.
Evans lands a body shot.
McMurray scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMurray throws a shot from downtown. Evans moves away and avoids it.
McMurray lands with a good body shot.
McMurray misses with a body shot.
McMurray ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans misses the jab.
McMurray tries to clinch up.
McMurray throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Evans lands a head shot.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMurray manages to avoid it.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
McMurray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McMurray wants to land a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
The crowd cheers as McMurray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Evans doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray lands a couple of elbows.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
Evans is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! McMurray has his hands clasped together but Evans extends and breaks McMurray's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Evans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rashad Evans!
A victorious Rashad Evans thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Moshterd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Clover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dean Moshterd has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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279 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Big heart |
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Moshterd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Clover!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clover misses with a few strikes there.
Moshterd misses with a low kick.
Moshterd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch combination from Clover misses.
Moshterd wants to clinch.
Moshterd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moshterd misses with a body shot.
Clover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moshterd!
Moshterd gets back to half guard.
Moshterd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clover's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clover's back!
Moshterd struggling to keep hold of the position.
Moshterd looking for the choke but no joy.
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!
Clover trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clover controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Clover is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clover is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Moshterd on his back. Moshterd looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Clover has to tap out to a very impressive submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Moshterd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konsta Pylkkanen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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34
280 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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30
280 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pylkkanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ben Gray has been cut.
Pylkkanen misses with a head kick.
Pylkkanen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pylkkanen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pylkkanen gets the takedown into side control.
Gray sneaks back into half guard.
Pylkkanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gray sees it coming and defends easily.
Pylkkanen with the ground and pound but Gray uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pylkkanen stands and throws Gray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pylkkanen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pylkkanen misses with the ground and pound.
Pylkkanen trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray tries to bench press Pylkkanen off him but Pylkkanen keeps the position.
Pylkkanen trying to control the action but Gray is working from the bottom.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Pylkkanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pylkkanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gray is avoiding damage well.
Pylkkanen tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
Gray is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pylkkanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen decides to stand back up.
Gray fails with the takedown.
Pylkkanen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Pylkkanen is trying to get an arm triangle but Gray is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gray is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gray is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
Pylkkanen throws an elbow but Gray slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pylkkanen tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
Pylkkanen tries for a kimura but Gray is defending well.
Gray can't do much from the bottom here.
Gray is looking to regain half guard here but Pylkkanen keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is trying to control Pylkkanen's posture but Pylkkanen avoids it.
Pylkkanen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pylkkanen advances to mount.
Gray is desperately trying to improve his position but Pylkkanen has a good base and remains in mount.
Pylkkanen looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pylkkanen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gray 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konsta Pylkkanen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gray'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.
Gray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pylkkanen clinches up against the cage.
Pylkkanen gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Pylkkanen tries to pull guard but Gray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gray just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pylkkanen's brow.
Pylkkanen gets underhooks to prevent Gray's takedown attempt.
Gray goes for a takedown attempt but Pylkkanen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pylkkanen lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray moves into range and clinches up with Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen pulls guard successfully.
Pylkkanen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gray defends well.
Gray stays in close to Pylkkanen's body and controls the position.
Gray wants to stand and escape but instead Pylkkanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray looking to control.
Pylkkanen wants to control from the top but Gray keeps moving.
Gray is trying to control the position but Pylkkanen postures up.
Konsta Pylkkanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pylkkanen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gray is proving hard to escape from.
Pylkkanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gray looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gray looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gray!
Gray decides to stand up, so the ref orders Pylkkanen to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pylkkanen scores with a hook to the body. Gray takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Nice straight punches there by Pylkkanen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen scores with a three punch combo!
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pylkkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pylkkanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray ducks right into an uppercut from Pylkkanen.
Ben Gray's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray shoots and misses
and Pylkkanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gray won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pylkkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gray is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pylkkanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gray is not content to let Pylkkanen control the position.
Pylkkanen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pylkkanen trying to control the position but Gray is working away.
Gray tries to buck Pylkkanen off but Pylkkanen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konsta Pylkkanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Gray's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gray sprawls well. Gray wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pylkkanen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pylkkanen cracks Gray with a good jab.
Pylkkanen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gray doesn't seem bothered though.
Pylkkanen lands with a nice combination. Gray backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Pylkkanen.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pylkkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pylkkanen scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray tries to clinch up but Pylkkanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pylkkanen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pylkkanen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gray back to the cage. Pylkkanen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gray has Pylkkanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pylkkanen wants a takedown but no success here.
Pylkkanen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pylkkanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen working for a triangle but Gray defends it easily.
Pylkkanen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gray wants to control from the top but Pylkkanen keeps moving.
Gray drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pylkkanen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pylkkanen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pylkkanen!
Gray manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is not content to let Pylkkanen control the position.
Pylkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Gray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pylkkanen pulls his head out easily.
Pylkkanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Pylkkanen passes to full mount!
Pylkkanen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Pylkkanen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray is in all sorts of trouble here.
Konsta Pylkkanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pylkkanen controlling the position easily from mount.
Pylkkanen prevents Gray from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pylkkanen wants to control the pace but Gray is squirming around nicely.
Ben Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pylkkanen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konsta Pylkkanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pylkkanen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konsta Pylkkanen!
Our winner, Konsta Pylkkanen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Tappelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tauno Tappelija has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
285 lbs
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272 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tappelija!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tappelija keeps the fight on the outside.
Po throws a nice head kick!
Tappelija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tappelija lands with an uppercut that bounces Po off the cage and back into range.
Tappelija moves into the clinch.
Tappelija managing to block the knees to the body from Po.
Tappelija keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Po's efforts to push away.
Po pushes off an throws an elbow but Tappelija leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po looking to throw knees to the head but Tappelija is blocking nicely.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tappelija.
Tappelija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappelija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Po throws a combination. Tappelija tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tappelija tries a head kick but it misses.
Po looks to clinch
and Tappelija counters with a crisp one two that drops Po! Tappelija thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Po to his feet! Po is in big trouble!
Po is rocked!
Po is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po tries to clinch
and Tappelija counters with a big left hand that crumples Po! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tauno Tappelija!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben comes to the cage accompanied by Skrillex - Kyoto. Leningrada has chosen Farewell of Slavyanka as his entrance music. 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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Leben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leningrada throws a head kick but Leben moves out of range.
Leningrada thuds a left hand into Leben's body.
Leningrada moves into range and clinches up with Leben.
Leningrada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leningrada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leningrada can't find room to land a body shot as Leben controls the action.
Leben breaks from the clinch.
Leben pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leningrada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leben throws a head kick that misses.
Leningrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leben.
Leningrada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Leningrada.
Leben throws a series of punches but Leningrada avoids them all with ease.
Leben throws a jab but it's blocked by Leningrada.
Leningrada tries to close the distance and clinch but Leben swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Leben.
Leben misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leben throws a leg kick
and Leningrada counters with a straight right hand.
Leningrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben throws a head kick that misses
and Leningrada counters with a nice kick to the body.
Leben is breathing heavily.
Leben uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leningrada is looking to clinch but Leben is avoiding it.
Leningrada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leningrada blocks the body kick.
Leningrada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leben sprawls well initially but Leningrada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leben is trying to stand.
Leningrada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leben is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ~Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coache that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Leningrada misses with a head shot. Leben uses the momentum to regain 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!
Leningrada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leben tries a head kick but it misses.
Leningrada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leben throws a lazy head kick
and Leningrada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leningrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leben.
Leningrada tests Leben's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leningrada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leben moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leben sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Leningrada to the ground! Leben dives into full mount looking to finish!
Leningrada is rocked!
It looks like Blokada Leningrada has been cut.
Leningrada is in all sorts of trouble here.
Leningrada is still in real trouble! Can Leben finish him?
Leben unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Leningrada wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Leben celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Leben!
A relieved looking Chris Leben 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armos Saffedine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armos Saffedine will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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28
290 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armos Saffedine!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez fails with the takedown
and Saffedine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lopez can't get the takedown.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Saffedine has Lopez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saffedine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lopez tumbling to the mat - Saffedine dives into Lopez's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lopez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saffedine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Nonprofit Vegas Elite $1000 value inform me that Saffedine has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saffedine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saffedine's guard.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lopez tries to free his leg and advance position but Saffedine is retaining full guard.
Saffedine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Saffedine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saffedine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine working a defensive guard here.
Saffedine wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Saffedine looking to control.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lopez is in close to Saffedine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
It looks like Armos Saffedine has been cut.
Lopez trying to control but Saffedine is working from the bottom.
Saffedine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing that Lopez has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lopez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saffedine.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Saffedine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez is looking to work some ground and pound but Saffedine has wrist control.
Saffedine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saffedine wants to sweep here but Lopez controlling him for the moment.
Lopez passes into half guard.
Saffedine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saffedine is controlling Lopez's posture.
Lopez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopez controls the pace.
Saffedine trying to strike off his back.
Saffedine trying to control the position.
Saffedine looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez is in close to Saffedine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saffedine throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lopez connects with a couple of short punches.
That has opened up Armos Saffedine's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saffedine thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Saffedine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard.
Saffedine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saffedine wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.
Lopez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopez is looking to get back to full guard here but Saffedine has managed to pass to side control instead.
Saffedine tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saffedine on the ground.
Saffedine trying to control the action but Lopez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saffedine prevents Lopez from escaping the position.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saffedine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Tony Lopez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armos Saffedine's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saffedine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lopez won't be happy with that.
Lopez tries to control but Saffedine manages to take his back.
Lopez covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Lopez tries to escape the position.
Saffedine not allowing Lopez to control his hands.
Saffedine looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
It looks like Tony Lopez has been cut.
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!
Lopez rolls, trying to escape but Saffedine keeps control of the position.
Lopez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saffedine biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saffedine is not going to allow Lopez to sit and survive in this position.
Lopez is trying to get back to his feet but Saffedine has full control of the position and if anything, Lopez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lopez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saffedine.
Lopez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lopez trying to control the hands but Saffedine breaks the grip.
Lopez covering up well under a series of strikes from Saffedine.
Saffedine has the hooks in. Lopez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saffedine punches the canvas rather than the man.
Saffedine scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lopez is looking for a way out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saffedine is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lopez has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Saffedine has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lopez taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Saffedine doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Armos Saffedine!
Armos Saffedine gave a mention to Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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