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WFC 12: Venger vs. Do Rah PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, CALIFORNIA LOVE by Tupac ft. Dr. Dre. Kostyrko has chosen Fuck Them All as his entrance music. Philipp Kostyrko told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko tries to clinch there but Cruz circles away.
Kostyrko moves into the clinch.
Cruz being controlled against the cage.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kostyrko.
Cruz throws a head punch that misses.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko connects with a knee to the head.
Cruz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostyrko uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz dodges an elbow strike from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cruz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kostyrko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Kostyrko.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cruz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cruz blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kostyrko throws an elbow but misses.
Kostyrko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kostyrko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kostyrko 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.
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Kostyrko.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Kostyrko's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kostyrko just leaning against Cruz, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Cruz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cruz misses with the head strike.
Kostyrko misses with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko blocks an uppercut.
Kostyrko leaning against his opponent.
Kostyrko tries to land a knee to the head but Cruz blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruz.
Kostyrko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko blocks an uppercut.
Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kostyrko.
Kostyrko stalls.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cruz is rocked!
Kostyrko working the clinch nicely. Cruz is working for position but Kostyrko cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cruz crumples up against the cage and Kostyrko lands two more shots before the ref can save Cruz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Philipp Kostyrko!
Philipp Kostyrko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Draco Klay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardo Martinez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Draco Klay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Klay. Klay obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinez blocks the body kick.
Klay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Klay's head coaches at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Klay clinches up against the cage.
Klay controlling the action here for a moment.
Klay manages to break the clinch.
Martinez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Klay.
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!
Klay forces Martinez back against the cage and clinches.
Klay breaks from the clinch.
Klay connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Martinez to the floor! Klay dives in looking for the finish!
Martinez is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klay takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Martinez is still in real trouble! Can Klay finish him?
Klay wants to get back to his feet.
Martinez is concentrating on defense, preventing Klay from advancing position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klay in particular looking to stall.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Draco Klay.
Klay cracks Martinez with a big right hand and Martinez goes down!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Klay is defending well. Martinez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Klay has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Martinez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricardo Martinez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoly Bazanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rampage has chosen Eminem - Lose Yourself as his entrance music. Quinton Rampage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anatoly Bazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quinton Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bazanov.
Bazanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rampage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazanov somewhat.
Bazanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rampage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazanov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anatoly Bazanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rampage throws a lazy uppercut
and Bazanov counters with a shoot takedown. Rampage fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bazanov throwing strikes but missing.
Bazanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bazanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bazanov works over Rampage with some ground and pound from guard.
Bazanov lands a couple of digs.
Rampage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bazanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bazanov cracks Rampage with a solid left hand.
Bazanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rampage's head.
Bazanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Bazanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov lands a couple of digs.
Rampage wants to get back to his feet but Bazanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bazanov works over Rampage with some ground and pound from guard.
Bazanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bazanov scoring with some ground and pound.
Bazanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Rampage has wrist control.
Rampage has momentary wrist control but Bazanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Bazanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bazanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rampage is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bazanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Bazanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Bazanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bazanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bazanov connects with a couple of short punches.
Bazanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rampage's head.
Bazanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bazanov throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rampage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bazanov is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bazanov works over Rampage with some ground and pound from guard.
Rampage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bazanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Bazanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bazanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rampage's brow.
Bazanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bazanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rampage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bazanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bazanov is working Rampage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bazanov working some strikes from top position.
Bazanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rampage is rocked!
Bazanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rampage is still in real trouble! Can Bazanov finish him?
Bazanov distracts Rampage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bazanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bazanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bazanov distracts Rampage with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bazanov gets to his feet and stands over Rampage, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Rampage felt that one! Bazanov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Rampage from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoly Bazanov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perus Jamppa (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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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Perus Jamppa!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith cracks Jamppa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Jamppa misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Jamppa.
Jamppa tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jamppa looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith lands a body shot.
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses.
Jamppa feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Jamppa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamppa throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Jamppa throws a body kick that misses.
Jamppa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jamppa avoids them all with ease.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jamppa counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamppa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Jamppa.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jamppa moves out of range.
Jamppa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jamppa drops Smith with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Smith! Jamppa dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perus Jamppa!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tsoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tsoi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zvezda po Imeni Solnce. Hammer has chosen Slippin as his entrance music. Viktor Tsoi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Hammer's chin.
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Tsoi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tsoi tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Tsoi.
Hammer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Hammer lands a two punch combo.
Hammer checks a low kick from Tsoi.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Tsoi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsoi connects with a right hand. Hammer shakes it off.
Hammer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tsoi was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tsoi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hammer is aware though and is defending well.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tsoi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammer wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Tsoi is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsoi keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass.
Tsoi trying to keep a closed guard but Hammer is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Viktor Tsoi just wasn't active enough.
Hammer moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer shoots for a takedown but Tsoi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tsoi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tsoi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Tsoi avoids them all with ease.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tsoi lands a jab to the head.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tsoi.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Hammer throws an overhand right that lands on Tsoi's shoulder, as Tsoi tries to avoid the shot.
Tsoi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range.
Tsoi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Tsoi moves out of range.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hammer takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
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!
Hammer slips a jab from Tsoi.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Hammer avoids it.
Tsoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tsoi's guard.
Tsoi trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tsoi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tsoi keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
Tsoi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Viktor Tsoi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hammer 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.
Hammer throws out a powerful jab.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsoi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hammer's sensitive parts.
Hammer moves out of range as Tsoi throws a body kick.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hammer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hammer lands a nice forearm strike.
Tsoi can't do much from the bottom here.
Tsoi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hammer taking a breather here.
Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jack Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer working the body and head with strikes.
Tsoi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hammer looks up at the clock and then as Tsoi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hammer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tsoi is rocked!
Hammer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tsoi has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tsoi is trying to control Hammer's posture but Hammer avoids it.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Tsoi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammer taking a breather here.
Tsoi seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tsoi wants to control but Hammer postures up.
Hammer works to advance to full mount. Tsoi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Hammer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tsoi is looking to improve his position but Hammer isn't that keen on the idea.
Hammer trying to control but Tsoi is having none of it.
Hammer dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Tsoi has his hands clasped together but Hammer breaks the hold and Tsoi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hammer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Hammer!
Jack Hammer is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Jack Hammer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates's entrance music is Tool - Schism. A fine choice. Georgio Socrates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Murray!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray lands with a straight right. Socrates didn't see that one coming.
Murray lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Socrates tries for a takedown but Murray sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Socrates or perhaps it was just good defense by Murray which made him look bad.
Socrates looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murray is fending him off so far but Socrates persists. Nope, Murray circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Socrates throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.
Socrates working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murray is on top in guard.
Socrates is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Socrates is trying to control the position but Murray postures up.
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!
Socrates wants to sweep but no luck.
Murray sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray stands and throws Socrates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Socrates can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray wants to stand but Socrates has his arm trapped.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Socrates stops Murray from passing to mount.
Socrates is looking for a sweep.
Socrates's coaches at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Murray trying to control the action but Socrates is working from the bottom.
Murray landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Socrates is looking to reverse the position.
Murray is looking to take a break and control but Socrates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is trying to get back to half guard.
Socrates prevents Murray from moving into mount.
Socrates is looking for a sweep.
Murray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Socrates is trying to control Murray's posture but Murray avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Socrates's face as Murray controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Murray wants to get back to full guard.
Socrates lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Socrates seems to be looking for submissions.
Socrates is trying to work for a kimura but Murray is defending well.
Murray felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Murray is looking to improve his position.
Murray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray is holding on to half guard well.
Socrates trying to pass the guard but Murray defending well.
Murray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murray.
Murray wants to sweep here but Socrates controlling him for the moment.
Socrates postures up in Murray's guard and throws a big left but Murray blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socrates throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.
Murray wants to stand up but Socrates is controlling him.
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 Georgio Socrates will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Socrates fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Socrates.
Murray scores with a hook.
Murray lands a slapping body shot.
Murray drives through and clinches with Socrates against the cage.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Murray landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Socrates blocks it.
Socrates goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murray prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socrates wants to take the fight to the mat but Murray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Socrates blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murray tries a knee to the head but Socrates blocks it.
Murray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Socrates is trying to force a seperation but Murray has the dominant position.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Socrates blocks it with crossed arms.
Socrates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Socrates wants to take the fight to the mat but Murray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Socrates drops down looking for an ankle pick but Murray pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murray slips a jab from Socrates.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murray.
Socrates circles away from the clinch attempt.
Georgio Socrates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray closes the distance and clinches.
Murray with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Socrates.
Murray lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Socrates wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Socrates wants to take the fight to the mat but Murray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Murray is working Socrates over against the cage.
Socrates wants to take the fight to the mat but Murray manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Socrates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Socrates.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Socrates blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Socrates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
John Murray seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Socrates is working for takedown but Murray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Murray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murray gets through Socrates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murray tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Socrates avoids it.
Socrates tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Socrates blocks with his arms.
Murray throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Socrates blocks it with crossed arms.
A bit of stalling here from Socrates.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socrates prevents a body shot from Murray.
Murray with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Socrates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Socrates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray tries to land a knee to the head but Socrates blocks with his arms.
Murray throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murray is pressed up against the cage. Socrates has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murray down to the mat. Murray avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Socrates fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray lands with a nice combination. Socrates backs away looking to recover.
Socrates wants to clinch but Murray slips to the side
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Socrates rushes Murray and presses him up against the cage.
Murray looking to throw knees to the head but Socrates is blocking nicely.
Murray misses with a knee to the head.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Socrates.
Socrates avoiding damage as Murray throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Socrates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murray throws a jab but it's blocked by Socrates.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murray wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Socrates throwing shots but Murray is blocking nicely.
Socrates throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Socrates is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Murray doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Socrates.
Murray is controlling Socrates's trapped leg to prevent Socrates from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray wants to control but Socrates is keeping busy.
Socrates seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Socrates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murray tries to get to full guard but Socrates has control of the leg.
Murray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murray.
Murray looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Socrates content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Murray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Socrates manages to get himself to full guard.
Socrates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murray is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates working a defensive guard here.
Murray wants to control from the top but Socrates keeps moving.
Socrates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Socrates holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Socrates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Socrates fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Socrates moved out of range nicely.
Murray stalks Socrates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Socrates's face. Socrates staggers backwards, shaken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray misses with a double jab
and Socrates counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murray's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray wants to sweep here but Socrates controlling him for the moment.
Murray keeps trying to improve his position.
Murray throwing short punches from the bottom.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socrates has gone for a leg lock! Murray slips out almost immediately though and dives into Socrates's guard.
Socrates looking to control.
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 Georgio Socrates.
I think Socrates 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
During a confident post fight interview, Georgio Socrates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baldo Beneventi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beneventi's choice of entrance music: Marilyn Manson - The Fight Song . Don Bradman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldo Beneventi!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradman scores with a punch to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Beneventi scores with a four punch combination!
Bradman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beneventi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneventi swinging wildly here.
Beneventi throws a hook but Bradman blocks it.
Bradman ducks under a wild hook from Beneventi.
Bradman scoring well with a low kick there.
Bradman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradman thuds his right hand into Beneventi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beneventi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradman. Bradman obviously looking to wear him down.
Beneventi swings widly with a right hand
and Bradman counters with a crisp one two that drops Beneventi! Bradman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Beneventi to his feet! Beneventi is in big trouble!
Bradman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beneventi scores with a body shot.
Bradman throws a monster overhand right that drops Beneventi! Bradman follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Bradman!
Don Bradman spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rickarderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hanlon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricky Rickarderson's chin.
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272 lbs
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246 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rickarderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hanlon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickarderson looks to land a right hand but Hanlon moved out of range.
Nice combo by Hanlon! Oh, that's hurt him - Rickarderson falls to the canvas and Hanlon follows him into side control.
Rickarderson is rocked!
It looks like Ricky Rickarderson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanlon cracks Rickarderson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hanlon immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Rickarderson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hanlon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Hanlon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mark Hanlon thanked Zentrope Fighting Universe for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fus Ro Dah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Live and Let Die. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fus Ro Dah!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Venger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Venger counters with a series of strikes. Ro Dah will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Venger moves out of range.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up
and Venger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Venger. That snapped Ro Dah's head back.
Ro Dah switches off momentarily and Venger cracks him with a monster right hand! Ro Dah topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Venger dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Venger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Vladimir Venger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fus Ro Dah was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck him he cheated.'.
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