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TTFC Tycoon Olympics round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Spill The Wine - War. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Perez trying to mount his opponent but Lindback defends it.
Still in half guard, Perez seems content to control.
Perez wants to free his trapped foot but Lindback is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lindback is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Perez.
Lindback is not content to let Perez control the position.
Lindback wants to improve his position but Perez is controlling well.
Perez content to control rather than advance.
Lindback is refusing to be controlled, as Perez sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback manages to get to full guard.
Lindback looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Perez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lindback looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindback has his hands on Perez's head, controlling the position.
Lindback is trying to control the position but Perez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez won't allow Lindback to sweep him here.
Lindback trying to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gustaf Lindback hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Perez gets the takedown into side control.
Lindback is working to avoid the ground and pound but Perez connects with a decent elbow.
Lindback seems a little lost for a moment, as Perez dominates the positioning.
Lindback tries to bench press Perez off him but Perez keeps the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindback is not content to let Perez control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lindback manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Perez is refusing to be controlled, as Lindback sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez tries to get to full guard but Lindback has control of the leg.
Lindback is thwarting Perez's attempts to control the position.
Lindback thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Perez is looking to improve his position.
Lindback throwing shots but Perez is blocking nicely.
Lindback prevents Perez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lindback connects with a nice short shot to Perez's temple.
Lindback is trying to control the action in half guard but Perez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lindback is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Lindback eventually gives up the hold.
Lindback thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lindback in particular looking to stall.
Lindback is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Perez is just riding it out for now. Lindback eventually gives up the hold.
Perez wants to improve his position but Lindback is controlling well.
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 Billy Perez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindback just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perez.
Perez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lindback is fending him off so far but Perez persists. Nope, Lindback circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lindback looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lindback keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Lindback sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Billy Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lindback counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lindback tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lindback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Lindback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindback throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perez slips under a jab.
Lindback throws a push kick but Perez slaps the foot to one side.
Lindback scores with a head kick.
Perez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lindback moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Our spies down at at My own... inform us that Lindback has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lindback has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Perez has passed into side control.
Perez is trying to get an arm triangle but Lindback is defending well.
Billy Perez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Lindback is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindback tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lindback rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Perez's guard! Nice work there by Lindback!
Lindback throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Perez has Lindback pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lindback accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lindback trying to control but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindback defends well.
Perez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lindback puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lindback thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perez's head.
Perez is looking to control Lindback's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perez avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez is staying active underneath Lindback, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindback throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lindback seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lindback throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perez moves into full guard.
Lindback won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Perez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lindback defends well.
Perez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gustaf Lindback will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Lindback is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perez looks to land a combination but Lindback avoids it well.
Lindback moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindback tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lindback stuffs the takedown attempt from Perez. Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Perez tries for a takedown but Lindback sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lindback is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Lindback.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lindback's head.
Perez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lindback uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perez.
Lindback defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Perez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindback throws out a loose jab but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lindback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez blocks a head kick by Lindback.
A head kick misses from Lindback.
Perez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lindback clobbers Perez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindback throws a head kick that misses.
Lindback avoids the body shot from Perez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback lands with a straight right. Perez didn't see that one coming.
Lindback lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perez takes a step back to recover.
Lindback moves away from the strike by Perez.
Perez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lindback swings for the body but Perez moves out of range.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but Lindback shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lindback lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lindback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lindback misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Perez jabs at Lindback's body.
Perez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez throws a hook but Lindback blocks it.
Lindback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perez doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindback gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Perez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lindback working a defensive guard here.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindback is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perez wants to pass the guard but Lindback is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindback is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lindback is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Perez lands a couple of elbows.
Lindback working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Perez wants to control from the top but Lindback keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perez stays in close to Lindback's body and controls the position.
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 Billy Perez.
I think Perez 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Billy Perez!
Our winner, Billy Perez, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with Killing In The Name blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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210 lbs
19 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class 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
26 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Black has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
Black lands a jab.
Griffin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh!!! Black has knocked Griffin down with a huge combo! Black steps away and waves a wobbly Griffin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Griffin is rocked!
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griffin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Griffin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Griffin seems to have got his legs back now.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Griffin throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
We've been told by Griffin's head coaches at Xtreme Punishment that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Black thows a left - swing and a miss!
Black lands a slapping body shot.
Griffin thows a body shot but no joy.
Griffin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black blocks a jab.
Griffin misses the body punch
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Black avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Black throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black slips under a jab from Griffin.
Griffin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Griffin gets the takedown into side control.
Black is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Griffin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Griffin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Black has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Griffin but great work by Black.
Black stands up.
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Griffin stuns Black with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Griffin jabs Black to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin takes one to the chin there.
Griffin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Black avoids nicely.
Black avoids the head kick by Griffin.
Black fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griffin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Griffin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Black connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Black will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin with a jab.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Griffin slips under a jab from Black.
Griffin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Griffin tries to land a front kick but Black steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griffin lands with a hook. Black tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Forrest Griffin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Denard Black's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Black!
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Black.
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
Black works over Griffin's head and body with a nice combination.
Griffin is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin connects with a single shot there.
Griffin throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin slips under a jab from Black.
Forrest Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black looks to land a combination but Griffin avoids it well.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin connects with a nice looking jab.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griffin swinging wildly here.
Denard Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Griffin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Griffin misses with a leg kick
and Black counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Black misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Griffin is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Black clobbers Griffin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Black blocks a head kick by Griffin.
Griffin throws a leg kick but Black checks it.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick by Griffin misses
and Black counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Griffin thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Oooooh!!! Black has knocked Griffin down with a huge combo! Black steps away and waves a wobbly Griffin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sloppy strikes from Black. Those never looked like landing.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Black.
Black pounces like a tiger and cracks Griffin with a vicious hook! Griffin is down but not out! Black follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Denard Black!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ghee Buttersnaps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hellson Ballswick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttersnaps's entrance music is Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghee Buttersnaps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 40 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hellson Ballswick!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttersnaps lands a nice hook to Ballswick's body. Ballswick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Buttersnaps dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ballswick. That did some damage!
Ballswick shoots for a takedown but Buttersnaps saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ballswick slips a straight right by Buttersnaps.
Ballswick misses the shot to the body.
Ballswick connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buttersnaps throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ballswick!
Buttersnaps darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buttersnaps shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Buttersnaps showed some decent athleticism there.
Buttersnaps performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ballswick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buttersnaps.
Buttersnaps prevents Ballswick from improving his position.
Ballswick 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballswick works his way to full guard. Good work.
Buttersnaps connects with a couple of short punches.
Ballswick pulls Buttersnaps in to control the position.
Ballswick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buttersnaps advances position into side control!
Buttersnaps misses with the ground and pound.
Ballswick is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Buttersnaps off and has taken his back!
Buttersnaps looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ballswick looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick is riding his opponent, not letting Buttersnaps buck him off.
Buttersnaps has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Buttersnaps can't escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ballswick scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Buttersnaps is looking for a way out.
Buttersnaps trying to get back to his feet but Ballswick is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballswick has got one arm under Buttersnaps's chin. This could be trouble... Buttersnaps trying to control the other hand but Ballswick gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Buttersnaps has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hellson Ballswick!
Hellson Ballswick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke On Roids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Speed's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Funky Kingston / Toots And The Maytals. On Roids has chosen Duke Nukem Quotes! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanner Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke On Roids!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed lands with a thumping leg kick.
On Roids tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
On Roids throws a head kick that misses.
Speed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
On Roids gets tackled into the cage by Speed. Speed maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from On Roids.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, On Roids creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speed looking to slow down the pace here.
On Roids scores with a hook to the body.
Speed misses with the head strike.
On Roids lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Speed fails to land.
Speed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt On Roids or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
On Roids misses with a body punch.
Speed prevents the takedown attempt.
On Roids scores with a shoulder strike.
On Roids struggles to land a body shot inside as Speed controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Speed.
I was talking to Speed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Speed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Speed takes a shot to the head.
Speed trying to stall but On Roids improves his position.
Speed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down On Roids.
On Roids lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
On Roids misses with a body punch.
Speed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
On Roids swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
Speed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speed.
Speed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed misses with an elbow over the top.
On Roids turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and On Roids manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
On Roids creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Speed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of On Roids.
On Roids stands up.
Speed throws a head kick that misses.
Speed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
On Roids wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Speed seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
On Roids is looking to escape.
On Roids has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
On Roids kicks off Speed and gets to his feet.
On Roids drops his hands momentarily and Speed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Speed tries to clinch but On Roids moves out of range.
Speed gets a double leg takedown into On Roids's guard.
Speed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
On Roids wants to get back to his feet but Speed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Speed tries to free his leg and advance position but On Roids is retaining full guard.
Speed won't allow On Roids to get back to his feet.
On Roids has his feet on Speed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speed doesn't manage to clinch there - On Roids circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed missing with a left hand there. On Roids was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
On Roids misses with a low kick.
On Roids blocks a low kick nicely.
Speed moves out of range of the strikes.
Tanner Speed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
On Roids tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Speed scores with a spinning back kick!
Speed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speed misses with a low kick as On Roids jumps back.
Speed takes a swing at On Roids's ribcage but misses.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from On Roids.
On Roids connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
On Roids scores with a jab to the head.
Speed wants to clinch.
Speed tries to clinch but On Roids is having none of it.
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 Tanner Speed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Speed tries to bum rush On Roids with a series of wild strikes but On Roids uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
On Roids gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Speed.
On Roids fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Speed on the side of the head.
Speed closes the distance and clinches.
On Roids misses with a hook to the ribs.
On Roids misses with a body punch.
Speed misses with a knee to the head.
On Roids blocks the elbow strike.
Speed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from On Roids.
On Roids lands a hook to the side of the head.
On Roids turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
On Roids has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
On Roids tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speed is able to avoid easily.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but On Roids paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
On Roids shoots in for a double leg but Speed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
On Roids attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Speed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
On Roids shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
On Roids stands up and beckons Speed to join him on the feet.
Speed scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from On Roids misses its intended target.
Speed misses with a body kick.
Speed thuds his shin into the meat of On Roids's side.
Speed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. On Roids manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speed clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
On Roids softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Speed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Speed throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but On Roids blocks it with crossed arms.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as On Roids controls the action.
On Roids wants to stall.
Speed tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from On Roids.
Speed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
On Roids pushes Speed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed swings wildly with an uppercut but On Roids uses good head movement to avoid it.
On Roids is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Speed is defending well.
Tanner Speed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke On Roids.
Speed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Speed gets through On Roids's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
On Roids blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
Speed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Speed is trying to maintain a safe position but On Roids gets an underhook and turns Speed into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from On Roids fails to land.
On Roids lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
On Roids lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Speed landing knees to the head.
On Roids swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed stalling in the clinch but On Roids improves position.
Speed has a couple of punches blocked by On Roids.
Speed lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
On Roids tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing On Roids back against the cage.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Speed.
Tanner Speed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed pushes On Roids back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speed tries to work over On Roids's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed lands a right hand that snaps the head of On Roids backwards.
On Roids swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Speed scores with a shoulder strike.
On Roids is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Speed is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, On Roids scores with a nice short uppercut.
Speed lands with a left to the head.
Speed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Speed misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Speed.
On Roids avoiding damage as Speed throws knees to the body.
Speed blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tanner Speed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Speed tries to clinch but On Roids is having none of it.
Speed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from On Roids.
On Roids drops Speed with a left right combo! On Roids follows him down to the ground into side control.
Speed is rocked!
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!
On Roids in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Speed looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! On Roids turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke On Roids!
Duke On Roids bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me. Bobby Langston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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300 lbs
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307 lbs
16 - 12 - 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Langston!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston misses with a leg kick
and Romanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Langston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Bobby Langston has been cut.
A head kick misses from Langston.
Romanov misses the shot to the body.
Bobby Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langston misses with a low kick.
Langston throws a low kick but Romanov avoids it.
Langston scores with a hook.
Romanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romanov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Langston slips the punch.
Langston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Langston misses
and Romanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Romanov blocks the low kick.
Langston slips under a jab from Romanov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Langston, pushing him back against the cage.
Romanov lands a hook that snaps the head of Langston backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romanov.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Langston.
Romanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romanov drops Langston with a nice combination! Romanov dives into Langston's guard, looking to finish!
Langston is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Langston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langston is still in real trouble! Can Romanov finish him?
Romanov passes Langston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Langston seems to have recovered his senses.
Romanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Langston's head.
Langston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanov.
Romanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Langston trying to hold on to Romanov's head to control him but Romanov postures up.
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Langston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Langston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston keeping hold of Romanov's head, controlling as best he can.
Romanov throwing shots but Langston is blocking nicely.
Langston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romanov.
Romanov stops Langston from getting back to his feet.
Langston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanov.
Romanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Romanov 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.
Romanov is looking for a kimura but Langston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Romanov to get the leverage.
Romanov seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langston is controlling Romanov's trapped leg to prevent Romanov from advancing to side control.
Romanov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Romanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Langston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Romanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langston tries to roll over but Romanov keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vyacheslav Romanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Langston's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Romanov tries to clinch but Langston moves out of range.
Romanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Langston circles away.
Vyacheslav Romanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Langston connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Langston misses the shot to the body.
Romanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Langston misses.
Langston avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Langston throws a hook but Romanov blocks it.
Romanov misses the jab.
Langston throws a shot to the body.
Langston throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov thows a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romanov.
That has opened up Bobby Langston's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Romanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Langston, pushing him back against the cage.
Langston misses with the head strike.
Romanov misses with a punch to the body.
Langston throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanov.
Romanov misses with a knee strike.
Romanov throws a head punch that misses.
Romanov avoiding damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Langston.
Langston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Langston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romanov's elbow.
Langston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romanov lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Romanov fails to land.
Langston is leaning against Romanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Langston lands a nice shot to the body.
Langston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Langston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Langston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Langston scores with a hook to the body.
Our sources have told us that Romanov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Romanov stalling in the clinch but Langston improves position.
Good body shot from Langston.
Langston lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Langston.
Romanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Langston's elbow.
Langston scores with a shoulder strike.
Langston misses with some punches.
Langston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romanov letting Langston take a breather here.
Langston struggles to land a body shot inside as Romanov controls his hands.
Bobby Langston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langston lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romanov fails to land.
Romanov scores with a hook to the body.
Romanov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Langston backwards.
Romanov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Langston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Langston blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Langston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Langston blocks an uppercut.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Langston misses with the head strike.
Langston can't find room to land a body shot as Romanov controls the action.
Romanov swings wildly with an uppercut but Langston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langston throws a punch but it's blocked by Romanov.
Romanov misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov lands with a light punch inside.
Langston throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanov has Langston pressed against the cage, preventing Langston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Langston.
Romanov misses with some punches.
Romanov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Langston blocks an uppercut.
Langston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romanov misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Romanov.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romanov lands a shoulder strike.
The cut above Bobby Langston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanov prevents a body shot from Langston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romanov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romanov has a couple of punches blocked by Langston.
Romanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Langston is trying to maintain a safe position but Romanov gets an underhook and turns Langston into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Langston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Langston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Romanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Langston misses.
Langston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romanov checks it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Langston 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 Romanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Langston throws a leg kick
and Romanov counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Langston has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vyacheslav Romanov!
Vyacheslav Romanov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Palmares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Palmares has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Karl Stefaniak's chin.
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karl Stefaniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Palmares!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stefaniak shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmares manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Palmares working for a triangle but Stefaniak defends it easily.
Palmares has his foot on Stefaniak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stefaniak works his way back into a safe position though.
Palmares working for a triangle but Stefaniak defends it easily.
Stefaniak trying to control but Palmares is working from the bottom.
Palmares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stefaniak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Palmares looking for a guillotine here but Stefaniak defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
Palmares wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefaniak is stalling in the full guard.
Stefaniak wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karl Stefaniak wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stefaniak is looking to clinch but Palmares is avoiding it.
Palmares attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been informed that Palmares has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stefaniak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak scores with a takedown into Palmares's guard.
Stefaniak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Palmares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stefaniak has managed to get both his arms back between Palmares's legs - danger averted.
Stefaniak lands a couple of digs.
Stefaniak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stefaniak wants to control from the top but Palmares keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmares striking off his back but it's not causing Stefaniak any problems.
Palmares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stefaniak is aware though and is defending well.
Stefaniak stopping the sweep attempt from Palmares.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palmares looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stefaniak passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palmares is looking for a sweep. Stefaniak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefaniak is trying to control. Palmares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stefaniak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Palmares is looking for a sweep. Stefaniak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak works his foot free and advances to mount.
Palmares tries to lock up and control but Stefaniak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Palmares working to try and regain half guard.
Stefaniak tries to control but Palmares wriggling away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmares wants to hold on but Stefaniak pushes him away.
Stefaniak wants to control the pace but Palmares is squirming around nicely.
Palmares sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Karl Stefaniak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stefaniak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmares connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Palmares. Beautiful body shot.
Palmares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Stefaniak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefaniak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmares.
Stefaniak tries to land a front kick but Palmares steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've been told by Stefaniak's head coaches at Warrior MMA and Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stefaniak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stefaniak moves into the clinch successfully.
Stefaniak prevents the takedown attempt.
Palmares has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stefaniak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Palmares is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stefaniak knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stefaniak for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Even with his hooks in, Palmares manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Stefaniak covering up well and avoiding damage.
Palmares softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Even with his hooks in, Palmares manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Palmares lands strikes to the head.
It looks like Karl Stefaniak has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stefaniak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Stefaniak tries to escape but Palmares has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Palmares has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stefaniak has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Palmares loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Stefaniak hold on?
Palmares lands strikes to the head.
Stefaniak holding both Palmares 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stefaniak is trying to break free.
Stefaniak showing good submission defense here.
Stefaniak wants to escape the position.
Palmares lands shots from the back.
Palmares lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Stefaniak hold on?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmares looking for the choke but no joy.
Can Stefaniak hold on?! Palmares is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Palmares looking for the RNC.
Stefaniak turns into Palmares and is now in his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stefaniak trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefaniak won't allow Palmares to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Palmares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karl Stefaniak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Palmares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stefaniak.
Palmares misses with a straight right.
Palmares misses with a low kick as Stefaniak jumps back.
Palmares gets caught napping as Stefaniak dives in and scores a takedown. Palmares manages to retain guard.
Palmares throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stefaniak escapes and throws Palmares's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Palmares gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Palmares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palmares is refusing to be controlled, as Stefaniak sits in half guard.
Stefaniak not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmares wants to improve his position but Stefaniak is controlling well.
Stefaniak is trying to control the action in half guard but Palmares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stefaniak is trying to work for a kimura but Palmares is defending well.
Stefaniak is thwarting Palmares's attempts to control the position.
Palmares keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmares actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak not doing much here.
Palmares is staying active underneath Stefaniak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palmares looking for submissions off his back.
Stefaniak prevents Palmares from improving his position.
Palmares is staying active underneath Stefaniak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Palmares is trying to maintain the position but Stefaniak is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefaniak wants to control but Palmares is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karl Stefaniak.
Stefaniak gets a clinch.
Stefaniak is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Palmares can't fight it off and eventually Stefaniak manages to take the fight to the floor. Palmares looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Palmares is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stefaniak is aware though and is defending well.
Stefaniak with a nice head shot there.
Palmares is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmares seems to be looking for submissions.
Palmares frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmares moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stefaniak has worked his arm free - good work by Stefaniak!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmares in side control, throwing shots but Stefaniak defends.
Stefaniak takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stefaniak tries to buck Palmares off but Palmares is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Palmares scores with punches from side control.
Stefaniak wants to control but Palmares postures up.
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 Karl Stefaniak.
I think Stefaniak 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Stefaniak!
Karl Stefaniak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Po has chosen The Roots-Game Theory as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jim Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown wants to slow Po down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Po waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Po throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
Brown misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Po leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Po holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Po pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Po dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Po avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Po working aggressively here.
Po cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Po.
A short uppercut from Po.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Po works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Po has his back to the cage.
Po blocks an elbow strike.
Po tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Po scores with a nice short uppercut.
Po is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Po throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
Po blocks the elbow strike.
Po is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brown is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Po lands a body shot in the clinch.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Po scores with a nice hook to the head.
Po tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Brown avoiding damage.
Po presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Po cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Po lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Po's brow.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tong Po dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Po.
Po plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown wants to land a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Po's knee but Po avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Po.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Po counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Po cracks Brown with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Po has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Brown to stand back up!
It looks like Jim Brown has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown clinches up with Po and pushes him back against the cage.
Po is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Po has his back to the cage.
Po takes an elbow to the forehead.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Browns head.
Po has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po lands a big right hand that drops Brown! The killer instinct kicks in and Po finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Po!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tong Po!
During a confident post fight interview, Tong Po thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Prelude 12 by Styx kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
26 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thermandin swings for the body but Socha moves out of range.
Socha misses with a straight left.
Thermandin tries to land a body kick
and Socha counters with an inside leg kick.
Thermandin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Socha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thermandin is looking to clinch but Socha is avoiding it.
Thermandin throws a sloppy head kick and Socha moves out of range easily.
Thermandin throws a series of punches but Socha avoids them all with ease.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Socha counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thermandin!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ground and pound from Socha seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Socha tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermandin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Socha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin is still trying to improve position.
Thermandin can't do much from the bottom here.
Thermandin sneaks back into half guard.
Thermandin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Socha's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Socha's back!
Thermandin is hanging on to Socha's back as he tries to escape.
Thermandin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Socha's body.
Socha looking very determined here, making life difficult for Thermandin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin looking for the choke but no joy.
Socha tries to escape the position.
Socha has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Thermandin.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Thermandin controlling the positon.
Thermandin tries to get the hooks in deep but Socha pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin keeps control of the position as Socha tries to break free.
Socha trying to control the action but Thermandin just sinks the hooks in.
Socha tries to escape but Thermandin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Thermandin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Socha doesn't escape.
Thermandin not allowing Socha to control his hands.
Thermandin is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha covering up well and avoiding damage.
Thermandin controlling well, preventing Socha from escaping the position.
Thermandin controlling from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Socha defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Socha tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thermandin trying to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thermandin controlling the position well here. Socha rolled but Thermandin kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
That's time! Socha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thermandin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thermandin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thermandin is looking to clinch but Socha is avoiding it.
Thermandin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Socha is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Socha, right into the meat.
Thermandin wants to slow Socha down by chopping away at his legs.
Socha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thermandin.
Thermandin jabs at Socha's body.
Thermandin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thermandin closes the distance and clinches.
Socha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thermandin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Socha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thermandin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermandin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Socha managing to block the knees to the body from Thermandin.
Thermandin misses with some punches.
Thermandin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Socha's elbow.
Socha tries to throw a body punch but Thermandin avoids it by throwing Socha back against the cage.
Socha misses with some punches.
Socha working aggressively here.
Socha lands with a light punch inside.
Thermandin blocks a body shot from Socha.
Socha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Socha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to work over Socha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermandin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Socha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermandin blocks a body shot from Socha.
Thermandin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thermandin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Socha misses with a punch to the body.
Thermandin working Socha over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Socha has a couple of punches blocked by Thermandin.
Socha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermandin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Socha managing to block the knees to the body from Thermandin.
Socha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Socha blocks it.
Socha prevents the takedown attempt.
Socha misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Socha.
A nice left hand lands by Socha.
Karl Socha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Socha has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thermandin is trying to keep an underhook but Socha manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Twelf Thermandin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Socha stalling.
Thermandin is trying to get back to full guard.
Socha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Socha wants to take a breather but Thermandin is having none of it.
Thermandin wants to control but Socha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thermandin is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Socha is thwarting Thermandin's attempts to control the position.
Socha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thermandin keeps working.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Socha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Socha.
Thermandin moves out of range of the body kick.
Thermandin has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thermandin crunches a lovely knee into Socha's ribcage.
Thermandin is working Socha over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Socha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thermandin misses with a low kick.
Thermandin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thermandin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Socha moves away.
Nice shot by Thermandin.
Thermandin tries a head kick but it misses.
Thermandin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Socha.
Socha misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Thermandin.
An inside leg kick lands from Socha.
Socha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermandin.
Thermandin scores with a head kick.
Socha tried to score with a low kick but Thermandin checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Socha moves out of range as Thermandin throws a body kick.
Socha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Socha counters with a nice body kick.
Socha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thermandin misses with a lunging right hand
and Socha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Socha throws a hook to the side of Thermandin's head but Thermandin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Socha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thermandin's calf.
Thermandin scores with a leg kick.
Socha throws a series of punches but Thermandin avoids them all with ease.
Socha throws a leg kick but Thermandin moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha connects with a looping right hand.
Thermandin wants to clinch up but Socha keeps it at a distance.
Socha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thermandin.
Socha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thermandin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Socha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thermandin is out of range.
Socha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Socha jabs Thermandin right on the nose. Thermandin blinks but takes it well.
Thermandin throws a solid leg kick but Socha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thermandin.
Socha throws a chopping leg kick but Thermandin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thermandin misses with a hook.
Thermandin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin checks a low kick from Socha.
Socha checks a leg kick.
Thermandin throws a head kick that misses.
Thermandin doesn't manage to clinch there - Socha circles away.
Socha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thermandin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thermandin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thermandin misses with a hook to the body
and Socha counters with a low kick, right behind Thermandin 's knee.
Socha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Socha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Socha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thermandin's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin checks a leg kick.
Thermandin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thermandin has managed to clinch.
Socha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thermandin is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thermandin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Socha is defending well for now.
Socha misses with a punch on the inside.
Thermandin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thermandin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Socha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Socha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thermandin managing to block the knees to the body from Socha.
Socha prevents a body shot from Thermandin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socha misses with the head strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thermandin obliges.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Socha is blocking nicely.
Socha misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Karl Socha.
I think Socha 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Karl Socha!
During a confident post fight interview, Karl Socha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leighton Matias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shakur comes into the arena with Tatanka - Africa blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Matias's choice of entrance music: Killing In The Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leighton Matias!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shakur counters with a head kick. That will keep Matias thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shakur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matias wants to clinch
and Shakur counters with a right hand to the body.
Matias is looking to clinch but Shakur is avoiding it.
Shakur misses with a few strikes there.
Shakur lands with a shot to the body.
Shakur scores with a sloppy right hand. Matias should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakur digs a good hook to Matias's body.
Shakur lands a jab.
We've been told by Shakur's head coaches at Athletic Advantage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shakur.
Matias scoring well with a low kick there.
Shakur cracks Matias with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shakur tests Matias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matias moves in looking to clinch but Shakur pushes him off.
Shakur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matias knocks Shakur to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Emeka Shakur has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matias throws a strike aimed at the side of Shakur's head but Shakur avoids it well.
Shakur is trying to get back to his feet.
Shakur explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Shakur circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shakur lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Leighton Matias has been cut.
Matias takes the fight into the clinch.
Shakur lands with a light punch inside.
Matias pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Matias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shakur can't find room to land a body shot as Matias controls the action.
Matias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shakur's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matias tries to land knees in the clinch but Shakur avoids the damage to the body.
Shakur tries a body shot but Matias blocks it.
Shakur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Matias backwards.
Matias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakur misses with a body punch.
Shakur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matias lands an elbow just above Shakur 's eye.
Emeka Shakur's cut is getting worse.
Shakur lands a left hand.
Shakur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shakur has a couple of punches blocked by Matias.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakur is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shakur as Matias tries to tie him up.
Matias tries to land a knee to the head but Shakur blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Shakur.
Shakur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shakur blocks an elbow strike from Matias.
Matias working Shakur over with knees to the body.
Shakur is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shakur takes an elbow to the forehead.
Matias is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shakur is defending well for now.
Matias lands an elbow that stopped Shakur in his tracks for a moment.
Emeka Shakur's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Emeka Shakur's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Leighton Matias!
Our winner, Leighton Matias, 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 Rinky Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo has chosen Ghostface - After the Smoke is Clear as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rinky Spider has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rinky Spider seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rinky Spider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
Congo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Congo throws a leg kick
letting Spider counter with a right hand.
Spider tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spider tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spider checks a leg kick.
Spider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Congo's sensitive parts.
Spider scoring well with a low kick there.
Congo moves out of range of the leg kick from Spider.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Congo drops his hands momentarily and Spider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spider goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Congo misses with a double jab.
Congo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rinky Spider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spider fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spider closes the distance and clinches.
Spider lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Spider.
Spider misses with some punches.
Spider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spider throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Spider controls his hands.
Spider swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spider stalling in the clinch but Congo improves position.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Spider.
Spider working aggressively here.
Congo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spider blocks a body shot from Congo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo cracks Spider with a nice body shot.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spider.
Spider misses with a body punch.
Spider is trying to break the clinch but Congo has him pressed against the cage.
Congo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Congo misses with some punches.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Congo lands a right hand.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Spider.
Spider swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo tries to work over Spider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo scores with a shot to the side of Spider's head.
Congo blocks a body shot from Spider.
Congo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Congo trying to land knees to the body.
Spider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.
Spider has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Spider leaning against his opponent.
Congo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo misses with a punch to the body.
Congo manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spider.
Spider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Congo is able to avoid easily.
Congo lands a nice hook to Spider's body. Spider takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spider clinches up with Congo and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiders head.
Congo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spider blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Congo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spider tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Congo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Congo crunches a lovely knee into Spider's ribcage.
Spider is breathing heavily.
Spider working aggressively here.
Congo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Congo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Congo lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Spider misses with a punch on the inside.
Spider wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the cage.
Spider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Congo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Congo jabs Spider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Congo lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghengis Congo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Congo!
It looks like Rinky Spider 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!
Spider misses with a wild body shot.
Congo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Congo lands a jab to the head.
Spider has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Congo.
Congo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spider's calf.
Spider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Congo throws a sloppy head kick and Spider moves out of range easily.
Spider lands a jab to Congo's midsection.
Congo throws a shot to the body.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
Congo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghengis Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
Congo with a jab.
Congo lands a big right hand that sends Spider crashing to the mat! Congo stays standing though and waves Spider back to his feet!
Spider is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo tries to bum rush Spider with a series of wild strikes but Spider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Congo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Congo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Spider square on the jaw! Damn, Spider is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghengis Congo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ghengis Congo thanked Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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