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Evil 13: Danger vs Gravas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Polo Cambodia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Diggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggins's choice of entrance music: Bonfire. 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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193 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polo Cambodia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Diggins!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambodia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diggins tries to avoid it but Cambodia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diggins to the ground. Diggins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cambodia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cambodia closes the distance and clinches up with Diggins, looking for a takedown. Cambodia pushes Diggins against the cage but Diggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polo Cambodia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diggins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Polo Cambodia has been cut.
Cambodia misses with a hook.
Diggins moves in looking to clinch but Cambodia pushes him off.
Diggins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cambodia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggins lands with a slapping head kick.
Diggins throws a head kick that Cambodia semi-blocks.
Diggins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambodia closes the distance and clinches up with Diggins, looking for a takedown. Cambodia pushes Diggins against the cage but Diggins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diggins enables Cambodia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diggins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diggins controlling the position.
Diggins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diggins controlling Cambodia's posture.
Cambodia wants to control from the top but Diggins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Diggins throws out a powerful jab.
Cambodia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cambodia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cambodia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cambodia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cambodia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Diggins is trying to control Cambodia's posture but Cambodia avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cambodia wants to stand but Diggins has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Diggins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins is looking to reverse the position.
Cambodia trying to control the action but Diggins is working from the bottom.
Cambodia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Diggins throws out a loose jab but Cambodia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cambodia, as that shot connected.
Diggins ducks under a wild hook from Cambodia.
Cambodia swats away the attempt to clinch by Diggins.
Cambodia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diggins as he jumps to the side.
Cambodia throws a lazy right hand but Diggins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cambodia.
Polo Cambodia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggins wants to clinch up but Cambodia keeps it at a distance.
Diggins walks into a stiff left hand from Cambodia.
Cambodia with a poor takedown
and Diggins counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cambodia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Diggins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggins tries to sprawl but Cambodia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cambodia content to control rather than advance.
Diggins trying to control from the bottom.
Diggins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diggins preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diggins is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cambodia misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cambodia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Diggins in his tracks.
Diggins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cambodia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diggins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cambodia won't allow Diggins to sweep him here.
Diggins has control of Cambodia's left arm, preventing Cambodia from doing any damage.
Cambodia trying to control but Diggins is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Polo Cambodia just wasn't active enough.
Cambodia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggins pinned against the cage. Diggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diggins moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Diggins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Polo Cambodia's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cambodia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diggins defends well and Cambodia ends up having to push Diggins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diggins missing with knees to the body.
Diggins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cambodia up against the cage.
Diggins tries to land knees in the clinch but Cambodia avoids the damage to the body.
Cambodia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cambodia managing to block the knees to the body from Diggins.
Diggins trying to stall but Cambodia improves his position.
Diggins misses with a knee strike.
Diggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cambodia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diggins breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cambodia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diggins but Diggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diggins scores with a nice head shot.
Cambodia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Diggins wants to get back to full guard.
Diggins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diggins wants to control but Cambodia is keeping busy.
Cambodia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diggins is positioning himself well to prevent Cambodia advancing to mount.
Polo Cambodia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diggins is looking for a sweep. Cambodia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diggins keeps trying to improve his position.
Diggins keeping control of the position.
Cambodia wants to take a breather but Diggins is having none of it.
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!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Polo Cambodia just wasn't active enough.
Cambodia moves in looking to clinch but Diggins pushes him off.
Cambodia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diggins pinned against the cage. Diggins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Polo Cambodia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cambodia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diggins circles away quickly and effectively.
Diggins tries to clinch up.
Diggins connects with a high kick.
Cambodia missing with a left hand there. Diggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cambodia misses with a takedown attempt - Diggins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cambodia shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cambodia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Diggins scores with a head kick. Cambodia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diggins throws a head kick but Cambodia moves out of range.
Cambodia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diggins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia tries to close the distance and clinch but Diggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambodia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cambodia blocks a head kick by Diggins.
Cambodia fails with a takedown attempt.
Cambodia has his takedown stuffed
and Diggins counters with a nice leg kick.
Cambodia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diggins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cambodia loads up on a big right hand but Diggins slips the punch.
Diggins wants to clinch up but Cambodia keeps it at a distance.
Diggins lands a head kick!
Diggins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cambodia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diggins defends it nicely.
Diggins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia blocks a head kick by Diggins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cambodia blocks a head kick by Diggins.
Cambodia throws a jab when Diggins was well out of range.
Cambodia fails with the takedown
and Diggins counters with a leg kick.
Diggins instigates a clinch.
Diggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diggins ducks under a wild hook from Cambodia.
Franklin Diggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggins lands a jab.
Cambodia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diggins throws a head kick that Cambodia semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Diggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Polo Cambodia's cut.
That's time! Cambodia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cambodia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diggins misses with a head kick.
Cambodia throws a right hand that misses
and Diggins counters by moving into the clinch.
Cambodia gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Diggins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diggins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diggins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cambodia!
Cambodia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diggins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cambodia is looking to escape.
Diggins controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggins can't control as he wanted to and Cambodia manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Cambodia tries to kick Diggins off but Diggins keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Franklin Diggins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Diggins slips a straight right by Cambodia.
Diggins tries to sprawl but Cambodia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diggins controlling the position well.
Cambodia is trying to control the action in half guard but Diggins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diggins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diggins is trying to control but can't.
Diggins tries to roll over but Cambodia keeps him under control.
Cambodia wants to stand up but Diggins is controlling the position.
Cambodia is trying to control. Diggins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cambodia throwing shots but Diggins is blocking nicely.
Cambodia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Diggins trying to hold on to Cambodia's head to control him but Cambodia postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Cambodia misses.
Cambodia looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diggins trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggins is holding on to half guard well.
Cambodia seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Well, if Cambodia is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambodia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diggins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Polo Cambodia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diggins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cambodia shoots for a double leg takedown but Diggins sprawls well. He's pushed Cambodia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cambodia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diggins throws a head kick that Cambodia semi-blocks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diggins throws a sloppy head kick and Cambodia moves out of range easily.
Diggins moves out of range as Cambodia strikes.
Polo Cambodia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggins connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Franklin Diggins.
I've got Diggins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Franklin Diggins!
In his post fight interview, Franklin Diggins started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahkenaton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Taste of India. 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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12 - 20 - 0 |
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185 lbs
12 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Ahkenaton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rage Kootz!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kootz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahkenaton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kootz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ahkenaton shoots in but Kootz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kootz misses with an uppercut
and Ahkenaton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahkenaton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kootz works Ahkenaton 's body with a nice hook.
Kootz is looking to chop away at Ahkenaton 's legs.
Ahkenaton misses with the combination.
Kootz lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Ahkenaton .
Kootz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahkenaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahkenaton scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kootz.
Ahkenaton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kootz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kootz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kootz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kootz feints and then cracks Ahkenaton 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahkenaton down.
Kootz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kootz misses with an uppercut. Ahkenaton saw that one coming.
Kootz scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahkenaton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kootz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ahkenaton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ahkenaton avoids the head kick by Kootz.
A shot to the body from Kootz misses
and Ahkenaton counters with a stiff right hand.
Ahkenaton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kootz's guard.
Ahkenaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahkenaton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ahkenaton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahkenaton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton wants to pass the guard but Kootz is keeping the position.
Kootz has control of Ahkenaton 's left arm, preventing Ahkenaton from doing any damage.
Ahkenaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kootz working a defensive guard here.
Kootz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kootz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kootz keeping moving, preventing Ahkenaton from controlling successfully.
Kootz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz controlling Ahkenaton 's posture.
Ahkenaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Kootz is retaining full guard.
Ahkenaton is looking to work some ground and pound but Kootz has wrist control.
Ahkenaton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ahkenaton throwing strikes from guard but Kootz blocks nicely.
Ahkenaton throws an elbow that misses. Kootz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahkenaton 's guard. Nice move by Kootz!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahkenaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 King Ahkenaton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ahkenaton 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kootz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahkenaton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kootz's guard now.
Ahkenaton is looking to advance position but Kootz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ahkenaton sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ahkenaton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kootz is working away from the top position though.
Ahkenaton is looking for a sweep. Kootz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz slows the pace down in half guard.
Kootz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kootz controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton tries to hold on but Kootz pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kootz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ahkenaton is looking to escape.
Ahkenaton wants to hold on but Kootz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King Ahkenaton has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kootz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ahkenaton throws a hook but Kootz blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Kootz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kootz.
A swing and a miss from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton throws a right and a left that Kootz avoids nicely.
Kootz lands with an overhand left.
King Ahkenaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kootz lands a leg kick that knocks Ahkenaton off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kootz. That's going to slow Ahkenaton down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kootz slips a jab and a cross from Ahkenaton .
Ahkenaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kootz.
Kootz lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahkenaton off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Kootz as he connects with a hook.
Ahkenaton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahkenaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Kootz cracks the inside of Ahkenaton 's front leg.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahkenaton misses the target.
Ahkenaton just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Ahkenaton , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahkenaton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kootz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Ahkenaton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kootz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A head kick from Kootz lands but Ahkenaton takes it in his stride.
Ahkenaton throws a big shot that misses.
Ahkenaton fails with the takedown.
Ahkenaton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kootz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Kootz lands but Ahkenaton takes it in his stride.
Rage Kootz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ahkenaton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ahkenaton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kootz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kootz connects with a nice looking jab.
Ahkenaton is rocked!
Kootz slips a jab from Ahkenaton .
Oh Ahkenaton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahkenaton misses with a two punch combination.
Ahkenaton seems to have got his legs back now.
Ahkenaton throws a poor cross that misses
and Kootz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton scores with a jab.
Kootz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahkenaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kootz.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahkenaton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kootz tries to avoid it but Ahkenaton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kootz to the ground. Kootz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ahkenaton misses with a body shot.
Ahkenaton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kootz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahkenaton on the side of the head.
Ahkenaton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kootz.
Kootz connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz punishes Ahkenaton 's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Kootz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kootz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ahkenaton manages to avoid it.
Ahkenaton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahkenaton wants it to stay on the feet.
Kootz with a hook.
Kootz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahkenaton .
A jab from Ahkenaton does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right-left combo lands from Ahkenaton .
Kootz lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Kootz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kootz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Kootz!
During a confident post fight interview, Rage Kootz 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bing comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. Bishop is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aggro?. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Billy Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Bing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop looks to land a combination but Bing avoids it well.
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bing's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bishop wants to pass to mount but Bing is defending the position.
Bishop seems to be working for a kimura but Bing defends the submission attempt.
Bing is looking to improve his position.
Bishop thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop trying to control the action but Bing is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bing definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bing is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bing has escaped and now he's on top!
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bing manages to get himself to full guard.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop won't allow Bing to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Bing is retaining full guard.
Bishop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Bing gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bing wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop is trying to keep Bing in close.
Bishop has an active guard here but Bing has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it.
Bing is just content to waste time from the top position. Bishop takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop has control of Bing's left arm, preventing Bing from doing any damage.
Bishop wants to sweep here but Bing controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop pulls Bing in to control the position.
Bishop has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bing is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bishop.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Bing sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bishop throws a right hand that misses
and Bing counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bishop throws the left hand but Bing avoids the punch easily.
Bing scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bing avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Bishop.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop swings wildly with an uppercut but Bing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bing up against the cage.
Bishop has Bing pressed against the cage, preventing Bing from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bing tries to pull guard but Bishop forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bishop wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bing has him pressed against the cage.
Bing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bing blocking some punches.
Bishop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bishop pulls Bing into guard.
Bing engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Bing won't allow Bishop to sweep him here.
Bing trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bing wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Bada Bing wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bishop staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to clinch up but Bing keeps it at a distance.
Bing dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Bing trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bishop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bing defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Billy Bishop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Bing throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bing takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bishop lands a nice shot that snaps Bing's head back.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Bing moved out of range nicely.
Bing cracks Bishop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bing throws a series of punches but Bishop avoids them all with ease.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bing sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bing on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bishop. Bishop obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop misses with a straight right.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Bing's guard.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bishop is pushing down on Bing's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bing is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bishop looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bing with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bing won't allow Bishop to pass to mount.
Bishop keeps trying to improve his position.
Bing slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bishop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bada Bing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bing is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bishop is aware though and is defending well.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bing is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bing had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bishop defends it easily.
Bing wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
Bing looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Bishop is trying to control the action in half guard but Bing is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bing avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bishop throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bing is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bishop postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throws a big right hand that misses.
Bing is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bishop scoring with some ground and pound.
Bing being controlled here, momentarily.
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!
Bishop trying to control but Bing is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bishop!
Billy Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Plainview (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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164 lbs
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165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Plainview!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pedro Rua!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Plainview.
Plainview dives in for a single leg takedown but Rua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Plainview.
Plainview misses with a punch to the body.
Plainview tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plainview misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee calls for Plainview to work.
Plainview can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Plainview tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Rua tightens his grip and picks Plainview up, before dumping him to the ground. Plainview manages to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Plainview has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview trying to control here.
Plainview is trying to control but Rua passes into side control!
Plainview is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Plainview wants to control but Rua postures up.
Plainview is looking for a sweep.
Rua working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plainview gets back to half guard.
Plainview gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview looking to control.
Plainview has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plainview manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rua manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Plainview is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Plainview is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plainview.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Plainview dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plainview looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Plainview attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rua slips under a jab.
Daniel Plainview seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plainview misses with a body shot
and Rua counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Plainview's guard now.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Plainview.
Plainview looking to control.
Rua preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
Plainview trying to control from the bottom.
Plainview looking for submissions off his back.
Plainview is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview is working hard here to advance position.
Plainview is trying to control but Rua manages to pass to mount!
Plainview wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Plainview manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plainview pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Plainview with a nice head shot there.
Daniel Plainview overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plainview in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plainview slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Plainview throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Plainview trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Plainview looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Plainview throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rua uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Plainview dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Plainview smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Plainview tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Plainview ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
Plainview throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Plainview throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a single leg into guard. Plainview didn't expect that.
Plainview is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Plainview looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plainview wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plainview throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rua escapes and throws Plainview's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Plainview looking for a sweep but Rua has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plainview is trying desperately to improve position.
Rua get's back to his feet.
Rua slips under a jab from Plainview.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Plainview, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Plainview misses with a wild body shot.
Plainview misses with a shot to the body
and Rua counters with a takedown into side control.
Plainview is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Plainview is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Plainview tries to get the hooks in deep but Rua pushed the leg off.
Rua manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plainview wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Plainview working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rua's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plainview trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plainview showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Plainview trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Plainview showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plainview has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Plainview!
A very excited looking Daniel Plainview rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Raven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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197 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Raven!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hendrix fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raven.
The fighters circling - Hendrix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendrix plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Raven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raven is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendrix moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Hendrix.
Raven throws a front kick aimed at Hendrix's knee but Hendrix avoids it well.
Hendrix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Raven moves out of range.
Hendrix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raven throws a sloppy head kick and Hendrix moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hendrix.
Raven throws a leg kick but Hendrix sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hendrix moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven motions for Hendrix to come forward. Raven throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raven blocks a leg kick.
Hendrix misses with an uppercut.
Hendrix has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolfschanze in the buildup to the fight.
Hendrix misses with a body shot.
Hendrix misses with a left hand
and Raven counters with a good low kick that Hendrix was not able to check.
Hendrix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hendrix buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raven shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Raven.
Raven throws a low kick but Hendrix avoids it.
Hendrix blocks a head kick by Raven.
Hendrix moves out of range of the leg kick from Raven.
Raven's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hendrix connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raven scrambles back to his feet.
Raven misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix blocks a leg kick.
Raven throws a low kick but Hendrix moves out of range easily.
Raven tries to land a leg kick but Hendrix saw it coming and moves away.
Hendrix's corner calls for a 1-2. Hendrix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raven scores with a jab to the head.
Hendrix connects with a crisp jab.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hendrix avoids the head kick by Raven.
Hendrix lands with a right hand.
Hendrix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raven.
Raven walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hendrix lands a jab to the nose.
Hendrix misses with a wild combination.
Hendrix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Raven.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendrix tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Raven is able to avoid easily.
Raven throws a chopping leg kick but Hendrix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hendrix lands a head shot.
Hendrix tries to land a leg kick but Raven saw it coming and moves away.
Raven closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hendrix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Raven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hendrix checks it well.
Raven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raven throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hendrix sizes up Raven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raven misses with a leg kick
enabling Hendrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Raven takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Raven.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hendrix wants to land a leg kick but Raven is out of range.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
Raven throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Raven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hendrix to score with a decent uppercut.
Raven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hendrix is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Raven is defended easily by Hendrix.
Some bone on bone action there as Hendrix checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raven shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hendrix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Raven.
A clash of legs there as Hendrix blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Raven is looking to slow Hendrix down with leg kicks.
Raven attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix misses with a left hand
and Raven counters with a body kick that stops Hendrix in his tracks momentarily.
Hendrix lands a leg kick that knocks Raven off balance momentarily.
Raven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hendrix.
Hendrix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raven on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hendrix with a hook.
Hendrix tries to work over Raven's front leg with a kick but Raven checks it.
Raven slips a jab from Hendrix.
Raven throws a chopping leg kick but Hendrix manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hendrix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hendrix checks a leg kick.
Hendrix scores with a one two! Raven had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raven.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven shoots for a double leg takedown but Hendrix sprawls well. He's pushed Raven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hendrix throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendrix scores with a push kick.
Raven misses with a low kick.
Jimi Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven throws a leg kick but Hendrix moved away.
Raven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jimi Hendrix is winning the standup battle so far.
Raven walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hendrix checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That kick from Hendrix tenderised Raven's leg. Raven is trying to keep his angry face on.
Raven blocks a head kick by Hendrix.
Hendrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raven tries to land a leg kick but Hendrix saw it coming and moves away.
Raven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hendrix chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendrix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hendrix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raven has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Raven blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Raven.
Raven has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raven throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hendrix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hendrix attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix tries to land a front kick but Raven steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A bone on bone clash there as Hendrix blocks the leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hendrix.
Raven throws a leg kick but Hendrix checks it.
Raven takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raven slips a straight right by Hendrix.
Raven misses the jab.
Hendrix throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raven takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Raven avoids the head kick by Hendrix.
Raven throws a leg kick that misses.
Hendrix misses with a hook. Raven ducked under it nicely.
Raven thumps Hendrix with a low kick.
Hendrix throws a jab when Raven was well out of range.
Hendrix misses with a low kick.
Hendrix misses with a low kick as Raven jumps back.
An inside leg kick from Raven misses.
Hendrix connects with a looping right hand.
Raven connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hendrix. Hendrix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.
Raven blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Hendrix misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix throws a head kick but Raven moves out of range.
Hendrix throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hendrix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hendrix.
Raven blocks a head kick by Hendrix.
Hendrix throws a looping overhand right but Raven ducks down to avoid it.
Raven throws a lazy head kick
and Hendrix counters with a nice leg kick.
Hendrix avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Raven throws a solid leg kick but Hendrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raven.
Raven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raven blocks a head kick by Hendrix.
Raven ducks under a wild hook from Hendrix.
Hendrix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raven will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Hendrix dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hendrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Raven counters with a leg kick.
Hendrix thuds his shin into the meat of Raven's side.
Nice uppercut there from Hendrix.
Raven tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raven with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hendrix to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
Hendrix tries a head kick but it misses.
Raven misses with a body kick.
Hendrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raven drops his hands momentarily and Hendrix takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hendrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hendrix thuds his right hand into Raven's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raven defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Hendrix finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raven throws a sloppy head kick and Hendrix moves out of range easily.
Hendrix catches Raven with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hendrix turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hendrix lands with a right hand.
Raven misses with a straight right.
Raven misses with a leg kick.
Raven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raven throws the left hand but Hendrix avoids the punch easily.
Hendrix lands a nice shot that snaps Raven's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Hendrix.
Raven checks the leg kick.
Raven is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hendrix's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raven throwing shots but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raven missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hendrix tries to kick Raven off but Raven keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Raven working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ground and pound from Raven.
Raven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendrix's head.
Raven landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hendrix won't allow Raven to pass to mount.
Hendrix is trying to stand up here but Raven is controlling him well.
Hendrix makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Raven connects with a solid leg kick.
Hendrix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raven.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendrix throws a solid leg kick but Raven takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hendrix.
The fighters circling - Raven throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hendrix tries to score with a low kick but Raven moves his leg out of the way.
Raven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Raven is predictable there
enabling Hendrix to counter with a crisp jab.
Hendrix misses the jab.
Hendrix misses with a low kick.
Raven throws a solid leg kick but Hendrix takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raven.
Hendrix blocks a leg kick.
Hendrix looks to land a left hand but Raven moved out of range nicely.
Hendrix scores with a sloppy right hand. Raven should have avoided that one.
Hendrix looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
A big left from Hendrix misses.
Raven takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hendrix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A leg kick checked by Hendrix.
Raven tried to score with a low kick but Hendrix checks it.
Jimi Hendrix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raven wants to slow Hendrix down by chopping away at his legs.
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Raven tenderised Hendrix's leg. Hendrix is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hendrix misses with a hook.
Thomas Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raven checks the leg kick.
Raven misses with a leg kick.
Raven wants to slow Hendrix down by chopping away at his legs.
Hendrix throws a hook but Raven blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendrix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raven fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hendrix is out of range.
Jimi Hendrix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raven shoots in but no luck this time.
Hendrix checks a low kick from Raven.
Raven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
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 Jimi Hendrix.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hendrix, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Hendrix!
A very excited looking Jimi Hendrix rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kapitan Tutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dastan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
201 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kapitan Tutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dastan Drake!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutan misses with a low kick.
A big right from Tutan misses.
Tutan misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Tutan.
Tutan misses with a low kick.
Drake 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.
Tutan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.
Tutan motions for Drake to come forward. Tutan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutan misses with a straight right.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutan can pounce on him.
Drake changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tutan tries to avoid it but Drake manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tutan to the ground. Tutan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tutan is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake drops an elbow to the side of Tutan's head.
Tutan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutan actively working from the bottom here.
Tutan has hold of Drake's hands but Drake slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tutan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drake.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drake winds up and cracks Tutan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tutan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drake seems to be looking for submissions.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutan's head.
Tutan is looking to improve his position.
Tutan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Drake covering up well under a series of strikes from Tutan.
Tutan gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake trying to control the position but Tutan manages to sink in the hooks.
Tutan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Even with his hooks in, Tutan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutan is trying to stick to Drake's back but Drake is turning into Tutan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tutan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drake.
Drake is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tutan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutan is keeping the position for now.
Tutan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tutan avoids the attempt from Drake to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutan trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
Tutan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drake gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Drake regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tutan is working Drake over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tutan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake can't keep his opponent in guard - Tutan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tutan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Drake controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Drake wants to control but Tutan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake manages to get to full guard.
Tutan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tutan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to control the position but Tutan postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drake is keeping the position for now.
Drake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tutan is one step ahead there.
Tutan drops back looking for a leg! Drake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drake manages to kick Tutan off! Tutan jumps back into Drake's guard.
Drake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake keeping moving, preventing Tutan from controlling successfully.
Drake keeping full guard, as Tutan tries to pass.
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 Kapitan Tutan will probably get the nod.
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.
Drake moves forwards but Tutan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tutan misses with an uppercut.
Tutan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Tutan lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Tutan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tutan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tutan is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice body kick from Tutan.
Drake misses with a takedown attempt - Tutan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drake checks a leg kick.
Tutan scores with a leg kick.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tutan.
Good work by Drake as he checks the leg kick.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body kick from Tutan.
Kapitan Tutan is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Tutan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tutan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Tutan sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
A good leg kick by Tutan.
Tutan tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice shot lands for Tutan.
Tutan cracks Drake with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tutan quickly recovers to half guard.
Tutan is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tutan trying to control here.
Tutan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tutan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tutan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Drake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tutan is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Drake defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Drake turns into Tutan and is now in his guard.
Tutan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Drake distracts Tutan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake landing some decent shots from guard.
Tutan looking for a sweep. Not yet Tutan, not yet.
Drake postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tutan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tutan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tutan is on top in guard.
Tutan won't allow Drake to sweep him here.
Tutan wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake controls Tutan momentarily but Tutan frees himself.
Tutan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake looking to control.
Tutan is looking to work some ground and pound but Drake has wrist control.
Tutan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Drake manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dastan Drake has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drake defends it easily.
Drake with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Drake avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tutan is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapitan Tutan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Drake finds it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tutan.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Tutan's shoulder, as Tutan tries to avoid the shot.
Drake shoots for a double leg takedown but Tutan sprawls well. He's pushed Drake's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Tutan.
A lazy left from Tutan finds it's target.
Tutan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tutan slips under a jab from Drake.
Drake moves away from the strike by Tutan.
Tutan throws a jab but it's blocked by Drake.
Tutan misses the shot to the body.
Tutan scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutan feints and then cracks Drake's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drake down.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tutan misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a shoot takedown. Tutan fights it but they end up in guard.
Tutan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Drake stands up over Tutan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tutan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tutan has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Drake should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tutan has tightened it up now! Drake should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kapitan Tutan!
Our winner, Kapitan Tutan, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Pentti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Trane acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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197 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arvo Pentti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Trane!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentti tries a head kick but it misses.
Trane throws a head kick that misses.
Trane blocks the body kick.
Pentti misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pentti.
Both fighters circling a little - Pentti finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Pentti.
Trane slips a jab from Pentti.
Pentti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Pentti.
A slow jab from Pentti misses its intended target.
Arvo Pentti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trane avoids the body shot from Pentti.
Pentti scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trane ducks under a wild hook from Pentti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Pentti.
Pentti closes the distance and clinches.
Trane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pentti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trane misses with an elbow strike.
Trane wants to stall.
Trane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pentti blocks it with crossed arms.
Pentti managing to block the knees to the body from Trane.
Trane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pentti backwards.
Pentti's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A cross from Trane lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pentti connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Trane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pentti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trane takes one to the side of the head.
Trane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pentti with a hook.
Trane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pentti ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pentti lands a two punch combo.
A cross from Pentti lands.
Trane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pentti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trane tries to clinch up but Pentti circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trane slips a jab and a cross from Pentti.
Pentti misses with a body shot.
Pentti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trane counters with a thumping low kick.
Pentti throws out a loose jab but Trane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pentti just misses with a punch to the body.
Trane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pentti looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pentti closes the distance and pushes Trane back into the cage.
A knee to the head by Trane.
Pentti misses with a punch on the inside.
Trane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pentti avoids it.
Trane trying to land knees to the body.
Trane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Pentti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pentti lands a jab to the head.
Trane tries to clinch but Pentti moves out of range.
Trane tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pentti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trane doesn't manage to clinch there - Pentti circles away.
Pentti clobbers Trane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentti connects with a high kick.
Trane wants to clinch.
Trane throws a sloppy head kick and Pentti moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Pentti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trane tries to close the distance and clinch but Pentti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pentti gets a clinch.
Pentti blocks the elbow strike.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentti lands with a right hand.
Trane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pentti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pentti looks to throw the jab but Trane is out of range.
Pentti throws a chopping leg kick but Trane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sloppy strikes from Pentti. Those never looked like landing.
Good exchange - Pentti coming out on top.
Trane drives through and clinches with Pentti against the cage.
Pentti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Trane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pentti's elbow.
Pentti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pentti is leaning against Trane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Pentti.
Pentti looking to slow down the pace here.
Trane stalling in the clinch but Pentti improves position.
Trane tries to land knees in the clinch but Pentti avoids the damage to the body.
Pentti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trane's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pentti is working Trane over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pentti.
Trane trying to land knees to the body.
Trane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pentti is defending well for now.
Pentti blocks an elbow strike from Trane.
Pentti scores with a shot to the side of Trane's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pentti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pentti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trane backwards.
Arvo Pentti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pentti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like John Trane has been cut.
Trane connects with a knee to the head.
Trane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trane is trying to stall.
Trane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trane lands a good knee to the midsection. Pentti won't want to take too many of those.
Pentti lands an uppercut.
Trane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trane lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pentti breaks the clinch.
Pentti thuds his right hand into Trane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pentti.
Trane checks a leg kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trane counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pentti.
Pentti tries to work over Trane's front leg with a kick but Trane checks it.
Trane lands the left hand.
Pentti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pentti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arvo Pentti is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Pentti misses.
Trane wants to clinch.
Pentti throws a right hand that Trane ducks under and follows up with a left that Trane also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pentti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Trane throws a lazy right hand but Pentti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pentti misses with a hook. Trane ducked under it nicely.
Pentti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pentti.
Pentti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pentti misses with a double jab.
Pentti throws the left hand but Trane avoids the punch easily.
Pentti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Trane finds it's way through Pentti's defenses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pentti thows a body shot but no joy.
Trane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pentti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Pentti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Trane's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Trane wants to clinch
and Pentti counters with a two punch combo.
Pentti avoids a kick to the body.
Pentti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trane.
Pentti drives through and clinches with Trane against the cage.
Trane wants to stall.
Pentti trying to stall but Trane improves his position.
Trane throws an elbow but it misses.
Pentti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trane up against the cage.
Pentti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trane misses with a knee to the head.
Pentti is trying to break the clinch but Trane is controlling him.
Trane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pentti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pentti on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trane misses with a knee strike.
Pentti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trane's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trane.
Pentti struggles to land a body shot inside as Trane controls his hands.
Pentti avoiding damage as Trane throws knees to the body.
Trane tries a knee to the head but Pentti blocks it.
Pentti breaks the clinch.
Pentti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Trane!
Pentti misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Pentti misses.
Trane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pentti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trane scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pentti darts in and clinches Trane up against the cage.
Trane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Still in the clinch, Trane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pentti breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Pentti coming out on top.
Trane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pentti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pentti scores with a jab.
Pentti scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trane moves out of range as Pentti strikes.
Pentti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pentti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentti throws a right hand that Trane ducks under and follows up with a left that Trane also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pentti throws out a loose jab but Trane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trane tries to clinch up.
Trane tries to land a front kick but Pentti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pentti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trane.
Arvo Pentti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trane staying out of range there.
Pentti throws a hook but Trane avoids it easily.
Pentti feints and then cracks Trane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trane down.
Pentti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pentti takes a swing at Trane's ribcage but misses.
Pentti on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trane. Trane obviously looking to wear him down.
Pentti gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trane avoids the elbow strike from Pentti, against the cage.
Trane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pentti avoids it.
Trane stalls.
Trane taking a breather.
Pentti working hard to break the clinch.
Trane tries to throw a body punch but Pentti avoids it by throwing Trane back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pentti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pentti digs a good body shot into Trane's ribs.
John Trane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Pentti misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvo Pentti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pentti has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arvo Pentti!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Arvo Pentti waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohsen Mosaddegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by It's A Fight. Mohsen Mosaddegh is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mohsen Mosaddegh!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosaddegh with a hook.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mosaddegh breaks from the clinch.
Mosaddegh looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mosaddegh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosaddegh.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Mosaddegh scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mosaddegh. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Mosaddegh moves out of range easily.
Mosaddegh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosaddegh lands a head shot.
Mosaddegh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mosaddegh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Mosaddegh's head.
It looks like Mohsen Mosaddegh has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosaddegh looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Mosaddegh.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Mosaddegh throws a good cross that connects.
Mosaddegh throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Mosaddegh had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson drops his hands for a split second and Mosaddegh immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Johnson face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Mosaddegh follows up with a right hand that knocks Johnson into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mohsen Mosaddegh!
Mohsen Mosaddegh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Danger. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravas feints and then cracks Danger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Danger down.
A shot to the liver by Gravas. Beautiful body shot.
We've been informed that Gravas 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danger. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Danger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gravas.
Danger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gravas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danger throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas tries to close the distance and clinch but Danger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danger connects with a jab.
Gravas tests Danger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Gravas misses with a two punch combination.
Gravas lands a jab to Danger's midsection.
Danger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danger throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Danger throws a leg kick that misses.
Gravas tests Danger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Danger misses with a leg kick.
Gravas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Danger throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gravas.
Gravas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Danger misses with a straight left.
Danger misses with a body kick.
Gravas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Danger backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Danger misses the target.
Danger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gravas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gravas walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gravas cracks the inside of Danger's front leg.
Gravas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gravas moves out of range as Danger throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger moves out of range as Gravas throws a body kick.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Gravas.
Gravas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas is looking to chop away at Danger's legs.
Danger looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Gravas looks to land a left hand but Danger moved out of range nicely.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Danger off balance momentarily.
Danger lands the left hand.
Danger throws a push kick but Gravas slaps the foot to one side.
Gravas connects with a crisp jab.
Danger lands with a shot to the body.
Danger swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gravas trying to control the position but instead, Danger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gravas into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Danger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gravas backwards.
Danger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gravas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gravas lands an elbow inside.
Gravas misses with an elbow strike.
Gravas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gravas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Danger's brow.
Danger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Danger struggles to land a body shot inside as Gravas controls his hands.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Gravas as the two fighters clinch.
Danger breaks the clinch.
Danger throws a head kick that misses
and Gravas moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravas has double underhooks.
Gravas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger is looking to break free of the clinch but Gravas has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gravas.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Gravas.
Danger lands a left hand.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gravas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gravas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danger stalling.
Gravas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Danger misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas 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.
Danger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Danger misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gravas, as that shot connected.
Danger catches Gravas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gravas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Danger has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Danger walks into a left hand.
Gravas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Danger connects with a leg kick. Gravas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
Danger connects with a body shot that sends Gravas's belly button to the back.
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!
Danger misses with a hook
and Gravas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gravas lands a body punch.
Gravas tries a body shot but Danger blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Danger.
Gravas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Gravas.
Gravas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Danger up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Gravas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Danger breaks the clinch.
Latka Gravas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gravas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danger looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas punishes Danger's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Danger.
Gravas connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Gravas misses.
Gravas looks to land a right hand but Danger moved out of range.
Gravas lands a glancing blow to the side of Danger's head.
Gravas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gravas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Danger blocks an uppercut.
Gravas throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Danger - that landed with a thud.
Danger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gravas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Danger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gravas working aggressively here.
Danger is stalling here.
Danger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Danger.
Gravas ducks right into an uppercut from Danger.
Gravas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danger works Gravas's body with a nice hook.
Carlos Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Gravas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Danger doesn't seem phased though.
That kick from Gravas tenderised Danger's leg. Danger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gravas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danger's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger lands a head shot.
Danger throws a low kick but Gravas moves out of range easily.
Gravas connects with a jab.
Gravas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Danger takes a step back to recover.
Gravas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas blocks a jab.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Gravas.
Danger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gravas lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Gravas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gravas motions for Danger to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danger misses with a hook. Gravas ducked under it nicely.
Gravas lands a head shot.
Gravas blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger takes one on the button.
Gravas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danger is rocked!
Gravas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Danger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gravas cracks Danger with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Danger tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gravas pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Danger is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Latka Gravas!
Latka Gravas is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Latka Gravas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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