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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Natural (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natural comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac- Me Against The World. Jorgenson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Made You Look by Nas. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Natural!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spencer Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natural swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Natural throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Natural has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Natural throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorgenson.
Some wild striking there from Natural.
Natural throws a big shot that misses.
Jorgenson connects with a nice looking jab.
Natural misses with a two punch combination.
Natural on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jorgenson jabs at Natural's body.
Jorgenson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Natural.
Jorgenson connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Randy Natural has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Natural.
Natural shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Natural throws a sloppy head kick
and Jorgenson counters with a left to the body.
Natural is breathing heavily.
Jorgenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Natural on his heels. He'll look to pass Natural's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jorgenson is pushing down on Natural's leg trying to pass to half guard. Natural is fighting to maintain full guard but Jorgenson has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgenson is working for a kimura but Natural is defending it quite comfortably.
Natural is staying active underneath Jorgenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jorgenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Natural sees it coming and defends easily.
Natural wants to get back to his feet.
Jorgenson wants to work for an arm triangle but Natural is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson is keen to just control but Natural is a slippery customer.
Jorgenson is looking for a kimura here.
Jorgenson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natural knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson seems to be working for a kimura but Natural defends the submission attempt.
Natural looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorgenson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorgenson is working for a kimura but Natural is defending it quite comfortably.
Jorgenson seems to be looking for submissions.
Natural is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorgenson is looking to take a break and control but Natural is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jorgenson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Jorgenson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Natural's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Natural connects with a body shot.
Natural tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Jorgenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Natural doesn't seem phased though.
Natural throws a lazy head kick
and Jorgenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jorgenson misses with a straight right.
Jorgenson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jorgenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorgenson digs a good body shot into Natural's ribs.
Natural throws a series of punches but Jorgenson moves out of range.
Natural bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jorgenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Jorgenson.
A punch lands to the side of Natural 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natural tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jorgenson misses with a hook. Natural ducked under it nicely.
Natural throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorgenson drops Natural with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jorgenson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Jorgenson!
Spencer Jorgenson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joeli Babitu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joeli Babitu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babitu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Babitu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
Vodka throws a low kick but Babitu moves out of range easily.
Babitu rushes Vodka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Babitu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vodka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babitu can't find room to land a body shot as Vodka controls the action.
Babitu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Babitu misses with some punches.
Babitu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vodka's elbow.
Vodka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babitu.
Babitu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vodka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu prevents a body shot from Vodka.
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu pushes Vodka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vodka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Babitu lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Babitu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka is leaning against Babitu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Babitu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vodka controls his hands.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babitu gets through Vodka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vodka blocks a body shot from Babitu.
Babitu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babitu is leaning against Vodka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vodka looks winded!
Vodka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vodka lands a shoulder strike.
Babitu lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babitu is working Vodka over against the cage.
Babitu lands with a left to the head.
Babitu lands with a right to the head.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babitu working aggressively here.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vodka blocks an uppercut.
Babitu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vodka working aggressively here.
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Babitu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vodka backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu misses with a punch to the body.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vodka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babitu blocks the elbow strike.
Babitu scores with a shot to the side of Vodka's head.
A head punch on the inside from Babitu fails to land.
Vodka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vodka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vodka.
Vodka throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vodka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vodka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babitu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vodka misses with an elbow over the top.
Vodka lands an uppercut.
Babitu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babitu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vodka lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babitu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Babitu wants to clinch.
Vodka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Babitu.
Babitu tries to clinch but Vodka is having none of it.
Babitu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vodka counters with a low kick, right behind Babitu 's knee.
Babitu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vodka moves away.
Vodka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Babitu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Babitu is looking to clinch.
Babitu wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Babitu blocks a head kick by Vodka.
Babitu clinches.
Babitu can't find room to land a body shot as Vodka controls the action.
Vodka lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vodka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Vodka.
Vodka digs a right hand underneath Babitu's ribcage. Babitu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vodka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vodka misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Babitu throws a head punch that misses.
Babitu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vodka lands a nice uppercut.
Vodka misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Joeli Babitu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vodka.
Babitu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vodka manages to avoid it.
Vodka moves out of range of the body kick.
That kick from Babitu tenderised Vodka's leg. Vodka is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babitu. Vodka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babitu closes the distance and pushes Vodka back into the cage.
Vodka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Vodka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vodka lands an elbow just above Babitu 's eye.
Babitu can't find room to land a body shot as Vodka controls the action.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vodka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Babitu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu tries a body shot but Vodka blocks it.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vodka controls his hands.
Vodka lands a left hand.
Vodka pushes Babitu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vodka pushes off an throws an elbow but Babitu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Babitu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vodka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vodka.
Babitu breaks the clinch.
Babitu blocks a jab.
Babitu is looking to score with low kicks.
Vodka lands with a hook. Babitu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Babitu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vodka slips a jab and a cross from Babitu.
Babitu digs a good hook to Vodka's body.
Babitu moves to clinch but Vodka breaks away
and Vodka counters with a head kick. That will keep Babitu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babitu misses with a kick to the body.
Babitu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vodka's sensitive parts.
Babitu lands a body shot.
Babitu wants to clinch up but Vodka keeps it at a distance.
Joeli Babitu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Babitu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Babitu misses with a head kick.
Babitu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Babitu takes one to the side of the head.
Babitu looks to throw the jab but Vodka is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Babitu. Beautiful body shot.
Babitu moves into range and clinches up with Vodka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babitu's defenses.
Babitu tries to work over Vodka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babitu presses Vodka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Babitu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babitu working aggressively here.
Babitu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Babitu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vodka lands a nice shot to the body.
Babitu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vodka backwards.
Vodka lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babitu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vodka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Babitu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vodka.
Vodka misses with a body punch.
Vodka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Babitu.
Vodka pushes Babitu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vodka misses with a body punch.
Babitu misses with a punch on the inside.
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babitu lands a shoulder strike.
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Vodka crunches a lovely knee into Babitu's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vodka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Babitu's defenses.
Vodka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babitu misses with a body punch.
Vodka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Babitu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Babitu blocks a body shot from Vodka.
Vodka lands a nice elbow.
Vodka putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Babitu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vodka lands an elbow inside.
Vodka lands a hook that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
Vodka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Babitu avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Babitu tries to break the clinch but Vodka is controlling the position.
Vodka lands a shot to the body.
Babitu blocks a body shot from Vodka.
Babitu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vodka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vintage Vodka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Babitu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vodka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babitu is looking to chop away at Vodka's legs.
Babitu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Babitu.
A swing and a miss from Vodka.
Babitu lands a nice looking body shot.
Babitu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Babitu scores with a jab. Vodka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick from Babitu lands but Vodka takes it in his stride.
Babitu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vodka throws the left hand but Babitu avoids the punch easily.
Babitu tries to clinch but Vodka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babitu ducks under a wild hook from Vodka.
Babitu wants to clinch but Vodka slips to the side
enabling Vodka to counter with a crisp jab.
Babitu looks to clinch
and Vodka counters with a nice uppercut.
Babitu is looking to wear down Vodka with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Babitu throws out a powerful jab.
Babitu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vodka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vodka is looking to slow Babitu down with leg kicks.
Vodka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babitu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Babitu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Babitu throws a body punch but Vodka moves out of range.
Joeli Babitu is winning the standup battle so far.
Babitu moves into range and clinches up with Vodka.
Vodka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vodka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Babitu backwards.
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!
Babitu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vodka controls his hands.
Vodka lands an elbow that stopped Babitu in his tracks for a moment.
Babitu misses with some punches.
Babitu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Babitu lands with a nice body kick.
Babitu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vodka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Vodka.
Babitu thows a leg kick but Vodka checks it
and Vodka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vodka throws a head kick that misses.
Vodka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babitu.
Vodka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Babitu throws a head kick that misses
and Vodka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Vodka misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vodka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Babitu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Babitu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Vodka blocks the leg kick.
Babitu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vodka counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Babitu misses with a low kick.
Vodka misses the jab.
Vodka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vodka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Babitu. Beautiful body shot.
Babitu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Babitu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vodka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vodka scores with a jab.
Babitu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Babitu wants to land a leg kick but Vodka is out of range.
Vodka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Babitu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
Vodka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Babitu. Babitu obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Vodka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babitu lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vodka scores with a jab to the body.
Babitu throws a head kick but Vodka moves out of range.
Vodka avoids the head kick by Babitu.
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 Joeli Babitu.
I think Babitu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joeli Babitu!
Joeli Babitu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kearney McGarrity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrity comes into the arena with Payback-Slayer blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kearney McGarrity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate Newman!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrity takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGarritys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGarrity avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGarrity's corner calls for a 1-2. McGarrity obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGarrity avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kearney McGarrity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newman checks a leg kick.
Newman lands a right hook to the body.
McGarrity scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGarrity will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newman tries to score with a low kick but McGarrity moves his leg out of the way.
Newman misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGarrity misses the jab.
McGarrity throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGarrity has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $350 fee) in the buildup to the fight.
Newman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGarrity. That did some damage!
McGarrity missing with a left hand there. Newman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGarrity moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a right and a left that Newman avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrity throws out a leg kick but Newman moves out of range and McGarrity only half commits.
McGarrity takes a swing at Newman's ribcage but misses.
Newman lands a nice shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a leg kick but Newman sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from McGarrity misses.
Newman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Newman avoids the head kick by McGarrity.
Newman throws a hook but McGarrity avoids it easily.
McGarrity's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Newman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGarrity scrambles back to his feet.
Newman throws a chopping leg kick but McGarrity manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGarrity lands a jab to the head.
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!
McGarrity throws a hook to the side of Newman's head but Newman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGarrity misses the body punch
and Newman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McGarrity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGarrity wants to get back to striking at distance but Newman won't allow it.
McGarrity is trying to push Newman away but Newman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrity is trying to push Newman away but Newman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGarrity.
McGarrity swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Newman misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Newman.
Newman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newman prevents McGarrity from breaking the clinch.
McGarrity pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newman with a jab.
McGarrity jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGarrity lands with an overhand left.
Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGarrity avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGarrity lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newman moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman jabs McGarrity to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Newman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newman throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGarrity throws out a leg kick but Newman moves out of range and McGarrity only half commits.
A leg kick checked by McGarrity.
McGarrity throws a jab but it's blocked by Newman.
Newman connects with a looping right hand.
Newman pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGarrity is out of range and Newman settles back down.
Newman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGarrity throws a sloppy head kick and Newman moves out of range easily.
A low kick from McGarrity is predictable there
and Newman counters with a good, hard body kick but McGarrity shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGarrity takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGarrity ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newman moves away.
Newman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGarrity swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Newman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGarritys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGarrity.
Newman feints and then cracks McGarrity's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McGarrity down.
McGarrity is breathing heavily.
Newman digs a good body shot into McGarrity's ribs.
McGarrity swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGarrity had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newman cracks McGarrity with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McGarrity is rocked!
Newman fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks McGarrity square on the jaw! Damn, McGarrity is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Newman!
Nate Newman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bundy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad to The Bone. The crowd seem to be enjoying Johnson's choice of entrance music: Alvarez. Al Bundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Bundy.
Bundy lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bundy, as that shot connected.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Bundy didn't see that one coming.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bundy on the side of the head.
A left lands for Johnson.
Bundy moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
Bundy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Bundy down.
Bundy tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Bundy's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson works Bundy's body with a nice hook.
Johnson lands a head kick!
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Johnson misses.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Bundy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bundy misses with a two punch combination.
Bundy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to move into range but Johnson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bundy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bundy takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Bundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bundy doesn't seem bothered though.
Bundy darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Bundy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Johnson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Bundy is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bundy controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bundy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Bundy's side.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Bundy's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Al Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Johnny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Bundy tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Bundy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bundy is rocked!
Johnson cracks the inside of Bundy's front leg.
Oh Bundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson drops Bundy with a naaaaasty hook - Bundy is in real trouble here! Johnson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Johnson!
Johnny Johnson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miko Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes to the cage accompanied by Hells Bells. Po is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Roots-Game Theory. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miko Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tong Po!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maia working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maia swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po misses with some punches.
Maia is working Po over against the cage.
Maia lands with a right to the head.
Po lands a shoulder strike.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Maia.
Maia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maia scores with a shot to the side of Po's head.
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!
Maia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Maia throws a head punch that misses.
Maia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Po looks winded!
Maia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Po pushes off an throws an elbow but Maia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Po tumbles to the floor! Maia threw a big shot that dropped him and now Maia is on top looking to finish! Po has guard but can he survive?!
Po is rocked!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Maia gets to his feet and stands over Po, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Po felt that one! Maia unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Po from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miko Maia!
Miko Maia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Tong Po had this to say: 'Well. The better man won so no excuses here. I'll be back . Better and stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Karwoski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCaw has chosen Seeing Things as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kirk Karwoski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richie McCaw's chin.
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287 lbs
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268 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Karwoski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaw avoids the body shot from Karwoski.
Karwoski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karwoski just misses with a punch to the body.
McCaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Karwoski tried to score with a low kick but McCaw checks it.
McCaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been informed that McCaw 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.
Karwoski lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body punch from McCaw.
McCaw misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Karwoski's head coaches at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCaw falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karwoski moves into the clinch.
Karwoski digs a right hand into McCaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCaw's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karwoski lands a damaging elbow.
Karwoski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karwoski can't find room to land a body shot as McCaw controls the action.
A short left from Karwoski.
Karwoski lands a body shot.
McCaw looks winded!
Karwoski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karwoski is pushing McCaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karwoski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski scores with a hook to the body.
Karwoski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCaw's defenses.
It looks like Richie McCaw has been cut.
Karwoski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
Karwoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karwoski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karwoski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCaws head.
A short uppercut from Karwoski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karwoski lands an elbow that stopped McCaw in his tracks for a moment.
Karwoski is struggling to control the position.
Karwoski gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Karwoski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCaw has Karwoski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Karwoski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karwoski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Karwoski fails to land.
McCaw blocks an elbow strike.
Karwoski misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCaw.
McCaw avoids the elbow strike from Karwoski, against the cage.
Karwoski has a couple of punches blocked by McCaw.
Karwoski lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Karwoski scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karwoski is defending well.
Karwoski stalling the fight.
Karwoski pushes off an throws an elbow but McCaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karwoski.
McCaw has picked Karwoski up - he's going for a ride! McCaw dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Karwoski wants to control but McCaw is keeping busy.
Karwoski is concentrating on defense, preventing McCaw from advancing position.
Karwoski gets back to full guard.
Karwoski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCaw throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCaw throwing strikes but missing.
McCaw postures up in Karwoski's guard and throws a big left but Karwoski blocks it.
McCaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karwoski looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karwoski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCaw preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karwoski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karwoski works over McCaw with some ground and pound from guard.
Karwoski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw wants to sweep here but Karwoski controlling him for the moment.
McCaw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Karwoski's guard.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Karwoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaw pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karwoski is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karwoski pulls McCaw in close to his closed guard and prevents McCaw from doing any damage or advancing position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCaw working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Karwoski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richie McCaw's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karwoski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McCaw throws a big shot that misses.
McCaw lands a jab to the nose.
McCaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Karwoski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Karwoski.
McCaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karwoski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCaw wants to control from the top but Karwoski keeps moving.
McCaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karwoski has his foot on McCaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Karwoski trying to keep a closed guard but McCaw is proving a slippery customer.
Karwoski working a defensive guard but McCaw passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karwoski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richie McCaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karwoski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCaw.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Karwoski trying to control from the bottom.
McCaw is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCaw lands with a punch from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCaw drops an elbow to the side of Karwoski's head.
McCaw is looking to take a break and control but Karwoski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCaw is working for a kimura but Karwoski is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McCaw lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski trying to control here.
McCaw slips a nice elbow through Karwoski's hands, connecting with Karwoski's forehead.
Karwoski is trying to control but can't.
McCaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Karwoski defends it well.
Karwoski regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCaw wants to control from the top but Karwoski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw advances to half guard.
McCaw content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karwoski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McCaw thows a huge punch but Karwoski dodges it nicely.
McCaw is pressing down on Karwoski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karwoski is holding on for now.
Karwoski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski trying to hold on to McCaw's head to control him but McCaw postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCaw wants to free his trapped foot but Karwoski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCaw is looking to take a break and control but Karwoski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karwoski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from McCaw misses its intended target.
McCaw throws a hook but Karwoski blocks it.
McCaw blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie McCaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richie McCaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt.
McCaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karwoski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCaw is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McCaw throws a hook but Karwoski avoids it easily.
Karwoski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karwoski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karwoski. McCaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCaw loads up on a big right hand but Karwoski slips the punch.
Karwoski feints and then cracks McCaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCaw down.
The fighters circling - McCaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCaw stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karwoski.
Karwoski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCaw.
McCaw misses with an uppercut.
McCaw scores with the left hand. Karwoski knows he should have avoided that one.
McCaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Karwoski to the mat! Karwoski manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karwoski trying to control the position here.
McCaw throws a big right hand that misses.
McCaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karwoski wants to sweep here but McCaw controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Karwoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karwoski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McCaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Karwoski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaw throws a big right hand that misses.
McCaw throws a strike but Karwoski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Karwoski preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karwoski trying to control but McCaw is working from the bottom.
McCaw trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Karwoski stopping the sweep attempt from McCaw.
McCaw is trying to control the position but Karwoski postures up.
McCaw looking for a guillotine here but Karwoski defends easily.
McCaw will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karwoski wants to control from the top but McCaw keeps moving.
McCaw isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Karwoski stacks McCaw on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Karwoski!
Karwoski trying to control the action but McCaw is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCaw looks to move to half guard but instead Karwoski has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Richie McCaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McCaw 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie McCaw!
Richie McCaw took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Puff Puff Pass that ranking Douglas, The Grimm Reefer is coming!! Thank you Pirates Powder, Mr.Boston and all the fans around the world.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nai Khanom Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough has chosen Dope - Debonaire as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Nai Khanom Tom has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nai Khanom Tom seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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245 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nai Khanom Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gainsborough swings for the body but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Gainsborough closes the distance and clinches.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gainsborough throws a body punch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
No joy there for Gainsborough, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khanom Tom does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gainsborough ducks right into an uppercut from Khanom Tom.
Gainsborough digs a good body shot into Khanom Tom's ribs.
Gainsborough rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Khanom Tom to counter with a crisp jab.
Gainsborough connects with a right hand. Khanom Tom shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gainsborough waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom stalks Gainsborough and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gainsborough's face. Gainsborough staggers backwards, shaken.
Gainsborough just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Gainsborough.
Khanom Tom scores with a head kick.
Gainsborough defending well as Khanom Tom loads up on a big left hand.
Gainsborough connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khanom Tom's hands.
Gainsborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanom Tom is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Gainsborough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom misses with a straight right.
Gainsborough throws a shot to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khanom Tom lands a head kick!
Gainsborough throws a series of punches but Khanom Tom avoids them all with ease.
Gainsborough wants to land a leg kick but Khanom Tom is out of range.
Gainsborough avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gainsborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gainsborough tries to clinch up but Khanom Tom circles away and keeps his distance.
Khanom Tom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gainsborough on the side of the head.
Gainsborough looks for the body kick but Khanom Tom saw that one coming.
Gainsborough takes the fight into the clinch.
Gainsborough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanom Tom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gainsborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gainsborough misses with a body punch.
Gainsborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khanom Tom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gainsborough defending well as Khanom Tom loads up on a big left hand.
Gainsborough throws a shot to the body.
Khanom Tom avoids the body shot from Gainsborough.
Khanom Tom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gainsborough circles away quickly and effectively.
Gainsborough clinches up against the cage.
Khanom Tom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gainsborough swings widly with a right hand
letting Khanom Tom counter with a right hand.
Nice cross by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom throws a head kick that Gainsborough semi-blocks.
A clash of legs there as Gainsborough blocks the low kick.
Gainsborough 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.
Khanom Tom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gainsborough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gainsborough tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khanom Tom, as that shot connected.
A lazy left from Gainsborough finds it's target.
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gainsborough dodges the punch combination from Khanom Tom.
Gainsborough throws the kick towards the body but Khanom Tom avoids it.
Khanom Tom slips a jab from Gainsborough.
Gainsborough has Khanom Tom up against the cage in a clinch.
Khanom Tom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gainsborough clinches up against the cage.
Gainsborough misses with a body punch.
Gainsborough scores with a shot to the side of Khanom Tom's head.
Gainsborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gainsborough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Khanom Tom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khanom Tom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gainsborough wants to clinch up but Khanom Tom keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Gainsborough coming out on top.
A right-left combo lands from Khanom Tom.
Gainsborough misses with the combination.
Gainsborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gainsborough tries to clinch but Khanom Tom moves out of range.
Gainsborough jabs at Khanom Tom's body.
Gainsborough buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gainsborough has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gainsborough scores with a shot to the side of Khanom Tom's head.
Gainsborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Gainsborough blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adelbert Gainsborough dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nai Khanom Tom's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gainsborough misses with an uppercut.
Khanom Tom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adelbert Gainsborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khanom Tom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Khanom Tom connects with a solid leg kick.
Gainsborough closes the distance and clinches.
Gainsborough has a couple of punches blocked by Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom blocks an uppercut.
Gainsborough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanom Tom's elbow.
Gainsborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Khanom Tom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom misses with a double jab.
Gainsborough is looking to clinch.
Gainsborough misses with a hook.
Khanom Tom lands with a straight right. Gainsborough didn't see that one coming.
Gainsborough scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gainsborough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gainsborough. That did some damage!
Khanom Tom looks to land a left hand but Gainsborough moved out of range nicely.
Gainsborough avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gainsborough drops Khanom Tom with a beautiful combination! Khanom Tom stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gainsborough is looking for the KO!
Khanom Tom is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanom Tom bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gainsborough comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Khanom Tom falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Khanom Tom was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adelbert Gainsborough!
After the big win, Adelbert Gainsborough made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Fall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Country boy can survive kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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39
175 lbs
42 - 22 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Fall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes tried to score with a low kick but Fall checks it.
Fall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughes under the eye.
Fall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fall avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes checks a leg kick nicely.
Fall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Fall looks to land a left hand but Hughes moved out of range nicely.
Hughes throws a lazy right hand but Fall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Fall ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes tries to circle away but Fall has him pinned against the cage.
Fall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Fall breaks the clinch.
Fall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hughes defends well and Fall ends up having to push Hughes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fall is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hughes has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fall is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fall wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall working hard to break the clinch.
Fall is trying to stall.
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Fall pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fall.
Hughes misses the jab.
Hughes lands a nice looking body shot.
Fall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hughes avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Fall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hughes doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fall throws a series of punches but Hughes moves out of range.
Hughes shoots in for a double leg but Fall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hughes lands a jab to the nose.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hughes was covering up waiting for the punch and Fall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes has his hands on Fall's head, controlling the position.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Fall landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes trying to control the position here.
Fall wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Fall has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Fall from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ratt Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hughes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fall.
Fall moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
A punch combination from Fall misses.
Hughes tries to sprawl but Fall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hughes keeps working.
Fall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hughes defends it well.
Hughes moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall preventing the sweep.
Fall lands a couple of digs.
Hughes wants to stand up but Fall is controlling him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fall has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Hughes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fall.
Fall tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Fall is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hughes holds on and takes a little breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes pulls Fall in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fall 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.
Fall misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hughes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Fall from controlling successfully.
Fall is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hughes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fall preventing the sweep.
Hughes managing to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ratt Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes wants to land a leg kick but Fall is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Fall scores with a nice right hand.
Fall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jack Fall is winning the standup battle so far.
Fall cracks Hughes with a good jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Fall.
Hughes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fall dives in and grabs Hughes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hughes pushes down on Fall's head and hops out.
Hughes throws a low kick but Fall moves out of range easily.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Fall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
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!
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fall's best efforts.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hughes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes seems keen to control Fall's posture.
Fall won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
Hughes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Fall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hughes is pulling down on Fall's head. It's preventing any offense from Fall, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hughes being controlled here, momentarily.
Ratt Hughes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fall connects with an inside leg kick.
Hughes throws a hook but Fall blocks it.
Fall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Fall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hughes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fall is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hughes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hughes looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hughes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fall is controlling him.
Fall trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes has his hands on Fall's head, controlling the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ratt Hughes was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hughes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fall.
Fall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Fall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Fall is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fall dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hughes.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
Fall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
Fall throws a strike aimed at the side of Hughes's head but Hughes avoids it well.
Fall is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hughes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jack Fall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fall working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fall working the body and head with strikes.
Fall trying to control the position but Hughes is working away.
Fall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hughes tries to improve position but can't.
Hughes is trying to control Fall's posture but Fall avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fall is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
Fall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hughes is looking for a sweep.
Fall working away.
Fall is trying to get an arm triangle but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fall.
Fall working away.
Hughes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fall's best efforts.
Fall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hughes.
Fall preventing the sweep.
Hughes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hughes trying to hold on to Fall's head to control him but Fall postures up.
Ratt Hughes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying to stand back up but Fall is controlling him
Fall working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hughes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes controls Fall momentarily but Fall frees himself.
Fall is pushing down on Hughes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hughes is fighting to maintain full guard but Fall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fall thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fall is keen to just control but Hughes is a slippery customer.
Hughes won't allow Fall to pass to mount.
Fall is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fall to get the leverage.
Fall is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fall thows a huge punch but Hughes dodges it nicely.
Hughes wants to control but Fall is keeping busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hughes tries to roll over but Fall keeps him under control.
Hughes trying to control from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ratt Hughes hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Fall lands with a hook. Hughes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Fall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fall 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fall!
A very excited looking Jack Fall 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 Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Socha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Milat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Socha!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Socha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Socha.
Socha connects with a leg kick. Milat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Milat turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Milat throws a jab when Socha was well out of range.
We've been informed that Socha 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.
Milat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Milat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Milat misses with a straight right.
Socha throws a leg kick that misses.
Karl Socha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Socha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat looks to score with a jab to the body but Socha is just out of range.
Socha throws a front kick aimed at Milat's knee but Milat avoids it well.
Milat wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Socha.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Milat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Socha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Milat defends it nicely.
Socha throws an overhand right that lands on Milat's shoulder, as Milat tries to avoid the shot.
Milat looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot lands for Socha.
Milat with a nice cross.
Milat checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socha scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Socha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Milat lands with a shot to the body.
Milat cracks the inside of Socha's front leg.
Nice uppercut there from Socha.
Milat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Socha misses with a body kick.
Milat lands with a shot to the body.
Socha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Milat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Socha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milat misses with a right hand
and Socha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Socha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Milat swivels and escapes.
Milat throws a wild body kick that Socha sees coming a mile off.
Socha throws a poor cross that misses
and Milat makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Milat scores with a head kick. Socha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Milat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Milat fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Socha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Socha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Socha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milat manages to avoid it.
Socha misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Socha.
Both fighters circling a little - Milat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Socha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Socha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Socha takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Socha lands a leg kick that knocks Milat off balance momentarily.
Milat walks into a stiff left hand from Socha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Karl Socha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Milat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Socha can pounce on him.
Socha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karl Socha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Socha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Milat if he has to take too many more of those.
Milat thows a body kick. Socha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Socha lands with a straight right. Milat didn't see that one coming.
Milat misses with a head kick.
Milat connects with a nice looking jab.
Socha throws a head kick but Milat moves out of range.
Milat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Socha scores with a head kick. Milat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Socha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Socha misses with an uppercut.
Milat throws an overhand right that lands on Socha's shoulder, as Socha tries to avoid the shot.
Socha walks into a stiff left hand from Milat.
Socha connects with an inside leg kick.
Milat misses with a looping left.
Milat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good work by Milat as he checks the leg kick.
Milat looks to land a body kick but Socha moved away.
Milat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Socha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Socha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Milat is able to avoid easily.
Socha throws a big shot that misses.
Milat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Milat is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milat bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Socha comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Milat falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Milat was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karl Socha!
Karl Socha is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Karl Socha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Ivan Milat had this to say: 'I should have bought my supplements from LOPS!
http://www.mmatycoon.com/nutritionpublic.php?ncid=2458'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobs has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Ben Grimm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs fakes the leg kick and cracks Grimm in the body.
Grimm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jacobs.
Jacobs with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jacobs fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grimm on the side of the head.
Grimm misses with a body shot.
Jacobs lands a jab to the head.
Grimm scores with a head kick.
It looks like Russell Jacobs has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Grimm lands with a right hand.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs gets a takedown into half guard.
Grimm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacobs stalling away here and it's allowed Grimm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Grimm keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Grimm keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs trying to control but Grimm is working from the bottom.
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Russell Jacobs hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Grimm slips a jab from Jacobs.
Grimm defending well as Jacobs loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away.
Jacobs staying out of range there.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grimm makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jacobs really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grimm counters with a body kick that stops Jacobs in his tracks momentarily.
Jacobs looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jacobs misses with a hook.
Grimm misses with a hook. Jacobs ducked under it nicely.
Grimm connects with a body shot.
Grimm lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Jacobs head around and knocks him out cold! Grimm hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Grimm!
Ben Grimm is the new heavyweight champion!
Ben Grimm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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