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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kennith Kole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Santaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kole comes to the cage accompanied by SuperBeast: Rob Zombie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kennith Kole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dexter Santaros!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Santaros. That snapped Kole's head back.
A jab from Kole misses.
Kole walks into a jab.
Santaros keeps the fight on the outside.
Kole is looking to land body kicks.
Santaros shoots in looking for a takedown. Kole tries to sprawl out of it but Santaros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kole manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santaros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kole shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santaros's guard.
Kole trying to control but Santaros is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santaros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kole trying to control but Santaros is working from the bottom.
Santaros is trying to keep Kole in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santaros is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santaros is keeping the position for now.
Santaros is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kole is aware though and is defending well.
Santaros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santaros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santaros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kole is looking to control Santaros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kole avoid being mounted?
Kole is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kole wants to get back to full guard.
Santaros trying to pass the guard but Kole defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kole regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santaros defends well.
Kole wants to sweep but no luck.
Santaros lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kole controls Santaros momentarily but Santaros frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santaros is aware though and is defending well.
Santaros slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kole throws an off balance right hand
and Santaros counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kole thinking.
Kole shoots in but no luck this time.
Santaros connects with a body shot.
Kole is breathing heavily.
Santaros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santaros.
Santaros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Santaros finds it's way through Kole's defenses.
Kole tries to work over Santaros's front leg with a kick but Santaros checks it.
Santaros avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santaros lands a jab to Kole's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Santaros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Santaros drops Kole with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kole! Santaros dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Santaros!
Kennith Kole was interviewed post fight and said 'HEH,..OOPS Back to the CAVE,...Thank you for comin out'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Meat Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vishon Clarke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meat Chris has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Chris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vishon Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarke misses with a right hand
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris scores with a leg kick.
Chris 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.
Chris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarke was well out of range. Poor timing from Chris.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Chris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chris throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarke checks a leg kick nicely.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke throws a poor cross that misses
and Chris counters with a low kick, right behind Clarke 's knee.
Clarke fails with a takedown attempt.
Chris fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clarke is out of range.
Clarke throws a lazy right hand but Chris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chris scores with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris looks to land a body kick but Clarke moved away.
Chris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chris throws a head kick but Clarke moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Chris.
Clarke misses with a body shot.
Chris lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarke's head.
Chris misses with a kick to the body.
Clarke misses with a wild body shot.
Meat Chris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chris thows a body kick. Clarke tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clarke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chris connects with an inside leg kick.
Chris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarke's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Chris misses.
Chris throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clarke's head.
It looks like Vishon Clarke has been cut.
Chris is looking to score with low kicks.
Chris misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Chris there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clarke throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Chris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Chris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vishon Clarke'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.
Clarke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chris manages to avoid it.
Chris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Clarke throws a right hand that misses
and Chris counters with a head kick.
Chris misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris is looking to land body kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clarke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chris has got the better of the exchanges.
Chris stuns Clarke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chris lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clarke has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chris.
Chris connects with a right hand. Clarke shakes it off.
Chris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clarke checks a leg kick.
Chris cracks the inside of Clarke's front leg.
Clarke misses the body punch
and Chris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarke thinking.
Chris pushes Clarke away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chris slips a jab from Clarke.
Clarke takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clarke connects with a body shot.
Chris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clarke can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chris delivers a nice body kick.
Chris lands a nice looking kick to the body. Clarke takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chris throws an overhand right that lands on Clarke's shoulder, as Clarke tries to avoid the shot.
Clarke needs to keep his hands up - Chris had a free shot at his head there.
Chris is looking to slow Clarke down with leg kicks.
Clarke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meat Chris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clarke misses with a left hand
and Chris counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chris connects with a body shot.
Clarke has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chris.
Chris throws a wild body kick that Clarke sees coming a mile off.
Clarke avoids the head kick by Chris.
Clarke defending well as Chris loads up on a big left hand.
Chris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Clarke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Chris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vishon Clarke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clarke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chris 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.
Clarke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chris connects with a solid leg kick.
Clarke misses with a hook
and Chris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Clarke if he has to take too many more of those.
Chris throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chris throws the left hand but Clarke avoids the punch easily.
Clarke looks to score with a jab to the body but Chris is just out of range.
Chris throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Clarke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Clarke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a leg kick which misses Clarke's front leg but catches the back leg as Clarke tries to avoid it.
Chris avoids the body shot from Clarke.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chris!
Chris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Chris misses.
Chris throws a wild body kick that Clarke sees coming a mile off.
Clarke is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good exchange - Chris coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Clarke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chris. Chris obviously looking to wear him down.
Clarke takes a swing at Chris's ribcage but misses.
Clarke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chris moves away.
Chris wants to slow Clarke down by chopping away at his legs.
Clarke's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Clarke's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Chris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris ducks right into an uppercut from Clarke.
Chris throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clarke swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Chris counter with a right hand.
Chris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Clarke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Chris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chris 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Chris!
A very excited looking Meat Chris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afrika Korps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korps comes into the arena with Iced Earth - Plagues Of Babylon blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Afrika Korps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Manson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korps throws a leg kick
and Manson counters with a leg kick.
Korps throws a shot from downtown. Manson moves away and avoids it.
Korps works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Manson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manson staying out of range there.
Manson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korps.
Korps thows a leg kick but Manson checks it
and Manson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Manson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korps.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korps throws a leg kick but Manson moved away.
Manson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korps misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Korps misses its intended target.
Manson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manson sizes up Korps with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korps lands the left hand.
Korps misses with a low kick.
Korps forces Manson back against the cage and clinches.
Korps can't find room to land a body shot as Manson controls the action.
Korps misses with a punch on the inside.
Korps goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korps wants to break free but Manson has control.
Manson misses with a punch to the body.
Korps throws an elbow but it misses.
Manson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Korps throws a punch but it's blocked by Manson.
I was talking to Korps's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manson throws a head punch that misses.
Manson tries a body shot but Korps blocks it.
Korps lands an uppercut.
Manson has Korps pressed against the cage, preventing Korps from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Korps misses with a punch to the body.
Korps misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Korps pushes Manson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Korps misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manson.
Manson fakes the leg kick and cracks Korps in the body.
Manson 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.
Korps cracks Manson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson walks into a left hand.
Korps connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Korps getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Korps throws a head kick but Manson moves out of range.
Korps 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.
Manson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Manson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Korps's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korps tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it.
Manson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manson misses with a leg kick.
Korps moves into the clinch successfully.
Manson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korps blocks an uppercut.
Manson blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Korps fails to land.
Manson misses with some punches.
Korps lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manson misses with some punches.
Manson is trying to force a seperation but Korps has the dominant position.
Korps is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Manson.
Korps blocks a body shot from Manson.
Manson throws a head punch that misses.
Korps prevents a body shot from Manson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korps digs a right hand underneath Manson's ribcage. Manson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korps working aggressively here.
Korps throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A hook to the body from Korps.
Manson blocks an elbow strike.
Korps is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Manson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Manson.
Manson struggles to land a body shot inside as Korps controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manson tries a body shot but Korps blocks it.
Korps throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Korps pushes Manson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manson can't find room to land a body shot as Korps controls the action.
Manson struggles to land a body shot inside as Korps controls his hands.
Korps swings wildly with an uppercut but Manson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Korps tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Korps scores with a shot to the side of Manson's head.
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 Afrika Korps 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.
Korps connects with an inside leg kick.
Korps misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Manson counters with a good low kick that Korps was not able to check.
Korps throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Manson misses with a jab to the body
and Korps counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Korps.
Korps trying to control but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson looking to control.
Korps showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Manson controls Korps momentarily but Korps frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korps stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Korps. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korps engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Manson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manson pulls Korps in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Korps wants to clinch up but Manson keeps it at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Manson. Korps shrugs it off though.
Korps swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korps misses with a straight left.
Manson slips under a jab from Korps.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korps misses with a hook. Manson ducked under it nicely.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Korps swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manson takes a swing at Korps's ribcage but misses.
Korps throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manson misses with a looping left.
Korps connects with a nice looking jab.
Korps rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manson counters with a stiff right hand.
Korps throws a leg kick
and Manson counters with a low kick, right behind Korps 's knee.
Manson motions for Korps to come forward. Manson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Manson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Manson moves out of range of the leg kick from Korps.
Manson lands a big head kick that sends Korps tumbling to the mat! Manson takes a step backwards and waves Korps back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Afrika Korps has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korps throws a lazy right hand but Manson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korps manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Manson misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manson.
Korps steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Manson. That one must have hurt.
Korps tries to land a leg kick but Manson saw it coming and moves away.
Manson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Korps avoids the head kick by Manson.
Korps tries to score with a low kick but Manson moves his leg out of the way.
Korps tries to clinch but Manson moves out of range.
Korps avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Korps keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korps.
Korps fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korps digs a good hook to Manson's body.
Manson slips under a jab.
Korps tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manson blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Korps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Manson as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Korps 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manson lands a nice looking body kick.
Korps throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manson moves away from the strike by Korps.
Manson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Korps changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Manson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Afrika Korps's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manson throws a wild body kick that Korps sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korps lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Manson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Manson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Korps throws a jab when Manson was well out of range.
Korps tried to score with a low kick but Manson checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Manson scores with a leg kick.
Korps throws an off balance right hand
and Manson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Korps pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Korps buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Korps.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Korps.
Korps tries to work over Manson's front leg with a kick but Manson checks it.
Korps doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
Korps slips a jab from Manson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korps moves into range and clinches up with Manson.
Korps will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Manson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manson lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manson.
Manson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manson lands a shoulder strike.
Manson blocks an elbow strike from Korps.
Korps misses with a punch on the inside.
Manson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Korps.
Manson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korps throws a head kick that misses
and Manson counters with a nice leg kick.
Dave Manson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korps tries to land a leg kick but Manson saw it coming and moves away.
Manson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Korps motions for Manson to come forward. Korps throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries a head kick but it misses.
Manson cracks the inside of Korps's front leg.
Korps ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manson moves away.
Korps looks to land a left hand but Manson moved out of range nicely.
Manson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Korps. Korps obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korps turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Korps throws a leg kick but Manson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Korps will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Korps as he connects with a hook.
Manson throws a jab when Korps was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Manson.
Manson fakes the leg kick and cracks Korps in the body.
Korps goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korps throws a hook but Manson avoids it easily.
Manson cracks the inside of Korps's front leg.
Manson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korps. That did some damage!
A punch lands to the side of Korps 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Manson takes one on the button.
Korps tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manson is able to avoid easily.
Manson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korps. That did some damage!
Korps stalks Manson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manson's face. Manson staggers backwards, shaken.
Manson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manson ducks under a wild hook from Korps.
Afrika Korps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Manson.
Manson slips a straight right by Korps.
Manson misses the jab.
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!
Manson slips a straight right by Korps.
Crunch! Manson slams his shin into Korps's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson scores with a leg kick.
Korps misses with a straight right.
Korps missing with a left hand there. Manson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korps fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manson is out of range.
Manson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Korps throws a lazy head kick
and Manson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manson throws a sloppy head kick and Korps moves out of range easily.
Manson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Manson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Manson.
I think Manson 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Manson!
Our winner, Dave Manson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gennero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Gennero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gennero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dubois throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Gennero misses.
Gennero has closed the distance and engaged Dubois in a clinch.
Dubois blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gennero misses with some punches.
Dubois blocks a body shot from Gennero .
Gennero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gennero is trying to push Dubois away but Dubois has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gennero lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Pierre Dubois has been cut.
Gennero misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gennero missing with knees to the body.
Gennero is trying to break free.
We've been informed that Dubois 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.
Gennero looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gennero tries to work over Dubois's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubois manages to break the clinch.
Gennero connects with a single shot there.
Dubois throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gennero looks to clinch
and Dubois makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gennero really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Dubois.
Gennero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ed Gennero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gennero tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Dubois.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gennero .
Gennero swinging wildly here.
Dubois fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gennero is out of range.
Dubois throws a head kick that Gennero semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gennero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dubois defends well and Gennero ends up having to push Dubois into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gennero throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gennero is trying to push Dubois away but Dubois has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gennero lands an uppercut.
Gennero breaks from the clinch.
Gennero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dubois.
Dubois slips a jab from Gennero .
Dubois gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dubois drops his hands momentarily and Gennero takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dubois.
Gennero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gennero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubois moves away.
Good work by Dubois as he checks the leg kick.
Dubois throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dubois steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gennero .
Gennero missing with a left hand there. Dubois was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gennero moves out of range of the body kick from Dubois.
Gennero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dubois counters with a body kick that stops Gennero in his tracks momentarily.
Gennero takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dubois pushes Gennero away with a front kick.
Gennero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gennero throws out a loose jab but Dubois uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gennero tries to score with a low kick but Dubois moves his leg out of the way.
Gennero throws a series of punches but Dubois moves out of range.
Dubois throws a head kick that Gennero semi-blocks.
An inside leg kick from Dubois misses.
Gennero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubois.
Gennero loads up on a big right hand but Dubois slips the punch.
Dubois throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gennero takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gennero pushes off an throws an elbow but Dubois leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gennero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubois just leaning against Gennero , taking a breather.
Gennero throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubois.
Dubois breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dubois ducks under a wild hook from Gennero .
Dubois lands a front kick.
A low kick from Gennero is predictable there
and Dubois counters with a nice leg kick.
Gennero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dubois is able to avoid easily.
Gennero lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dubois connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gennero 's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dubois. That's going to slow Gennero down.
Good leg kick by Dubois there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pierre Dubois is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gennero misses with a body shot.
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 Ed Gennero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Dubois's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gennero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dubois misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gennero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A lazy left from Gennero finds it's target.
Dubois is rocked!
Gennero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dubois is still on wobbly legs! Can Gennero finish him?
Gennero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubois seems to have recovered his senses.
Gennero will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gennero tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dubois counters with a good low kick that Gennero was not able to check.
Good shot there by Gennero .
That has opened up Pierre Dubois's cut even more.
Gennero pushes Dubois up against the cage in a clinch.
Dubois just leaning against Gennero , taking a breather.
Gennero tries to throw a body punch but Dubois avoids it by throwing Gennero back against the cage.
Dubois breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gennero lands a left and a right that send Dubois crashing to the mat, dazed. Gennero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubois keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gennero .
Dubois lands a head kick!
It looks like Ed Gennero has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gennero throws a pinpoint strike between Dubois's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Dubois crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Gennero scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Gennero !
Our winner, Ed Gennero , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Higgens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Higgens will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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142 lbs
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Higgens!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Higgens misses with a left hand
and Minion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minion sprawls well. Minion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Higgens gets slowly back to his feet.
Minion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Minion wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Minion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Minion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgens fails in his attempt to clinch.
Higgens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minion avoids it really well and circles away.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Higgens.
Higgens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mega Minion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minion counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Higgens shoots in and drives through. Minion sprawls well.
Higgens dives in for a single leg takedown but Minion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minion tries a body shot but Higgens blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion misses with some punches.
Minion is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgens has double underhooks.
Minion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Higgens is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Minion to the mat. Minion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Higgens won't allow Minion to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Minion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Higgens drops back looking for a leg! Minion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minion manages to kick Higgens off! Higgens jumps back into Minion's guard.
Higgens looking to pass the guard.
Minion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minion wants to stand up but Higgens is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgens won't allow Minion to sweep him here.
Higgens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Higgens is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Higgens misses with a left hand
and Minion counters with a nice body kick.
Higgens dives in for a single leg takedown but Minion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Higgens leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgens lands an uppercut.
Higgens drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higgens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that round.
That's time! Minion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Higgens misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Higgens goes for a double leg but Minion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minion continues to drive forward.
Minion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Higgens.
With the fighters up against the cage, Higgens throws an elbow but misses.
Minion can't find room to land a body shot as Higgens controls the action.
Minion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Higgens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Minion's efforts to push away.
Minion blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgens's elbow.
Minion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Higgens can do to turn this around?
Higgens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minion breaks from the clinch.
Higgens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minion defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgens shoots in looking for a takedown. Minion tries to sprawl out of it but Higgens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Minion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Higgens throws a series of punches but Minion moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Minion lands a nice hook to Higgens's body. Higgens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgens tries for a takedown but Minion circles away easily
and Minion counters with a thumping low kick.
Higgens misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minion. Higgens does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Higgens shoots in but Minion avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Higgens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minion defends it nicely.
Minion blocks a jab.
That's four 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.
Minion cracks Higgens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Minion slips a straight right by Higgens.
Higgens shoots for a double leg takedown but Minion sprawls well. He's pushed Higgens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mega Minion is winning the standup battle so far.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Higgens looks to land a combination but Minion avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Higgens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Minion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgens misses with a head kick.
Higgens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion lands an uppercut.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgens controls his hands.
Higgens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Higgens has Minion pressed against the cage, preventing Minion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgens swings wildly with an uppercut but Minion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minion is trying to break the clinch but Higgens is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgens has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Minion manages to break the clinch.
Higgens misses with a lunging right hand
and Minion makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Minion bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Higgens doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minion counters with a left to the body.
Higgens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minion stuffs the takedown attempt from Higgens. Higgens gets slowly back to his feet.
Mega Minion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mega Minion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Higgens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgens doesn't manage to clinch there - Minion circles away.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higgens clinches up with Minion and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgens has Minion pressed against the cage, preventing Minion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minion.
Higgens misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Minion.
Higgens trying to control the position but instead, Minion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Higgens into the cage.
Minion tries to break the clinch but Higgens is controlling the position.
Minion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion has a couple of punches blocked by Higgens.
Minion managing to block the knees to the body from Higgens.
Come on Higgens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Higgens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion is trying to break the clinch but Higgens has him pressed against the cage.
Minion breaks from the clinch.
Minion blocks a head kick by Higgens.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgens moves into the clinch.
Peter Higgens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Minion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Minion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Minion misses with a punch on the inside.
Minion is trying to force a seperation but Higgens has the dominant position.
Higgens blocks an uppercut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minion is trying to force a seperation but Higgens has the dominant position.
Higgens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Higgens has Minion pressed against the cage, preventing Minion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Higgens scores with a shot to the side of Minion's head.
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 Mega Minion.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Minion, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mega Minion!
An out of breath Mega Minion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madi Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Madi Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osvaldo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Baco moves into range and clinches up with Santos.
Baco with a knee to the head.
It looks like Osvaldo Santos has been cut.
Baco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baco gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Santos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice cross by Baco.
Baco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baco has Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baco lands a shoulder strike.
Baco tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Baco lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baco unloads a knee to the mid-section. Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Santos looks winded!
Baco lands a nice elbow.
Baco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baco has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Santos - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Baco, and another! Santos is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Madi Baco!
A less than humble Madi Baco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Mubarak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Schultz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mubarak comes to the cage accompanied by Steel Panther - Gloryhole. Schultz has chosen As The Crow Flies - Newsted as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacques Mubarak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubarak takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Mubarak blocks a leg kick.
Mubarak feints and as Schultz raises his hands in defense, Mubarak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mubarak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schultz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mubarak haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mubarak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mubarak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mubarak trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubarak won't allow Schultz to sweep him here.
Mubarak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubarak gets back to full guard.
Mubarak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Mubarak keeps moving.
Schultz is pushing down on Mubarak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mubarak is fighting to maintain full guard but Schultz has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mubarak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mubarak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schultz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control but Mubarak is working from the bottom.
Mubarak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mubarak pulls Schultz in close to prevent any damage.
Mubarak looking for a guillotine here but Schultz defends easily.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Mubarak keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mubarak is retaining full guard.
Mubarak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubarak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schultz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mubarak wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mubarak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mubarak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mubarak blocks the body kick.
Mubarak throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schultz blocks a jab.
Mubarak misses with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a left and a right that stings Mubarak.
Schultz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mubarak misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubarak. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubarak throws a jab when Schultz was well out of range.
Mubarak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mubarak throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mubarak missing with a left hand there. Schultz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
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 Jacques Mubarak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Schultz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schultz throws a front kick aimed at Mubarak's knee but Mubarak avoids it well.
Schultz lands a front kick.
Mubarak throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Schultz.
Jacques Mubarak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mubarak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mubarak takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Schultz lands a nice looking body kick.
Schultz walks into a stiff left hand from Mubarak.
A leg kick checked by Mubarak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubarak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mubarak takes a swing at Schultz's ribcage but misses.
Mubarak takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mubarak gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schultz struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mubarak taking a break here but Schultz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Schultz is looking to control Mubarak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Schultz is staying active underneath Mubarak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schultz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mubarak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mubarak is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Jacques Mubarak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mubarak prevents Schultz from improving his position.
Mubarak is working for a submission of some sort.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Mubarak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubarak is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Mubarak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mubarak trying to pass the guard but Schultz defending well.
Mubarak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mubarak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Mubarak eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mubarak passes into half guard.
Mubarak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Mubarak eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Mubarak.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Mubarak is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Mubarak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Schultz defending well as Mubarak loads up on a big left hand.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Mubarak.
Mubarak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mubarak throws the left hand but Schultz avoids the punch easily.
Mubarak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mubarak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schultz can do to turn this around?
Schultz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mubarak throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz lands with a straight right. Mubarak didn't see that one coming.
Mubarak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
Mubarak throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubarak throws a body shot but no joy.
Schultz works the jab nicely.
Schultz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mubarak.
Mubarak lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schultz!
A chopping leg kick lands by Schultz.
Mubarak misses with a hook
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab.
Schultz looks to land a body kick but Mubarak moved away.
Mubarak throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
Mubarak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mubarak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Schultz connects with an inside leg kick.
Schultz slips a jab from Mubarak.
Mubarak misses with a body shot.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Mubarak.
Mubarak misses with a lunging right hand
and Schultz counters with a nice leg kick.
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubarak looks to score with a jab to the body but Schultz is just out of range.
Jacques Mubarak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mubarak. Schultz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mubarak throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Mubarak saw that one coming.
Mubarak scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz is trying to control but can't.
Schultz is looking to improve his position.
Mubarak is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Mubarak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mubarak looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubarak wants to finish this one by submission but Schultz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mubarak.
Mubarak looking to secure an arm triangle but Schultz defends it well.
Mubarak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mubarak takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz can't escape the position.
Schultz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mubarak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Schultz wants to control but Mubarak is having none of it.
Mubarak content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Mubarak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mubarak, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Mubarak!
Jacques Mubarak 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Pichushkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pichushkin has chosen Sacred Reich - Rest in Peace as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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198 lbs
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186 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Pichushkin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pichushkin counters with a three punch combo that has Romero backing up. Romero nods at Pichushkin to acknowledge the strikes.
Pichushkin checks a low kick from Romero.
Pichushkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pichushkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pichushkin cracks Romero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pichushkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romero moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pichushkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Romero throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Alexander Pichushkin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin throws out a powerful jab.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
Pichushkin connects with a jab.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero slips a jab from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Romero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pichushkin. That did some damage!
Romero sizes up Pichushkin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pichushkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pichushkin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Romero back to the cage. Pichushkin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Pichushkin misses.
Pichushkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Pichushkin misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Pichushkin jabs Romero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pichushkin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin moves out of range of the body kick from Romero.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Romero, right into the meat.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Pichushkin.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pichushkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Romero - the referee stops the clock and Pichushkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Romero. Pichushkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romero makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Pichushkin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Romero misses with a looping left.
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Pichushkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Romero connects with a leg kick. Pichushkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pichushkin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Yoel Romero has been cut.
Romero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pichushkin will feel that in the morning.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pichushkin misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Pichushkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Romero walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pichushkin walks into a straight right hand from Romero.
Pichushkin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romero. Romero obviously looking to wear him down.
Pichushkin looks to land a right hand but Romero moved out of range.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Pichushkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Romero.
A big left from Romero misses.
Pichushkin misses the shot to the body.
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
Pichushkin thows a leg kick but Romero checks it
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Pichushkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Romero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pichushkin lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot.
Romero misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Pichushkin misses
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pichushkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pichushkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Pichushkin throws a lazy right hand but Romero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
Pichushkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Romero manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pichushkin cracks a nice hook into Romero's ribs.
Pichushkin connects with a single shot there.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Pichushkin moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Romero.
Pichushkin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Romero on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Romero lands a leg kick that knocks Pichushkin off balance momentarily.
Pichushkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Romero on the side of the head.
Pichushkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Pichushkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romero checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pichushkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Pichushkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero slips a straight right by Pichushkin.
Crunch! Romero slams his shin into Pichushkin's torso.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot
and Romero counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pichushkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Romero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Romero there.
Pichushkin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Romero might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Pichushkin moved out of range.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero throws a lazy right hand but Pichushkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romero pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Romero takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but Romero sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pichushkin with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero checks a low kick from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Romero scores with a jab.
Pichushkin misses with a combination
and Romero counters with a nice body kick.
Romero on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Romero's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pichushkin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Romero scrambles back to his feet.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Romero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pichushkin throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Pichushkin tries to work over Romero's front leg with a kick but Romero checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Pichushkin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Romero thinking.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Pichushkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A lazy left from Romero finds it's target.
Romero looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Romero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pichushkin will feel that in the morning.
Pichushkin jabs at Romero's body.
Romero scores with a nice right hand.
Pichushkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pichushkin looks to land a combination but Romero avoids it well.
Pichushkin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head.
Nice jab there from Pichushkin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pichushkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Romero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pichushkin swings widly with a right hand
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Alexander Pichushkin's cut even more.
Good work by Romero as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pichushkin tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pichushkin is breathing heavily.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Pichushkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Pichushkin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Romero doesn't seem phased though.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pichushkin throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Romero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pichushkin misses the jab.
Romero throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pichushkin scores with a nice head shot.
Pichushkin misses with a hook to the body
and Romero counters with a nice uppercut.
Pichushkin digs a good hook to Romero's body.
Pichushkin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Romero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Pichushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Pichushkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pichushkin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Alexander Pichushkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pichushkin throws a shot from downtown. Romero moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Pichushkin.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Pichushkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Pichushkin tries to avoid it.
Pichushkin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pichushkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romero counters with a good, hard body kick but Pichushkin shrugs it off.
Pichushkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero throws a hook but Pichushkin avoids it easily.
Romero defending well as Pichushkin loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pichushkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Romero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pichushkin falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Romero to counter with a crisp jab.
Pichushkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Pichushkin.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Pichushkin scores with a body shot.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pichushkin misses with a straight left.
Pichushkin looks to land a left hand but Romero moved out of range nicely.
Romero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pichushkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Pichushkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pichushkin throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pichushkin slips a straight right by Romero.
Romero misses with a body kick.
Romero dodges the punch combination from Pichushkin.
Romero uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pichushkin.
Yoel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Pichushkin.
Pichushkin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Romero counters with a low kick, right behind Pichushkin 's knee.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pichushkin moves away from the strike by Romero.
Pichushkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pichushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero dips to his left and cracks Pichushkin with an uppercut!
Pichushkin throws a series of punches but Romero moves out of range.
Pichushkin misses with a wild combination.
Pichushkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Pichushkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pichushkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Pichushkin is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Pichushkin moves away and avoids it.
Pichushkin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Romero.
Pichushkin staying out of range there.
Romero lands a glancing blow to the side of Pichushkin's head.
Pichushkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Romero.
Pichushkin misses with a wild body shot.
Pichushkin throws a right hand that misses
and Romero counters with a leg kick.
Pichushkin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pichushkin misses with a hook
and Romero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pichushkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero moves out of range as Pichushkin strikes.
Romero avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pichushkin swinging wildly here.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Pichushkin moved out of range nicely.
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a hook. Pichushkin ducked under it nicely.
Romero avoids the body shot from Pichushkin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Romero.
Pichushkin throws a nice looking combination but Romero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
Romero lands with a straight right. Pichushkin didn't see that one coming.
Pichushkin slips under a jab.
Pichushkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romero moves away.
Romero throws a leg kick which misses Pichushkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Pichushkin tries to avoid it.
Pichushkin misses with a low kick.
A big right from Romero misses.
Romero misses with a hook
and Pichushkin counters with a low kick, right behind Romero 's knee.
Romero tries to land a leg kick but Pichushkin saw it coming and moves away.
Alexander Pichushkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero throws a head kick but Pichushkin moves out of range.
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 Yoel Romero.
Well Pichushkin 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pichushkin!
Alexander Pichushkin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso throws a push kick but Gregory slaps the foot to one side.
Larusso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gregory if he has to take too many more of those.
Larusso pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gregory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larusso swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Larusso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larusso ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregory moves away.
Larusso ducks under a wild hook from Gregory.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Larusso throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Larusso!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory working away.
Larusso is looking for a sweep.
Larusso is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gregory off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gregory tries to escape the position.
Larusso has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gregory has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso tries to get the hooks in deep but Gregory pushed the leg off.
Gregory manages to reverse the position and now he's in Larusso's guard. Nice work there by Gregory.
Gregory stopping the sweep attempt from Larusso.
Gregory slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gregory is pushing down on Larusso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larusso is fighting to maintain full guard but Gregory has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Larusso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Gregory's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Gregory wants to free his trapped foot but Larusso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gregory wants to take a breather but Larusso is having none of it.
Gregory controlling the action here.
Gregory seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is keen to just control but Larusso is a slippery customer.
Gregory wants to work for an arm triangle but Larusso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Larusso tries to roll over but Gregory keeps him under control.
Larusso is trying to maintain the position but Gregory is very close to passing his half guard.
Larusso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregory. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gregory throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory has a takedown stuffed.
Larusso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larusso checks the leg kick nicely there.
Larusso throws a lazy right hand but Gregory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larusso throws a big shot that misses.
Larusso misses with an uppercut. Gregory saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larusso - that will leave a mark!
A head kick from Larusso lands but Gregory takes it in his stride.
It looks like Joe Gregory has been cut.
Gregory throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gregory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Larusso is able to avoid easily.
Gregory lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larusso at a distance.
Larusso throws a front kick that sends Gregory stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregory. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larusso throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Larusso lands a body shot.
Gregory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Larusso throws the kick towards the body but Gregory avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Gregory's cut.
That's time! Gregory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Larusso throws a body kick that misses.
Gregory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gregory rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larusso moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larusso missing with a left hand there. Gregory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gregory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Larusso. That snapped Gregory's head back.
Gregory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregory. Larusso does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gregory misses with a body kick.
Gregory moves out of range of the strikes.
Gregory tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso throws a leg kick
and Gregory counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Larusso!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larusso pushes Gregory away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gregory gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Larusso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gregory is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larusso has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larusso knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gregory tries for a kimura but Larusso is defending well.
Gregory working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larusso stops Gregory from passing to mount.
Gregory passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Larusso!
Gregory is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Larusso is in real trouble.
Gregory is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Larusso taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Gregory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Gregory!
A very excited looking Joe Gregory made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leiro Nayr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dynamite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BLACK DYNAMITE teaches TANK ABBOTT "Disaster Safety". Nayr has chosen Thunderstruck - AC/DC as his entrance music. Leiro Nayr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leiro Nayr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nayr. Dynamite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy.
Nayr misses with a looping left.
Nayr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dynamite.
Nayr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dynamite moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nayr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nayr digs a good hook to Dynamite's body.
Nayr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Nayr works Dynamite's body with a nice hook.
Dynamite misses with a body punch
and Nayr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nayr connects with a body shot that sends Dynamite's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nayr. Dynamite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nayr avoids a kick to the body.
Nayr cracks Dynamite with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Black Dynamite has been cut.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Nayr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayr throws a lazy right hand but Dynamite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a low kick but Nayr moves out of range easily.
Nayr scores with a nice head shot.
Nayr throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nayr. Dynamite does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dynamite thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Nayr lands a jab to Dynamite's midsection.
Nayr connects with a body shot that sends Dynamite's belly button to the back.
Nayr throws a hook but Dynamite avoids it easily.
Nayr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nayr lands a nice looking body shot.
Leiro Nayr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nayr checks a leg kick.
Nayr cracks Dynamite with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nayr misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayr just misses with a punch to the body.
Dynamite thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dynamite has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dynamite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dynamite lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dynamite misses with some punches.
Nayr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dynamite's elbow.
Dynamite lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nayr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nayr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dynamite has Nayr pressed against the cage, preventing Nayr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nayr tries to circle away but Dynamite has him pinned against the cage.
Dynamite blocks a body shot from Nayr.
A frustrated look appears on Nayr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dynamite leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dynamite.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nayr misses with a looping right.
Dynamite throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Nayr - just one landing.
Nayr slips under a jab.
Nayr lands a really nice looking cross but Dynamite seems unphased.
Donk. Nayr catches Dynamite right on the button with a cross.
Nayr lands a right hook to the body.
Nayr moves out of range as Dynamite strikes.
Nayr blocks a low kick nicely.
Nayr misses with a body shot.
Dynamite chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nayr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayr scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nayr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Nayr.
Nayr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nayr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynamite.
Nayr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nayr looks to land a right hand but Dynamite moved out of range.
Nayr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Dynamite misses the jab.
Nayr lands with a straight right. Dynamite didn't see that one coming.
Dynamite 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.
Nayr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dynamite had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Nayr.
Dynamite shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nayr throws a body punch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Nayr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leiro Nayr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Dynamite's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nayr thuds his right hand into Dynamite's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nayr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dynamite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dynamite moves into the clinch.
Nayr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynamite takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nayr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dynamite's head backwards.
Nayr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dynamite avoids the body shot from Nayr.
Nayr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayr misses with a lunging right hand
so Dynamite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nayr keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dynamite's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dynamite scoring with some ground and pound.
Dynamite looking to pass the guard.
Dynamite stays in close to Nayr's body and controls the position.
Dynamite trying to control but Nayr is working from the bottom.
Nayr is looking to stand back up but Dynamite counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nayr.
Dynamite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nayr is trying to control but can't.
Nayr wants to get back to full guard.
Nayr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dynamite.
Nayr wants to improve his position but Dynamite is controlling well.
Dynamite scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nayr is rocked!
Dynamite stalling.
Nayr is still in real trouble! Can Dynamite finish him?
Ground and pound from Dynamite.
Dynamite passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dynamite cracks Nayr with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Dynamite!
Black Dynamite retains his light heavyweight title!
Black Dynamite made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'can y'digg it!'.
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