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CCF 183: Muntz vs. Watson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Karkmananis rushes Yen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yen blocks a body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Yen avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Yen takes an elbow to the temple.
Yen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis misses with a head kick.
Karkmananis connects with a high kick.
Donnie Yen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karkmananis's guard.
Yen postures up in Karkmananis's guard and throws a big left but Karkmananis blocks it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Yen trying to control but Karkmananis is working from the bottom.
Yen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karkmananis wants to stand but Yen is controlling the position.
Yen trying to control the position from guard on top but Karkmananis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen drops back looking for a leg! Karkmananis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karkmananis manages to kick Yen off! Yen jumps back into Karkmananis's guard.
Karkmananis is looking to stand up but Yen isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karkmananis counters with a series of strikes. Yen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Yen up against the cage.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karkmananis misses with some punches.
Karkmananis struggles to land a body shot inside as Yen controls his hands.
Yen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karkmananis to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karkmananis breaks from the clinch.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karkmananis gets a clinch.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Yen avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to land knees in the clinch but Yen avoids the damage to the body.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Yen up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yen tries to pull guard but Karkmananis won't allow it.
Karkmananis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karkmananis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen throws a sloppy head kick and Karkmananis moves out of range easily.
Yen tries to land a front kick but Karkmananis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yen cracks a nice hook into Karkmananis's ribs.
Yen dives in for a single leg takedown but Karkmananis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Karkmananis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karkmananis controlling the action here for a moment.
Karkmananis stops a takedown attempt from Yen.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yen dives in and grabs Karkmananis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karkmananis pushes down on Yen's head and hops out.
Karkmananis misses with the combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yen checks a leg kick.
Karkmananis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karkmananis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karkmananis but Karkmananis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yen fails with the takedown
and Karkmananis counters with a head kick that drops Yen - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
Yen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkmananis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yen is still in real trouble! Can Karkmananis finish him?
Yen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karkmananis continues to stall.
Karkmananis escapes and gets back to his feet.
Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Yen.
Yen seems to have recovered his senses.
Yen tries to pull guard but Karkmananis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karkmananis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yen is defending well for now.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karkmananis throws a good cross that connects.
Karkmananis tries a head kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yen.
Karkmananis keeps the fight on the outside.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Yen up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Yen.
Yen tries to break the clinch but Karkmananis is controlling the position.
Yen is trying to break the clinch but Karkmananis is controlling him.
Karkmananis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yen can do to turn this around?
Yen blocks a body shot from Karkmananis.
Yen is looking to break free of the clinch but Karkmananis has double underhooks.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yen throws a head kick but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Yen darts in looking for a takedown but Karkmananis gets double underhooks and turns Yen into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karkmananis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yen's brow.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karkmananis takes the fight into the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Yen avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.
Yen jumps guard and drags Karkmananis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Yen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yen fails with a takedown attempt.
Karkmananis fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Yen.
Karkmananis rushes Yen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yen fails to pull guard.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yen throws a combination. Karkmananis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Karkmananis fails to land with a series of punches.
Yen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karkmananis slips a jab from Yen.
Yen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karkmananis is fending him off so far but Yen persists. Nope, Karkmananis circles away and we're back to standing.
Yen is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis instigates a clinch.
Yen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Karkmananis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Yen throws a head kick that misses.
Karkmananis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yen scores with a one two! Karkmananis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Karkmananis throws a body punch but Yen moves out of range.
Yen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karkmananis.
No joy there for Karkmananis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nicolas Karkmananis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karkmananis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karkmananis taking a breather.
Karkmananis struggles to land a body shot inside as Yen controls his hands.
Yen tries to score a body lock takedown but Karkmananis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nicolas Karkmananis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yen is trying to drag Karkmananis to the mat but Karkmananis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Karkmananis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yen blocking some punches.
Karkmananis slowing the pace effectively.
Yen tries to circle away but Karkmananis has him pinned against the cage.
Yen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karkmananis is defending well.
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yen is trying to pull guard but Karkmananis has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yen misses with a head kick.
Karkmananis blocks a head kick by Yen.
Karkmananis closes the distance and pushes Yen back into the cage.
Karkmananis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yen up against the cage.
Yen blocks a body shot from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karkmananis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karkmananis misses with a knee to the head.
Yen tries to pull guard but Karkmananis won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yen fails with a takedown attempt.
Karkmananis looks for the body kick but Yen saw that one coming.
Karkmananis lands with a slapping head kick.
Yen shoots in for a takedown but Karkmananis shows good takedown defense.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Karkmananis as Yen shoots in.
Nicolas Karkmananis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Yen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karkmananis clinches.
Karkmananis lands a right hand.
Karkmananis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yen manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Lokko Ltd. inform us that Yen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karkmananis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis with a knee to the head.
Yen pulls guard effortlessly.
Karkmananis is stalling in the full guard.
Karkmananis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Karkmananis gets a clinch.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yen dives in for a single leg takedown but Karkmananis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Karkmananis is pushing Yen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karkmananis digs a right hand into Yen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yen's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karkmananis presses Yen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
Karkmananis lands an uppercut.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karkmananis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis lands a hook that snaps the head of Yen backwards.
Yen tries to pull guard but Karkmananis holds him up against the cage and eventually Yen drops back down to his feet.
Karkmananis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karkmananis digs a right hand into Yen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yen's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yen, right into the meat.
Yen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karkmananis stuffs the takedown attempt from Yen. Yen gets slowly back to his feet.
Karkmananis connects with a superb combination that knocks Yen out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Karkmananis before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Yen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicolas Karkmananis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stojan Milanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Roxton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stojan Milanovic's chin.
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stojan Milanovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milanovic throws a lazy right hand but Roxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roxton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Milanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roxton's head.
Milanovic throws a hook but Roxton avoids it easily.
Roxton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Milanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Roxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Milanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roxton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Roxton misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roxton throws a right and a left that Milanovic avoids nicely.
We've been informed that Milanovic 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.
Milanovic misses with a straight right.
Milanovic wants to stay close but Roxton steps back to make room for something. Milanovic seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Roxton and Milanovic drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mitch Roxton!
Our winner, Mitch Roxton, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds's entrance music is Ballad Of Serenity. A fine choice. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcolm Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Judah!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Judah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Judah misses with a hook.
Judah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Reynolds defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds defending well as Judah loads up on a big left hand.
Judah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Judah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judah creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reynolds's defenses.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Judah.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judah lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Judah.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Judah.
It looks like Malcolm Reynolds has been cut.
Judah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judah scores with a shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
Judah working aggressively here.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judah scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Judah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Judah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Judah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds gets the takedown into side control.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Judah is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Judah felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Judah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Judah is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Judah can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Judah's face as Reynolds controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judah is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Judah being controlled for a moment.
Reynolds lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Judah wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds lands some shots froms side control.
Reynolds tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reynolds has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reynolds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Judah is working away.
Reynolds tries to advance to mount but Judah denies him.
Judah takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Judah struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Judah will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Reynolds's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Judah.
Judah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into side control. Judah won't be happy with that.
Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Judah, who protects the arm well.
Reynolds tries to move to mount but Judah blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but Judah is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judah tries to bench press Reynolds off him but Reynolds keeps the position.
Judah trying to control but Reynolds flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Reynolds just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Judah tries to roll but Reynolds sticks to his back.
Reynolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Judah is defending well though. Reynolds let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Reynolds's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Judah is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Reynolds gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeps control of the position as Judah tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to control the position but Judah frees himself and scrambles - Reynolds manages to regain control in side control.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah stops Reynolds from passing to mount.
Reynolds wants to control for a moment but Judah uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Malcolm Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds is trying to control. Judah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds working over Judah with some ground and pound. Judah looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Judah knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reynolds wants to take a breather but Judah is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynolds uses his free foot to push down on Judah's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Judah.
Reynolds prevents Judah from getting the reversal.
Judah is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reynolds scoring with strikes but Judah is staying in there.
Judah is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds lands a big shot there that rocks Judah but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judah tries to hold on but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Judah because Reynolds loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Reynolds'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. This is the final round!
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Judah avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Judah finds it's target.
Judah moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Judah misses with an elbow strike.
Reynolds wants a takedown.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Judah is defending well for now.
Judah misses with the head strike.
Judah tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Judah back against the cage.
Judah digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the forehead.
Judah lands an elbow just above Reynolds 's eye.
Judah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Judah misses with a punch to the body.
Judah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Judah lands a damaging elbow.
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!
Judah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judah.
Judah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Judah blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Judah.
A short body shot lands from Judah as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Judah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Judah lands an elbow inside.
Judah pushes Reynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Judah presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Judah is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Judah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Judah struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Judah.
Nice body punch from Judah.
Judah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Judah.
Judah lands an elbow that stopped Reynolds in his tracks for a moment.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Judah presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Judah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
A hook to the body from Judah.
Nice elbow from Judah.
Judah gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Judah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Judah controls the action.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Judah.
A short right from Judah.
Judah lands a body shot.
Judah lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Judah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Judah lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Judah digs a right hand into Reynolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reynolds's gas tank.
Malcolm Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Well,Reynolds is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds is rocked!
Judah lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Judah.
Judah lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Judah pushes Reynolds against the cage. Judah is working some dirty boxing. Judah pushes off with a quick right hook! Reynolds goes down! Reynolds tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Judah moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Judah!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniyel Nebi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nebi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Magic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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211 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniyel Nebi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Knight!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight throws a head kick that misses.
Knight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Knight throws a head kick but Nebi moves out of range.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nebi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nebi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nebi needs to keep his hands up - Knight had a free shot at his head there.
Nebi misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a takedown into side control.
Nebi trying to remain calm as Knight controls from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nebi is looking for a sweep.
Knight controls the position.
Nebi is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nebi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Knight is looking for a sweep. Nebi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nebi is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knight has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nebi is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight actively working from the bottom here.
Knight tries to roll over but Nebi keeps him under control.
Knight is positioning himself well to prevent Nebi advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Nebi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nebi drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head.
Knight is looking to control Nebi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Knight avoid being mounted?
Nebi slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight tries to roll over but Nebi keeps him under control.
Knight trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Nebi seems content to control.
Knight tries to get to full guard but Nebi has control of the leg.
Knight is concentrating on defense, preventing Nebi from advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nebi wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nebi is keen to just control but Knight is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Nebi trying to control from half guard but Knight is working away.
Knight looking for submissions off his back.
Nebi lands with a punch from half guard.
Knight is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nebi pulls his head out easily.
Knight missing with punches from the bottom.
Knight told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nebi is trying to control the action in half guard but Knight is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nebi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knight looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Knight is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nebi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Knight trying to control but Nebi postures up.
Nebi is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nebi slows the pace down in half guard.
Knight works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nebi trying to control but Knight postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Knight dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nebi moves forwards but Knight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nebi throws a hook to the side of Knight's head but Knight sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nebi takes a step back to recover.
Knight scores with a jab. Nebi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nebi scores with a nice body kick.
Nebi gets caught flat footed, as Knight shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nebi working a defensive guard here.
Nebi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
Knight stands and throws Nebi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Julian Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nebi keeps working.
An elbow from Knight crashes against the mat.
Nebi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nebi wants to control but Knight is keeping busy.
Knight lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nebi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Knight is looking to take a break and control but Nebi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Knight is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nebi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nebi looking to control.
Knight controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nebi keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Knight scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Nebi is retaining full guard.
Nebi is adopting a defensive guard.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nebi is keeping the position for now.
Nebi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Nebi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Nebi is keeping the position.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight wants to control from the top but Nebi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight blocks a jab.
Nebi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knight.
Knight's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nebi under the eye.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Nebi.
Knight throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nebi's head.
Knight slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniyel Nebi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nebi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knight jabs Nebi right on the nose. Nebi blinks but takes it well.
Knight keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Nebi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight rushes Nebi and presses him up against the cage.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Nebi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Knight misses with a looping left.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nebi misses.
Nebi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nebi avoids the head kick by Knight.
No luck for Knight with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Knight misses.
Knight tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nebi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nebi throws the left hand but Knight avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nebi tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.
Nebi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nebi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nebi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nebi controls Knight momentarily but Knight frees himself.
Knight wants to control from the top but Nebi keeps moving.
Nebi trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nebi's guard.
Nebi trying to hold on to Knight's head to control him but Knight postures up.
Nebi is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Knight sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nebi defending well though.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Nebi is working away.
Still in half guard, Knight seems content to control.
Knight is keen to just control but Nebi is a slippery customer.
Nebi wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Knight trying to control from half guard but Nebi is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nebi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Nebi's head but Nebi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nebi looks to land a combination but Knight avoids it well.
Knight throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nebi counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight tries to clinch but Nebi is having none of it.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight is looking to clinch.
Knight misses with a left hand
and Nebi counters with a body kick that stops Knight in his tracks momentarily.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight misses with a lunging right hand
and Nebi counters by clinching up.
Daniyel Nebi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nebi misses with a body punch.
Nebi scores with a shot to the side of Knight's head.
A short uppercut from Nebi.
Nebi working aggressively here.
Knight effectively controlling the action here.
Knight has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knight struggles to land a body shot inside as Nebi controls his hands.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nebi presses Knight against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks a body shot from Nebi.
Nebi lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nebi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nebi.
Nebi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nebi lands a shoulder strike.
Knight manages to break the clinch.
Knight misses with a body shot.
Knight connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nebi misses with a kick to the body.
Nebi looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Julian Knight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nebi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A combination from Nebi does no damage.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nebi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniyel Nebi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knight 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Julian Knight!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Julian Knight!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Julian Knight!
Julian Knight wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Julian Knight thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Flybanger - Cavalry. Earlandson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the theme from titanic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
190 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
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29
201 lbs
18 - 23 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nickson avoids it really well and circles away.
Earlandson goes for a double leg but Nickson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickson continues to drive forward.
Nickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nickson misses with a head kick.
Earlandson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nickson throws a jab but it's blocked by Earlandson.
Earlandson needs to keep his hands up - Nickson had a free shot at his head there.
Earlandson shoots in looking for a takedown. Nickson tries to sprawl out of it but Earlandson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nickson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johan Nickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kermit Earlandson.
Nickson throws a sloppy head kick and Earlandson moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickson.
Earlandson darts in looking for a takedown but Nickson gets double underhooks and turns Earlandson into the cage.
Nickson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Earlandson managing to block the knees to the body from Nickson.
Nickson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Earlandson jumps guard but Nickson stands there with Earlandson around his waist. Earlandson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Earlandson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Earlandson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Earlandson prevents Nickson from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Earlandson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Nickson is trying to escape and Earlandson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Nickson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Earlandson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kermit Earlandson!
Kermit Earlandson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Winogrodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain. Oskar Winogrodzki will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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285 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Winogrodzki!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Crowe.
It looks like Oskar Winogrodzki has been cut.
Crowe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Crowe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
Crowe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Winogrodzki scores with a three punch combo!
A slapping leg kick lands for Crowe.
Crowe lands a body shot.
Winogrodzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crowe moves away.
Crowe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winogrodzki throws out the jab.
Winogrodzki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crowe lands the left hand.
Winogrodzki throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winogrodzki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crowe!
Crowe gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowe is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winogrodzki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crowe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Winogrodzki is trying to control the action in half guard but Crowe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crowe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Winogrodzki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winogrodzki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two 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.
Crowe trying to hold on to Winogrodzki's head to control him but Winogrodzki postures up.
Winogrodzki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crowe tries to get to full guard but Winogrodzki has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winogrodzki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crowe is concentrating on defense, preventing Winogrodzki from advancing position.
Crowe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winogrodzki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crowe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Winogrodzki prevents Crowe from improving his position.
Crowe trying to control here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki is trying to control. Crowe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Winogrodzki with a nice cross.
Stanton Crowe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Winogrodzki misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crowe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Winogrodzki. That snapped Crowe's head back.
Crowe gets the takedown into side control.
Winogrodzki is trying to get back to half guard.
Winogrodzki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crowe connects with a decent elbow.
Winogrodzki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crowe's best efforts.
Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winogrodzki keeps working.
Crowe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Crowe works his way into side control.
Winogrodzki prevents Crowe from improving position.
Winogrodzki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crowe's best efforts.
Crowe trying to control the action but Winogrodzki is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Crowe there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Winogrodzki wants to improve his position but Crowe is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Winogrodzki dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crowe tries to clinch but Winogrodzki is having none of it.
Oskar Winogrodzki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. Winogrodzki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winogrodzki throws a lazy uppercut
and Crowe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winogrodzki!
Winogrodzki is trying to get back to half guard.
Winogrodzki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crowe's best efforts.
Crowe is just content to waste time from the top position. Winogrodzki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Crowe throwing strikes from guard but Winogrodzki blocks nicely.
Winogrodzki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
Crowe won't allow Winogrodzki to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe landing with the ground and pound.
Stanton Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winogrodzki keeping full guard, as Crowe tries to pass.
Winogrodzki looking for a sweep. Not yet Winogrodzki, not yet.
Crowe won't allow Winogrodzki to get back to his feet.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winogrodzki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crowe trying to control but Winogrodzki is working from the bottom.
Crowe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crowe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winogrodzki 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.
Crowe trying to hold on to Winogrodzki's head to control him but Winogrodzki postures up.
Crowe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crowe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Winogrodzki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crowe is working hard here to advance position.
Crowe trying to control the position.
Crowe is adopting a defensive guard.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Winogrodzki from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Winogrodzki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Winogrodzki landing some decent shots from guard.
Winogrodzki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Winogrodzki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crowe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Winogrodzki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowe is in close to Winogrodzki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winogrodzki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Crowe is now in half guard.
Winogrodzki missing with punches from the bottom.
Winogrodzki wants to get back to full guard.
Crowe is nestled in close to Winogrodzki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Winogrodzki is trying to maintain the position but Crowe is very close to passing his half guard.
Crowe wants to take a breather but Winogrodzki is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crowe winds up and cracks Winogrodzki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Crowe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Crowe.
Winogrodzki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanton Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crowe throws a body punch but Winogrodzki moves out of range.
Crowe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Winogrodzki moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crowe.
Winogrodzki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki lands a really nice looking cross but Crowe seems unphased.
Winogrodzki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Winogrodzki throws a lazy right hand but Crowe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowe misses with a wild body shot.
Winogrodzki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winogrodzki with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a low kick but Winogrodzki moves out of range easily.
Winogrodzki pushes Crowe away with a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crowe is looking to slow Winogrodzki down with leg kicks.
Crowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Winogrodzki misses with a wild combination.
Crowe takes a swing at Winogrodzki's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Winogrodzki misses.
Crowe throws a wild body kick that Winogrodzki sees coming a mile off.
Crowe tries to clinch up but Winogrodzki circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crowe checks the leg kick.
Winogrodzki ducks right into an uppercut from Crowe.
Crowe lands a jab to Winogrodzki's midsection.
Winogrodzki connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki misses with a hook. Crowe ducked under it nicely.
Crowe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowe shoots in for a takedown but Winogrodzki shows good takedown defense.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crowe.
Crowe throws a body punch but Winogrodzki moves out of range.
Crowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crowe clinches with his opponent.
Winogrodzki can't break the clinch.
Winogrodzki tries to circle away but Crowe has him pinned against the cage.
Crowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crowe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crowe misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe letting Winogrodzki take a breather here.
Crowe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winogrodzkis head.
Winogrodzki has had enough of the clinch but Crowe keeps him there for the moment.
Crowe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Winogrodzki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Crowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crowe lands a body shot.
Crowe misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe lands a right hand.
Crowe misses with a body punch.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winogrodzki's elbow.
Winogrodzki is trying to force a seperation but Crowe has the dominant position.
Crowe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Winogrodzki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanton Crowe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crowe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winogrodzki's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crowe.
Winogrodzki blocking some punches.
Crowe working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanton Crowe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crowe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Oskar Winogrodzki!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Stanton Crowe!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Stanton Crowe!
Stanton Crowe wins by split decision!
After the fight, Stanton Crowe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Murder Inc kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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33
214 lbs
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220 lbs
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucania bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bosh is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Bosh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bosh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bosh struggling a bit here.
Lucania has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bosh!
Bosh tries to hold on but Lucania pushes him away.
Bosh is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bosh's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lucania trying to control but Bosh is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania working Bosh over with strikes here.
Lucania working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bosh looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lucania! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Salvatore Lucania!
An out of breath Salvatore Lucania 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What does the Fox Say. Crowe has chosen Noah Gundersen - Oh Death as his entrance music. Vlad The Impaler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Slim Crowe's chin.
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180 lbs
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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
28 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Impaler.
Crowe swings for the body but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crowe catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Crowe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crowe throws an overhand right that lands on The Impaler's shoulder, as The Impaler tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Crowe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A lazy body kick from Crowe
and The Impaler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Crowe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crowe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Impaler wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler stopping the sweep attempt from Crowe.
The Impaler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crowe is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Impaler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Impaler wants to control from the top but Crowe keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crowe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Crowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crowe tries to land a front kick but The Impaler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crowe misses with a lunging right hand
and The Impaler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Impaler wants to slow Crowe down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Crowe. Those never looked like landing.
Nice shot lands for Crowe.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Crowe misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe looks to throw a body kick
and The Impaler counters with a nice body kick.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses.
Crowe blocks a low kick nicely.
The Impaler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and The Impaler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Impaler looking to sit in guard and control but Crowe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The Impaler working for a triangle but Crowe defends it easily.
Crowe stays in close to The Impaler's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The Impaler can't keep his opponent in guard - Crowe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The Impaler wants to get back to full guard.
Crowe is thwarting The Impaler's attempts to control the position.
The Impaler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Crowe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slim Crowe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crowe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Crowe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crowe lands a jab.
Crowe avoids the head kick by The Impaler.
The Impaler 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crowe. The Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Impaler scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crowe throws an off balance right hand
and The Impaler counters with a good, hard body kick but Crowe shrugs it off.
Crowe looks to throw a body kick
and The Impaler makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Crowe really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a head kick that misses
and The Impaler counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crowe won't be happy with that.
The Impaler sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Crowe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crowe is trying to control The Impaler's posture but The Impaler avoids it.
The Impaler is looking to take a break and control but Crowe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Impaler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The Impaler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Crowe, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Crowe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe is looking to reverse the position.
The Impaler tries to move to mount but Crowe blocks the move with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Crowe lands with a nice body kick.
Crowe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crowe takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe cracks The Impaler with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Impaler moves out of range of the leg kick from Crowe.
A head kick by Crowe misses
and The Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Impaler blocks a head kick by Crowe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crowe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crowe, as that shot connected.
Crowe blocks a leg kick.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Impaler moves out of range as Crowe strikes.
Crowe with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slim Crowe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Impaler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Impaler.
The Impaler passes Crowe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The Impaler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crowe sees it coming and defends easily.
Crowe is trying to stand back up but The Impaler is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe trying to hold on to The Impaler's head to control him but The Impaler postures up.
The Impaler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crowe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Impaler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Impaler wants to take a breather but Crowe is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Crowe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body punch from Crowe.
Crowe lands with an uppercut that bounces The Impaler off the cage and back into range.
Crowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Impaler throws a push kick but Crowe slaps the foot to one side.
Slim Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Crowe finds it's way through The Impaler's defenses.
Crowe blocks a head kick by The Impaler.
A telegraphed right hand from Crowe misses the target.
Crowe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Vlad The Impaler has been cut.
The Impaler goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crowe catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Impaler moves out of range of the body kick from Crowe.
Crowe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vlad The Impaler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Crowe throws a lazy right hand but The Impaler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crowe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Crowe throws an overhand right that lands on The Impaler's shoulder, as The Impaler tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Crowe misses
and The Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crowe thinking.
Crowe throws a lazy head kick
and The Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Impaler looks for a takedown but Crowe sprawls well.
A head kick by Crowe misses
and The Impaler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The Impaler controlling the action here.
The Impaler is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Crowe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Crowe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The Impaler is not content to let Crowe control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler struggling a bit here.
Vlad The Impaler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Impaler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Impaler is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slim Crowe.
I've got Crowe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Slim Crowe!
Slim Crowe wins by unanimous decision!
Slim Crowe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Vlad The Impaler was interviewed post fight and said 'The fight shouldve been for the title!!!!! Muntz you got lucky again!!!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Watson's choice of entrance music: 50 Cent - The Funeral. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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29
180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Watson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Watson.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muntz can pounce on him.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muntz stuffs the takedown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Watson.
Muntz looks for the body kick but Watson saw that one coming.
Muntz lands with a kick to the ribs.
Muntz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Watson's sensitive parts.
Watson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watson looks to throw the jab but Muntz is out of range.
Muntz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muntz moves out of range of the leg kick from Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson cracks Muntz with a good jab.
Muntz misses with a looping right.
Muntz connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Muntz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muntz looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Muntz takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Muntz counters with a nice body kick.
Watson blocks the body kick.
Watson cracks Muntz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watson connects with a leg kick. Muntz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Watson thumps Muntz with a low kick.
Muntz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jab, jab by Muntz - just one landing.
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Muntz tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
Watson throws a looping overhand right but Muntz ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Watson misses the target.
Watson moves out of range of the body kick from Muntz.
Nice defenses there by Muntz.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Watson scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson misses with a hook. Muntz ducked under it nicely.
Watson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz connects with a solid leg kick.
Muntz jabs at Watson's body.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson throws a leg kick but Muntz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watson throws a leg kick but Muntz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Muntz swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson slips under a jab.
Muntz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muntz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Muntz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Muntz checks a low kick from Watson.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Watson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Watson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watson.
Muntz looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Watson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muntz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Watson scrambles back to his feet.
Muntz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muntz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muntz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muntz connects with a jab.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson throws a leg kick but Muntz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Watson tenderised Muntz's leg. Muntz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Muntz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muntz looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Muntz's front leg but catches the back leg as Muntz tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson tries to score with a low kick but Muntz moves his leg out of the way.
Watson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muntz swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws out a leg kick but Muntz moves out of range and Watson only half commits.
Watson throws a shot from downtown. Muntz moves away and avoids it.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Muntz's head back.
Muntz throws out a leg kick but Watson moves out of range and Muntz only half commits.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
Watson throws a leg kick but Muntz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watson avoids the body shot from Muntz.
Some bone on bone action there as Watson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muntz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muntz throws out the jab.
Muntz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Muntz slips under a jab.
Muntz with a hook.
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Muntz tries to work over Watson's front leg with a kick but Watson checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muntz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muntz's sensitive parts.
Watson looks to land a right hand but Muntz moved out of range.
Muntz works Watson's body with a nice hook.
Muntz cracks Watson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Muntz.
Muntz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muntz cracks Watson with an open hand slap.
Watson staying out of range there.
Muntz moves out of range as Watson strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Watson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Muntz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muntz throws a big shot that misses.
Muntz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muntz jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Watson stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Watson wants to control but Muntz is keeping him busy.
Muntz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watson is working away from the top position though.
Muntz is staying active underneath Watson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson thows a huge punch but Muntz dodges it nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muntz manages to avoid it.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.
Muntz throws a body shot but no joy.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Muntz to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Muntz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watson in his tracks.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Watson.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muntz. That did some damage!
A slow jab from Muntz misses its intended target.
Watson shoots in but Muntz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Muntz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a head kick that misses.
Muntz needs to keep his hands up - Watson had a free shot at his head there.
Muntz tries to move into range but Watson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Watson connects with a solid leg kick.
Muntz takes one on the button.
Watson avoids the body shot from Muntz.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muntz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muntz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big right from Muntz misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Muntz. That snapped Watson's head back.
Watson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muntz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz scores with a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muntz!
A leg kick checked by Muntz.
Muntz throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Muntz throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Watson.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muntz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
Watson cracks the inside of Muntz's front leg.
Muntz throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Muntz.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
Muntz blocks a head kick by Watson.
Watson throws a front kick aimed at Muntz's knee but Muntz avoids it well.
Muntz connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Muntz.
Muntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Watson misses.
A leg kick checked by Muntz.
A punch lands to the side of Watson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Watson blocks a low kick nicely.
Muntz checks the leg kick nicely there.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Muntz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muntz misses with a hook.
Muntz lands a lovely overhand right.
Muntz scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muntz checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to land a leg kick but Muntz saw it coming and moves away.
Muntz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muntz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick from Watson.
Nelson Muntz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muntz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muntz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Muntz blocks a head kick by Watson.
Muntz throws a shot from downtown. Watson moves away and avoids it.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Watson throws a front kick that sends Muntz stumbling back into the cage.
Watson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Muntz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Watson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
Muntz connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Muntz's hands.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muntz.
Watson misses with a straight right.
Muntz checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Muntz as Watson shoots in.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
Watson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muntz's calf.
Watson misses with a lunging right hand
and Muntz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muntz.
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Muntz's leg but Muntz calmly moves out of range.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
Muntz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson Muntz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Watson.
Watson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muntz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Muntz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muntz throws out the jab.
Muntz connects with a nice looking jab.
Muntz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Muntz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muntz checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Muntz.
Muntz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muntz scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Muntz does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Muntz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Muntz settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson throws a leg kick but Muntz checks it.
Muntz throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Watson.
Nice body punch from Muntz.
Watson tries to work over Muntz's front leg with a kick but Muntz checks it.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muntz.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Watson throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Muntz is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nelson Muntz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Thomas Watson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Watson staying out of range there.
Watson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muntz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Muntz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Watson - the referee stops the clock and Muntz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Watson. Muntz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A bone on bone clash there as Muntz blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Watson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Muntz. That did some damage!
Muntz cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Watson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Watson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson connects with a leg kick. Muntz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from Watson finds it's target.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Muntz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Watson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muntz slips under a jab from Watson.
A slow jab from Muntz misses its intended target.
Muntz jabs Watson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Muntz tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Muntz's head back.
A lazy body kick from Watson
and Muntz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Muntz lands the left hand.
Watson moves out of range as Muntz throws a body kick.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Muntz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Muntz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Muntz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson blocks a jab.
Muntz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Muntz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Muntz misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Muntz scores with a nice head shot.
Muntz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Watson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Muntz scrambles back to his feet.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Muntz sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Muntz throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Muntz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muntz misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Muntz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Muntz.
Watson misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watson misses with a right hand
and Muntz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Muntz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muntz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watson 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.
Muntz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muntz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Watson is rocked!
Watson moves forwards but Muntz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Muntz finish him?
Muntz drops Watson with a huge uppercut! Watson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Muntz is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz retains his welterweight title!
Nelson Muntz 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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