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Insanity 52: High Road PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lleyton Max (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Lucas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lleyton Max!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matheus Lucas!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Max seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lucas ducks right into an uppercut from Max.
It looks like Matheus Lucas has been cut.
Lucas lands with a nice body punch.
Lucas throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucas throws a lazy uppercut
and Max counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucas blocks a leg kick.
Max paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Max misses with a body shot.
Lucas throws a hook but Max avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Max. Those never looked like landing.
Oooooh!!! Max has knocked Lucas down with a huge combo! Max steps away and waves a wobbly Lucas back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lucas is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Max ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lucas clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lleyton Max!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark comes to the cage accompanied by Simon & Garfunkel - The Boxer. Hoi has chosen Blood Red Sky as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akamai Hoi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shark digs a good hook to Hoi's body.
We've been told by Shark's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark throws out a loose jab but Hoi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoi lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Shark as he connects with a hook.
Hoi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Hoi ducks right into an uppercut from Shark.
Shark avoids the body shot from Hoi.
Shark scoring well with a low kick there.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Shark throws a head kick that misses.
Shark throws the kick towards the body but Hoi avoids it.
Shark throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Shark misses with a body punch
and Hoi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shark thinking.
Shark throws a wild body kick that Hoi sees coming a mile off.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses.
Hoi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shark.
Hoi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark throws a leg kick but Hoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shark is looking to wear down Hoi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoi's hands.
Shark jabs Hoi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shark with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Hoi. Those never looked like landing.
Hoi dives in for a single leg takedown but Shark sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hoi blocks a body shot from Shark.
Shark lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoi struggles to land a body shot inside as Shark controls his hands.
Shark gets through Hoi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Shark.
A shot in the inside from Shark.
A head punch on the inside from Hoi fails to land.
Hoi is leaning against Shark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark can't break the clinch.
Shark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shark misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi blocks a body shot from Shark.
Shark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Shark.
Hoi can't find room to land a body shot as Shark controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Shark.
Shark misses with a body punch.
Hoi misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shark lands a nice uppercut.
Shark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoi digs a right hand underneath Shark's ribcage. Shark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoi tries a body shot but Shark blocks it.
Shark lands with a light punch inside.
Hoi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoi.
A short right from Shark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoi misses with a body punch.
Hoi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shark is keeping busy.
Shark has a couple of punches blocked by Hoi.
Shark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shark scores with a hook to the body.
Hoi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shark struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoi controls his hands.
Shark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoi obliges.
Shark breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Shark. No joy for Hoi on that attempt.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Shark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hoi lands a head kick. Shark smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoi throws a head kick but Shark moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shark.
Sharky Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Shark circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoi moves out of range as Shark throws a body kick.
Shark connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shark dips to his left and cracks Hoi with an uppercut!
Shark throws a low kick but Hoi avoids it.
Hoi tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shark.
Hoi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoi looks winded!
Hoi stuns Shark with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shark scores with a leg kick.
Shark blocks a head kick by Hoi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hoi will feel that in the morning.
Shark jabs at Hoi's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shark lands a jab to the head.
Shark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoi can do to turn this around?
Hoi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shark lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoi takes a swing at Shark's ribcage but misses.
Shark lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts.
Hoi checks a leg kick.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoi throws a lazy head kick
and Shark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shark slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hoi is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is in close to Hoi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shark trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Shark.
Hoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Hoi.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses.
Shark scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Shark.
Hoi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shark feints and then cracks Hoi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hoi down.
Shark misses with a body shot.
Sharky Shark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Shark. No joy for Hoi on that attempt.
Shark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sharky Shark is winning the standup battle so far.
Shark blocks a head kick by Hoi.
Shark cracks the inside of Hoi's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Hoi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shark. That's going to slow Hoi down.
Shark connects with a body shot that sends Hoi's belly button to the back.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hoi.
Akamai Hoi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoi throws a combination that misses
and Shark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoi's guard.
Shark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shark looking to pass the guard.
Hoi keeping moving, preventing Shark from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hoi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoi slips a jab from Shark.
Shark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sharky Shark dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Shark.
Shark fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hoi is out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shark.
Hoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shark was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoi.
Hoi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shark sprawls well. Shark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoi gets slowly back to his feet.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Hoi.
Hoi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Hoi off balance momentarily.
Shark just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoi throws a body punch but Shark moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Shark.
Shark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shark lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Shark lands.
Hoi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoi scrambles back to his feet.
Shark connects with a right hand. Hoi shakes it off.
Hoi is rocked!
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoi is still on wobbly legs! Can Shark finish him?
Hoi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoi seems to have recovered his senses.
Shark throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoi lands with a nice combination. Shark backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Shark. Beautiful body shot.
Shark lands a left and a right that send Hoi crashing to the mat, dazed. Shark thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoi misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Shark - just one landing.
Shark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shark drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Hoi's head, knocking him out cold! Shark is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sharky Shark!
A victorious Sharky Shark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Baptista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magestico Garuntasticos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garuntasticos has chosen The Monkey Has Escaped! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo Baptista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magestico Garuntasticos !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuntasticos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garuntasticos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baptista won't allow Garuntasticos to pass to mount.
Garuntasticos wants to control but Baptista is keeping him busy.
Garuntasticos is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuntasticos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Baptista defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuntasticos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baptista knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garuntasticos wants to take a breather but Baptista is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Garuntasticos there.
Baptista wants to get back to his feet.
Garuntasticos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baptista doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garuntasticos .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Garuntasticos throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baptista to regain full guard.
Baptista bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garuntasticos 's guard.
Garuntasticos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garuntasticos working for a triangle but Baptista defends it easily.
Baptista wants to control from the top but Garuntasticos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baptista got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garuntasticos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baptista has managed to get both his arms back between Garuntasticos 's legs - danger averted.
Garuntasticos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Baptista is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Garuntasticos .
Garuntasticos is looking to regain half guard here but Baptista keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
You can see the frustration on Garuntasticos 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Baptista tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garuntasticos 's legs.
Garuntasticos is not content to let Baptista control the position.
Garuntasticos is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baptista moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garuntasticos is trying to control Baptista's posture but Baptista avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magestico Garuntasticos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Baptista tenderised Garuntasticos 's leg. Garuntasticos is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Garuntasticos .
Garuntasticos ducks under a wild hook from Baptista.
Garuntasticos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baptistas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Baptista lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Garuntasticos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Garuntasticos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Baptista tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Garuntasticos . That snapped Baptista's head back.
Garuntasticos misses the jab.
Garuntasticos digs a good hook to Baptista's body.
Garuntasticos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garuntasticos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baptista moves out of range of the body kick from Garuntasticos .
Garuntasticos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garuntasticos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Garuntasticos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Baptista finds it's way round the side to connect with Garuntasticos 's head.
Baptista swings for the body but Garuntasticos moves out of range.
Baptista misses with a body kick.
A head kick from Garuntasticos lands but Baptista takes it in his stride.
Garuntasticos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Baptista on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Baptista there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Garuntasticos misses
and Baptista makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Garuntasticos really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuntasticos throws out a leg kick but Baptista moves out of range and Garuntasticos only half commits.
Garuntasticos throws a leg kick but Baptista sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baptista lands a big head kick that sends Garuntasticos tumbling to the mat! Baptista takes a step backwards and waves Garuntasticos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Garuntasticos is rocked!
It looks like Magestico Garuntasticos has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garuntasticos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garuntasticos is still on wobbly legs! Can Baptista finish him?
Garuntasticos tries to get into range but Baptista steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Garuntasticos ! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Baptista scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Baptista!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bada Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom comes into the arena with Here Comes the BOOM by: POD blaring out of the sound system. Ward is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bandz A Make Her Dance-Juicy J. The key to victory for Bada Boom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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173 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bada Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom looks to land a right hand but Ward moved out of range.
Boom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ward. Ward circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Grant Ward has been cut.
Ward throws a leg kick but Boom moved away.
Boom lands a really nice looking cross but Ward seems unphased.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Boom blocks the low kick.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ward sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Ward lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ward takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A leg kick checked by Boom.
Boom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ward doesn't seem bothered though.
Ward throws a hook but Boom avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom lands with a right hand.
Ward is rocked!
Boom digs a good hook to Ward's body.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Boom finish him?
Ward delivers a nice body kick.
Boom cracks Ward with a good jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ward.
Boom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward catches Boom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ward with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boom to score with a decent uppercut.
Boom lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom lands a jab to the head.
Ward walks straight into a right hand from Boom - that's dropped him! Boom jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ward from any more punishment! Ward complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bada Boom!
Bada Boom looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First I want to give praise to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ! All things are posible through him. Next I want to thank my fans. Thank you for your support! '.
Grant Ward was interviewed post fight and said 'Props to Boom, I guess he was the better fighter today. I gotta make some changes and I'd like to drop down to 155. Thanks INSANITY for having me.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Steinburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Batong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburg comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over It - Five Finger Death Punch. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Steinburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bosse Batong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Batong or perhaps it was just good defense by Steinburg, which made it look bad.
Batong avoids the head kick by Steinburg.
Good work by Batong as he checks the leg kick.
Batong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Batong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steinburg throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Steinburg.
Steinburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batong manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steinburg.
Steinburg misses with a hook
and Batong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Batong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steinburg pinned against the cage. Steinburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steinburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Steinburg backs up against the cage.
It looks like Billy Steinburg has been cut.
Steinburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batong looks to land a body kick but Steinburg moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Batong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Batong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Billy Steinburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batong blocks a head kick by Steinburg.
We've been told by Steinburg's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Steinburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Billy Steinburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
Steinburg misses with a wild body shot.
Batong moves forwards but Steinburg connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steinburg moves out of range of the body kick from Batong.
Batong takes a swing at Steinburg's ribcage but misses.
Batong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steinburg to the ground. Batong is now in Steinburg's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Batong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batong throwing strikes but missing.
Steinburg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batong's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Batong keeping moving, preventing Steinburg from controlling successfully.
Steinburg preventing the sweep.
Steinburg with a nice head shot there.
Steinburg throws a big elbow that misses.
Steinburg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Batong has his foot on Steinburg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steinburg works his way back into a safe position though.
Steinburg working some strikes from top position.
Steinburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steinburg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Batong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Batong keeping moving, preventing Steinburg from controlling successfully.
Steinburg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Batong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Steinburg working for a triangle but Batong defends it easily.
Batong wants to control from the top but Steinburg keeps moving.
Steinburg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batong controls the pace.
Let's hope that Batong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Steinburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Batong stopping the sweep attempt from Steinburg.
Steinburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steinburg is looking for a triangle but Batong pushes his legs off easily.
Batong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Steinburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Steinburg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steinburg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Batong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Batong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Batong wanted to stand there but Steinburg had control of the position.
Steinburg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Batong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steinburg working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Batong has passed into half guard!
Batong trying to control from half guard but Steinburg is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batong is thwarting Steinburg's attempts to control the position.
Batong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steinburg knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburg wants to control but Batong is keeping busy.
Batong works his way into full mount!
Steinburg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Steinburg is working to get back to half guard.
Batong tries to control but Steinburg wriggling away.
Steinburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steinburg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steinburg tries to lock up and control but Batong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Batong looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Steinburg is looking to improve his position but Batong isn't that keen on the idea.
Batong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Steinburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steinburg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Batong.
Batong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batong lands a big elbow.
Batong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Batong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Batong looking to control but Steinburg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steinburg in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Batong looking to secure an arm triangle but Steinburg defends it well.
Steinburg is looking to get to half guard.
Steinburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batong working Steinburg over with strikes here.
Batong landing strikes from the mount and Steinburg is in trouble!
Batong with shots to the head and body - Steinburg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steinburg wants to control but Batong is having none of it.
Batong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Steinburg hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Steinburg is desperately trying to improve his position but Batong has a good base and remains in mount.
Steinburg regains half guard.
Well, if Batong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Batong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Steinburg's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Batong gets tackled into the cage by Steinburg. Steinburg maintains the clinch.
Batong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steinburg.
Batong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steinburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Steinburg crunches a lovely knee into Batong's ribcage.
A short uppercut from Steinburg.
Steinburg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batong avoids it.
Steinburg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Batong's face.
It looks like Bosse Batong has been cut.
Batong is trying to break the clinch but Steinburg is controlling him.
Batong fails to pull guard.
Batong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steinburg walks away with a smile on his face. Batong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steinburg thuds his right hand into Batong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steinburg throws a head kick but Batong moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Steinburg. No joy for Batong on that attempt.
Billy Steinburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosse Batong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steinburg circles away.
Batong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steinburg tries a head kick but it misses.
Batong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Batong darts in looking for a takedown but Steinburg gets double underhooks and turns Batong into the cage.
Batong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Batong pulls guard effortlessly.
Batong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steinburg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steinburg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Batong pulls Steinburg in close to his closed guard and prevents Steinburg from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steinburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Batong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Steinburg stands up from Batong's guard - Steinburg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steinburg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Batong.
Steinburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinburg throws a sloppy head kick
and Batong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steinburg swivels and escapes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Batong misses with a few strikes there.
Batong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steinburg is looking to clinch but Batong is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Steinburg misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg misses with a straight right.
Billy Steinburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Batong gets a takedown into half guard.
Batong prevents Steinburg from standing back up.
Batong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Batong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Steinburg is trying to stand back up but Batong is controlling him
Batong wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinburg tries to get to full guard but Batong has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburg tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Batong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steinburg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Batong wants to work for an arm triangle but Steinburg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steinburg has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Batong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Batong!
Steinburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Steinburg is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Steinburg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steinburg 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Steinburg!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Steinburg made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Humors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humors has chosen Hurt - Johnny Cash as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dark Humors!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byhenikov connects with a right hand. Humors shakes it off.
Nice defenses there by Byhenikov.
Humors throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byhenikov's waist but Byhenikov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Humors off to one side.
Humors on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Dark Humors has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Byhenikov. Beautiful body shot.
Humors tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Byhenikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov tests Humors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Byhenikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Humors wants to clinch up but Byhenikov keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Humors with that takedown attempt.
Humors is looking to clinch but Byhenikov is avoiding it.
Humors moves away from the strike by Byhenikov.
Humors moves in looking to clinch but Byhenikov pushes him off.
Byhenikov moves away from the strike by Humors.
Humors wants to clinch.
Humors slips a jab from Byhenikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Humors.
Sloppy strikes from Humors. Those never looked like landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Humors as he connects with a hook.
Byhenikov lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Byhenikov coming out on top.
Humors shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Humors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byhenikov manages to avoid it.
Byhenikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a looping right.
Byhenikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Humors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Humors's legs.
Humors shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Byhenikov as he jumps to the side.
Byhenikov looking to score a takedown here. Humors is defending well but Byhenikov drives through and ends up in Humors's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Byhenikov throws an elbow that misses. Humors uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Byhenikov's guard. Nice move by Humors!
Byhenikov keeping moving, preventing Humors from controlling successfully.
Byhenikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humors can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Byhenikov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humors postures up in Byhenikov's guard and throws a big left but Byhenikov blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humors trying to control the position from guard on top but Byhenikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humors scoring with some ground and pound.
Byhenikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Byhenikov, not yet.
Byhenikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Byhenikov wants to pass the guard but Humors is defending well.
Byhenikov wants to control but Humors is keeping him busy.
Byhenikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Byhenikov throwing shots but Humors is blocking nicely.
Humors avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Byhenikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humors blocking the ground and pound attempt from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Humors blocking the ground and pound.
Byhenikov lands a big elbow.
Byhenikov landing strikes from the mount and Humors is in trouble!
Humors wants to control but Byhenikov is having none of it.
Humors is looking to improve his position but Byhenikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Humors is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dark Humors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Byhenikov. Humors shrugs it off though.
Humors doesn't manage to clinch there - Byhenikov circles away.
Byhenikov connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Humors moves into the clinch successfully.
Byhenikov scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Byhenikov.
Still in the clinch, Byhenikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Humors is rocked!
Byhenikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Humors takes a shot to the head.
Humors is still on wobbly legs! Can Byhenikov finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byhenikov.
That has opened up Dark Humors's cut even more.
Byhenikov digs a right hand into Humors's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humors's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byhenikov breaks from the clinch.
Humors seems to have recovered his senses.
Byhenikov clinches up with Humors and pushes him back against the cage.
Humors tries to land a knee to the head but Byhenikov blocks with his arms.
Byhenikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Byhenikov trying to control the position but instead, Humors has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byhenikov into the cage.
Humors is breathing heavily.
Byhenikov stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humors lands an elbow that stopped Byhenikov in his tracks for a moment.
Byhenikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Byhenikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Humors has a couple of punches blocked by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov blocks the elbow strike.
Byhenikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Humors prevents a body shot from Byhenikov.
Humors misses with an elbow strike.
Humors missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Humors blocking some punches.
Byhenikov digs a right hand into Humors's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Humors's gas tank.
Humors swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Humors backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humors throws an elbow that misses.
Humors throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Humors misses with an elbow strike.
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!
Byhenikov has Humors pushed against the cage.
Humors misses with an elbow over the top.
Byhenikov tries a body shot but Humors blocks it.
Humors with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byhenikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humors can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Byhenikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byhenikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Humors can't find room to land a body shot as Byhenikov controls the action.
Byhenikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Humors creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Byhenikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byhenikov stalling against the cage.
Humors lands an elbow inside that Byhenikov shrugs off.
Humors scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humors's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Byhenikov.
A head punch on the inside from Humors fails to land.
Byhenikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Humorss head.
A head punch on the inside from Humors fails to land.
Humors working aggressively here.
Humors prevents a body shot from Byhenikov.
Humors misses with an elbow strike.
Humors with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Byhenikov blocks the elbow strike.
Byhenikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Byhenikov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Humors fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov pushes Humors back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humors.
Byhenikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Humors backwards.
The cut above Dark Humors's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byhenikov misses with a punch to the body.
Humors throws a punch but it's blocked by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Byhenikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Byhenikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humors tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byhenikov avoids it.
Byhenikov blocks a body shot from Humors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Humors.
Byhenikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Humors controls his hands.
Byhenikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Byhenikov blocks a body shot from Humors.
Byhenikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Humors.
Humors working aggressively here.
Humors throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Byhenikov working aggressively here.
Byhenikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dark Humors's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Oooooh!!! Byhenikov has knocked Humors down with a huge combo! Byhenikov steps away and waves a wobbly Humors back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Humors wants to clinch.
Humors gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Byhenikov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov!
An out of breath Ilya Mstislav Byhenikov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno comes to the cage accompanied by 軍神. On his way into the cage it seems that Kajun Puno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kajun Puno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajun Puno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Beast!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puno looking for a guillotine here but Beast defends easily.
Beast controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is really struggling to control Beast but he's trying to hold on to the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Beast working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Puno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beast doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beast manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throws a big elbow that misses.
Beast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.
Beast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Puno is trying to keep Beast in close.
Beast not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Beast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily.
Beast postures up.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.
Beast lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beast postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Puno looking for a guillotine here but Beast defends easily.
Beast stays in close to Puno's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.
Puno wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Beast is now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beast's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beast's back!
Beast looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Beast is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Puno is staying active.
Puno has the hooks in. Beast is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Puno is trying to stick to Beast's back but Beast is turning into Puno. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Puno's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Beast.
Puno working a defensive guard here.
Beast missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast postures up and lands a big shot to Puno's brow.
Beast working some strikes from top position.
Puno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Puno pulls Beast in close to prevent any damage.
Beast working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puno controls Beast momentarily but Beast frees himself.
Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beast defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast postures up.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Beast cracks Puno with a right hand to the side of the head.
Beast cracks Puno with an open hand slap.
Beast decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Puno is trying to control but can't.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beast is thwarting Puno's attempts to control the position.
Puno makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puno.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno is trying to keep Beast in close.
Puno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast postures up in Puno's guard and throws a big left but Puno blocks it.
Puno is trying to hold Beast in close to prevent damage but Beast has managed to pass into half guard.
Puno is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Beast with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beast drops an elbow to the side of Puno's head.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The Beast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beast trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beast with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puno is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily.
Beast postures up and lands a big shot to Puno's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno controls Beast momentarily but Beast frees himself.
Puno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Puno wants to control the position but Beast says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nice strikes from Beast there.
Puno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beast trying to control the action but Puno is working from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Beast.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beast lands a nice short elbow.
Puno on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beast has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beast is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Puno tries to roll over but Beast keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puno defending well though.
Beast seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
Beast trying to control the pace.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Beast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Puno does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puno is looking for a sweep. Beast is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno is trying to maintain the position but Beast is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Beast throws a hook but Puno blocks it.
Beast changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Puno looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Puno tries to bench press Beast off him but Beast keeps the position.
Puno sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Puno's hands, connecting with Puno's forehead.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Puno's hands, connecting with Puno's forehead.
Puno taking some punishment here, with Beast in his half guard.
Beast scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Puno is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is working for a submission of some sort.
Puno looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast is thwarting Puno's attempts to control the position.
Puno actively working from the bottom here.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beast sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Puno is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puno avoid being mounted?
Kajun Puno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Beast drops an elbow to the side of Puno's head.
Puno looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Puno has hold of Beast's hands but Beast slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beast not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Puno has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beast is working away from the top position though.
Beast is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beast is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Puno trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno is trying to control but Beast manages to pass to mount!
Beast lands with some strikes.
Beast cracks Puno with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Puno is trying to escape the mount.
Puno taking shots to the head.
Puno is in a horrible position here. Beast smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Puno is in a horrible position here. Beast smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Puno wants to control but Beast is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Beast working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Puno is rocked!
Puno is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beast lands a heavy elbow.
Oh Puno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puno wants to hold on but Beast pushes him away.
Puno seems to have got his legs back now.
Beast landing punches.
Beast postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Puno badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Beast around the waist but Beast pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Beast is the winner by TKO! Beast jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Beast!
The Beast thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scottie Pippen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pippen has chosen A$AP Ferg as his entrance music. Octavio Saades could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Scottie Pippen's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scottie Pippen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades lands a jab to the nose.
Saades swats away the attempt to clinch by Pippen.
Pippen drops his hands momentarily and Saades takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pippen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saades is looking to slow Pippen down with leg kicks.
Saades definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pippen connects with a crisp jab.
Pippen just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades is looking to slow Pippen down with leg kicks.
Pippen tries to clinch up.
Pippen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saades.
A jab lands there for Pippen.
Pippen tries to clinch
letting Saades counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scottie Pippen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pippen connects with a body shot that sends Saades's belly button to the back.
Pippen misses the jab.
Saades connects with a solid leg kick.
Saades moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saades circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pippen darts in trying to clinch
and Saades counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pippen scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Pippen. Beautiful body shot.
Pippen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pippen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades avoids the body shot from Pippen.
Pippen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saades sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saades scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pippen scores with a hook to the body. Saades takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pippen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saades keeps the fight on the outside.
Pippen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pippen tries to clinch but Saades moves away
and Saades makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pippen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saades manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saades throws out a loose jab but Pippen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saades lands a leg kick that knocks Pippen off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pippen looks to score with a jab to the body but Saades is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saades jabs at Pippen's body.
Saades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pippen swings for the body but Saades moves out of range.
Pippen tries to clinch but Saades is having none of it.
Pippen moves in looking to clinch but Saades pushes him off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saades.
Saades thows a body kick. Pippen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pippen looks winded!
Saades with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saades throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saades throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pippen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pippen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saades moves away.
Pippen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saades with a nice cross.
Pippen wants to clinch but Saades slips to the side
and Saades counters with a low kick, right behind Pippen 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pippen throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pippen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pippen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pippen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saades misses with a punch to the body.
Pippen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saades works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saades will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pippen up against the cage.
Saades pushes Pippen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Saades.
Pippen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Saades breaks the clinch.
Saades scores with a shot to the body.
Saades lands a big head kick that sends Pippen tumbling to the mat! Saades takes a step backwards and waves Pippen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pippen is rocked!
It looks like Scottie Pippen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saades throws a powerful right kick. Pippen tried to block low but the kick was high! Pippen was taken right off of his feet! Saades jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Octavio Saades!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beef Eater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosco Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beef Eater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bosco Brown!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Eater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Nice straight punches there by Brown. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brown.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Eater throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown lands a jab to Eater's midsection.
Eater tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Eater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eater misses with a two punch combination.
Eater moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Eater throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eater tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Eater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Eater fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Eater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Eater misses
and Brown counters with a single leg into guard. Eater didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown postures up in Eater's guard and throws a big left but Eater blocks it.
Brown prevents Eater from getting back to his feet.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Eater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eater looks to clinch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Eater tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beef Eater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eater takes one to the side of the head.
Brown lands a nice hook to Eater's body. Eater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Eater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beef Eater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Eater off balance momentarily.
Eater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brown avoids it.
Brown softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown scores with a shoulder strike.
Eater has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown tries a body shot but Eater blocks it.
Brown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eater is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps control of Eater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Eater scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Eater.
Eater tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eater tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
Eater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eater closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Eater.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eater fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beef Eater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosco Brown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Eater, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eater thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eater is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Eater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Eater throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Eater misses.
Brown lands a body shot.
Eater wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eater works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Eater.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Brown dominated that round.
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.
Eater swinging wildly here.
Eater defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown slips a straight right by Eater.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eater's hands.
Eater checks a leg kick.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eater is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Eater avoids the body shot from Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eater looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Eater.
Eater wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown pushes Eater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a punch on the inside.
Eater throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Eater pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eater throws an elbow but misses.
Eater misses with a knee to the head.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Eater.
Eater blocks a body shot from Brown.
Eater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eater slips a straight right by Brown.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eater wants to clinch.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Eater checks it.
Bosco Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eater misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eater misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown throws a head kick but Eater moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Eater.
Eater misses with a wild combination.
Beef Eater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Brown finds it's way through Eater's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eater has Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eater with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eater is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eater tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eater rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Eater takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Eater wants to clinch.
Eater drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Eater misses.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brown feints and as Eater raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Eater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eater keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eater 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.
Brown stops Eater from standing up.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Eater has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Eater fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosco Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Eater is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Eater wants to clinch
and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Eater fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Eater keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Eater's brow.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Eater gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bosco Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Eater throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eater's guard. Nice move by Brown!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eater is on top in guard.
Eater is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Brown has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eater is looking to defend but Brown has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eater! Brown pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eater taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bosco Brown!
After winning the bout, Bosco Brown 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Morrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morrell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Shipbuilding. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Morrell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Morrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnny Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Morrell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamrock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Morrell saw that one coming.
Morrell slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at Boston MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morrell moves out of range as Shamrock throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Morrell moved out of range nicely.
Morrell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
Morrell connects with a right hand. Shamrock shakes it off.
Johnny Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock throws a push kick but Morrell slaps the foot to one side.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Morrell's leg but Morrell calmly moves out of range.
Morrell misses with the combination.
Shamrock tries to work over Morrell's front leg with a kick but Morrell checks it.
Shamrock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
It looks like Pierre Morrell has been cut.
Shamrock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shamrock misses with a lunging right hand
and Morrell counters with a shoot takedown. Shamrock fights it but they end up in guard.
Morrell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Morrell, into his guard.
Shamrock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Shamrock throws a body kick that misses.
Shamrock throws an off balance right hand
and Morrell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shamrock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morrell digs a right hand into Shamrock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shamrock's gas tank.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Morrell as the two fighters clinch.
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Morrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Shamrock throws a sloppy head kick and Morrell moves out of range easily.
Shamrock thuds his shin into the meat of Morrell's side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shamrock enables Morrell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shamrock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to stand and escape but Morrell is having none of it.
Morrell is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morrell trying to mount his opponent but Shamrock defends it.
Morrell is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrell to get the leverage.
Morrell is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock pushes Morrell off looking to stand but Morrell dives back in and keeps control.
Morrell is controlling the pace.
Morrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morrell is looking for a kimura but Shamrock is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrell to get the leverage.
Shamrock tries to kick Morrell off but Morrell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Morrell seems to be working for a kimura but Shamrock defends the submission attempt.
Morrell is trying to work for a kimura but Shamrock is defending well.
Morrell is looking to stall here but Shamrock recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Morrell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pierre Morrell'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.
Morrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Morrell avoids a kick to the body.
Shamrock scores with a decent looking hook.
Shamrock scores with a sloppy right hand. Morrell should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Morrell connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Shamrock covering up! Morrell comes in with a big uppercut and Shamrock goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre Morrell! Pierre Morrell retains his welterweight title!
Pierre Morrell 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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