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INY 29 Brick v Nemesis PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deji Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Keller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keller has chosen Linkin Park- Numb as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deji Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Keller!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keller moves out of range of the body kick from Aldo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aldo - the referee stops the clock and Keller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aldo. Keller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've been told by Aldo's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Keller.
Keller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aldo scoring well with a low kick there.
Aldo is looking to slow Keller down with leg kicks.
Aldo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Keller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keller won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Keller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keller stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Keller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keller trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aldo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Keller tries to free his leg and advance position but Aldo is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick from Aldo misses.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Keller is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Aldo. Keller shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aldo. That's going to slow Keller down.
Aldo blocks a head kick by Keller.
Keller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keller looks winded!
A head kick from Aldo lands but Keller takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jon Keller has been cut.
Jon Keller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Keller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aldo trying to control the position but instead, Keller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aldo into the cage.
Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Aldo tenderised Keller's leg. Keller is trying to keep his angry face on.
Keller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Deji Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Keller.
A big right from Keller misses.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Deji Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keller avoids the body shot from Aldo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Aldo fakes the leg kick and cracks Keller in the body.
Keller blocks a head kick by Aldo.
Aldo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keller tries to clinch up but Aldo circles away and keeps his distance.
Keller avoids the head kick by Aldo.
Keller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keller tries to clinch there but Aldo circles away.
Good leg kick by Aldo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Keller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aldo as he jumps to the side.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Aldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aldo throws a wild body kick that Keller sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keller. That did some damage!
Keller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aldo can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Keller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Aldo throws the kick towards the body but Keller avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Keller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aldo takes a swing at Keller's ribcage but misses.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keller tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
Keller tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aldo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Keller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deji Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Keller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
Keller tries a head kick but it misses.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Keller has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aldo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
Aldo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Keller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aldo throws a nice looking combination but Keller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Aldo.
Aldo scores with a spinning back kick!
Aldo connects with a body shot.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keller's calf.
Aldo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keller.
Deji Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Keller is breathing heavily.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Keller's front leg but catches the back leg as Keller tries to avoid it.
Keller misses with a low kick.
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Keller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Keller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo throws a head kick that Keller semi-blocks.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Aldo connects with an inside leg kick.
Keller just misses with a punch to the body.
Keller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aldo.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keller can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keller misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Keller. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Keller avoids it well.
Aldo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keller has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo connects with a solid leg kick.
Aldo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keller instigates a clinch.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Keller is trying to pull guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Aldo wants to break free but Keller has control.
Keller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aldo.
Aldo delivers a nice body kick.
Keller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Keller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aldo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Aldo keeps Keller at a distance using the push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
Nice body kick from Aldo.
Deji Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Keller takes a step back to recover.
Aldo misses with a wild body shot.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keller circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aldo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a leg kick which misses Keller's front leg but catches the back leg as Keller tries to avoid it.
Keller fails with the takedown.
Deji Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Keller.
Aldo throws a hook but Keller avoids it easily.
Aldo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aldo lands a leg kick that knocks Keller off balance momentarily.
Keller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Aldo throws a sloppy head kick and Keller moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Keller is just out of range.
Aldo swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deji Aldo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Keller'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!
Keller misses with a wild combination.
Keller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aldo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aldo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keller looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well.
Keller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aldo's waist but Aldo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Keller off to one side.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo is looking to wear down Keller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aldo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller shoots for a double leg takedown but Aldo sprawls well. He's pushed Keller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deji Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Keller.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Keller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good work by Aldo as he checks the leg kick.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Keller avoids the head kick by Aldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo looks for the body kick but Keller saw that one coming.
Aldo lands with a nice body kick.
Aldo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Aldo lands a big head kick that sends Keller tumbling to the mat! Aldo takes a step backwards and waves Keller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Keller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Keller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aldo. Aldo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
A good leg kick by Aldo.
Keller shoots in looking for a takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl out of it but Keller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aldo swings for the body but Keller moves out of range.
You can see that Keller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keller tries to clinch but Aldo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo feints and then cracks Keller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keller down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldo.
Keller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Keller takes a swing at Aldo's ribcage but misses.
Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Aldo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Aldo lands with a kick to the temple. Keller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aldo misses with a head kick.
Aldo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Keller's head.
Aldo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keller.
Keller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aldo throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo swats away the attempt to clinch by Keller.
Aldo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aldo scores with a push kick.
Aldo checks a low kick from Keller.
Keller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Keller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keller shoots in but no luck this time.
Aldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aldo pushes Keller away with a front kick.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aldo.
Aldo throws a head kick that Keller semi-blocks.
That has opened up Jon Keller's cut even more.
Aldo thows a body kick. Keller tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Aldo.
Keller fails with a takedown attempt.
Aldo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Keller's calf.
Aldo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Keller shoots in but Aldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keller throws a head kick that misses.
Aldo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jon Keller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deji Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aldo scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deji Aldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deji Aldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Svorin Krystericowz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
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182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svorin Krystericowz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andrei Zharkov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Zharkov. Beautiful body shot.
Krystericowz fails with the takedown
and Zharkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krystericowz moves in looking to clinch but Zharkov pushes him off.
Krystericowz looks to clinch
and Zharkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zharkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zharkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Krystericowz circles away quickly and effectively.
Zharkov throws a combination. Krystericowz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Krystericowz with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Zharkov 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!
Krystericowz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zharkov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Svorin Krystericowz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zharkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zharkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Krystericowz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zharkov lands a left and a right that send Krystericowz crashing to the mat, dazed. Zharkov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Krystericowz is rocked!
Zharkov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Krystericowz's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zharkov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Zharkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damian Grabowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Schell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Grabowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dillon Schell's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Grabowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Schell!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Schell. Those never looked like landing.
Schell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grabowski is looking to escape.
Schell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grabowski's head.
Schell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Schell tries to stand and escape but Grabowski is controlling the position.
Schell throws a strike but Grabowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schell tries to free his leg and advance position but Grabowski is retaining full guard.
Grabowski pushes Schell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Schell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Grabowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grabowski tries to move into range but Schell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Grabowski could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grabowski is defended easily by Schell.
Schell looks for the body kick but Grabowski saw that one coming.
Grabowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Grabowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Grabowski blocks the low kick.
Schell misses with a series of wild punches.
Grabowski wants to clinch up but Schell keeps it at a distance.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schell.
Grabowski dives in and scores a takedown into Schell's guard.
Grabowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schell can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grabowski throws a right hand that Schell ducks under and follows up with a left that Schell also avoids with ease.
Donk. Schell catches Grabowski right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Damian Grabowski has been cut.
Grabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schell lands a nice hook to Grabowski's body. Grabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grabowski misses with a takedown
and Schell counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Grabowski has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dillon Schell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firas Qabbani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firas Qabbani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abe Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firas Qabbani!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Babe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Qabbani - the referee stops the clock and Babe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Qabbani. Babe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Babe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Qabbani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Babe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qabbani looks to land a combination but Babe avoids it well.
Qabbani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Qabbani throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Babe wants to clinch.
Qabbani has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Good leg kick by Qabbani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Babe takes the fight into the clinch.
Babe misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Qabbani manages to break the clinch.
Qabbani looks to land a body kick but Babe moved away.
Babe throws the left hand but Qabbani avoids the punch easily.
Babe blocks a head kick by Qabbani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Qabbani.
Babe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Qabbani was well out of range. Poor timing from Babe.
Abe Babe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babe tries a low kick but Qabbani avoids it.
Qabbani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Qabbani lands with an overhand left.
Babe doesn't manage to clinch there - Qabbani circles away.
Qabbani is looking to land body kicks.
Qabbani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babe. Qabbani does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Qabbani.
Babe just misses with a punch to the body.
Qabbani with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Babe throws a body punch but Qabbani moves out of range.
Babe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Qabbani manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Qabbani explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Qabbani counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Qabbani connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qabbani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Babe.
Babe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Qabbani walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Babe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Babe misses with a left hand
and Qabbani counters with a head kick that drops Babe to the mat! Babe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Babe is rocked!
Qabbani should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Qabbani scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Babe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qabbani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Babe if he has to take too many more of those.
Qabbani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Qabbani.
Qabbani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crack! A monster head kick from Qabbani and Babe falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Qabbani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Firas Qabbani!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Lidell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lidell circles away.
Lidell darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Lidell blocks it.
Lidell is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lidell down to the mat. Lidell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Lidell counters with a two punch combo.
Chuck Lidell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jones.
Lidell lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Lidell.
Lidell catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lidell tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lidell to the ground. Lidell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lidell sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lidell is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones is rocked!
It looks like John Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Lidell gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lidell as the two fighters clinch.
Jones looks winded!
Lidell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lidell sends Jones crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lidell is motioning to the referee to let Jones up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Lidell finish him?
Lidell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Jones limp body while Lidell jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chuck Lidell!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arden Betancourt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arden Betancourt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arden Betancourt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy takes a swing at Betancourt's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Betancourt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Loveladdy - the referee stops the clock and Betancourt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Loveladdy. Betancourt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Betancourt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Betancourt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Loveladdy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Betancourt.
Decent striking displayed by Betancourt there.
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Betancourt. Those never looked like landing.
Betancourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Loveladdy circles away.
Betancourt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Loveladdy.
Betancourt lands a body shot.
Loveladdy moves away from the strike by Betancourt.
Betancourt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loveladdy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Betancourt scores with a nice right hand.
Betancourt tries to clinch there but Loveladdy circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Loveladdy. That's going to slow Betancourt down.
Betancourt darts in trying to clinch
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Loveladdy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Betancourt misses with a wild combination.
Loveladdy fakes the leg kick and cracks Betancourt in the body.
Loveladdy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Betancourt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Betancourt misses with a few strikes there.
Betancourt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loveladdy connects with a high kick.
Loveladdy throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy blocks a jab.
Loveladdy throws a push kick but Betancourt slaps the foot to one side.
Loveladdy scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betancourt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loveladdy fakes the leg kick and cracks Betancourt in the body.
Loveladdy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Betancourt avoids the head kick by Loveladdy.
Betancourt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Loveladdy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Loveladdy throws a push kick but Betancourt slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Betancourt finds it's way through Loveladdy's defenses.
Betancourt blocks a head kick by Loveladdy.
Betancourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Loveladdy circles away.
Betancourt misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Loveladdy.
Betancourt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loveladdy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Betancourt really felt that one!
Loveladdy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Betancourt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Betancourt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Betancourt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Loveladdy counters with a good low kick that Betancourt was not able to check.
Betancourt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loveladdy keeps Betancourt at a distance using the push kick.
Betancourt throws a hook but Loveladdy blocks it.
Betancourt tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveladdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betancourt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Betancourt blocks a head kick by Loveladdy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Betancourt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Loveladdy - the referee stops the clock and Betancourt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Loveladdy. Betancourt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Betancourt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loveladdy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Loveladdy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loveladdy avoids the body shot from Betancourt.
Crunch! Loveladdy slams his shin into Betancourt's torso.
Betancourt closes the distance but Loveladdy moves to the side
and Loveladdy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Loveladdy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Betancourt.
Loveladdy lands a nice looking body kick.
Betancourt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Betancourt misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagle Loveladdy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eagle Loveladdy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Loveladdy throws a head kick that misses.
Betancourt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loveladdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Betancourt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Betancourt throws a poor cross that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a good, hard body kick but Betancourt shrugs it off.
Betancourt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Loveladdy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Betancourt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loveladdy counters with a good, hard body kick but Betancourt shrugs it off.
Betancourt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loveladdy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Betancourt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Betancourt loads up on a big right hand but Loveladdy slips the punch.
Betancourt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Loveladdy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Betancourt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Betancourt.
Loveladdy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loveladdy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Loveladdy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loveladdy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Loveladdy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Betancourt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loveladdy circles away quickly and effectively.
Arden Betancourt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loveladdy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Betancourt.
It looks like Arden Betancourt has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Betancourt tries to clinch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
A slow jab from Betancourt misses its intended target.
Betancourt swings for the body but Loveladdy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Loveladdy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Betancourt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Betancourt is looking to clinch but Loveladdy is avoiding it.
Betancourt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loveladdy. Loveladdy obviously looking to wear him down.
Betancourt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Betancourt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loveladdy counters with a thumping low kick.
Betancourt avoids the head kick by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loveladdy connects with a solid leg kick.
Betancourt on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Loveladdy fakes the leg kick and cracks Betancourt in the body.
Loveladdy takes one to the chin there.
Loveladdy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Betancourt connects with a looping right hand.
Betancourt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Loveladdy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Betancourt tries to clinch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Loveladdy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Betancourt throws a right and a left that Loveladdy avoids nicely.
Loveladdy slips under a jab.
Betancourt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Loveladdy tenderised Betancourt's leg. Betancourt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Betancourt doesn't manage to clinch there - Loveladdy circles away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Loveladdy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Betancourt tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Loveladdy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Loveladdy connects with a leg kick. Betancourt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Loveladdy pushes Betancourt away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Betancourt blocks a head kick by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Loveladdy lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Loveladdy.
A good leg kick by Loveladdy.
Betancourt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loveladdy thuds his shin into the meat of Betancourt's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagle Loveladdy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Betancourt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Betancourt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loveladdy. Loveladdy obviously looking to wear him down.
Betancourt tries to close the distance and clinch but Loveladdy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loveladdy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Betancourt swinging wildly here.
Loveladdy scoring well with a low kick there.
Betancourt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a head kick that half lands.
Betancourt throws a series of punches but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Betancourt's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Betancourt's head.
Arden Betancourt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Betancourt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Loveladdy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Betancourt fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eagle Loveladdy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick from Loveladdy lands but Betancourt takes it in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Loveladdy.
Betancourt swinging wildly here.
Betancourt misses with a looping left.
Betancourt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Betancourt tries to clinch up
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Betancourt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loveladdy lands with a kick to the temple. Betancourt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Betancourt thuds his right hand into Loveladdy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Betancourt moves out of range as Loveladdy throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Loveladdy.
Good leg kick by Loveladdy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Loveladdy scores with a nice body kick.
Betancourt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Loveladdy counters with a good, hard body kick but Betancourt shrugs it off.
Loveladdy is looking to slow Betancourt down with leg kicks.
Betancourt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Betancourt takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Loveladdy.
Betancourt moves out of range of the body kick from Loveladdy.
Betancourt tries to clinch up
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick.
Loveladdy blocks a jab.
Betancourt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Loveladdy scoring well with a low kick there.
Loveladdy misses with a body kick.
Betancourt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Loveladdy counters with a body kick that stops Betancourt in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Betancourt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Betancourt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Loveladdy throws a front kick that sends Betancourt stumbling back into the cage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Loveladdy. Betancourt shrugs it off though.
Betancourt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Loveladdy counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Betancourt tries to clinch
and Loveladdy counters with an outside leg kick.
Loveladdy misses with a kick to the body.
Betancourt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Betancourt closes the distance and clinches.
Loveladdy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arden Betancourt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eagle Loveladdy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Loveladdy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eagle Loveladdy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Helms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by James Thompson entrance. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maurice Helms!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Helms sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Helms tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Helms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Helms keeps him there for the moment.
Helms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
Helms looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Helms using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Helms trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helms tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helms has him pressed against the cage.
Helms keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Helms throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Helms misses with a knee to the head.
Helms is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Helms obliges.
Helms prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Helms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Helms missing with knees to the body.
Helms putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thompson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Helms is controlling him.
Thompson avoiding damage as Helms throws knees to the body.
Helms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helms throws a knee to the head but misses.
Helms tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Helms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helms as Thompson tries to tie him up.
Helms landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thompson can't break the clinch.
Helms missing with knees to the body.
Helms with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Helms tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Helms.
Helms misses with a knee strike.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helms has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Helms unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helms has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helms crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Helms tries a knee to the head but Thompson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to striking at distance but Helms won't allow it.
Helms missing with knees to the body.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Helms prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
Helms lands a knee to the body.
Helms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Helms lands a knee to the head.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helms has him pressed against the cage.
Helms misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Helms has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helms has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Thompson pulls guard successfully.
Thompson 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.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Helms advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helms slows the pace down in half guard.
Thompson trying to control but Helms postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Helms dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Helms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Helms wants to clinch.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson misses with a leg kick
and Helms counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Helms has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helms has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Helms counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Helms has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helms scores a nice knee to the body.
Helms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Helms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Helms landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Helms crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Helms using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees to the body from Helms.
Helms tries to land knees in the clinch but Thompson avoids the damage to the body.
Helms lands a good knee to the midsection. Thompson won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Helms.
Thompson avoiding damage as Helms throws knees to the body.
Helms tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helms using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helms with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Helms lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Helms obliges.
Helms landing knees to the head.
Helms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Helms scores with a knee to the head.
Helms lands a knee to the head.
Helms with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Helms landing knees to the body.
Helms crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Helms lands a knee to the body.
Helms missing with knees to the body.
Thompson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Helms is controlling the position.
Helms has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helms unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Helms tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thompson avoids it.
Thompson trying to stall but Helms improves his position.
Helms keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thompson's efforts to push away.
Helms with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Helms with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Helms misses with a knee to the head.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Helms keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson trying to stall but Helms improves his position.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Helms has him pressed against the cage.
Helms throws a knee to the head but misses.
Helms looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Helms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helms misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thompson.
Helms connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Helms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helms scores with a knee to the head.
Helms scores with a knee to the head.
Helms lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Helms 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!
Thompson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Helms.
Helms lands a high kick!
Thompson is rocked!
Helms leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
James Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helms fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Helms using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Helms looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Helms is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Helms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Helms in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Helms tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Helms lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Helms landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Helms tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helms using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helms tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Helms crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Helms unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Helms connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Helms landing knees to the head.
Helms working the clinch nicely. Thompson is working for position but Helms cracks him with a big knee to the head! Thompson crumples up against the cage and Helms lands two more shots before the ref can save Thompson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Maurice Helms!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Horizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Ruusnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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252 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Horizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Ruusnikov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruusnikov connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Ruusnikov misses.
Ruusnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horizon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruusnikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ruusnikov.
It looks like Evan Horizon has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruusnikov. Horizon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horizon walks into a jab.
Ruusnikov misses with a wild combination.
Horizon looks to throw the jab but Ruusnikov is out of range.
Horizon swings for the body but Ruusnikov moves out of range.
Ruusnikov drops Horizon with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Horizon looks back up at him and smiles so Ruusnikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Horizon is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horizon throws a body shot but no joy.
Horizon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruusnikov jabs at Horizon's body.
Ruusnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Ruusnikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horizon.
Horizon lands a body shot.
Horizon slips under a jab from Ruusnikov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horizon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oh Horizon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruusnikov is stalking Horizon. Horizon circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ruusnikov, and it's lights out! Horizon really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Ruusnikov!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collum Brick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Nemesis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick's entrance music is Mice and Gods. A fine choice. Nemesis has chosen A definition of word nemesis as his entrance music. The Nemesis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Collum Brick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Collum Brick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Nemesis!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brick swings for the body but Nemesis moves out of range.
Brick throws a combination that misses
and Nemesis counters with a left to the body.
Brick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nemesis tries a head kick but it misses.
Nemesis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Brick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nemesis 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.
Brick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nemesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brick does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nemesis misses with a body kick.
Brick misses with an uppercut.
Brick throws a body punch but Nemesis moves out of range.
Brick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A left and a right from Brick both land. Nice combination.
It looks like The Nemesis has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nemesis connects with a single shot there.
A good leg kick by Nemesis.
Nemesis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brick misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemesis counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Brick does no damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nemesis.
We've been informed that Nemesis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemesis counters with a nice leg kick.
Brick missing with a left hand there. Nemesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemesis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemesis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nemesis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brick throws a series of punches but Nemesis avoids them all with ease.
Collum Brick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nemesis moves away from the strike by Brick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nemesis.
Brick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brick throws a leg kick but Nemesis checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemesis moves out of range as Brick strikes.
Brick throws a series of punches but Nemesis avoids them all with ease.
Brick throws a jab but it's blocked by Nemesis.
Brick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nemesis!
Nemesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Brick off the cage and back into range.
Nemesis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brick fails to land with a series of punches.
Nemesis thuds his shin into the meat of Brick's side.
Brick is breathing heavily.
Nemesis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brick.
Brick is rocked!
Brick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nemesis. Nemesis obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Brick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brick throws a lazy uppercut
and Nemesis counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Brick out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Nemesis is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Nemesis!
The Nemesis is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious The Nemesis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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