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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Lindland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dont Know (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lindland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sandstorm. Dont Know has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luiz Lindland! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dont Know! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lindland slips under a jab from Know. Lindland has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Know tries to close the distance and clinch but Lindland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Know checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lindland walks into a left hand. A swing and a miss from Lindland. Lindland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Know sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lindland ducks under a wild hook from Know. Lindland slips a straight right by Know. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Know tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lindland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Know takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Know clinches. Lindland wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lindland blocks a body shot from Know. Come on Lindland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Know struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindland controls his hands.
Know struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindland controls his hands.
Know tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lindland's elbow. Know taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Know lands a damaging elbow. Know works on Lindland's body with a couple of short punches. A quick uppercut on the inside from Know. Know tries to work over Lindland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Know scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lindland swings wildly with an uppercut but Know uses good head movement to avoid it. Lindland wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Know is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Know misses with a hook from the clinch. Know lands a nice uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Know.
Know tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindland avoids the damage to the body. Know lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lindland backwards. Lindland lands with a left to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lindland as Know tries to tie him up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Know. Know misses with a short punch on the inside. Know lands a nice uppercut. A short uppercut from Lindland. Know blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Know softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lindland connects with a knee to the head.
Know tries to land knees in the clinch but Lindland avoids the damage to the body. Know has Lindland pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lindland on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Know scores with a shot to the side of Lindland's head. Know misses with a hook from the clinch. Lindland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Know prevents the takedown attempt.
Know is trying to stall.
Know misses with a short punch on the inside. Know keeps control of Lindland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Know lands a right hand. Know lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindland backwards. The referee is keeping an eye on Lindland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Know softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The referee calls for Know to work.
Lindland tries to circle away but Know has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lindland is trying to push Know away but Know has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Know tries to work over Lindland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lindland just leaning against Know, taking a breather. Know misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Know. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindland. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lindland. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lindland. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Know lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lindland backwards. Know is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Know scores with a hook to the body. Know can't find room to land a body shot as Lindland controls the action.
Know will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lindland up against the cage. Know swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dont Know dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Know moves away from the strike by Lindland. Know scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Know thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lindland if he has to take too many more of those.
Know tries to clinch there but Lindland circles away.
Lindland throws a looping overhand right but Know ducks down to avoid it. Lindland fails with a takedown attempt. The fight stays on the outside here - Know looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lindland throws a leg kick and Know counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lindland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Know ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Know ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindland moves away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Know, as that shot connected.
Know takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Know fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lindland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lindland works the jab nicely. Know scores with a jab to the body. Know lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Know staying out of range there. Lindland slips a jab and a cross from Know.
Know throws a shot from downtown. Lindland moves away and avoids it. Know forces Lindland back against the cage and clinches. Know holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lindland is struggling to control the position. Know lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Know unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lindland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Know looks to throw an elbow but misses. Know lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lindland can't break the clinch.
Lindland blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Know scores with a shot to the side of Lindland's head. Lindland takes a shot to the head. Know tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Know lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Know just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lindland's brow. Know lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Know. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lindland. Know lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Know. Know misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Know fails to land. Know lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lindland is rocked! A short right hand to the side of the head by Know. Oh Lindland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Know creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lindland's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lindland drops to his knees and Know pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dont Know!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Medium Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg (ft Dr.Dre) The Chronic. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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226 lbs
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186 cm
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Rodriguez! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Medium Hardon! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hardon punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch. Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Hardon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hardon lands in his opponent's guard. Hardon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Hardon from controlling successfully. Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriguez is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hardon pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position. Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Our spies down at at Restricted area inform us that Hardon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Hardon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rodriguez looking to control.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Hardon is having none of it. Hardon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rodriguez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rodriguez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rodriguez! Hardon keeping his opponent close.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Rodriguez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hardon some visible discomfort.
Hardon is trying to improve his position. Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes. Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hardon to see if he's OK. Hardon is trying to control Rodriguez's posture but Rodriguez avoids it. Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardon, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Hardon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Rodriguez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hardon! Hardon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rodriguez.
Hardon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rodriguez.
Hardon wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away. Rodriguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hardon?
Rodriguez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. The referee warns Hardon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hardon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Rodriguez with the ground and pound but Hardon uses the opportunity to regain guard. Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Rodriguez with a flurry of punches that miss. Rodriguez working some strikes from top position. Hardon keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass. Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rodriguez dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hardon pushes Rodriguez up against the cage in a clinch. Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Hardon holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
Hardon looking to slow down the pace here. Rodriguez lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hardon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Rodriguez throwing shots but Hardon is blocking nicely. Rodriguez throws a strike but Hardon avoids it easily and moves to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardon has wrist control. Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing. Hardon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardon is retaining full guard. Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses. Rodriguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hardon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hardon trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rodriguez loads up on a big right hand but Hardon slips the punch. Rodriguez doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardon circles away.
That's two 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. Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hardon counters with a big head kick but Rodriguez shrugs it off. Hardon misses with a hook
and Rodriguez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hardon! Rodriguez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rodriguez with the ground and pound but Hardon regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Rodriguez throwing shots but Hardon is blocking nicely. Hardon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Hardon actively working from the bottom here. Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Hardon is defending well.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Hardon's temple. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow. Hardon is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Hardon defends it. Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Hardon defends it. Hardon is controlling Rodriguez's position as best he can from this difficult position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Rodriguez dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Hardon does a little dance to reset his feet. Hardon looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well. Hardon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardon tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A momentary lapse in concentration from Rodriguez enables Hardon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rodriguez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Hardon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hardon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rodriguez working for a triangle but Hardon defends it easily.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardon's guard. Hardon working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hardon is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Hardon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
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. Hardon is pulling down on Rodriguez's head to control his posture. Hardon is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Rodriguez scoring with punches to the head and body. Hardon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Rodriguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardon's head. Alex Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hardon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Hardon wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Rodriguez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardon's guard. Rodriguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hardon's head. Rodriguez throws a strike but Hardon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hardon looking to pass the guard. Hardon throws a big right hand that misses. Hardon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hardon is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control. Hardon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Rodriguez tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rodriguez has Hardon pulled in close to control his posture. Hardon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Alex Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hardon is in close to Rodriguez's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hardon is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodriguez has wrist control. Rodriguez has Hardon pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hardon moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Medium Hardon. I think Rodriguez 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Rodriguez! An out of breath Alex Rodriguez 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobcat Gremlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobcat Gremlin 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Napoleon Dynamite! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobcat Gremlin! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dynamite fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice defenses there by Dynamite. Dynamite throws a right and a left that both miss. Dynamite takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dynamite thuds a left hand into Gremlin's body. Dynamite scores with a head kick.
Gremlin misses with an uppercut. Gremlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Dynamite's head. Gremlin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dynamite moves away from the strike by Gremlin. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dynamite pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Gremlin blocks a head kick by Dynamite.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy. Gremlin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action! An inside leg kick from Dynamite misses. Gremlin throws a leg kick that is checked and Dynamite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gremlin's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dynamite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gremlin is keeping the position for now. Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Gremlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dynamite tries to free his leg and advance position but Gremlin is retaining full guard. Dynamite looking to control the position here, rather than advance. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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. Dynamite throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dynamite with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dynamite connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Gremlin misses with a looping right. Gremlin takes one to the chin there. Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Gremlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynamite manages to avoid it. Gremlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dynamite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dynamite scores with a hook. Gremlin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dynamite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dynamite throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dynamite with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gremlin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gremlin is looking to clinch but Dynamite is avoiding it.
Dynamite lands a body shot.
Dynamite throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gremlin. Gremlin scores with a nice head shot. Dynamite moves out of range as Gremlin throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dynamite misses with a low kick.
Gremlin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dynamite throws a body punch but Gremlin moves out of range. Gremlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dynamite is looking to wear down Gremlin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gremlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dynamite jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gremlin dodges the punch combination from Dynamite.
Gremlin is looking to clinch. Gremlin is looking to clinch but Dynamite is avoiding it.
Gremlin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Gremlin rushes Dynamite and presses him up against the cage. Dynamite struggles to land a body shot inside as Gremlin controls his hands.
Dynamite tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dynamite is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Dynamite is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gremlin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dynamite's brow. Gremlin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gremlin tries to throw a body punch but Dynamite avoids it by throwing Gremlin back against the cage. Dynamite escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bobcat Gremlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gremlin throws a body shot but no joy. Gremlin tries to close the distance and clinch but Dynamite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Dynamite fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gremlin moves in looking to clinch but Dynamite pushes him off. Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Gremlin's shoulder, as Gremlin tries to avoid the shot. Gremlin forces Dynamite back against the cage and clinches. Dynamite lands a knee to the body.
Dynamite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bobcat Gremlin has been cut. Dynamite tries to score a body lock takedown but Gremlin shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dynamite is trying to drag Gremlin to the mat but Gremlin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Dynamite landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dynamite seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Gremlin is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Dynamite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bobcat Gremlin's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dynamite pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gremlin is out of range and Dynamite settles back down. Dynamite throws a lazy right hand but Gremlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dynamite throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Gremlin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A solid body kick from Dynamite. Gremlin throws the left hand but Dynamite avoids the punch easily. Gremlin scores with the left hand. Dynamite knows he should have avoided that one. Dynamite throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dynamite scores with a takedown into Gremlin's guard. Dynamite passes into half guard. Dynamite trying to control from half guard but Gremlin is working away. Gremlin tries to roll over but Dynamite keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dynamite slows the pace down in half guard. Dynamite is looking to advance position but Gremlin won't allow it. Dynamite not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Dynamite wants to pass to mount but Gremlin is defending the position.
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. Dynamite is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Gremlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dynamite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Dynamite is taking a breather. Gremlin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dynamite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gremlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gremlin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dynamite dodges the punch combination from Gremlin.
Dynamite scores with a spinning back kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gremlin ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite. A good leg kick by Dynamite. Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gremlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Gremlin. Gremlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamite swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gremlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dynamite swats him away and circles back towards the center. Gremlin with a hook. A left lands for Dynamite. Dynamite lands a lovely overhand right. Gremlin leaves Dynamite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It looks like Dynamite has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. A solid leg kick lands there for Dynamite.
Dynamite dives in for a single leg takedown but Gremlin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dynamite lands a body shot. With the fighters up against the cage, Gremlin throws an elbow but misses. Gremlin crunches a lovely knee into Dynamite's ribcage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dynamite successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gremlin trying to control but Dynamite is working from the bottom. Gremlin won't allow Dynamite to get back to his feet. Dynamite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dynamite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dynamite controls Gremlin momentarily but Gremlin frees himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Napoleon Dynamite dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bobcat Gremlin's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gremlin darts in and clinches Dynamite up against the cage. Dynamite wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dynamite creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dynamite lands a nice knee to the body. Dynamite lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gremlin backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Gremlin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dynamite avoids it. Gremlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Dynamite. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gremlin obliges. Gremlin misses with a hook from the clinch. Dynamite lands an uppercut. Gremlin lands with a right to the head. Dynamite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Dynamite scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. 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! Gremlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dynamite shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gremlin as he avoids it easily. Dynamite misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dynamite gets tackled into the cage by Gremlin. Gremlin maintains the clinch. Dynamite breaks from the clinch.
Dynamite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Gremlin misses with a hook. Dynamite ducked under it nicely. Gremlin clinches up against the cage. Dynamite lands a shoulder strike. Dynamite manages to pull guard.
Dynamite is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gremlin throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dynamite's body to avoid the submission. Dynamite has instead reached around Gremlin's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dynamite arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Napoleon Dynamite! Our winner, Napoleon Dynamite, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yiotis Egomitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Felterbush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickie Felterbush acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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25
197 lbs
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200 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yiotis Egomitis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dickie Felterbush! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Egomitis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Felterbush has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Egomitis has managed to clinch.
Felterbush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Egomitis misses with a punch to the body.
Egomitis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Egomitis trying to control the position but instead, Felterbush has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egomitis into the cage. Felterbush blocks an uppercut.
Felterbush tries to work over Egomitis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Egomitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Felterbush's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Egomitis just leaning against Felterbush, taking a breather. Egomitis tries to throw a body punch but Felterbush avoids it by throwing Egomitis back against the cage. Egomitis throws a punch but it's blocked by Felterbush. Egomitis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Egomitis pushes Felterbush back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Egomitis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round. Felterbush throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Egomitiss head. Egomitis lands with a light punch inside. Felterbush jumps guard and drags Egomitis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Felterbush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Felterbush wants to improve his position but instead Egomitis has moved into half guard.
Felterbush moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Felterbush holds on and takes a little breather. Felterbush wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Felterbush pulls Egomitis in to control the position. We've been hearing good reports from Egomitis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Felterbush wants to sweep but no luck. Felterbush trying to control the position.
Felterbush doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Felterbush trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The fighters circle momentarily. Egomitis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Felterbush turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A head kick misses from Felterbush.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Egomitis getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Egomitis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Felterbush. Egomitis is looking to clinch but Felterbush is avoiding it.
Egomitis tries to clinch there but Felterbush circles away.
Felterbush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Egomitis clinches. Felterbush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Felterbush is trying to pull guard but Egomitis has him pressed against the cage. Egomitis lands a body punch in the clinch. Felterbush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Egomitis to keep the fight standing. Yiotis Egomitis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dickie Felterbush. Felterbush is looking to take this one to the mat. Felterbush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Egomitis pulls him back up using the underhooks. Felterbush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egomitis misses with a hook from the clinch. Still in the clinch, Egomitis scores with a nice short uppercut. Felterbush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Egomitis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Felterbush breaks from the clinch.
Felterbush misses with a straight left. Egomitis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Egomitis scores with a nice strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Felterbush throws a leg kick but Egomitis moved away. A telegraphed right hand from Felterbush misses the target. Felterbush cracks a nice hook into Egomitis's ribs. Egomitis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Felterbush feints and then cracks Egomitis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Egomitis down. Felterbush throws a poor cross that misses
and Egomitis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yiotis Egomitis dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Felterbush throws a hook to the side of Egomitis's head but Egomitis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Egomitis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Felterbush can do to turn this around? Felterbush closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Egomitis's guard. Egomitis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Felterbush throws a big right hand that misses. Egomitis has Felterbush pulled in close to control his posture. Felterbush throws a strike but Egomitis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Felterbush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Egomitis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Egomitis stopping the sweep attempt from Felterbush. Felterbush has a closed guard, preventing Egomitis from standing up. Egomitis postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Egomitis moves away from the strike by Felterbush. Felterbush connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Felterbush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Felterbush throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Felterbush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Egomitis wants to clinch. Felterbush circles away from the clinch attempt.
Felterbush looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Egomitis is fending him off so far but Felterbush persists. Nope, Egomitis circles away and we're back to standing. Some bone on bone action there as Felterbush checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dickie Felterbush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Egomitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Felterbush paws at him with a jab and circles away. Felterbush moves out of range of the leg kick from Egomitis. No luck for Felterbush with that takedown attempt. Yiotis Egomitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Felterbush connects with a solid leg kick. Felterbush jabs at Egomitis's body. Felterbush pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Felterbush throws a nice inside leg kick. Felterbush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Felterbush throws a leg kick that is checked and Egomitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egomitis. Felterbush looking to control.
Felterbush trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Felterbush pulls Egomitis in close to prevent any damage. Felterbush looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Egomitis has picked Felterbush up and slammed him! Felterbush can't keep hold of the triangle and Egomitis manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Felterbush is trying to get back to half guard. Egomitis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Felterbush struggling a bit here. Egomitis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dickie Felterbush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Felterbush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Egomitis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Egomitis. Egomitis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Felterbush's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Felterbush controls Egomitis momentarily but Egomitis frees himself. Felterbush looking for a sweep. Not yet Felterbush, not yet. Egomitis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Felterbush is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Felterbush trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A lazy body kick from Felterbush and Egomitis counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Yiotis Egomitis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Felterbush tries to get to full guard but Egomitis has control of the leg. Egomitis is thwarting Felterbush's attempts to control the position. Felterbush gets back to full guard.
Felterbush is looking to sweep but instead, Egomitis has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Felterbush controlling the position well. Egomitis tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Felterbush. Felterbush is trying to get back to full guard. Felterbush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Felterbush is pulling down on Egomitis's head. It's preventing any offense from Egomitis, at least for the moment. Felterbush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Felterbush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Egomitis on the wrong end of a nice hook. Egomitis blocks a head kick by Felterbush.
Yiotis Egomitis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Egomitis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Egomitis 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. Felterbush lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Egomitis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Felterbush if he has to take too many more of those.
Felterbush fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Felterbush throws a lazy body kick and Egomitis counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Felterbush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Egomitis wants to stand up but Felterbush has a hold of him and won't allow it. Felterbush is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Egomitis wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Yiotis Egomitis showed his dominance in that final round. I think Egomitis 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yiotis Egomitis! After winning the bout, Yiotis Egomitis 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peacock has chosen Bring The Noise by Public Enemy & Anthrax as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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221 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leandro Hughes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Peacock! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peacock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peacock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Leandro Hughes has been cut. Peacock thuds his right hand into Hughes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab. Donk. Peacock catches Hughes right on the button with a cross. Nice uppercut there from Peacock. Nice defenses there by Hughes. Peacock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Peacock. Peacock lands a lovely overhand right. Hughes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peacock cracks the inside of Hughes's front leg. Peacock throws a lazy right hand but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hughes takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peacock jabs Hughes to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hughes slips a jab from Peacock. Peacock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Peacock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leandro Hughes's cut is getting worse. Peacock 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.
Hughes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peacock scores with a jab to the head.
Peacock throws a jab but it's blocked by Hughes. Peacock works Hughes's body with a nice hook. Peacock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peacock looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range. A slapping leg kick lands for Peacock.
Peacock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hughes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Peacock catches Hughes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! An inside leg kick lands from Peacock. Peacock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A chopping leg kick lands by Peacock. Peacock with a hook. Peacock throws a big shot that misses. Peacock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hughes on the side of the head.
Leandro Hughes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Peacock lands the left hand. Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peacock connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Peacock cracks Hughes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hughes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Peacock finish him?
Hughes is rocked!
Jeez, Leandro Hughes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. BOOM! Peacock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hughes. Hughes tries to recover but Peacock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hughes lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drew Peacock! A victorious Drew Peacock 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuju Kilju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Cousteau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilju comes to the cage accompanied by One Of These Mornings. Cousteau comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 20000 Leagues Under the Sea - The Monster Attacks kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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170 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tuju Kilju! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacques Cousteau! The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cousteau throws a looping overhand right but Kilju ducks down to avoid it. Kilju defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cousteau. Good work by Kilju as he checks the leg kick. Cousteau takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kilju connects with a crisp jab. Cousteau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilju.
Cousteau misses with a wild body shot. Kilju clinches. Kilju tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cousteau wants to take the fight to the mat but Kilju manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cousteau has Kilju pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilju manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Tuju Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau. Kilju swings wildly with an uppercut but Cousteau uses good head movement to avoid it. Cousteau blocking some punches.
Kilju misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilju is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kilju pushes Cousteau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kilju misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilju. Kilju is pressed up against the cage. Cousteau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kilju down to the mat. Kilju avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kilju cracks the inside of Cousteau's front leg. Tuju Kilju is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Cousteau fails in his attempt to clinch. Cousteau shoots in but Kilju avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cousteau fails with the takedown. Cousteau throws out a loose jab but Kilju uses good head movement to avoid it. Cousteau shoots for a takedown but Kilju saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilju lands a jab-cross combination. Cousteau blocks a head kick by Kilju.
Cousteau closes the distance and clinches up with Kilju, looking for a takedown. Cousteau pushes Kilju against the cage but Kilju circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cousteau tries for a takedown but Kilju sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Cousteau. Kilju is looking to land body kicks. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kilju scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Kilju tenderised Cousteau's leg. Cousteau is trying to keep his angry face on. Cousteau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilju tries to avoid it but Cousteau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilju to the ground. Kilju escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A slapping leg kick lands for Kilju.
Kilju stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilju wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kilju scores with a jab to the jaw. Cousteau digs a good hook to Kilju's body.
Kilju avoids the body shot from Cousteau.
Cousteau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilju is fending him off so far but Cousteau persists. Nope, Kilju circles away and we're back to standing. Cousteau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Nice body punch from Kilju. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kilju, as that shot connected.
Kilju lands a big head kick that sends Cousteau tumbling to the mat! Kilju takes a step backwards and waves Cousteau back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cousteau is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kilju fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Cousteau is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilju finish him? Cousteau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Cousteau seems to have recovered his senses. Kilju slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kilju is trying to keep Cousteau in close.
Cousteau drops back looking for a leg! Kilju is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilju manages to kick Cousteau off! Cousteau jumps back into Kilju's guard. Cousteau throws a big elbow that misses. Kilju is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Cousteau trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilju is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kilju misses with a wild body shot. Tuju Kilju is winning the standup battle so far. Cousteau cracks Kilju with a right hand to the side of the head. Cousteau shoots in for a double leg but Kilju sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kilju closes the distance and clinches. Cousteau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilju pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cousteau tries to score a body lock takedown but Kilju shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Tuju Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau. A nice left hand lands by Kilju.
Cousteau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cousteau avoids a wild elbow strike from Kilju. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kilju creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Cousteau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kilju is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cousteau is looking for a takedown. Kilju tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kilju gets underhooks to prevent Cousteau's takedown attempt.
Cousteau looking for a takedown. Kilju throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilju. Kilju misses with some punches.
Cousteau misses with a punch on the inside.
Cousteau trying to control the position but instead, Kilju has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cousteau into the cage. Kilju lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cousteau backwards. Kilju throws a punch but it's blocked by Cousteau. Cousteau jumps guard but Kilju stands there with Cousteau around his waist. Cousteau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cousteau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kilju seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cousteau can turn it around. Cousteau blocking some punches.
Kilju lands an elbow just above Cousteau 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilju. Cousteau is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Cousteau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kilju pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cousteau jumps guard but Kilju turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kilju tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cousteau pulls Kilju into guard.
Kilju sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cousteau's guard. Kilju working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kilju stalling. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Cousteau with the active half guard here but Kilju passes nicely into side control. Kilju is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cousteau will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. 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. Kilju scoring with punches from side control. Kilju trying to control the position but Cousteau is working away. Kilju is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cousteau can do to turn this around? Cousteau tries to buck Kilju off but Kilju is having none of it. Cousteau is trying to control Kilju's posture but Kilju avoids it. Cousteau is trying to get back to half guard. Cousteau gets back to half guard.
That's four 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. Cousteau is refusing to be controlled, as Kilju sits in half guard. Cousteau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Kilju not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kilju is controlling the pace.
Kilju trying to mount his opponent but Cousteau defends it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kilju is trying to control the action in half guard but Cousteau is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuju Kilju dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cousteau has his takedown stuffed and Kilju counters with a stiff right hand. Kilju ducks under a wild hook from Cousteau. Cousteau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Kilju counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cousteau thinking. We've been told by Kilju's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kilju clinches up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kilju just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cousteau's brow. Cousteau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tuju Kilju has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Cousteau. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilju swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cousteau is looking to take this one to the mat. Kilju creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cousteau's defenses. Kilju creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cousteau's defenses. Kilju has a couple of punches blocked by Cousteau.
Cousteau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kilju scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kilju lands an uppercut. Kilju creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kilju gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cousteau.
Kilju fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cousteau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kilju pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cousteau tries to keep at a distance but Kilju has taken the fight into the clinch. Cousteau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kilju to keep the fight standing. Cousteau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kilju working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kilju fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tuju Kilju has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kilju misses with a hook from the clinch. Cousteau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cousteau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kilju fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kilju fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cousteau manages to avoid it. Kilju lands a nice shot that snaps Cousteau's head back.
Kilju throws a hook but Cousteau avoids it easily. Jacques Cousteau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kilju sizes up Cousteau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kilju scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Kilju cracks Cousteau with a hook to the temple - Cousteau is on wobbly legs here! Kilju swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Cousteau falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kilju wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tuju Kilju! Tuju Kilju is the new lightweight champion! After winning the bout, Tuju Kilju 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hun has chosen Nirvana - The Man Who Sold The World as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hannibal Barca! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Attila Hun! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barca misses with an uppercut. Hun saw that one coming. Barca moves out of range as Hun strikes. Barca ducks under a wild hook from Hun. Hun cracks Barca with a right hand to the side of the head. Hun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Barca misses the target. Barca with a hook. Barca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hun paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hun throws a series of strikes that have Barca backpedaling.
Hun misses with a head kick.
Hun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barca blocks the body kick.
Barca scores with the left hand. Hun knows he should have avoided that one. Barca throws a body kick that misses. Barca misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Barca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Barca will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barca throws out a loose jab but Hun uses good head movement to avoid it. Barca throws a hook but Hun blocks it. Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barca sees it coming and avoids it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Hun. Barca uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. A bone on bone clash there as Hun blocks the leg kick.
Barca throws a jab but it's blocked by Hun. Barca needs to keep his hands up - Hun had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Hannibal Barca has been cut. Oooooh!!! Hun has knocked Barca down with a huge combo! Hun steps away and waves a wobbly Barca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Barca misses the shot to the body. Hun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hun throws a jab when Barca was well out of range. A big right from Barca misses. Barca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barca takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hun lands a left and a right that send Barca crashing to the mat, dazed. Hun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Barca is rocked! Hannibal Barca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hun darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Barca's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hun before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila Hun! Attila Hun retains his light heavyweight title! Attila Hun thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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