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LMS 43rd War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Twitchy Yosemite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Kastelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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218 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twitchy Yosemite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Calvin Kastelum!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yosemite scores with a nice strike.
Kastelum walks into a stiff left hand from Yosemite.
Kastelum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kastelum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yosemite cracks Kastelum with an open hand slap.
Yosemite bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yosemite scores with a jab to the head.
Kastelum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yosemite circles away.
Yosemite seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Yosemite scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yosemite clobbers Kastelum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yosemite scores with a punch to the head.
Yosemite lands a nice hook to Kastelum's body. Kastelum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Yosemite.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kastelum is defended easily by Yosemite.
Yosemite wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Yosemite ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yosemite is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kastelum misses with a takedown
and Yosemite counters with a stiff right hand.
Twitchy Yosemite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Kastelum.
Yosemite throws a series of strikes that have Kastelum backpedaling.
Yosemite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kastelum takes one to the side of the head.
Yosemite cracks Kastelum with an open hand slap.
Kastelum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kastelum has eaten all the pies!
Yosemite lands a nice shot that snaps Kastelum's head back.
Twitchy Yosemite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Yosemite. Beautiful body shot.
Kastelum looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosemite lands a jab to the head.
Kastelum shoots in for a takedown but Yosemite shows good takedown defense.
Yosemite lands with a hook. Kastelum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yosemite lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yosemite cracks Kastelum with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Yosemite has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kastelum to stand back up!
Kastelum is rocked!
Yosemite lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kastelum off his feet! Kastelum tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Twitchy Yosemite!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between No No (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aabid Abdul Muiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident |
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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, No No!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aabid Abdul Muiz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Muiz has closed the distance and engaged No in a clinch.
No lands a nice uppercut.
Abdul Muiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. No gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that No has been working on his elbows in the gym.
No tries a body shot but Abdul Muiz blocks it.
Abdul Muiz has had enough of the clinch but No keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Abdul Muiz.
Abdul Muiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but No prevents it.
No looking to slow down the pace here.
Abdul Muiz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abdul Muiz manages to end up in side control.
Abdul Muiz cracks No with a big right hand but No just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Abdul Muiz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
No is rocked!
Abdul Muiz working the head with strikes.
Oh No is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abdul Muiz lands a strong strike to the head of No. That's dazed him! Abdul Muiz looking to finish here. No is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Abdul Muiz lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aabid Abdul Muiz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Exum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Exum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Games. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dante Exum enters the cage!
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295 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Big heart |
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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, Raven Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Exum!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exum throws a body kick that misses.
Black wants to clinch
and Exum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Exum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Exum throws a counter combo.
Dante Exum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exum shoots in but Black avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Exum.
Exum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raven Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Exum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exum swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Exum lands a head kick!
Black stuffs the takedown.
Exum cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to clinch.
Exum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Exum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Black circles away.
Black is looking to clinch.
Exum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exum lands a leg kick that knocks Black off balance momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Exum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Black missing with knees to the body.
Exum manages to break the clinch.
Exum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black is breathing heavily.
Exum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Exum throws a leg kick but Black sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Black looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Exum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Exum gets slowly back to his feet.
Exum throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Exum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exum tries to bum rush Black with a series of wild strikes but Black uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Exum instigates a clinch.
Exum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black tries to clinch up.
Exum shoots for a double leg takedown but Black sprawls well. He's pushed Exum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Exum circles away.
Exum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Black was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Exum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Exum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Black defends well and Exum ends up having to push Black into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Exum moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
We've been told by Black's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Black tries to clinch but Exum is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exum fails with a takedown attempt.
Exum scores with a nice body kick.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Exum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Exum misses with a kick to the body.
Black is looking to clinch but Exum is avoiding it.
Exum shoots in looking for a takedown but Black manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Exum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Black throws a big counter combination but Exum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Exum moves into the clinch.
Exum trying to land knees to the body.
Exum tries to work over Black's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Exum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Exum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Black rushes Exum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Exum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to clinch up.
Exum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Exum throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
Dante Exum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exum throws a lazy head kick
and Black counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black gets tackled into the cage by Exum. Exum maintains the clinch.
Exum drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Exum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Exum.
Raven Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Exum lands with a slapping head kick.
Black has Exum up against the cage in a clinch.
Exum trying to land knees to the body.
Exum avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Exum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Black just stands there and leans against the cage.
Raven Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Exum.
Exum is trying to drag Black to the mat but Black just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Black with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Black throws a knee to the head but misses.
Exum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Exum pushes him off.
No luck for Exum with that takedown attempt.
Black takes a knee to the side of the body.
Exum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Exum or perhaps it was just good defense by Black, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exum pushes Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Dante Exum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Black scores with a knee to the head.
Exum cracks Black with a nice body shot.
Exum struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Exum just leaning against Black, taking a breather.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Exum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Exum scores with a four punch combination!
Exum shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Exum throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Exum throws a front kick that sends Black stumbling back into the cage.
Exum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Exum.
Black using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Exum has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Exum breaks the clinch.
Black darts in trying to clinch
and Exum counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Exum darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Exum into the cage.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Exum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Exum shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Exum is looking to slow Black down with leg kicks.
Exum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Exum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Exum throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Black moves into the clinch.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black tries to land knees in the clinch but Exum avoids the damage to the body.
Exum is trying to break free.
Exum avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Exum avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Exum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Exum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.
Raven Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Exum.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Exum tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Exum back against the cage.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Exum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Exum throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Exum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Black wants to clinch.
Exum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Exum fails with the takedown.
Black throws a big counter combination but Exum scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Exum has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Black missing with knees to the body.
Exum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Exum. That's going to slow Black down.
Exum fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Black is looking to clinch.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Exum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Exum scoring well with a low kick there.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Exum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black tries to clinch but Exum is having none of it.
As Black backs off Exum throws a huge counter combo but Black manages to avoid it all.
Black wants to clinch.
Exum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Black is fending him off so far but Exum persists. Nope, Black circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Black wants to clinch.
Black tries to clinch but Exum moves away
and Exum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Black sprawls well. Black wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Exum gets slowly back to his feet.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch but Exum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Exum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Black sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Exum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Exum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to clinch there but Exum circles away.
Black tries to clinch up.
Exum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Exum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Exum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Exum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Exum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Black.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exum trying to stall but Black improves his position.
Exum missing with knees to the body.
Raven Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Exum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Exum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Exum 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Exum!
Post fight, Dante Exum took to the microphone: 'I want to thank all my fans and managers and my opponent for a great fight and a great opportunity to show what i could do in this victory.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damien OQuinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jock Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OQuinn comes to the cage accompanied by King Gordy - Damian. Damien OQuinn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jock Fletcher's chin.
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176 lbs
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201 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien OQuinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jock Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher with a lazy takedown attempt
and OQuinn counters with a right hand to the body.
Fletcher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OQuinn was covering up waiting for the punch and Fletcher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OQuinn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OQuinn is looking to stand back up but Fletcher counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by OQuinn.
Fletcher content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher controlling the action here.
OQuinn looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fletcher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OQuinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fletcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fletcher has OQuinn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. OQuinn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Fletcher.
Fletcher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by OQuinn after a bit of a struggle.
OQuinn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fletcher.
Fletcher has clasped his hands together around OQuinn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher controlling the position.
Fletcher's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fletcher wants to control but OQuinn is keeping him busy.
OQuinn is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fletcher wants to control but OQuinn is keeping him busy.
OQuinn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
OQuinn being controlled for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fletcher closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OQuinn's guard.
OQuinn keeping moving, preventing Fletcher from controlling successfully.
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.
Fletcher is stalling in the full guard.
OQuinn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
OQuinn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fletcher is controlling him.
Fletcher stays in close to OQuinn's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fletcher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Fletcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fletcher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. OQuinn quickly recovers to half guard.
Jock Fletcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fletcher trying to control the pace.
Fletcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OQuinn is looking to get back to is feet but Fletcher passes into side control.
Fletcher controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fletcher advances to full mount.
OQuinn is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fletcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
OQuinn trying desperately to get to his feet.
Fletcher controlling from the full mount.
OQuinn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fletcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
OQuinn is trying to stand up.
Fletcher controlling from the full mount.
Fletcher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OQuinn wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Fletcher.
OQuinn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fletcher looking to control and managing it successfully.
OQuinn trying desperately to get to his feet.
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.
Fletcher sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
OQuinn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Fletcher controlling his opponent.
Fletcher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fletcher controlling his opponent.
Fletcher looking to finish OQuinn with some ground and pound. This is bad for OQuinn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jock Fletcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
OQuinn closes the distance and pushes Fletcher back into the cage.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
OQuinn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Jock Fletcher has been cut.
Fletcher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jock Fletcher.
Fletcher is looking for a takedown.
Fletcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OQuinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OQuinn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OQuinn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
OQuinn scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn landing knees to the head.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head.
OQuinn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fletcher up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fletcher has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. OQuinn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fletcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by OQuinn.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OQuinn.
Fletcher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OQuinn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fletcher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fletcher is rocked!
Fletcher is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knees to the body from OQuinn.
OQuinn leaning against his opponent.
OQuinn stops a takedown attempt from Fletcher.
OQuinn controlling the action here for a moment.
OQuinn gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Damien OQuinn.
Fletcher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OQuinn counters with a nice body kick.
Jock Fletcher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OQuinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Damien OQuinn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fletcher tries for a takedown but OQuinn manages to get underhooks.
Fletcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OQuinn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
OQuinn lands a knee to the head.
OQuinn drops Fletcher with a big knee straight up the middle! Fletcher is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Fletcher is still on wobbly legs! Can OQuinn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OQuinn closes the distance and clinches.
OQuinn jerks Fletcher's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Fletcher drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! OQuinn goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from OQuinn because Fletcher was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Damien OQuinn!
A very excited looking Damien OQuinn rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hendo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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215 lbs
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268 lbs
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Brawler
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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 Las Vegas, Hendo Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Bresnar.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gracie throws a wild hook but Bresnar just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gracie gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Bresnar raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lock Bresnar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Hofferman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toushikama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toushikama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: One Love-Yoshihiro Akiyama. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Hofferman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Toushikama !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofferman moves in looking to clinch but Toushikama pushes him off.
Hofferman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toushikama but Toushikama pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hofferman moves in looking to clinch but Toushikama pushes him off.
Hofferman connects with a leg kick. Toushikama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Toushikama closes the distance and clinches.
Hofferman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toushikama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hofferman.
Hofferman blocks a body shot from Toushikama .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hofferman up against the cage.
Toushikama is pressed up against the cage. Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toushikama down to the mat. Toushikama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hofferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofferman gets tackled into the cage by Toushikama . Toushikama maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofferman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Toushikama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toushikama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toushikama breaks the clinch.
Toushikama closes the distance and clinches.
Toushikama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toushikama throws a head punch that misses.
Toushikama stops a takedown attempt from Hofferman.
Toushikama has Hofferman pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akira Toushikama .
Toushikama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toushikama swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofferman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toushikama misses with a punch to the body.
Toushikama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hofferman is looking for a takedown.
Hofferman is trying to drag Toushikama to the mat but Toushikama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Toushikama is pressed up against the cage. Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toushikama down to the mat. Toushikama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hofferman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama forces Hofferman back against the cage and clinches.
Hofferman tries to stall but Toushikama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hofferman is working for takedown but Toushikama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Toushikama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hofferman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toushikama prevents it.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Toushikama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hofferman prevents a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hofferman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toushikama prevents it.
Toushikama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofferman.
Toushikama has a couple of punches blocked by Hofferman.
Hofferman is trying to pull guard but Toushikama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Toushikama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hofferman takes a shot to the head.
Toushikama keeps control of Hofferman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Toushikama misses with a body punch.
Hofferman can't get the takedown.
Toushikama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Toushikama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toushikama tries to break the clinch but Hofferman is controlling the position.
Hofferman tries to pull guard but Toushikama won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofferman looking for a takedown.
Hofferman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hofferman blocking some punches.
Hofferman is trying to force a seperation but Toushikama has the dominant position.
Toushikama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toushikama dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Toushikama clinches up against the cage.
Toushikama throws a head punch that misses.
Toushikama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've been informed that Toushikama has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akira Toushikama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hofferman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hofferman prevents a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Toushikama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofferman goes for a takedown attempt but Toushikama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hofferman tries to keep at a distance but Toushikama has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toushikama is stalling here.
Toushikama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoffermans head.
Toushikama avoiding damage as Hofferman throws knees to the body.
Hofferman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toushikama is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hofferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofferman wants to take the fight to the mat but Toushikama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Hofferman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toushikama can't find room to land a body shot as Hofferman controls the action.
Hofferman wants the takedown. Toushikama is fighting it off but Hofferman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Toushikama 's guard against the cage.
Toushikama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toushikama keeping moving, preventing Hofferman from controlling successfully.
Toushikama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hofferman is one step ahead there.
Hofferman trying to control but Toushikama is working from the bottom.
Toushikama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toushikama is controlling Hofferman's posture.
Hofferman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toushikama is keeping the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama wants to clinch up but Hofferman keeps it at a distance.
Toushikama gets a clinch.
Toushikama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toushikama tries to circle away but Hofferman has him pinned against the cage.
Toushikama leaning against his opponent.
Hofferman tries a body shot but Toushikama blocks it.
Toushikama gets underhooks to prevent Hofferman's takedown attempt.
Hofferman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Toushikama pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Toushikama struggles to land a body shot inside as Hofferman controls his hands.
Hofferman tries to pull guard but Toushikama won't allow it.
Hofferman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toushikama prevents it.
Toushikama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hofferman wants a takedown but no success here.
Hofferman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toushikama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama leaning against his opponent.
Hofferman blocks an uppercut.
Hofferman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toushikama is keeping busy.
Hofferman is trying to pull guard but Toushikama has him pressed against the cage.
Hofferman wants a takedown.
Toushikama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toushikama continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hofferman wants a takedown.
Toushikama misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hofferman blocking some punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofferman tries to score a body lock takedown but Toushikama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toushikama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toushikama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hofferman's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toushikama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Toushikama closes the distance and pushes Hofferman back into the cage.
Toushikama slowing the pace effectively.
Hofferman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toushikama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toushikama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Toushikama is pushing Hofferman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toushikama is pressed up against the cage. Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Toushikama down to the mat. Toushikama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Hofferman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toushikama has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toushikama receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toushikama swings wildly with an uppercut but Hofferman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toushikama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Toushikama to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toushikama .
Toushikama pushes Hofferman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toushikama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Toushikama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Craig Hofferman has been cut.
Toushikama is pushing Hofferman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toushikama gets underhooks to prevent Hofferman's takedown attempt.
Hofferman prevents Toushikama from breaking the clinch.
Toushikama leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Akira Toushikama .
Toushikama takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hofferman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toushikama moves into the clinch.
Toushikama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Toushikama tries to circle away but Hofferman has him pinned against the cage.
Toushikama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hofferman tries for a takedown but Toushikama manages to get underhooks.
Toushikama prevents a takedown attempt there.
Toushikama has Hofferman pressed against the cage.
Hofferman blocks a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama is trying to break free.
Toushikama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hofferman landing knees to the body.
Toushikama stalling.
Toushikama working aggressively here.
Hofferman blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofferman has Toushikama pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Toushikama manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toushikama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Toushikama is trying to break the clinch but Hofferman is controlling him.
Hofferman is trying to pull guard but Toushikama has him pressed against the cage.
Hofferman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toushikama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofferman.
A short right from Toushikama on the inside.
Toushikama tries to circle away but Hofferman has him pinned against the cage.
Toushikama misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toushikama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toushikama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toushikama prevents the takedown attempt.
Toushikama taking a breather.
Toushikama is trying to push Hofferman away but Hofferman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akira Toushikama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toushikama wants to break free but Hofferman has control.
Toushikama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toushikama has had enough of the clinch but Hofferman keeps him there for the moment.
Hofferman prevents a body shot from Toushikama .
Toushikama misses with a punch to the body.
Toushikama throws a punch but it's blocked by Hofferman.
The referee calls for Toushikama to work.
Hofferman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Toushikama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hofferman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Toushikama after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hofferman can't find room to land a body shot as Toushikama controls the action.
Hofferman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Craig Hofferman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hofferman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Toushikama .
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Toushikama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Toushikama 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Toushikama !
Akira Toushikama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kazaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles Newell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roman Kazaev's chin.
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208 lbs
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266 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Kazaev!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell connects with a looping right hand.
Newell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazaev.
Newell moves out of range of the leg kick from Kazaev.
Newell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kazaev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kazaev throws a chopping leg kick but Newell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newell throws a series of punches but Kazaev moves out of range.
Newell with a jab.
Newell jabs Kazaev right on the nose. Kazaev blinks but takes it well.
Nice body punch from Newell.
Newell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newell feinted with a counter takedown.
Kazaev tries to clinch up.
Kazaev tries to clinch there but Newell circles away.
Newell lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Myles Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Newell finds it's way through Kazaev's defenses.
Kazaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazaev has managed to clinch.
Kazaev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kazaev throws a head kick but Newell moves out of range.
Kazaev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Newell. No joy for Kazaev on that attempt.
Newell keeps the fight on the outside.
Kazaev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Newell to score with a decent uppercut.
Kazaev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Newell as he connects with a hook.
Kazaev 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.
Newell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kazaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Kazaev's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newell with a nice head shot there.
Kazaev looks winded!
Newell works over Kazaev with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to pass the guard but Kazaev is keeping the position.
Newell scoring with some ground and pound.
Newell working some strikes from top position.
Kazaev is rocked!
Newell postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kazaev covers up, he's hurt! Newell keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Newell and the ref steps in to end the fight! Newell can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Newell!
A very excited looking Myles Newell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Universe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
186 lbs
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190 lbs
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Great elbows
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Universe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Black!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Universe clinches with his opponent.
Black changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Universe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black gets tackled into the cage by Universe. Universe maintains the clinch.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Universe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Universe after a bit of a struggle.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Black.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've been informed that Black 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.
Universe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black looking for a takedown.
Nice elbow from Universe.
It looks like Dan Black has been cut.
Black is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Universe lands an elbow inside that Black shrugs off.
Universe lands an elbow inside.
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black looks winded!
Universe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Universe lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Universe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Universe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black takes an elbow to the forehead.
Universe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Black's defenses.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Universe.
That has opened up Dan Black's cut even more.
Universe lands a nice elbow.
Black is rocked!
Universe lands an elbow just above Black 's eye.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
Universe lands a vicious elbow to the side of Black's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Universe tries to finish him with strikes but Black still seems able to defend himself so Universe steps back and lets Black get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Universe closes the distance and clinches.
Universe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Dan Black's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Universe has Black pressed against the cage. He pushes Black back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Universe throws a beautiful elbow that sends Black crashing to the floor! Universe piles on the pressure with more strikes! Black is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Universe!
After the fight, Mr Universe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitt Thrawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 48 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitt Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliff moves away.
Spliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thrawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thrawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Mitt Thrawn has been cut.
Spliff is looking to control Thrawn's arms but Thrawn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spliff has his back to the cage.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thrawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spliff's brow.
Thrawn tries to work over Spliff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spliff gets through Thrawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thrawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spliff's brow.
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
Thrawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spliff has Thrawn pressed against the cage.
Spliff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thrawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spliff ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spliff no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thrawn won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
Spliff can't keep his opponent in guard - Thrawn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thrawn stands up from half guard.
Thrawn wants to clinch up but Spliff keeps it at a distance.
Spliff closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Spliff.
Spliff misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliff's elbow.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff decides to pull guard.
Thrawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrawn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliff is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thrawn is controlling him.
Thrawn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Spliff wants to stand but Thrawn is controlling the position.
Thrawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitt Thrawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrawn tries to clinch up.
Spliff closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrawn throws an elbow but misses.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrawn lands a jab to Spliff's midsection.
Thrawn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spliff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thrawn clinches.
Spliff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn takes a shot to the head.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spliff tries to throw a body punch but Thrawn avoids it by throwing Spliff back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrawn throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spliff.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Thrawn is leaning against Spliff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thrawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spliff's brow.
Spliff lands a right hand.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Spliff blocks it.
Spliff breaks the clinch.
Thrawn connects with a body shot that sends Spliff's belly button to the back.
Spliff rushes Thrawn and presses him up against the cage.
Thrawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Spliff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spliff's defenses.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mustaffa Spliff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mitt Thrawn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spliff takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spliff.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Spliff controls the action.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spliff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spliff pulls guard successfully.
Spliff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thrawn postures up in Spliff's guard and throws a big left but Spliff blocks it.
Thrawn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thrawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Spliff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Thrawn isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
Spliff is looking to stand back up but Thrawn counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Spliff.
Thrawn wants to control but Spliff is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thrawn wants to free his trapped foot but Spliff is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Spliff makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Spliff moves into the clinch.
Spliff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spliff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Spliff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Mustaffa Spliff has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Spliff as the two fighters clinch.
Spliff blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrawn. Spliff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spliff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thrawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliff manages to avoid it.
Thrawn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSpliff.
Thrawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spliff pushes Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Spliff dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike.
Thrawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Thrawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spliff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thrawns head.
Spliff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thrawn backwards.
Spliff tries to stall but Thrawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spliff dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Thrawn.
Thrawn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Spliff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thrawn thinking.
Spliff pushes Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff wants the takedown. Thrawn is fighting it off but Spliff persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thrawn's guard against the cage.
Spliff won't allow Thrawn to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thrawn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thrawn trying to control the position.
Spliff stands and steps away. Thrawn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thrawn is looking to clinch.
Spliff feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spliff tries to keep at a distance but Thrawn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thrawn tries to throw a body punch but Spliff avoids it by throwing Thrawn back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spliff breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thrawn misses with a hook. Spliff ducked under it nicely.
Spliff slips a jab from Thrawn.
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!
Spliff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spliff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spliff moves into range and clinches up with Thrawn.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spliff leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike.
Spliff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Spliff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thrawn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Spliff avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustaffa Spliff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitt Thrawn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thrawn throws a poor cross that misses
and Thrawn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thrawn misses with a body shot.
Spliff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spliff wants to break free but Thrawn has control.
Spliff is leaning against Thrawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spliff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrawn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrawn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spliff rather than just go for the knockout.
Thrawn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrawn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrawn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spliff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thrawn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spliff moves into the clinch.
Thrawn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Thrawn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff blocks an elbow strike.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Spliff lands a shot to the body.
Spliff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spliff manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thrawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrawn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thrawn stops Spliff from standing up.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Thrawn from controlling successfully.
Thrawn won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spliff keeping full guard, as Thrawn tries to pass.
Thrawn prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A shot to the body from Thrawn misses
and Spliff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliff clinches.
Spliff trying to control the position but instead, Thrawn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spliff into the cage.
Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrawn moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spliff can't find room to land a body shot as Thrawn controls the action.
Thrawn dodges an elbow strike from Spliff.
Spliff jumps guard.
Spliff wants to stand and escape but Thrawn is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thrawn wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thrawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thrawn stops Spliff from standing up.
Spliff keeping moving, preventing Thrawn from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thrawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spliff pushes Thrawn up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thrawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spliff's brow.
Spliff is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thrawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Spliff.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrawn throws an elbow but misses.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Spliff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thrawn is defending well.
Thrawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Spliff lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spliff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrawn tries a body shot but Spliff blocks it.
Spliff prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Mitt Thrawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spliff blocks the elbow strike.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Spliff blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Spliff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
Spliff avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Mustaffa Spliff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spliff dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaffa Spliff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spliff, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaffa Spliff!
Mustaffa Spliff really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski comes to the cage accompanied by Hemp Gru - Sami swoi . Stamatis has chosen Lose Yourself as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
154 lbs
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184 lbs
53 - 26 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
53 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarnowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tarnowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tarnowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stamatis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stamatis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarnowski counters with a thumping low kick.
Tarnowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tarnowski. That's going to slow Stamatis down.
Tarnowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tarnowski lands with a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Stamatis misses.
Tarnowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tarnowski throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarnowski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stamatis delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stamatis misses with a head kick.
Stamatis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tarnowski's sensitive parts.
Good work by Stamatis as he checks the leg kick.
Tarnowski lands a high kick!
Stamatis shoots in but Tarnowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stamatis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tarnowski backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tarnowski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stamatis's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tarnowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stamatis lands a head shot.
Stamatis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tarnowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stamatis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stamatis misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tarnowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Stamatis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stamatis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tarnowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tarnowski ducks under a wild hook from Stamatis.
Tarnowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stamatis circles away quickly and effectively.
Stamatis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Stamatis.
Tarnowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tarnowski blocks a head kick by Stamatis.
Stamatis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tarnowski misses with a body shot.
Tarnowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stamatis manages to avoid it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stamatis! Tarnowski is out on his feet! Stamatis rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Tarnowski is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Tarnowski is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Athan Stamatis!
In his post fight interview, Athan Stamatis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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A |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
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