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MFN 160: Griever vs. Mayor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marc Zietsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanji Sanpun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanpun has chosen Snacktime - Barenaked Ladies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marc Zietsch is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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157 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Zietsch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sanji Sanpun!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanpun is looking to clinch.
Sanpun is looking to chop away at Zietsch's legs.
Sanpun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zietsch.
Sanpun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zietsch.
Sanpun tries to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circling - Zietsch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Zietsch's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sanpun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zietsch was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanpun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanpun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zietsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sanpun's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanpun stays in close to Zietsch's body and controls the position.
Zietsch keeping moving, preventing Sanpun from controlling successfully.
Sanpun wants to pass the guard but Zietsch is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanpun tries to free his leg and advance position but Zietsch is retaining full guard.
Zietsch is controlling Sanpun's posture.
Sanpun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zietsch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanpun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zietsch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanpun misses with a looping left.
Zietsch avoids the body shot from Sanpun.
Sanpun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun trying to control but Zietsch is working from the bottom.
Sanpun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zietsch is keeping the position for now.
Sanpun works over Zietsch with some ground and pound from guard.
Zietsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sanpun throws a big right hand that misses.
Sanpun wants to control from the top but Zietsch keeps moving.
Sanpun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zietsch keeping moving, preventing Sanpun from controlling successfully.
Zietsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun throws a wild body kick that Zietsch sees coming a mile off.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanpun.
Sanpun throwing strikes but Zietsch manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sanpun is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sanpun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zietsch in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sanpun sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zietsch controlling the pace.
Zietsch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanpun keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch is looking for a kimura but Sanpun is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zietsch to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Zietsch.
Zietsch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanpun makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanpun.
Zietsch trying to control but Sanpun is working from the bottom.
Zietsch forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanpun is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sanji Sanpun dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanpun on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Zietsch.
Zietsch checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab lands there for Zietsch.
A lazy body kick from Sanpun
and Zietsch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanpun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zietsch.
Sanji Sanpun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zietsch lands with a nice combination. Sanpun backs away looking to recover.
Zietsch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanpun wants to clinch up but Zietsch keeps it at a distance.
Zietsch misses the body punch
and Sanpun counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanpun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanpun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zietsch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zietsch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanpun. Sanpun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zietsch takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanpun. Sanpun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanpun needs to keep his hands up - Zietsch had a free shot at his head there.
Sanpun tries to clinch but Zietsch moves out of range.
Sanpun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marc Zietsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanpun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zietsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanpun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zietsch.
Sanpun tries to clinch but Zietsch moves out of range.
Sanpun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sanpun tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zietsch swivels and escapes.
Sanpun fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zietsch avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanpun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zietsch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sanpun eats them both and turns towards Zietsch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanpun moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanpun tries to work over Zietsch's front leg with a kick but Zietsch checks it.
Zietsch lands with a cross.
Sanpun feints and as Zietsch raises his hands in defense, Sanpun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanpun wants to control from the top but Zietsch keeps moving.
Sanpun prevents Zietsch from getting back to his feet.
Sanpun throws a big elbow that misses.
Sanpun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanji Sanpun has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanpun postures up in Zietsch's guard and throws a big left but Zietsch blocks it.
Zietsch has his hands on Sanpun's head, controlling the position.
Zietsch keeping moving, preventing Sanpun from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marc Zietsch is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Zietsch finds it's way through Sanpun's defenses.
Zietsch on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zietsch avoids a kick to the body.
Sanpun checks a leg kick.
Sanpun feints and then cracks Zietsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zietsch down.
Sanpun tries to clinch but Zietsch moves out of range.
It looked like Zietsch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanpun throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanpun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zietsch can pounce on him.
Sanpun's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zietsch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanpun scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zietsch does it's job there.
Sanpun moves forwards but Zietsch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zietsch cracks Sanpun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zietsch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanpun is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zietsch rather than just go for the knockout.
Zietsch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sanpun's calf.
Sanpun with a nice cross.
Sanpun dives in and scores a takedown into Zietsch's guard.
Zietsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanpun trying to control the position from guard on top but Zietsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanpun scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zietsch working for a triangle but Sanpun defends it easily.
Zietsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Zietsch dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sanpun slips under a jab from Zietsch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zietsch.
Zietsch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sanpun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanpun dives in and grabs Zietsch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zietsch pushes down on Sanpun's head and hops out.
Sanpun throws a body punch but Zietsch moves out of range.
Zietsch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanpun. That did some damage!
Sanpun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zietsch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zietsch drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanpun sprawls and moves away.
Zietsch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sanji Sanpun has been cut.
Zietsch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanpun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanpun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanpun moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sanpun will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zietsch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zietsch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanpun flicks out a counter leg kick but Zietsch steps away.
Sanpun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zietsch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanpun misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zietsch changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zietsch throws out a loose jab but Sanpun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zietsch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanpun counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanpun.
Zietsch is trying to break the clinch but Sanpun is controlling him.
Sanpun misses with a punch to the body.
Sanpun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanpun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zietsch trying to control the position but instead, Sanpun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zietsch into the cage.
Sanpun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zietsch's elbow.
Zietsch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanpun tries to clinch up but Zietsch circles away and keeps his distance.
Zietsch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zietsch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zietsch scores with a jab.
Sanpun throws a right and a left that Zietsch avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanpun counters with a leg kick.
Zietsch lands a jab to the nose.
Sanpun lands a head shot.
Zietsch misses the jab.
Sanpun has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Zietsch.
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!
Sanpun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zietsch.
Zietsch loads up on a big right hand but Sanpun slips the punch.
Sanpun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zietsch.
Zietsch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Sanpun blocks the low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanpun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheers as Sanpun lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zietsch doesn't seem phased though.
Sanpun tries to land a leg kick but Zietsch saw it coming and moves away.
Sanpun looks to score with a jab to the body but Zietsch is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zietsch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanpun.
A head kick by Sanpun misses
and Zietsch counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanpun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zietsch clobbers Sanpun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zietsch throws a push kick but Sanpun slaps the foot to one side.
Sanpun shoots in for a double leg but Zietsch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marc Zietsch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sanji Sanpun.
Sanpun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanpun misses with a series of wild punches.
Zietsch 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.
Sanpun tries to clinch up.
Sanpun just misses with a punch to the body.
Zietsch thinks about countering with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Zietsch. Beautiful body shot.
Zietsch tries a head kick but it misses.
Zietsch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zietsch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Sanpun.
A cross from Sanpun lands.
Sanpun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zietsch is fending him off so far but Sanpun persists. Nope, Zietsch circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanpun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sanpun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zietsch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zietsch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zietsch looks for a takedown but Sanpun sprawls well.
Zietsch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanpun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanpun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zietsch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zietsch moves out of range as Sanpun strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Zietsch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zietsch 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Zietsch!
Our winner, Marc Zietsch, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Big Gun. Rodriguez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dan Balan Beautiful Girl. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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148 lbs
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135 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hansen to the ground. Hansen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hansen feinted with a counter takedown.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown but Hansen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodriguez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tim Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Hansen gets caught flat footed, as Rodriguez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rodriguez stops Hansen from standing up.
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hansen has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rodriguez is now in half guard.
Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Rodriguez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rodriguez is working away from the top position though.
Hansen is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Rodriguez blocks the strikes from Hansen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hansen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rodriguez preventing the sweep.
Hansen looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriguez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hansen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hansen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hansen pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberto Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez dives in and grabs Hansen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hansen pushes down on Rodriguez's head and hops out.
Rodriguez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez is trying to control the position but Hansen postures up.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansen has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez's legs - danger averted.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roberto Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodriguez goes for a double leg but Hansen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hansen continues to drive forward.
Hansen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
Hansen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hansen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hansen feinted with a counter takedown.
Tim Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Rodriguez.
Hansen throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Hansen is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Hansen's guard.
Hansen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriguez is aware though and is defending well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodriguez working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen trying to control the position.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen looking to control.
Hansen working a defensive guard but Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Hansen actively working from the bottom here.
Hansen tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
Rodriguez seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hansen has recovered full guard.
Rodriguez postures up.
Hansen is looking for a triangle here but Rodriguez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to improve position but can't.
Rodriguez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Hansen is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez working the ground and pound but Hansen is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodriguez scoring with punches from side control.
Rodriguez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hansen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rodriguez but great work by Hansen.
Rodriguez tries to buck Hansen off but Hansen is having none of it.
Hansen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hansen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is putting a hurting on Rodriguez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodriguez is looking to reverse the position.
Hansen cracks Rodriguez with a big right hand but Rodriguez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hansen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hansen throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roberto Rodriguez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Hansen circles away easily
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodriguez!
Rodriguez gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hansen works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hansen lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodriguez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hansen.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hansen wants to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Hansen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hansen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rodriguez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hansen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodriguez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hansen takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodriguez grinds an elbow into Hansen's temple.
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez wants to control but Hansen is keeping him busy.
Roberto Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberto Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hansen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez decides to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hansen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hansen gets back to half guard.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodriguez working over Hansen with some ground and pound. Hansen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hansen tries to roll over but Rodriguez keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Hansen is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Rodriguez!
Roberto Rodriguez took some time post fight to say the following; 'Submit'em all'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roope Latvala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lord Vladimir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Latvala's entrance music is Children of Bodom - Tie my rope. A fine choice. Vladimir comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Banks - Warm Water (Snakehips Remix) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roope Latvala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Vladimir!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latvala slips a jab from Vladimir.
Latvala misses with a hook
and Vladimir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vladimir scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Latvala catches Vladimir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Lord Vladimir has been cut.
Vladimir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Latvala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vladimir finds it's way round the side to connect with Latvala's head.
Latvala avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladimir thuds a left hand into Latvala's body.
Latvala has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AD Sparstars Inc. in the buildup to the fight.
Vladimir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Latvala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vladimir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vladimir scores with a hook.
Vladimir avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vladimir with a lazy takedown attempt
and Latvala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vladimir really felt that one!
Vladimir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Latvala.
Vladimir missing with a left hand there. Latvala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Latvala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vladimir.
Latvala is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Vladimir misses.
Vladimir throws an overhand right that lands on Latvala's shoulder, as Latvala tries to avoid the shot.
Latvala throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vladimir throws a jab but it's blocked by Latvala.
Vladimir misses the body punch
and Latvala counters with a stiff right hand.
Vladimir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vladimir takes one on the button.
Latvala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vladimir scores with a hook to the body. Latvala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Latvala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vladimirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roope Latvala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vladimir misses with a left hand
and Latvala counters with a left and a right... And another left! Vladimir is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roope Latvala!
After winning the bout, Roope Latvala 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Grecko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Linhares has chosen Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Grecko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhares throws a nice head kick!
Grecko tries to score with a low kick but Linhares moves his leg out of the way.
Linhares throws out a counter right but Grecko avoids it with no problem.
Grecko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Linhares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linhares slips a jab from Grecko.
A jab from Linhares finds it's way through Grecko's defenses.
Linhares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grecko on the side of the head.
Grecko shoots and misses
and Linhares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grecko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Grecko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grecko fails with a takedown attempt.
Linhares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares throws a chopping leg kick but Grecko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Grecko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Grecko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Linhares.
Grecko misses with a wild body shot.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Linhares.
Linhares is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Grecko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Linhares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grecko.
Linhares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grecko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Linhares cracks Grecko with an open hand slap.
Linhares throws a big shot that misses.
Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Grecko.
Linhares walks into a jab.
Linhares checks a leg kick nicely.
Linhares takes a swing at Grecko's ribcage but misses.
Linhares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grecko is looking to counter the offense by Linhares and move into the clinch.
Grecko looks to land a body kick but Linhares moved away.
Linhares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grecko manages to avoid it.
Linhares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grecko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhares connects with a looping right hand.
Grecko walks into a jab.
Grecko is rocked!
Linhares lands a brutal uppercut that launches Grecko off his feet! Grecko tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Linhares!
A victorious Hector Linhares 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 Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat theme. Zoolander has chosen Relax (Don't Do It)- Frankie Goes To Hollywood as his entrance music. Toshi Matoshin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
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168 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matoshin misses with a few strikes there.
Zoolander is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matoshin with a body shot.
Matoshin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matoshin stuffs the takedown attempt from Zoolander. Zoolander gets slowly back to his feet.
Matoshin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Matoshin 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.
Matoshin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Matoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zoolander moves away.
Zoolander needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Matoshin sends Zoolander down but not out. Matoshin dives into side control looking to finish.
Zoolander is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matoshin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zoolander is still in real trouble! Can Matoshin finish him?
Zoolander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoolander seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander keeps trying to improve his position.
Matoshin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zoolander manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matoshin's best efforts.
Zoolander is refusing to be controlled, as Matoshin sits in half guard.
Zoolander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matoshin is working away from the top position though.
Matoshin uses his free foot to push down on Zoolander's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zoolander.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Matoshin pulls Zoolander in close to prevent any damage.
Zoolander passes Matoshin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zoolander throwing shots but Matoshin is blocking nicely.
Zoolander throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matoshin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zoolander trying to control from half guard but Matoshin is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Matoshin controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matoshin is defending against the submission attempts here by Zoolander.
Matoshin gets back to full guard.
Matoshin pulls Zoolander in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zoolander landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zoolander's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zoolander wants to pass the guard but Matoshin is keeping the position.
Zoolander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zoolander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matoshin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zoolander has picked Matoshin up and slammed him! Matoshin can't keep hold of the triangle and Zoolander manages to pass to side control!
Matoshin dodges the ground and pound from Zoolander.
Matoshin is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matoshin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matoshin duly obliges.
Zoolander avoids the body shot from Matoshin.
Zoolander slips a jab and a cross from Matoshin.
Matoshin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Matoshin misses with a hook. Zoolander ducked under it nicely.
Toshi Matoshin is winning the standup battle so far.
Matoshin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matoshin as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matoshin cracks Zoolander with an open hand slap.
Matoshin cracks a nice hook into Zoolander's ribs.
Zoolander is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a shot from downtown. Zoolander moves away and avoids it.
Zoolander drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matoshin defends it well.
A good leg kick by Zoolander.
Matoshin slips a jab from Zoolander.
Matoshin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoolander is just out of range.
Zoolander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Matoshin works Zoolander's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoolander at a distance.
Matoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zoolanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Zoolander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoolander ducks under a wild hook from Matoshin.
Zoolander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zoolander throws a combination. Matoshin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoolander with the counter takedown but Matoshin avoids it easily.
Zoolander scores with a shot to the body.
Matoshin misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matoshin throws a hook but Zoolander blocks it.
Zoolander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zoolander, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut.
Zoolander shoots in and gets a takedown into Matoshin's guard.
Matoshin looking for a sweep. Not yet Matoshin, not yet.
Zoolander trying to move into half guard but instead Matoshin has managed to sweep!
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Zoolander keeps moving.
Matoshin is really struggling to control Zoolander but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Matoshin wants to pass the guard but Zoolander is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to control but Zoolander is working from the bottom.
Zoolander seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zoolander keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully.
Zoolander wants to control but Matoshin passes easily into half guard.
Matoshin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zoolander looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin tests Zoolander's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zoolander looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch but Matoshin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Matoshin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zoolander.
Good leg kick by Zoolander there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice defenses there by Zoolander.
Zoolander on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matoshin. Matoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoolander takes one to the side of the head.
Zoolander on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Zoolander is looking to slow Matoshin down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin tries a low kick but Zoolander avoids it.
Toshi Matoshin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zoolander misses with a lunging right hand
and Matoshin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zoolander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matoshin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zoolander checks it well.
Zoolander misses with a jab to the body
and Matoshin counters with a left to the body.
Matoshin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zoolander has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matoshin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zoolander controls Matoshin momentarily but Matoshin frees himself.
Zoolander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matoshin is one step ahead there.
Zoolander is trying to hold Matoshin in close to prevent damage but Matoshin has managed to pass into half guard.
Toshi Matoshin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin trying to control from half guard but Zoolander is working away.
Matoshin wants to stand but Zoolander has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matoshin in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zoolander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matoshin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zoolander trying to control the position.
Derek Zoolander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zoolander misses with a wild body shot.
Matoshin misses with a straight left.
Zoolander defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
Zoolander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zoolander slips a straight right by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
Matoshin looks to land a left hand but Zoolander moved out of range nicely.
Zoolander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matoshin.
Zoolander only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matoshin connects with a body shot.
Matoshin lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Zoolander counters with a nice body shot.
Matoshin gets tackled into the cage by Zoolander. Zoolander maintains the clinch.
Matoshin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matoshin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zoolander is looking to advance position but Matoshin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matoshin looking to control but Zoolander is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zoolander tries to control Matoshin's body but Matoshin pushes him off. Zoolander squirms to his side and now Matoshin has his back!
Matoshin controls the position.
Matoshin avoiding Zoolander 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matoshin, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Our winner, Toshi Matoshin, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Terrible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall has chosen Parkway Drive - Sleepwalker as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
168 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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162 lbs
19 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Terrible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston McCall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall cracks a nice hook into Terrible's ribs.
A big left from Terrible misses.
Terrible misses with an uppercut. McCall saw that one coming.
McCall throws a chopping leg kick but Terrible manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Terrible with a jab.
McCall looks for the body kick but Terrible saw that one coming.
Terrible changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCall moves out of range as Terrible throws a body kick.
Terrible pushes McCall away with a front kick.
McCall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrible's sensitive parts.
Terrible fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCall.
Nice shot by McCall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from McCall lands.
Terrible throws the kick towards the body but McCall avoids it.
Terrible scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrible tries a head kick but it misses.
Terrible thows a leg kick but McCall checks it
and McCall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terrible looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Terrible just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrible takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCall connects with a leg kick. Terrible looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Terrible checks a low kick from McCall.
McCall scores with a hook.
Terrible throws the left hand but McCall avoids the punch easily.
Terrible avoids the body shot from McCall.
Ivan Terrible seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrible misses the jab.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Terrible was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
Terrible moves out of range of the leg kick from McCall.
Terrible closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCall quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrible is trying to control the action in half guard but McCall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Terrible trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrible stalling away here and it's allowed McCall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Terrible stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCall wants to sweep here but Terrible controlling him for the moment.
McCall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Terrible defends it easily.
McCall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terrible is aware though and is defending well.
McCall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall keeping moving, preventing Terrible from controlling successfully.
Terrible got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terrible has managed to get both his arms back between McCall's legs - danger averted.
Terrible makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Terrible trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Terrible stays in close to McCall's body and controls the position.
McCall working for submissions but it's allowed Terrible to get to half guard.
McCall tries to get to full guard but Terrible has control of the leg.
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.
Terrible looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCall actively working from the bottom here.
Terrible is trying to control. McCall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCall manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Winston McCall will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Terrible walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as McCall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terrible doesn't seem phased though.
McCall connects with an inside leg kick.
McCall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Terrible shoots in and drives through. McCall sprawls well.
A jab lands there for Terrible.
McCall thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Terrible if he has to take too many more of those.
Terrible blocks a low kick nicely.
Terrible throws a sloppy head kick
and McCall counters with a left to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terrible.
McCall misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Terrible.
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!
A leg kick checked by Terrible.
Some bone on bone action there as McCall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCall delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terrible checks the leg kick.
McCall takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Terrible tries to clinch up but McCall circles away and keeps his distance.
Terrible fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Terrible throws a lazy head kick
and McCall counters with an outside leg kick.
McCall blocks the body kick.
McCall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Terrible avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terrible misses with a straight right.
McCall scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrible blocks a head kick by McCall.
McCall throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McCall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Terrible.
A swing and a miss from McCall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrible looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrible staying out of range there.
McCall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Terrible tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCall swivels and escapes.
McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrible.
A countering left hand to the body from McCall misses.
Terrible connects with a high kick.
Terrible lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrible manages to avoid it.
Terrible checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Terrible.
Terrible misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terrible lands with an uppercut that bounces McCall off the cage and back into range.
McCall lands a high kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Terrible.
McCall ducks under a wild hook from Terrible.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrible takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Terrible misses with a straight right.
Terrible backing away here, and McCall unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Terrible throws a body kick that misses.
Terrible throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCall counters with a slapping leg kick.
McCall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Terrible is out of range.
Terrible feints and as McCall raises his hands in defense, Terrible changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Terrible looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terrible looking for submissions off his back.
McCall looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Terrible with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCall working over Terrible with some ground and pound. Terrible looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCall is thwarting Terrible's attempts to control the position.
McCall wants to take a breather but Terrible is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terrible trying to control here.
Terrible has a hand on McCall's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCall takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston McCall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Terrible darts in looking for a takedown but McCall gets double underhooks and turns Terrible into the cage.
McCall throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from McCall finds it's way through Terrible's defenses.
McCall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrible.
Terrible takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCall tries to move into range but Terrible moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCall.
Terrible throws a wild body kick that McCall sees coming a mile off.
Terrible misses with a body kick.
Terrible goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Terrible misses with a takedown attempt
enabling McCall to counter with a crisp jab.
McCall fakes the leg kick and cracks Terrible in the body.
Winston McCall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrible pushes McCall up against the cage in a clinch.
McCall effectively controlling the action here.
McCall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCall, right into the meat.
McCall lands with a good body shot.
McCall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrible tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Terrible's sensitive parts.
McCall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCall lands a slapping body shot.
McCall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terrible.
Terrible keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCall misses with a body punch
and Terrible counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Terrible.
Terrible throws a punch but it's blocked by McCall.
McCall manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from McCall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall throws a head kick but Terrible moves out of range.
Terrible throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCall! But no joy.
Terrible misses with a body kick.
McCall moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCall.
McCall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Terrible doesn't seem bothered though.
A bone on bone clash there as Terrible blocks the leg kick.
Terrible seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terrible.
Good standup being displayed there by McCall as he connects with a hook.
Terrible takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Terrible throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Terrible tries to close the distance and clinch but McCall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Terrible blocks the leg kick.
Terrible appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrible 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCall. Terrible does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Terrible chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCall can pounce on him.
McCall throws the kick towards the body but Terrible avoids it.
Terrible is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McCall.
Terrible throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCall throws a nice head kick!
McCall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Terrible is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Terrible tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terrible takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Terrible throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McCall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ivan Terrible has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terrible misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winston McCall 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.
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!
McCall changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Terrible throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by McCall.
McCall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Terrible.
McCall misses with a kick to the body.
Terrible misses with a leg kick.
Terrible tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCall defends well and Terrible ends up having to push McCall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Terrible. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCall connects with a nice looking jab.
McCall scoring well with a low kick there.
Terrible moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Terrible tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCall throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by McCall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winston McCall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCall 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winston McCall!
Winston McCall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelzer comes to the cage accompanied by Satyricon - K.I.N.G.. Ross has chosen Neck of the Woods as his entrance music. Wolfram Stelzer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfram Stelzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Ross!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stelzer will feel that in the morning.
Stelzer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ross's coach down at THC playhouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ross's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ross lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stelzer takes a step back to recover.
Ross cracks the inside of Stelzer's front leg.
Ross throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ross lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Wolfram Stelzer has been cut.
Ross throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stelzer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ross.
Stelzer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stelzer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stelzer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ross thows a body kick. Stelzer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ross.
Ross walks into a straight right hand from Stelzer.
Stelzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Stelzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ross.
Ross tries to keep at a distance but Stelzer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ross lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Ross misses with a body punch.
Ross lands a nice uppercut.
Stelzer misses with a body punch.
Ross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stelzer's elbow.
Stelzer drags the fight down to the ground.
Stelzer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stelzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stelzer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ross stacks Stelzer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ross!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ross cracks Stelzer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stelzer keeps working.
Stelzer trying his best to control but Ross has mounted him.
Ross lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ross scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've been hearing good reports from Stelzer'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.
Ross lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross has hold of Stelzer's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stelzer manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ross raining down shots from the mount!
Stelzer is rocked!
Wolfram Stelzer's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ross cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stelzer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stelzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ross has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stelzer has managed to get both his arms back between Ross's legs - danger averted.
Stelzer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross trying to keep a closed guard but Stelzer is proving a slippery customer.
Stelzer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ross manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stelzer has Ross in his guard.
Stelzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stelzer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
That's time! Stelzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ross leaves Stelzer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stelzer misses the jab.
Stelzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mike Ross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stelzer ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
Ross swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stelzer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stelzer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ross.
A cross from Ross lands.
Stelzer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid body kick from Ross.
Stelzer slips under a jab from Ross.
Some wild striking there from Stelzer.
Ross with a hook.
Ross digs a good body shot into Stelzer's ribs.
Stelzer looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer moves out of range as Ross throws a body kick.
Stelzer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stelzer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Stelzer misses.
Ross misses with a straight left.
Stelzer takes one to the chin there.
Ross wants to clinch.
Ross misses the shot to the body.
Stelzer looking to score a takedown here. Ross is defending well but Stelzer drives through and ends up in Ross's guard.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stelzer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ross looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ross looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ross!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ross is looking to take a break and control but Stelzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross working the ground and pound.
Ross works to advance to full mount. Stelzer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Stelzer wants to control but Ross is having none of it.
Mike Ross has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ross lands with some strikes.
Ross lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stelzer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ross scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stelzer is staying active underneath Ross, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stelzer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Ross from controlling successfully.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Ross pushes his legs off easily.
Ross wants to control from the top but Stelzer keeps moving.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Ross pushes his legs off easily.
Ross looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ross slips nicely into half guard.
Ross wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stelzer keeps working.
Ross has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ross seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stelzer is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ross showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wolfram Stelzer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ross.
Stelzer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stelzer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stelzer is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ross trying to hold on to Stelzer's head to control him but Stelzer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross wants to improve his position but Stelzer is controlling well.
Stelzer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ross is just riding it out for now. Stelzer eventually gives up the hold.
Ross is looking for a sweep. Stelzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stelzer is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
Stelzer wants to pass to mount but Ross is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stelzer is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ross is pressing down on Stelzer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ross controlling the position.
Ross is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stelzer looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stelzer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ross connects with a solid leg kick.
Stelzer connects with a body shot.
Stelzer tries to clinch but Ross moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross thumps Stelzer with a low kick.
Ross just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ross.
Ross pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ross fakes the leg kick and cracks Stelzer in the body.
Stelzer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ross feints and then cracks Stelzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stelzer down.
Stelzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ross is just out of range.
Ross is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ross scores with a spinning back kick!
Mike Ross seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ross fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stelzer, pushing him back against the cage.
Stelzer blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross digs a right hand underneath Stelzer's ribcage. Stelzer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ross can't find room to land a body shot as Stelzer controls the action.
Ross throws a head punch that misses.
Stelzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stelzer tries a body shot but Ross blocks it.
Stelzer misses with some punches.
Ross fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ross stalling the fight.
Ross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stelzer backwards.
Ross is trying to maintain a safe position but Stelzer gets an underhook and turns Ross into the cage.
Stelzer blocks a body shot from Ross.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stelzer lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Ross.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Stelzer avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Stelzer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
Stelzer struggles to land a body shot inside as Ross controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Ross comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ross has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Ross!
After winning the bout, Mike Ross 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Sturmpruegel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belliveau is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We will rock you. Steve Belliveau acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Sturmpruegel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Belliveau!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belliveau scores with a leg kick.
Belliveau has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sturmpruegel is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab by Belliveau.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Sturmpruegel.
We've been told by Sturmpruegel's head coaches at Wax on Wax off 'Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Belliveau takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belliveau.
Sturmpruegel is trying to break the clinch but Belliveau is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturmpruegel blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmpruegel tries to work over Belliveau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmpruegel is leaning against Belliveau and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sturmpruegel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sturmpruegel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Belliveau breaks from the clinch.
Sturmpruegel misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws a hook to the side of Belliveau's head but Belliveau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Belliveau wants to land a leg kick but Sturmpruegel is out of range.
Belliveau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sturmpruegel to score with a decent uppercut.
Belliveau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel tries to land a leg kick but Belliveau saw it coming and moves away.
Belliveau lands with a hook. Sturmpruegel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belliveau, right into the meat.
Belliveau lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belliveau misses with a head kick.
Sturmpruegel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Belliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sturmpruegel misses with an uppercut.
Sturmpruegel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belliveau checks it well.
Sturmpruegel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belliveau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturmpruegel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Belliveau's head backwards.
Belliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
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!
Belliveau pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturmpruegel works Belliveau's body with a nice hook.
Sturmpruegel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steve Belliveau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belliveau throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturmpruegel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good leg kick by Sturmpruegel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sturmpruegel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sturmpruegel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Belliveau.
Belliveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belliveau looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturmpruegel lands a nice shot that snaps Belliveau's head back.
Sturmpruegel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belliveau misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sturmpruegel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belliveau.
A big right from Belliveau misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel lands with a hook. Belliveau tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Belliveau lands a jab to the nose.
Belliveau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sturmpruegel in his tracks.
Sturmpruegel walks into a stiff left hand from Belliveau.
Belliveau thumps Sturmpruegel with a low kick.
Sturmpruegel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Belliveau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belliveau lands a head kick. Sturmpruegel smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau throws out a counter right but Sturmpruegel avoids it with no problem.
Belliveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sturmpruegel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sturmpruegel checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Belliveau misses.
Sturmpruegel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Belliveau.
Sturmpruegel lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a kick to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sturmpruegel there.
Sturmpruegel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Belliveau under the eye.
Belliveau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sturmpruegel slips under a jab from Belliveau.
Sturmpruegel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belliveau checks it well.
Belliveau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturmpruegel throws a nice looking combination but Belliveau bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sturmpruegel throws a body punch but Belliveau moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belliveau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Belliveau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sturmpruegel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmpruegel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Belliveau fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sturmpruegel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belliveau.
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 Roberto Sturmpruegel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Belliveau.
Decent striking displayed by Belliveau there.
Belliveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Sturmpruegel moves out of range easily.
Belliveau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Belliveau tries to clinch but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Sturmpruegel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Belliveau lands with a nice body kick.
Sturmpruegel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belliveau 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.
Sturmpruegel is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belliveau misses with a low kick.
Belliveau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sturmpruegel digs a good body shot into Belliveau's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick.
It looked like Sturmpruegel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
Sturmpruegel scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau throws a lazy uppercut
and Sturmpruegel counters with a leg kick.
Belliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmpruegel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick that misses.
Belliveau gets a clinch.
Sturmpruegel blocks an uppercut.
Belliveau blocks a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sturmpruegel tries to break free but Belliveau pushes him back against the cage.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
A short right from Belliveau on the inside.
Belliveau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sturmpruegel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belliveau prevents a body shot from Sturmpruegel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel struggles to land a body shot inside as Belliveau controls his hands.
Sturmpruegel tries a body shot but Belliveau blocks it.
Sturmpruegel misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmpruegel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Belliveau breaks the clinch.
Belliveau sizes up Sturmpruegel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Belliveau 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.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sturmpruegel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Belliveau misses with a body punch
and Sturmpruegel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Belliveau throws a chopping leg kick but Sturmpruegel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Belliveau throws a hook to the side of Sturmpruegel's head but Sturmpruegel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmpruegel is looking to slow Belliveau down with leg kicks.
Sturmpruegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Belliveau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice cross by Belliveau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel wants to land a leg kick but Belliveau is out of range.
Belliveau flicks out a counter leg kick but Sturmpruegel steps away.
Sturmpruegel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Belliveau on the side of the head.
Sturmpruegel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belliveau.
Sturmpruegel digs a good body shot into Belliveau's ribs.
Belliveau misses with a straight left.
Roberto Sturmpruegel is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmpruegel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sturmpruegel lands a slapping body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Belliveau.
Belliveau throws a shot from downtown. Sturmpruegel moves away and avoids it.
Belliveau throws a leg kick that is checked
and Belliveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Belliveau ducks under a wild hook from Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Belliveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmpruegel works Belliveau's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Belliveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmpruegel.
A little jabbing left from Belliveau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Belliveau moves away from the strike by Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau misses with a straight right.
Belliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belliveau manages to avoid it.
Sturmpruegel feints and then cracks Belliveau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belliveau down.
Belliveau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturmpruegel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sturmpruegel. That's going to slow Belliveau down.
A good leg kick by Belliveau.
Belliveau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturmpruegel connects with a right hand. Belliveau shakes it off.
Sturmpruegel lands a body shot.
Sturmpruegel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturmpruegel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Belliveau just manages to avoid it.
Belliveau misses with a hook
letting Sturmpruegel counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roberto Sturmpruegel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook to the body
and Belliveau counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau cracks Sturmpruegel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sturmpruegel checks a leg kick nicely.
Belliveau misses with an uppercut. Sturmpruegel saw that one coming.
Sturmpruegel throws a body shot but no joy.
Belliveau misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Sturmpruegel misses its intended target.
Sturmpruegel checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Belliveau blocks the leg kick.
Sturmpruegel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belliveau slips under a jab from Sturmpruegel.
Nice jab there from Belliveau.
Belliveau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belliveau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturmpruegel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Belliveau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sturmpruegel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Belliveau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belliveau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Sturmpruegel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sturmpruegel throws a leg kick but Belliveau sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Belliveau avoids the body shot from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belliveau.
Belliveau scores with a jab to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Belliveau.
Nice defenses there by Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau lands a jab to the nose.
Belliveau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sturmpruegel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturmpruegel thuds his right hand into Belliveau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sturmpruegel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Belliveau circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belliveau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belliveau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau moves forwards but Sturmpruegel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Belliveau lands a leg kick that knocks Sturmpruegel off balance momentarily.
Belliveau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmpruegel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmpruegel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Belliveau cracks the inside of Sturmpruegel's front leg.
Belliveau tries to land a front kick but Sturmpruegel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Sturmpruegel misses.
Belliveau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Sturmpruegel misses.
Belliveau feints a counter leg kick.
Sturmpruegel lands with a nice body punch.
Belliveau's corner calls for a 1-2. Belliveau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel connects with a leg kick. Belliveau looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sturmpruegel blocks a head kick by Belliveau.
Sturmpruegel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Belliveau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belliveau throws a big shot that misses.
Belliveau throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Sturmpruegel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Belliveau.
Belliveau misses with a body kick.
Belliveau throws a low kick but Sturmpruegel avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sturmpruegel blocks the leg kick.
As Belliveau backs away, Sturmpruegel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sturmpruegel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belliveau.
Belliveau swings for the body but Sturmpruegel moves out of range.
Belliveau on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belliveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Belliveau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Belliveau misses with a left hand
and Sturmpruegel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmpruegel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belliveau staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Sturmpruegel.
Belliveau misses with a left hand
and Sturmpruegel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belliveau connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Belliveau punishes Sturmpruegel's body with a nice straight punch.
Sturmpruegel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Belliveau counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturmpruegel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belliveau throws a big shot that misses.
Belliveau slips a jab from Sturmpruegel.
Sturmpruegel misses with a hook
and Belliveau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Belliveau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Belliveau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sturmpruegel 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Sturmpruegel!
A victorious Roberto Sturmpruegel 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 Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Margera might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Clutch - The Regulator. Nick Shields is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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157 lbs
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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
21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bam Margera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Shields!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera moves out of range of the leg kick from Shields.
Margera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shields changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shields cracks a nice hook into Margera's ribs.
We've been told by Margera's head coaches at DJs Locker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Shields throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shields gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Margera counters with a head kick. That will keep Shields thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slapping leg kick lands for Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Shields 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.
Shields avoiding damage as Margera throws knees to the body.
Margera has a couple of punches blocked by Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Margera fails to land.
Shields misses with a body punch.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Margera as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shields.
Margera tries to throw a body punch but Shields avoids it by throwing Margera back against the cage.
Shields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shields can't find room to land a body shot as Margera controls the action.
Shields trying to stall but Margera improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Shields doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Shields.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Margera.
A short left from Margera.
Margera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields has a couple of punches blocked by Margera.
Margera blocks a body shot from Shields.
Margera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Shields swings wildly with an uppercut but Margera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Margera swings wildly with an uppercut but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shields's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shields gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Shields throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields avoids a kick to the body.
Shields blocks a head kick by Margera.
Shields misses with a looping right.
Margera half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shields cracks a nice hook into Margera's ribs.
Margera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shields.
A counter left hand to the body from Margera misses its target.
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Margera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shields takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Shields ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shields throws a shot from downtown. Margera moves away and avoids it.
Shields steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Margera. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Margera as he checks the leg kick.
As Shields tries to get set, Margera tries to push him back and clinch up but Shields manages to avoid the attempt.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shields.
Margera tries to clinch there but Shields circles away.
Shields throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields walks into a straight right hand from Margera.
Margera checks a low kick from Shields.
Shields cracks Margera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shields shoots in and bounces Margera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shields won't allow Margera to sweep him here.
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 Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Margera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Margera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shields.
Shields scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Bam Margera has been cut.
Margera avoids the body shot from Shields.
A punch lands to the side of Margera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Margera.
Shields lunges at Margera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Margera's hand.
A head kick misses from Margera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera slips a straight right by Shields.
Nice defenses there by Shields.
Shields feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Margera is looking to counter the offense by Shields and move into the clinch.
Margera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shields.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Margera finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shields feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Margeras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shields shoots and misses
and Margera counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nick Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shields. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shields throws a sloppy body shot
and Margera counters with a nice leg kick.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Margera. Beautiful body shot.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Margera throws a leg kick which misses Shields's front leg but catches the back leg as Shields tries to avoid it.
Margera connects with a jab.
Shields misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Margera misses the target.
Shields gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Margera lands a big head kick that sends Shields tumbling to the mat! Margera takes a step backwards and waves Shields back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shields is rocked!
It looks like Nick Shields has been cut.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shields lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bam Margera is winning the standup battle so far.
Margera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera connects with a crisp jab.
Shields scoring well with a low kick there.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Margera darts in and clinches Shields up against the cage.
Shields lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Margera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Margera throws an elbow but misses.
Margera misses with an elbow strike.
Shields blocks an uppercut.
Shields is trying to stall.
Margera lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Margera.
Margera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shields.
Margera lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields lands a hook that snaps the head of Margera backwards.
Margera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shields can do to turn this around?
Shields lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shields misses with a punch to the body.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Shields has Margera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Margera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shields.
Margera misses with the head strike.
Margera tries to land knees in the clinch but Shields avoids the damage to the body.
Margera missing with knees to the body.
Margera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Margera dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Shields sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Shields looks to land a right hand but Margera moved out of range.
Margera throws the left hand but Shields avoids the punch easily.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Margera throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shields checks a leg kick.
Margera feints and then cracks Shields's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shields down.
Shields is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Margera rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Margera.
Margera blocks a jab.
Margera fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shields trying to stall but Margera improves his position.
Margera misses with some punches.
Margera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Margera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Margera creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Margera throws a punch but it's blocked by Shields.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Margera.
Shields lands with a left to the head.
Shields misses with some punches.
Shields working aggressively here.
Margera misses with a knee to the head.
Shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Margera misses with an elbow strike.
Nick Shields has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with the head strike.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Margera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Margera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shields lands a nice shot that snaps Margera's head back.
Margera moves in looking to clinch but Shields pushes him off.
Bam Margera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Shields there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Margera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera lands a nice looking body shot.
Shields throws a jab when Margera was well out of range.
Margera tries to counter by clinching up but Shields breaks away and moves out of range.
Bam Margera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shields momentarily.
Shields fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Margera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shields manages to circle out of the way.
Shields swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Margera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Margera throws a sloppy head kick and Shields moves out of range easily.
Shields looks for a takedown but Margera sprawls well.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Margera lands with a kick to the temple. Shields shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shields throws a predictable looking body shot
and Margera counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shields connects with a right hand. Margera shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shields. Shields circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shields tries to work over Margera's front leg with a kick but Margera checks it.
Margera thumps Shields with a low kick.
Margera throws a head kick that misses.
Shields changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shields dives in for a single leg takedown but Margera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bam Margera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Shields.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Margera slips a straight right by Shields.
Margera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shields fails with the takedown
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Shields takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shields swings widly with a right hand
and Margera counters with a good low kick that Shields was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Margera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Margera, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!
Bam Margera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griever comes to the cage accompanied by X-Files Theme. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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291 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zell Griever!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griever lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tommy Mayor has been cut.
Mayor pushes Griever up against the cage in a clinch.
Griever lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Mayor 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.
Mayor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griever misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayor working aggressively here.
Mayor scores with a shot to the side of Griever's head.
Mayor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayor takes a shot to the head.
Mayor prevents a body shot from Griever.
Griever throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mayors head.
Mayor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griever 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayor throws a head punch that misses.
Mayor swings wildly with an uppercut but Griever uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griever lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayor can't find room to land a body shot as Griever controls the action.
Griever avoiding damage.
Griever lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Tommy Mayor's cut even more.
Mayor lands an uppercut.
Mayor scores with a hook to the body.
Griever struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayor controls his hands.
Mayor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Mayor misses with a body punch.
Mayor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Griever is breathing heavily.
Griever throws a head punch that misses.
Mayor lands a right hand.
Griever misses with a punch on the inside.
Griever blocking some punches.
Griever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Griever blocks an uppercut.
Griever prevents a body shot from Mayor.
Mayor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayor lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griever lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mayor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayor struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Griever lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayor has a couple of punches blocked by Griever.
Mayor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayor working aggressively here.
A short right from Griever.
Mayor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mayor.
Griever throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayor.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayor.
Nice body punch from Mayor.
Mayor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Griever lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayor backwards.
Griever tries a body shot but Mayor blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Mayor.
Griever lands a left hand.
Griever lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mayor lands a left hand.
Griever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griever misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayor lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayor.
Griever blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Griever fails to land.
Mayor struggles to land a body shot inside as Griever controls his hands.
Mayor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griever.
Griever taking a breather.
Mayor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Griever lands a nice shot to the body.
Griever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griever misses with the head strike.
Griever swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griever working aggressively here.
Griever blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayor misses with the head strike.
Mayor digs a right hand underneath Griever's ribcage. Griever let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mayor lands a hook that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayor.
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!
Mayor misses with some punches.
Mayor tries a body shot but Griever blocks it.
Mayor lands with a light punch inside.
Mayor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griever blocks an uppercut.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griever is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Mayor fails to land.
Mayor has a couple of punches blocked by Griever.
Mayor misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayor misses with some punches.
Griever prevents a body shot from Mayor.
Griever lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayor backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayor.
A nice left hand lands by Griever.
Mayor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mayor gets through Griever's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griever tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Mayor dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Griever moves away from the strike by Mayor.
Griever displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayor throws out the jab.
Griever wants to clinch.
Griever scores with a kick to the body.
Griever slips under a jab.
Griever defending well as Mayor loads up on a big left hand.
Mayor misses with an uppercut.
Mayor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griever will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mayor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mayor clinches with his opponent.
Mayor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mayor blocking some punches.
Mayor misses with some punches.
Mayor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griever misses with a punch on the inside.
Griever working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mayor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mayor tries to work over Griever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mayor blocks an uppercut.
Mayor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griever backwards.
Griever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Griever lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griever lands a nice shot to the body.
Mayor is breathing heavily.
Mayor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mayor lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griever.
Mayor can't find room to land a body shot as Griever controls the action.
Mayor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Griever cracks Mayor with a nice body shot.
Griever scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griever lands with a right to the head.
Griever lands a left hand.
The cut above Tommy Mayor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griever lands with a short shot to the head.
Griever lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Griever as the two fighters clinch.
Griever tries to throw a body punch but Mayor avoids it by throwing Griever back against the cage.
Griever lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Griever.
Griever is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayor is keeping busy.
Griever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Griever makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tommy Mayor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Griever taking a breather.
Griever lands a right hand.
Mayor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griever lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tommy Mayor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Griever lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayor backwards.
Griever lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Mayor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zell Griever!
Zell Griever retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Zell Griever, 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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