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LMS 55th War PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philip McGregor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marko Resnov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Resnov!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and Resnov counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McGregor walks into a left hand.
Resnov scores with a head kick.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor takes a kick to the side of the head.
McGregor drops his hands momentarily and Resnov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Resnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Resnov.
Resnov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Resnov pushes McGregor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGregor is rocked!
Resnov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks McGregor with a big uppercut! McGregor tries to clinch up but Resnov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples McGregor to the mat! McGregor covers up and Resnov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marko Resnov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Makalula Ukelele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Hunter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Makalula Ukelele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukelele connects with a solid leg kick.
Hunter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ukelele is fending him off so far but Hunter persists. Nope, Ukelele circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hunter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ukelele sees it coming and defends easily.
Ukelele is in trouble now - Hunter has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter working for a guillotine from mount but Ukelele is in no mood to give up.
Ukelele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunter looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ukelele wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukelele is trying desperately to improve position.
Hunter looking to isolate an arm here. Ukelele doesn't see it coming and as Hunter extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Hunter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rocco Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Rock!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in and gets a takedown into Rock's guard.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Brooks from standing up.
Rock pushes Brooks off and scrambles back to his feet.
Brooks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rock was covering up waiting for the punch and Brooks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock won't allow Brooks to sweep him here.
Rock pushing down on Brooks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rock trying to control the action but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Rock thows a huge punch but Brooks dodges it nicely.
Rock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rock seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Rock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rock is nestled in close to Brooks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to stand back up but Rock is controlling him
Rock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brooks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rock working over Brooks with some ground and pound. Brooks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rock trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Rock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rock working the head and body with strikes.
Rock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brooks has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock is looking to advance position but Brooks won't allow it.
Brooks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.
Brooks looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brooks throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rock lands strikes from half guard.
Rock wants to free his trapped foot but Brooks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rock trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
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.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rock landing shots from mount.
Rock lands a big shot there that rocks Brooks but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brooks tries to hold on but Rock postures up.
Brooks has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rock dominating with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Brooks that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rock on the ground.
Brooks is looking to improve his position but Rock isn't that keen on the idea.
Brooks is in a horrible position here. Rock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnny Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rock slips a nice elbow through Brooks's hands, connecting with Brooks's forehead.
Rock is trying to control the action in half guard but Brooks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brooks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brooks is trying to control but can't.
Rock is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rock to get the leverage.
Rock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rock is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rock to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock moves nicely into side control.
Brooks gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brooks defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is working for a submission of some sort.
Rock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Brooks wants to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Brooks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is squirming around, avoiding Rock's attempts to control the action.
Rock landing punches.
Brooks is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Rock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rock content just to control the position here.
Brooks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rock lands with some strikes.
Rock lands a couple of good shots and Brooks has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Brooks is trapped and Rock is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Brooks wants to control his opponent's hands but Rock gets his hands free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rock scores with strikes from the back.
Brooks trying to control the position but Rock manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock is punishing Brooks with strikes - can he finish him?!
Rock is landing with strikes. Brooks can't take much more of this.
Rock is landing with strikes. Brooks can't take much more of this.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Rock.
Rock not allowing Brooks to control his hands.
Brooks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rock's arms.
I really don't envy Brooks right now.
Rock lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Brooks breaks Rock's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Brooks wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock kicks Brooks off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brooks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rock is looking to reverse the position.
Rock gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Brooks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brooks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.
Rock gets back to full guard.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rock is proving hard to escape from.
Rock 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rock holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sloppy strikes from Brooks. Those never looked like landing.
Brooks lands a head kick!
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brooks rushes Rock and presses him up against the cage.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Rock.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the head but Rock blocks with his arms.
Brooks tries to land knees in the clinch but Rock avoids the damage to the body.
Rock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks breaks the clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Rock circles away and keeps his distance.
Brooks throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Rock throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Rock.
Rocco Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock moves out of range as Brooks throws a body kick.
Rock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brooks!
Rock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brooks to see if he's OK.
Rock wants to control but Brooks is keeping him busy.
Rock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Brooks!
Rock lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rock controlling from mount.
Rock has hold of Brooks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brooks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brooks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Rock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
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!
Rock landing punches.
Johnny Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rock tries to control but Brooks wriggling away.
Rock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brooks can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rock unloading with bombs!
Rock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rock looking for a guillotine from mount but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rock!
A very excited looking Johnny Rock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Rocco Brooks was interviewed post fight and said '"Sometimes I slip, sometimes the judges are blind and sometimes the ref is blind. That's why I lose"'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemek Kurwiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Graves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Kurwiec!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kurwiec as Graves shoots in.
Kurwiec feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Graves closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kurwiec's guard.
Graves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kurwiec is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Graves defends well.
Kurwiec looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kurwiec has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurwiec throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves advances position into side control!
Kurwiec is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Graves off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Graves is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Total Impact that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurwiec.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurwiec pulls his head out easily.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Kurwiec has control of the leg.
Kurwiec tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves actively working from the bottom here.
Kurwiec seems to be working for a kimura but Graves defends the submission attempt.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurwiec is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kurwiec.
Kurwiec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Kurwiec is working for a submission of some sort.
Kurwiec seems to be looking for submissions.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurwiec.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kurwiec is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
Kurwiec is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Graves defends it well.
Kurwiec looks winded!
Graves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurwiec pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kurwiec pulls his head out easily.
Kurwiec passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Graves!
Graves is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kurwiec locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Graves is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Przemek Kurwiec!
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'No way, no way. That crap was stopped too soon!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lock Bresnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cortez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bresnar pinned against the cage. Bresnar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bresnar throws a right and a left that Cortez avoids nicely.
Bresnar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cortez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bresnar's guard.
Cortez drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cortez seems to have locked his on tight now - Bresnar screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cortez , as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Julio Cortez !
Julio Cortez made sure to mention his sponsor, Walhalla Clothing (50 $ / piece) in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartmen comes to the cage accompanied by Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Newell!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartmen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Newell.
Newell swings for the body but Cartmen moves out of range.
Cartmen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cartmen throws a head kick that misses.
Newell lands a glancing blow to the side of Cartmen's head.
Donk. Newell catches Cartmen right on the button with a cross.
Cartmen takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Newell finds it's way through Cartmen's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newell.
Newell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Newell shoots in but Cartmen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newell scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Newell. That snapped Cartmen's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartmen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cartmen defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cartmen.
Myles Newell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartmen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newell.
Jab, jab by Cartmen - just one landing.
A jab from Newell does it's job there.
Cartmen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newell.
Newell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newell.
Eric Cartmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Newell.
Newell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newell throws a series of punches but Cartmen avoids them all with ease.
Cartmen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Newell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cartmen throws a head kick that misses.
Newell shoots and misses
and Cartmen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Newell misses the shot to the body.
Cartmen lands with an uppercut that bounces Newell off the cage and back into range.
Cartmen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell moves out of range as Cartmen throws a body kick.
Cartmen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newell feints the counter takedown.
Newell blocks a low kick nicely.
Newell feints the counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartmen takes one to the chin there.
Newell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cartmen.
Newell throws a low kick, looking for Cartmen's leg but Cartmen calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Cartmen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Newell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cartmen misses with a head kick.
Newell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newell connects with a body shot.
Cartmen catches Newell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Newell throws a lazy right hand but Cartmen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartmen is looking to slow Newell down with leg kicks.
Newell throws a solid leg kick but Cartmen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Newell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartmen manages to avoid it.
Cartmen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Newell avoids the head kick by Cartmen.
Newell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cartmen counters with a series of strikes. Newell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cartmen scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newell.
Newell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartmen.
Cartmen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Newell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Newell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cartmen misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Cartmen blocks the leg kick.
Cartmen slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen stuffs the takedown attempt from Newell. Newell gets slowly back to his feet.
Newell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartmen.
Cartmen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cartmen takes one to the chin there.
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!
Newell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cartmen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartmen. Newell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Newell as he connects with a hook.
Cartmen slips a jab from Newell.
Newell looks to land a right hand but Cartmen moved out of range.
Cartmen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Newell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cartmen in his tracks.
Newell looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartmen is just out of range.
Cartmen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newell.
Newell lands a nice shot that snaps Cartmen's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Newell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cartmen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cartmen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Newell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cartmen lands a body shot.
Cartmen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Newell on the side of the head.
Newell blocks a head kick by Cartmen.
Cartmen looks to land a body kick but Newell moved away.
Newell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartmen counters with a three punch combo that has Newell backing up. Newell nods at Cartmen to acknowledge the strikes.
Newell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartmen misses with a low kick.
Cartmen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cartmen cracks the inside of Newell's front leg.
Nice straight punches there by Cartmen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cartmen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newell misses with a body shot.
Newell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cartmen counters with a nice leg kick.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell avoids the head kick by Cartmen.
Both fighters circling a little - Cartmen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cartmen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newell.
Cartmen misses with a kick to the body.
Newell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cartmen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cartmen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newell lands a jab.
Newell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cartmen checks it well.
Newell moves out of range as Cartmen throws a body kick.
Cartmen misses with an uppercut. Newell saw that one coming.
Newell throws the kick towards the body but Cartmen avoids it.
Newell throws the kick towards the body but Cartmen avoids it.
It looked like Cartmen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Newell.
Cartmen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Newell throwing strikes but missing.
Newell cracks Cartmen with a solid left hand.
My spies in Ground Zero, Las Vegas (LOD) inform me that Newell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cartmen trying to keep a closed guard but Newell is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Newell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartmen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newell stays in close to Cartmen's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cartmen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Newell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cartmen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cartmen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cartmen moves out of range of the leg kick from Newell.
Eric Cartmen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartmen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cartmen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cartmen wants it to stay on the feet.
Eric Cartmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Newell.
Cartmen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newell throws a chopping leg kick but Cartmen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Newell with a poor takedown
and Newell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newell is breathing heavily.
Cartmen looks for the body kick but Newell saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell misses with an uppercut. Cartmen saw that one coming.
Cartmen throws a jab when Newell was well out of range.
Newell misses with a leg kick
and Cartmen counters with a leg kick.
Newell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartmen trying to control from the bottom.
Newell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cartmen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Newell is thwarting Cartmen's attempts to control the position.
Cartmen wants to improve his position but Newell is controlling well.
Cartmen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Newell.
Newell trying to move into half guard but instead Cartmen has managed to sweep!
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 Eric Cartmen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Cartmen as Newell shoots in.
Newell lands a lovely overhand right.
Cartmen misses with a body kick.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Cartmen.
Newell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartmen counters with a nice body shot.
Cartmen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cartmen tries to bum rush Newell with a series of wild strikes but Newell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Newell connects with a nice looking jab.
Newell connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen misses the shot to the body.
Cartmen digs a good hook to Newell's body.
Cartmen lands with a hook. Newell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newell swings for the body but Cartmen moves out of range.
Cartmen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen throws a wild body kick that Newell sees coming a mile off.
Newell fails with a takedown attempt.
As Newell backs away, Cartmen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cartmen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartmen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Newell.
The fighters circling - Newell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cartmen.
Newell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartmen lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by Cartmen.
Newell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartmen's waist but Cartmen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Newell off to one side.
Eric Cartmen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myles Newell.
Newell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartmen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell swings widly with a right hand
and Cartmen counters with a good low kick that Newell was not able to check.
An inside leg kick lands from Cartmen.
Cartmen tries to bum rush Newell with a series of wild strikes but Newell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newell with the counter takedown but Cartmen avoids it easily.
Cartmen throws a head kick but Newell moves out of range.
Cartmen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cartmen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cartmen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Newell checks a low kick from Cartmen.
Newell moves out of range of the body kick from Cartmen.
Cartmen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartmen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Newell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartmen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartmen throws a body punch but Newell moves out of range.
Cartmen throws a head kick but Newell moves out of range.
Newell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It appears Cartmen was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newell misses with a double jab.
Newell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cartmen avoids the body shot from Newell.
Cartmen scores with a head kick. Newell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Newell throws a head kick that misses.
Cartmen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartmen looks for the body kick but Newell saw that one coming.
Newell with the counter takedown but Cartmen avoids it easily.
Newell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartmen.
Newell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cartmen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newell was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartmen.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cartmen.
Newell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cartmen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cartmen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newell manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartmen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cartmen looks to throw a body kick
and Newell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cartmen misses with a hook.
Newell loads up on a big right hand but Cartmen slips the punch.
Newell looks to throw the jab but Cartmen is out of range.
Cartmen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Newell moves forwards but Cartmen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cartmen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cartmen tries to score with a low kick but Newell moves his leg out of the way.
Newell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cartmen to the ground. Newell is now in Cartmen's guard.
Newell won't allow Cartmen to sweep him here.
Newell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Newell is fighting to break Cartmen's control of his arms but Cartmen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Cartmen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartmen 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Cartmen!
Eric Cartmen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley has chosen Queen - It's A Hard Life as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 58 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riley misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Riley throws a leg kick which misses Spliff's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliff tries to avoid it.
Jab by Riley.
Spliff is looking to clinch.
Riley circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Riley.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Riley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spliff is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riley.
Spliff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Riley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riley.
Spliff takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riley throws a punch but it's blocked by Spliff.
Spliff decides to pull guard.
Riley prevents Spliff from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Riley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spliff wants to stand up but Riley is controlling him.
Riley throwing strikes but missing.
Spliff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spliff wants to stand and escape but Riley is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice body kick there by Riley.
Spliff is looking to clinch but Riley is avoiding it.
Spliff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Riley lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spliff doesn't seem phased though.
Riley lands a jab to the nose.
Riley is looking to score with low kicks.
Spliff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riley tries a low kick but Spliff avoids it.
Riley throws a leg kick which misses Spliff's front leg but catches the back leg as Spliff tries to avoid it.
Spliff instigates a clinch.
Spliff throws a head punch that misses.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliff's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spliff.
Riley breaks from the clinch.
Riley throws a lazy body kick
and Spliff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spliff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Riley, pushing him back against the cage.
Riley digs a right hand underneath Spliff's ribcage. Spliff let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spliff successfully pulls guard.
Riley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley stops Spliff from standing up.
Spliff keeping full guard, as Riley tries to pass.
Spliff is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Riley wants to control from the top but Spliff keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Riley won't allow Spliff to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Spliff avoids the body shot from Riley.
Riley lands with a kick to the ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Spliff blocks the leg kick.
Riley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spliff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley lands with a nice body kick.
Riley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spliff drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley lands a nice looking body kick.
Riley scores with a nice strike.
Riley scores with a jab to the body.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Riley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spliff at a distance.
Riley tries to land a front kick but Spliff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spliff sets himself, and Riley steps forward looking for the clinch! Spliff avoids it this time.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spliff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Riley. That one must have hurt.
Riley scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ronnie Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spliff clinches up with Riley and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Riley fails to land.
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spliff.
Spliff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spliff backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff tries to score a body lock takedown but Riley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spliff lands a shoulder strike.
Riley can't find room to land a body shot as Spliff controls the action.
Riley scores with a shot to the side of Spliff's head.
Spliff avoiding damage.
Riley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Riley misses with some punches.
Riley missing with knees to the body.
Riley lands with a right to the head.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff gets control of Riley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spliff will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Riley controlling from the top position.
Spliff is looking to stand up but Riley isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spliff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Riley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Riley scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff checks a leg kick nicely.
Riley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spliff was well out of range. Poor timing from Riley.
Riley misses with a straight right.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
Riley throws a low kick, looking for Spliff's leg but Spliff calmly moves out of range.
Spliff is looking to counter with a body kick.
Riley throws a leg kick but Spliff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Riley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riley connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Spliff moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Riley misses with a leg kick
enabling Spliff to counter with a crisp jab.
Riley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Riley.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Riley keeps it at a distance.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riley thuds his shin into the meat of Spliff's side.
A swing and a miss from Riley.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spliff gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Riley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliff's elbow.
Spliff managing to block the knees to the body from Riley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riley misses with a punch on the inside.
Riley lands with a short shot to the head.
Spliff blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spliff.
Ronnie Riley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Riley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riley throws a shot to the body.
Riley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronnie Riley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Riley jabs at Spliff's body.
Riley misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie Riley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Riley circles away.
Riley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Riley circles away and keeps his distance.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spliff checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Riley misses.
Riley cracks Spliff with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riley.
Spliff defending well as Riley loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Spliff wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spliff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spliff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spliff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Riley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spliff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Good leg kick by Riley there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spliff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spliff moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spliff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riley.
Riley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spliff on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Riley just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley throws a leg kick that misses.
Riley misses with a low kick.
Riley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riley thows a leg kick but Spliff checks it
and Spliff counters with a straight right hand.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riley lands a really nice looking cross but Spliff seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Riley - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Riley - that will leave a mark!
Riley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riley. That's going to slow Spliff down.
A jab from Riley misses.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spliff is looking to clinch.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliff manages to avoid it.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Riley lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spliff's sensitive parts.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliff moves away.
Spliff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riley misses with a leg kick
letting Spliff counter with a right hand.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Spliff moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Riley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Riley misses with a hook. Spliff ducked under it nicely.
Riley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spliff moves away.
Riley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spliff manages to avoid it.
Spliff lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Spliff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley lands with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Riley connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
Riley throws a front kick that sends Spliff stumbling back into the cage.
Riley throws out a leg kick but Spliff moves out of range and Riley only half commits.
Riley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spliff will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Riley finds it's target.
Spliff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riley connects with a leg kick. Spliff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riley scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spliff misses with a low kick.
Riley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riley feints a jab promting Spliff to slip. Riley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spliff slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spliff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Riley throws a hook but Spliff blocks it.
Riley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ronnie Riley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riley. Riley obviously looking to wear him down.
Riley thumps Spliff with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie Riley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riley 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Riley!
Ronnie Riley gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morrison Erikksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
300 lbs
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265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Morrison Erikksen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Erikksen.
It looks like Terrell Grant has been cut.
Grant moves away from the strike by Erikksen.
Erikksen lands a body shot.
Erikksen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grant.
Erikksen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grant.
Erikksen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Erikksen avoids the body shot from Grant.
It looked like Erikksen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Erikksen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grant with the counter takedown but Erikksen avoids it easily.
Erikksen throws a right hand that misses
and Grant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Grant is trying to work for a kimura but Erikksen is defending well.
Grant passes to side control.
Grant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Erikksen keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikksen is trying to buck Grant off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erikksen prevents Grant from moving into mount.
Grant happy to just control the position for now.
Grant laying and praying for a moment but Erikksen takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grant is trying to work for a kimura but Erikksen is defending well.
Erikksen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Grant on the ground.
Grant controlling the action here.
Erikksen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grant is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Erikksen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikksen is defending against the submission attempts here by Grant.
Grant in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Erikksen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrell Grant!
Terrell Grant 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Athan Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lose Yourself. Tarnowski has chosen Hemp Gru - Sami swoi as his entrance music. Athan Stamatis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michal Tarnowski's chin.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
60 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Athan Stamatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stamatis lands a right hook to the body.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick but Stamatis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stamatis lands a head shot.
Tarnowski throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stamatis misses the target.
Stamatis misses with a body shot
so Tarnowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stamatis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarnowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarnowski throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarnowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarnowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stamatis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stamatis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarnowski throwing strikes but missing.
Tarnowski pushing down on Stamatis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stamatis wants to control but Tarnowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tarnowski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarnowski looks to land a strike but Stamatis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tarnowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stamatis keeping moving, preventing Tarnowski from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stamatis shoots in and drives through. Tarnowski sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stamatis throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tarnowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stamatis keeping full guard, as Tarnowski tries to pass.
Tarnowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tarnowski trying to control but Stamatis is working from the bottom.
Stamatis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarnowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tarnowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Stamatis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tarnowski.
Tarnowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stamatis keeping moving, preventing Tarnowski from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Stamatis misses.
Tarnowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Stamatis is wise to it.
Tarnowski misses with a double jab
and Stamatis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tarnowski trying to keep a closed guard but Stamatis is proving a slippery customer.
Stamatis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski trying to keep a closed guard but Stamatis is proving a slippery customer.
Tarnowski is looking for a triangle here but Stamatis uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stamatis working the ground and pound.
Tarnowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stamatis tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarnowski is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stamatis sizes up Tarnowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tarnowski misses with a leg kick.
Tarnowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stamatis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stamatis misses with a wild combination.
Stamatis misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Stamatis finds it's way through Tarnowski's defenses.
Tarnowski is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stamatis - that will leave a mark!
Tarnowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Stamatis finish him?
Stamatis cracks Tarnowski with a left hook right on the temple and Tarnowski goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Stamatis lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Tarnowski is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Athan Stamatis!
Athan Stamatis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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