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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phan Tran Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le comes to the cage accompanied by Dukes of Hazard Theme Song - Waylon Jennings. Rufus McTearson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phan Tran Le!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McTearson scores with a sloppy right hand. Le should have avoided that one.
McTearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McTearson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Le.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le is rocked!
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
McTearson misses with a head kick.
McTearson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Le checks it well.
McTearson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McTearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Le throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McTearson's head.
It looks like Rufus McTearson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Le has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been told by Le's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Le fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McTearson misses with a hook.
Le scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Le.
McTearson throws a low kick, looking for Le's leg but Le calmly moves out of range.
Le throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le.
McTearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McTearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McTearson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Le moves into range and connects with a jab.
McTearson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Le throws a jab when McTearson was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Le throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Le tries a head kick but it misses.
Le misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McTearson throws a combination that misses
and Le counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le wants to clinch but McTearson slips to the side
and McTearson counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le misses with a straight right.
Le throws a low kick but McTearson avoids it.
Le moves out of range of the strikes.
McTearson lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson drops Le with a big left hand and mounts him. Le is in big trouble!
Oh Le is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Phan Tran Le has been cut.
McTearson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Le wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McTearson.
Le seems to have got his legs back now.
McTearson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McTearson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McTearson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Le because McTearson loaded up on that one.
McTearson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Le's face.
Le avoids a series of strikes thrown by McTearson.
McTearson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McTearson controlling the position easily from mount.
Le tries to lock up and control but McTearson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTearson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Le holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McTearson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McTearson content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by McTearson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McTearson prevents Le from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McTearson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McTearson throwing strikes here but Le is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McTearson controlling his opponent.
Le is working to get back to half guard.
McTearson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Le really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Le is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus McTearson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McTearson tries to land a leg kick but Le saw it coming and moves away.
Le lands a body shot.
McTearson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Les jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McTearson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Le swings for the body but McTearson moves out of range.
A low kick from Le is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Le tries a head kick but it misses.
Le throws a lazy body kick
and McTearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Le is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McTearson lands a leg kick that knocks Le off balance momentarily.
Le misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTearson.
A nice inside leg kick there by McTearson. That's going to slow Le down.
McTearson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTearson moves out of range of the body kick.
McTearson works the jab nicely.
McTearson scores with a nice strike.
McTearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McTearson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Le's head.
Le misses with a left hand
and McTearson counters with a nice leg kick.
Le is looking to clinch.
McTearson throws out a counter right but Le avoids it with no problem.
Le pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McTearson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Le swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Le walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Both fighters circling a little - McTearson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Le misses with a looping left.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Le.
McTearson throws a big shot that misses.
McTearson throws a head kick that misses.
Le swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McTearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McTearson delivers a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Le cracks McTearson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McTearson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Le walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McTearson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Le on the side of the head.
McTearson cracks Le with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Le falls to his knees and McTearson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McTearson!
Rufus McTearson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Phan Tran Le spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse. Henderson has chosen Jay Z- Big Pimpin as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wonka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Wonka has his takedown stuffed
and Henderson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Henderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Henderson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wonka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wonka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wonka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henderson.
Wonka throws a body shot but no joy.
Henderson throws out a counter right but Wonka avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Henderson.
Wonka throws a body shot but no joy.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
We've been hearing reports that Wonka has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wonka misses with a takedown attempt - Henderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wonka checks a low kick from Henderson.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Wonka scores with a nice right hand.
Wonka instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Wonka avoids the damage to the body.
Wonka wants to take the fight to the mat but Henderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Wonka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Henderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wonkas head.
It looks like Willy Wonka has been cut.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Wonka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonka avoids it.
Henderson lands an uppercut.
Wonka tries to pull guard but Henderson won't allow it.
Wonka blocking some punches.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wonka.
Henderson prevents a body shot from Wonka.
Wonka blocks an uppercut.
Henderson lands an elbow inside that Wonka shrugs off.
The referee calls for Wonka to work.
Wonka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Henderson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wonka avoids a wild elbow strike from Henderson.
Henderson pushes off an throws an elbow but Wonka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wonka jumps guard but Henderson stands there with Wonka around his waist. Wonka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonka lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Henderson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson taking a breather.
Wonka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wonka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Henderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wonka blocking some punches.
Henderson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wonka avoiding damage as Henderson throws knees to the body.
Wonka tries to pull guard but Henderson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wonka tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Wonka misses with a punch on the inside.
Henderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Henderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Henderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wonka is defending well for now.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wonka avoids it.
Wonka pushes Henderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wonka stalling in the clinch but Henderson improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hendersons head.
Wonka lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonka.
Wonka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wonka drags the fight down to the ground.
Wonka is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Henderson rolls with it to try and escape but Wonka cranks on the arm and Henderson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willy Wonka!
Willy Wonka gave a mention to Modern Wear Apparel 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 Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno comes to the cage accompanied by Preliator. On his way into the cage it seems that Giordano Bruno has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Giordano Bruno seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Bruno lands with a good body shot.
Bob checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bruno throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Bruno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bob counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruno at a distance.
Bob throws a one two combo.
Bob connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Bruno sprawling to the canvas. Bob follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Bruno hang on?
Bruno is rocked!
It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.
Bruno is looking to control Bob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bruno avoid being mounted?
Oh Bruno is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob is thwarting Bruno's attempts to control the position.
Bruno seems to have got his legs back now.
Bob seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bob is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob prevents Bruno from improving his position.
Bob looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruno with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bob misses with a head shot. Bruno uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bob throwing strikes but missing.
Bruno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Bruno.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bruno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bob doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bob manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bob postures up in Bruno's guard and throws a big left but Bruno blocks it.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bruno is keeping the position for now.
Bruno is trying to control the position but Bob postures up.
Bruno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bob is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bob wants to control from the top but Bruno keeps moving.
Bruno might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bruno seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bruno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bob stopping the sweep attempt from Bruno.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruno scores with a punch to the head.
Bruno misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Bruno throws the left hand but Bob avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Bob was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bruno fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bob on the side of the head.
Bruno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bruno scrambles back to his feet.
Bob pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bruno throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Bruno.
Bob tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bruno misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick by Bob misses
and Bruno counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bob cracks Bruno with an uppercut from hell and Bruno crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Bob's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Bob throwing strikes from guard but Bruno blocks nicely.
Bruno has his foot on Bob's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bob works his way back into a safe position though.
Bruno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bob is aware though and is defending well.
Bob landing some decent shots from guard.
Bruno looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bob is defending well. Bruno quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bob has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bruno celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Giordano Bruno!
As Giordano Bruno got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Domine Iesu, Per vagitus Tui in praesepio pro me nascentis, Per lacrimas Tui in cruce pro me morientis, Per amorem Tui in tabernaculo pro me viventis, Miserere mei et salva me. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Torturo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes's entrance music is Muse: MK Ultra. A fine choice. Torturo has chosen Mogwai - Katrien as his entrance music. Marko Torturo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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42 - 20 - 4 |
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 4, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Torturo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torturo throws a body kick that misses.
Torturo throws the kick towards the body but Holmes avoids it.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
Holmes connects with a solid leg kick.
Torturo clinches with his opponent.
Torturo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torturo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holmes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Holmes throws an elbow that misses.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
I was talking to Holmes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Torturo has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torturo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torturo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torturo swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torturo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torturo's brow.
Torturo lands with a left to the head.
Torturo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holmes.
Torturo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Torturo.
Torturo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Torturo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torturo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Torturo misses with some punches.
Torturo misses with the head strike.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Torturo.
Holmes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torturo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holmes looking to slow down the pace here.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Torturo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torturo can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Holmes lands a right hand.
Holmes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torturo avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Holmes pushes Torturo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Torturo misses with a punch on the inside.
Torturo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Torturo blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Torturo lands a body punch.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Torturo.
Torturo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Torturo fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torturo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torturo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes misses with an elbow over the top.
Torturo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Holmes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Torturo can turn it around.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Torturo misses with the head strike.
Torturo avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmes.
A short left from Torturo.
Torturo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torturo throws a punch but it's blocked by Holmes.
Holmes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Torturo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holmes or not.
Torturo digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Torturo struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Torturo.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Torturo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torturo lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torturo lands with a light punch inside.
Torturo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Torturo tries to work over Holmes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Torturo as the two fighters clinch.
Holmes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Torturo.
Torturo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torturo.
Torturo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holmes.
Torturo swings wildly with an uppercut but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torturo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Torturo throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes blocks an uppercut.
Torturo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torturo blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Torturo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Torturo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Torturo moves into the clinch successfully.
Torturo lands a right hand.
Torturo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Torturo.
A right hand to the body from Torturo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torturo.
Torturo misses with the head strike.
Torturo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Torturo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torturo lands a left hand.
Torturo lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Holmes is rocked!
Torturo lands with a left to the head.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torturo.
Torturo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Holmes with a big uppercut! Holmes tries to clinch up but Torturo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Holmes to the mat! Holmes covers up and Torturo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marko Torturo!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Torturo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Charles (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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40
178 lbs
35 - 16 - 1 |
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33
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Charles!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Charles misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Povetkin throws a hook but Charles blocks it.
Charles throws a counter combo.
Charles swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Povetkin counters with a left and a right that stings Charles.
Charles throws a hook but Povetkin blocks it.
Povetkin throws a leg kick but Charles sees it coming and moves out of range.
Charles lands a jab.
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles lands a nice hook to Povetkin's body. Povetkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Charles looks to land a combination but Povetkin avoids it well.
Povetkin is looking to counter punch.
Povetkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Povetkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Charles lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin misses with a hook
and Charles counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Povetkin sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like David Charles has been cut.
Povetkin 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.
Charles misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Povetkin counter with a right hand.
Povetkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Charles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Charles misses with a hook
and Povetkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles throws a hook but Povetkin avoids it easily.
Charles misses with a hook
letting Povetkin counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Povetkin misses the target.
Povetkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Charles throws a push kick but Povetkin slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles moves away from the strike by Povetkin.
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!
Povetkin throws out a leg kick but Charles moves out of range and Povetkin only half commits.
Povetkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
David Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Povetkin tried to score with a low kick but Charles checks it.
A punch combination from Povetkin misses.
Povetkin walks into a stiff left hand from Charles.
Povetkin tries to bum rush Charles with a series of wild strikes but Charles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A good leg kick by Charles.
Charles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is trying to control but can't.
Povetkin is concentrating on defense, preventing Charles from advancing position.
Charles trying to control from Povetkin's half guard. Povetkin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Povetkin controlling Charles's posture.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Povetkin is keeping the position.
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Charles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Povetkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Povetkin slips a straight right by Charles.
Charles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Povetkin.
Povetkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charles.
Charles clobbers Povetkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Charles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Charles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Charles looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Povetkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Charles slams his shin into Povetkin's torso.
Charles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Povetkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Charles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Charles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Charles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Povetkin moves away.
Povetkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Povetkin blocks the leg kick.
Povetkin is looking to counter punch.
Charles lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Povetkin backs up against the cage.
Charles throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Povetkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Povetkin wants to slow Charles down by chopping away at his legs.
Charles misses with a few strikes there.
Povetkin is looking to counter punch.
Charles jabs Povetkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Charles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Povetkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Povetkin throws a jab when Charles was well out of range.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the head.
Charles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Povetkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin lands with a good body shot.
Alexander Povetkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws a nice outside leg kick.
Povetkin blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Povetkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Povetkin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Povetkin misses with a leg kick.
A head kick by Charles misses
and Povetkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Povetkin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
David Charles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Charles misses with a few strikes there.
Charles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Povetkin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Povetkin throws out a powerful jab.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Povetkin moves away and avoids it.
Povetkin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Charles's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Povetkin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Charles tries to land a body kick
and Povetkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Povetkin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Povetkin misses with a straight right.
Povetkin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Charles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Charles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Povetkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Charles lands a nice hook to Povetkin's body. Povetkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Charles swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Povetkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Charles misses with a body punch
and Povetkin counters with a straight right hand.
Charles lands with a nice body kick.
Povetkin scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin moves out of range as Charles strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Charles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Charles lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Povetkin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Charles looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Charles digs a good hook to Povetkin's body.
Povetkin steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Charles. That one must have hurt.
Charles misses with a low kick.
It looked like Povetkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Charles.
Povetkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Charles counters with a solid body kick.
A lazy left from Povetkin finds it's target.
Charles throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Povetkin counter with a right hand.
Charles missing with a left hand there. Povetkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles misses with an uppercut.
Charles throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Povetkin counters with a series of strikes. Charles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charles is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Povetkin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Povetkin finish him?
Charles falls off balance throwing a combination
and Povetkin scores with a counter punch that sends Charles to the canvas! Povetkin smells blood - he's punishing Charles with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Charles has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Povetkin!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alexander Povetkin thanked ****160Q Energy for $150**** for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meat Beater (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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30
145 lbs
23 - 8 - 1 |
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31
155 lbs
23 - 13 - 1 |
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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
23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Meat Beater!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein throws a leg kick but Beater checks it.
Despite the aggression on Beater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beater connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice takedown defense from Beater. No joy for Stein on that attempt.
Stein backing away here, and Beater unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beater gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stein lands a nice shot that snaps Beater's head back.
Beater takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stein moves away from the strike by Beater.
Beater looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stein rushes Beater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Beater tries a body shot but Stein blocks it.
Beater misses with a punch on the inside.
Stein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stein is trying to stall.
Beater lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stein backwards.
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!
Beater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beater blocks an uppercut.
Stein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beater's efforts to push away.
Beater misses with the head strike.
Beater lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stein blocks a body shot from Beater.
Stein is trying to break free.
A short body shot lands from Beater as the two fighters clinch.
Beater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beater will feel that in the morning.
Beater is looking to chop away at Stein's legs.
Beater bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That kick from Beater tenderised Stein's leg. Stein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stein. Those never looked like landing.
Beater throws a good cross that connects.
Beater thuds a left hand into Stein's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein staying out of range 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!
Jab from Stein.
That kick from Stein tenderised Beater's leg. Beater is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beater throws a low kick, looking for Stein's leg but Stein calmly moves out of range.
Beater fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beater's head.
Stein throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stein just misses with a punch to the body.
Beater throws out a loose jab but Stein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein connects with a single shot there.
Beater slips a straight right by Stein.
Stein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Beater.
Beater takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stein avoids the body shot from Beater.
Beater throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
Beater throws a hook to the side of Stein's head but Stein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stein half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beater throws a body shot but no joy.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beater scores with a jab.
Beater tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Beater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beater leaves Stein with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stein momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Stein.
Beater tries a head kick but it misses.
Beater takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stein scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beater.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Beater scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein cracks a nice hook into Beater's ribs.
Beater scores with a decent looking hook.
Stein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beater!
Stein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beater rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stein's guard! Nice work there by Beater!
Stein keeping full guard, as Beater tries to pass.
Stein wants to sweep here but Beater controlling him for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Beater passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Meat Beater will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Beater blocks the body kick.
Stein clinches.
Beater lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stein.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stein blocking some punches.
Stein prevents a body shot from Beater.
Beater tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stein takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Beater tries to work over Stein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Beater controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beater lands a nice uppercut.
Beater misses with some punches.
Stein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stein connects with a right hand. Beater shakes it off.
Beater swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beater looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beater avoids it really well and circles away.
Beater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stein dives in for a single leg takedown but Beater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beater now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Beater checks a leg kick.
Beater feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Stein looks to land a right hand but Beater moved out of range.
A big right from Beater misses.
Stein catches Beater with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Beater throws a nice looking combination but Stein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beater throws a low kick, looking for Stein's leg but Stein calmly moves out of range.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Beater sees coming a mile off.
Beater throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Stein scores with a nice strike.
Beater scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stein lands a leg kick that knocks Beater off balance momentarily.
A big left from Stein misses.
Meat Beater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stein swings widly with a right hand
and Beater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stein works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beater looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stein backing away here, and Beater unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stein avoids the body shot from Beater.
Stein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beater circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Stein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Beater.
Beater looks to land a combination but Stein avoids it well.
Stein moves in looking to clinch but Beater pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stein avoids the body shot from Beater.
Stein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beater scores with a jab to the head.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beater.
Stein fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beater is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Beater.
Beater missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stein shoots for a takedown but Beater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beater swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beater takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Stein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Beater.
Beater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beater lands a head shot.
Beater looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
Beater checks a leg kick.
Beater flicks out a counter leg kick but Stein steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a body kick.
Meat Beater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stein misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein slips under a jab from Beater.
Beater checks a leg kick.
Beater throws out a counter right but Stein avoids it with no problem.
Beater lands a jab to the nose.
Beater throws a hook but Stein blocks it.
Beater stuns Stein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stein.
Beater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stein.
Stein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beater swivels and escapes.
It seemed like Beater was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Beater is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stein is keeping busy.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beater misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beater has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stein seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beater can turn it around.
Stein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meat Beater showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Beater misses with a double jab.
Beater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Stein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Beater lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stein circles away quickly and effectively.
Meat Beater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Stein lands.
Stein slips a jab from Beater.
Beater works over Stein's head and body with a nice combination.
Stein checks a leg kick.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Beater is just out of range.
Stein takes a swing at Beater's ribcage but misses.
Stein avoids the body shot from Beater.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beater.
A head kick misses from Beater.
Beater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beater pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Beater misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein misses with a straight left.
Beater is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stein with a body shot.
Beater takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stein shoots for a takedown but Beater saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Beater needs to keep his hands up - Stein had a free shot at his head there.
Beater scores with a hook.
Stein looks to land a body kick but Beater moved away.
Beater paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice shot by Beater.
Beater lands with a nice combination. Stein backs away looking to recover.
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beater moves away.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch but Beater swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stein misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stein looks to throw the jab but Beater is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beater!
Beater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ein Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Beater.
Stein takes the fight into the clinch.
Beater misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Beater.
Stein blocks a body shot from Beater.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beater creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beater scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Beater controls the action.
Beater can't find room to land a body shot as Stein controls the action.
Beater blocks a body shot from Stein.
Stein tries to pull guard but Beater holds him up against the cage and eventually Stein drops back down to his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stein.
Stein is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ein Stein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a body punch.
Beater misses with a punch on the inside.
Beater manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stein tries a body shot but Beater blocks it.
Stein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beater swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beater connects with a looping right hand.
Stein moves into the clinch.
Stein blocks a body shot from Beater.
Stein controlling the action here for a moment.
Meat Beater seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Beater prevents a body shot from Stein.
Beater lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Beater has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beater blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stein.
Stein tries to work over Beater's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beater softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Beater.
Beater doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Beater.
Stein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beater scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stein prevents a body shot from Beater.
Stein lands a nice uppercut.
Meat Beater is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Beater breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein misses with a body shot
and Beater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meat Beater comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Beater 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meat Beater!
Ein Stein spoke after the fight, saying 'Flames to dust. Lovers to friends. Why do all good things come to an end..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Steigelmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Steigelmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steigelmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fenix misses with a low kick.
Fenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fenix lands a jab to the nose.
Fenix takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fenix connects with a solid leg kick.
Steigelmann misses with a lunging right hand
and Fenix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steigelmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fenix is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Fenix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fenix throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steigelmann lands a really nice looking cross but Fenix seems unphased.
Fenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steigelmann in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fenix catches Steigelmann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Steigelmann 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.
A combination from Steigelmann does no damage.
Steigelmann gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fenix looks to land a left hand but Steigelmann moved out of range nicely.
Steigelmann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix.
Fenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Steigelmann counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix lands a nice looking body shot.
Steigelmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenix swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Steigelmann counters with a right hand to the body.
Fenix misses with a body shot.
Steigelmann looks to score with a jab to the body but Fenix is just out of range.
Steigelmann avoids the body shot from Fenix.
It looked like Steigelmann was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fenix.
Steigelmann throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fenix counter with a right hand.
Steigelmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steigelmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Steigelmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fenix misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body punch from Fenix.
A cross from Steigelmann lands.
Steigelmann wants to land a leg kick but Fenix is out of range.
Fenix looks to throw the jab but Steigelmann is out of range.
Fenix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steigelmann.
Fenix dives in and scores a takedown into Steigelmann's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix postures up in Steigelmann's guard and throws a big left but Steigelmann blocks it.
Fenix stopping the sweep attempt from Steigelmann.
Steigelmann pulls Fenix in close to prevent any damage.
Steigelmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fenix manages to get himself to full guard.
Fenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steigelmann trying to control but Fenix is working from the bottom.
Steigelmann is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix 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.
Fenix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fenix wants to sweep but no luck.
Fenix trying to control the position.
Fenix has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steigelmann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steigelmann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fenix throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fenix working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fenix misses the body punch
and Steigelmann counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Fenix.
Steigelmann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steigelmann rather than just go for the knockout.
Steigelmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Fenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steigelmann manages to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fenix.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fenix.
Marcus Fenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fenix takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fenix 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.
Gunnar Steigelmann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fenix avoids the head kick by Steigelmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steigelmann thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steigelmann throws a good cross that connects.
Fenix takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Marcus Fenix has been cut.
Steigelmann throws a series of punches but Fenix moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Fenix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Fenix stumbling backwards into the cage! Fenix bounces back off the cage towards Steigelmann, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Steigelmann lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Steigelmann celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gunnar Steigelmann!
After winning the bout, Gunnar Steigelmann 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Sotto Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. http://youtu.be/qeFocnqhnQM kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Umberto Sotto Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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154 lbs
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Umberto Sotto Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boyka missing with a left hand there. Sotto Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sotto Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boyka.
Sotto Jr is looking to counter punch.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick but Boyka moves out of range.
Sotto Jr works over Boyka's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Yuri Boyka has been cut.
Sotto Jr throws a head kick that Boyka semi-blocks.
A lazy left from Boyka finds it's target.
Boyka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sotto Jr manages to avoid it.
Boyka is looking to score with low kicks.
Sotto Jr throws a looping overhand right but Boyka ducks down to avoid it.
Sotto Jr slips under a jab.
Boyka swings for the body but Sotto Jr moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sotto Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sotto Jr tries to land a leg kick but Boyka saw it coming and moves away.
Boyka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Sotto Jr misses.
Boyka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sotto Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Boyka off balance momentarily.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyka catches Sotto Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sotto Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Boyka slips a straight right by Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyka moves away.
Sotto Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sotto Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Sotto Jr cracks the inside of Boyka's front leg.
Sotto Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyka misses with a hook. Sotto Jr ducked under it nicely.
Boyka works Sotto Jr's body with a nice hook.
Boyka misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Sotto Jr misses the target.
The fighters circling - Boyka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sotto Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been hearing reports that Sotto Jr has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boyka throws a leg kick but Sotto Jr checks it.
Boyka works over Sotto Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sotto Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka misses with an uppercut.
Sotto Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sotto Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Boyka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sotto Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boyka.
Boyka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sotto Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boyka throws a hook to the side of Sotto Jr's head but Sotto Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sotto Jr misses with an uppercut. Boyka saw that one coming.
A head kick from Sotto Jr lands but Boyka takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr throws out a loose jab but Boyka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sotto Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyka.
Sotto Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boyka connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Sotto Jr.
Boyka is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sotto Jr lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Boyka falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Sotto Jr!
Umberto Sotto Jr 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Chillum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hong Entrance Song. Chillum is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by High Hopes - Pink Floyd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Doc Chillum!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chillum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Chillum tries to land a leg kick but Hong saw it coming and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hong. Chillum shrugs it off though.
Chillum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Chillum's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
Hong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chillum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chillum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Chillum.
Chillum tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong lands with a cross.
Hong cracks Chillum with an uppercut from hell and Chillum crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Hong's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Chillum is rocked!
Hong working some strikes from top position.
Chillum is still in real trouble! Can Hong finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong passes Chillum's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chillum's head.
Chillum seems to have recovered his senses.
Chillum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hong trying to control the action but Chillum is working from the bottom.
Chillum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chillum is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chillum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Chillum gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong wants to control from the top but Chillum keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chillum looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillum, not yet.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chillum looking for a sweep. Not yet Chillum, not yet.
Hong content to stall in guard here.
Chillum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chillum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chillum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong connects with a looping right hand.
Chillum lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Chillum.
Chillum tries a head kick but it misses.
Chillum on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hong tries to bum rush Chillum with a series of wild strikes but Chillum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chillum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chillum moves out of range of the body kick.
Chillum blocks a low kick nicely.
Hong throws a body kick that misses.
Chillum throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Hong throws a low kick but Chillum avoids it.
Chillum avoids a kick to the body.
Chillum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chillum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chillum throws a head kick that misses.
Chillum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong motions for Chillum to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong is looking to wear down Chillum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chillum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Hong 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.
Chillum misses the jab.
Hong staying out of range there.
It appears Hong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chillum checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hong throws a body punch but Chillum moves out of range.
Chillum throws a big counter head kick but Hong avoids it with no problem.
Chillum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hong avoids the head kick by Chillum.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chillum! But no joy.
Chillum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chillum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chillum tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chillum at a distance.
Chillum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chillum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Hong
enabling Chillum to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chillum is able to avoid easily.
Kris Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chillum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chillum throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Chillum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hong thumps Chillum with a low kick.
Chillum walks into a stiff left hand from Hong.
That's two 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!
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chillum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chillum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chillum misses with a wild body shot.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chillum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chillum doesn't seem phased though.
Chillum tries to clinch up.
Chillum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chillum.
Chillum throws a head kick that Hong semi-blocks.
Kris Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong wants to slow Chillum down by chopping away at his legs.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Hong backs off Chillum throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Hong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chillum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick by Chillum misses
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chillum throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chillum doesn't seem phased though.
Chillum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hong lands an uppercut, right on the button! Chillum tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kris Hong!
Kris Hong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denke has chosen Runnin With The Devil as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke throws a big shot that misses.
Denke takes a swing at Curry's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Denke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curry defends well and Denke ends up having to push Curry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Curry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denke.
Denke throws a half hearted mid kick.
Curry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curry explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Curry tenderised Denke's leg. Denke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Curry as he checks the leg kick.
Denke looks to land a body kick but Curry moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Curry misses its target.
Curry throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Karl Denke has been cut.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Denke throws a low kick, looking for Curry's leg but Curry calmly moves out of range.
Curry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Denke.
Curry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curry.
Curry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Denke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry throws a leg kick that misses.
Denke lands with an uppercut that bounces Curry off the cage and back into range.
Arthur Curry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Denke moves out of range of the strikes.
Denke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Denke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Denke lands in his opponent's guard.
Denke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curry wants to sweep here but Denke controlling him for the moment.
Denke throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke works over Curry with some ground and pound from guard.
Denke trying to control the position from guard on top but Curry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denke wants to pass the guard but Curry is keeping the position.
Denke is looking to work some ground and pound but Curry has wrist control.
Denke trying to control but Curry is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Curry swats away the attempt to clinch by Denke.
Denke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry keeps Denke at a distance using the push kick.
Denke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curry can pounce on him.
Denke tries to land a leg kick but Curry saw it coming and moves away.
Curry stuffs the takedown.
Arthur Curry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Denke.
Curry throws an overhand right that lands on Denke's shoulder, as Denke tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Denke. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denke fails with the takedown
and Curry counters with a right hand to the body.
Denke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Denke looks for a takedown but Curry sprawls well.
Denke tries to clinch but Curry is having none of it.
Curry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Denke throws a chopping leg kick but Curry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Curry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Curry lands a leg kick that knocks Denke off balance momentarily.
Karl Denke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Curry finds it's way through Denke's defenses.
Denke thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denke lands the left hand.
Denke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curry sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Denke somewhat.
Denke clobbers Curry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Denke shoots and misses
and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Curry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Denke misses with a wild combination.
Denke throws a sloppy body shot
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Curry's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Denke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denke is looking to clinch but Curry is avoiding it.
Denke checks a leg kick.
Denke throws a body punch but Curry moves out of range.
Denke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curry can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Denke's cut.
That's time! Curry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Curry scores with a shot to the body.
Denke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Curry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Denke there.
Denke throws a solid leg kick but Curry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Denke.
Denke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Curry was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Denke.
Denke looks for a takedown but Curry sprawls well.
Curry throws a body punch but Denke moves out of range.
Denke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denke connects with a solid leg kick.
Denke throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denke misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Curry counters with a quick kick to the body but Denke blocks it.
Denke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Curry lands with a good body shot.
Curry looks to land a body kick but Denke moved away.
Denke takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry moves out of range of the strikes.
Denke misses with a wild body shot.
Curry lands with a straight right. Denke didn't see that one coming.
Curry takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Denke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curry is out of range and Denke settles back down.
Denke swings for the body but Curry moves out of range.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Denke.
Curry checks a low kick from Denke.
Curry misses with a straight right.
Curry slips under a jab.
Denke ducks right into an uppercut from Curry.
Curry dodges the punch combination from Denke.
Curry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curry misses with a two punch combination.
Denke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Curry throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke thumps Curry with a low kick.
Denke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Curry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denke.
Denke keeps Curry at a distance using the push kick.
Denke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curry jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Denke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curry. Denke shrugs it off though.
Denke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curry quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Denke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denke tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Curry defends well and Denke ends up having to push Curry into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Curry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Denke ducks under a wild hook from Curry.
Curry motions for Denke to come forward. Curry throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curry cracks the inside of Denke's front leg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curry.
Denke is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Denke gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Curry drops Denke with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Denke looks back up at him and smiles so Curry waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Denke is rocked!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Curry.
Denke is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke throws a hook to the side of Curry's head but Curry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denke.
Denke seems to have recovered his senses.
Denke misses with an uppercut
and Curry counters with a huge left! Denke is in big trouble! He's backing up but Curry isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Denke from any more damage. A dominating finish by Curry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Curry!
Arthur Curry retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Arthur Curry thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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