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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goldsmith's choice of entrance music: Dos Equis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul McCracken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith! The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Goldsmith tries to keep at a distance but McCracken has taken the fight into the clinch. McCracken misses with a knee strike.
McCracken lands a body shot. I was talking to McCracken's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Goldsmith misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage. McCracken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldsmith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCracken is defending well. Goldsmith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCracken's elbow. Goldsmith breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - McCracken finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Despite the aggression on Goldsmith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. McCracken tries to close the distance and clinch but Goldsmith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Goldsmith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Goldsmith gets tackled into the cage by McCracken. McCracken maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCracken lands a shot to the body. Goldsmith looks winded! McCracken lands a body shot in the clinch.
McCracken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCracken gets in close and instigates a clinch. McCracken manages to break the clinch.
McCracken scores with a spinning back kick! McCracken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCracken throws a front kick that sends Goldsmith stumbling back into the cage. McCracken throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Goldsmith crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paul McCracken! A very excited looking Paul McCracken rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vijay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Singing. Vijay Singh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vijay Singh! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sexyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sexyama tries to clinch but Singh moves away and Singh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Singh lands a jab to Sexyama's midsection. Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexyama lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Sexyama closes the distance and pushes Singh back into the cage. Sexyama is leaning against Singh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sexyama scores with a nice hook to the head. Singh lands with a short shot to the head. Singh blocks an uppercut.
Sexyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sexyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Singh wants to break free but Sexyama has control.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sexyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Singh prevents Sexyama from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Sexyama fails to land. Sexyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Singhs head. Sexyama working aggressively here.
Sexyama lands a nice uppercut. Sexyama manages to break the clinch.
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sexyama closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Sexyama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sexyama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sexyama goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Singh has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sexyama but great work by Singh. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sexyama is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Sexyama's coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Singh passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sexyama! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sexyama reaches up and holds on to Singh to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sexyama is desperately trying to improve his position but Singh has a good base and remains in mount. Singh trying to control but he's not successful this time. Singh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Sexyama is looking to get to half guard. Sexyama gets back to half guard. Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control. Sexyama tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control. Sexyama is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sexyama wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Sexyama trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
It looks like Singh is going to stand back up.
Sexyama is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Singh is thwarting Sexyama's attempts to control the position. Sexyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Singh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Sexyama is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Singh is taking a breather. Sexyama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Sexyama tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg. Singh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Sexyama takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Singh throws a shot to the body.
Sexyama takes the fight into the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Sexyama. Singh scores with a shot to the side of Sexyama's head. Sexyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Singh prevents Sexyama from breaking the clinch. Singh misses with a short punch on the inside. Singh has a couple of punches blocked by Sexyama.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vijay Singh will probably get the nod. That's time! Sexyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Singh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sexyama. Sexyama closes the distance and clinches up with Singh, looking for a takedown. Sexyama pushes Singh against the cage but Singh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Sexyama closes the distance and clinches. Sexyama misses with some punches.
Sexyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it. A short left from Sexyama. Singh's coach down at Men of Mayhem (1 TPL, 6 DBL, 5 SGL)(55 member cap) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Singh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Singh. Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Singh is trying to push Sexyama away but Sexyama has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Sexyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh breaks from the clinch.
Sexyama fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Singh throws a right hand that Sexyama ducks under and follows up with a left that Sexyama also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sexyama looks to land a combination but Singh avoids it well. Sexyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sexyama wants to clinch but Singh slips to the side and Singh counters with a two punch combo. Singh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sexyama tests Singh's chin there with a solid looking shot. Singh throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Vijay Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sexyama closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sexyama. Sexyama blocking some punches.
Sexyama is trying to force a seperation but Singh has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sexyamas head. This has been an exciting period of action! Sexyama misses with a body punch.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
Sexyama lands with a left to the head. Sexyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Singh lands with a light punch inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Sexyama. Singh misses with a hook from the clinch. Singh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sexyama's elbow. Singh tries to break free but Sexyama pushes him back against the cage. Sexyama effectively controlling the action here. Sexyama wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Singh lands a body punch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Singh. Singh swings wildly with an uppercut but Sexyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sexyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it. Sexyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Singh won't allow it.
Sexyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sexyama throws a head punch that misses. Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sexyama backwards. Sexyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Singh. Singh misses with the head strike.
Sexyama lands with a short head shot on the inside. Sexyama trying to stall but Singh improves his position.
Singh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sexyama misses with an uppercut
and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sexyama wants to land a leg kick but Singh is out of range. Sexyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sexyama tries for a takedown but Singh circles away easily and Singh counters with a two punch combo.
That's four 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! Sexyama fails in his attempt to clinch. Singh wants to counter the offense by Sexyama and move into the clinch position. Sexyama misses with a takedown and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Singh misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Singh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Singh has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sexyama misses with a body shot.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Singh misses with a hook. Sexyama thinks about countering with a head kick. Sexyama tries to clinch but fails miserably and Singh counters with a nice leg kick. Sexyama tries for a takedown but Singh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Sexyama misses with a hook. Sexyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vijay Singh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Sexyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sexyama shoots in but no luck this time. Sexyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh. Sexyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Singh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sexyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singh paws at him with a jab and circles away. Singh throws a good cross that connects.
Singh stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Sexyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Singh can't find room to land a body shot as Sexyama controls the action.
Sexyama scores with a shoulder strike. Sexyama throws a head punch that misses. Singh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sexyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sexyama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Sexyama has a takedown stuffed. A nice side step and Singh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Singh avoids a kick to the body.
Singh takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Sexyama has a takedown stuffed. Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sexyama shoots in for a double leg but Singh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sexyama with a lazy takedown attempt and Singh counters with a nice uppercut. Singh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sexyama misses with a looping right. As Sexyama backs off Singh throws a huge counter combo but Sexyama manages to avoid it all. Singh digs a good body shot into Sexyama's ribs. Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sexyama. Sexyama is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Singh's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Sexyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sexyama with a poor takedown and Singh counters with a two punch combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sexyama misses with a takedown attempt and Singh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vijay Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup. Singh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sexyama. Sexyama tries to counter by clinching up but Singh breaks away and moves out of range. Sexyama is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Singh.
Sexyama is rocked!
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut. Sexyama closes the distance but Singh moves to the side and Singh counters with a huge left! Sexyama is in big trouble! He's backing up but Singh isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sexyama from any more damage. A dominating finish by Singh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vijay Singh! A victorious Vijay Singh thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. Yoshihiro Sexyama was interviewed post fight and said 'It was obviousl...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Jay Wadenah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slabodan Milosevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wadenah comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Milosevic has chosen Symphony of Destruction as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Toby Jay Wadenah! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slabodan Milosevic! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wadenah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Milosevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Milosevic moves out of range of the strikes. Toby Jay Wadenah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wadenah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Wadenah thumps Milosevic with a low kick. A big right from Milosevic misses. Milosevic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wadenah misses with a hook. Milosevic ducked under it nicely. Milosevic is trying to counter with his kicks. Wadenah avoids the head kick by Milosevic.
A slow jab from Wadenah misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wadenah throws a leg kick and Milosevic counters with a stiff right hand. Wadenah misses with a leg kick letting Milosevic counter with a right hand. Wadenah throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Milosevic throws a quick inside leg kick. Wadenah tries to score with a low kick but Milosevic moves his leg out of the way. Milosevic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wadenah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Milosevic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wadenah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wadenah tries to land a leg kick but Milosevic saw it coming and moves away.
Milosevic slips a straight right by Wadenah. Wadenah swats away the attempt to clinch by Milosevic. A leg kick checked by Wadenah. Milosevic throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Milosevic does it's job there. Wadenah misses with an uppercut. Milosevic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wadenah.
Wadenah is looking to counter punch. Milosevic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Milosevic lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wadenah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milosevic manages to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Milosevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wadenah swats away the attempt to clinch by Milosevic. Wadenah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wadenah. Wadenah slips under a jab from Milosevic. Wadenah throws out a leg kick but Milosevic moves out of range and Wadenah only half commits. Milosevic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wadenah is looking to score with low kicks. Milosevic misses with a low kick.
Milosevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wadenah. Wadenah throws a body punch but Milosevic moves out of range. The fight stays on the outside here - Wadenah looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Milosevic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Wadenah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Milosevic doesn't seem phased though. No joy there for Wadenah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wadenah pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wadenah throws a shot from downtown. Milosevic moves away and avoids it. Milosevic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wadenah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Milosevic counters with an outside leg kick.
Milosevic looks to throw the jab but Wadenah is out of range. Milosevic just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Wadenah. Wadenah has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milosevic. Wadenah tries to land a leg kick but Milosevic saw it coming and moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Milosevic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wadenah - the referee stops the clock and Milosevic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wadenah. Milosevic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Wadenah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wadenah throws a good cross that connects.
Wadenah works Milosevic's body with a nice hook. 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! Wadenah is looking to clinch. Wadenah throws a sloppy head kick and Milosevic moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Milosevic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Milosevic. Wadenah shrugs it off though. Wadenah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Milosevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wadenah throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Wadenah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wadenah misses with the combination.
Milosevic misses with a straight right. Wadenah throws a low kick but Milosevic moves out of range easily. A combination from Milosevic does no damage. Wadenah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toby Jay Wadenah will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wadenah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Toby Jay Wadenah is winning the standup battle so far. Milosevic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Milosevic throws a right and a left that Wadenah avoids nicely. Wadenah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Milosevic just manages to avoid it. Wadenah cracks Milosevic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wadenah lands a jab to the nose. Milosevic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Milosevic loads up on a big right hand but Wadenah slips the punch. Milosevic avoids the head kick by Wadenah.
Milosevic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Milosevic misses with an uppercut. Wadenah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Milosevic doesn't seem bothered though. Wadenah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Wadenah misses with a head kick.
Milosevic now looks to counter with a shot at the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The fighters circling - Wadenah throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Milosevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round. Milosevic feints a jab promting Wadenah to slip. Milosevic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wadenah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wadenah throws a leg kick but Milosevic sees it coming and checks it nicely. Milosevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Milosevic on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wadenah has managed to clinch.
Wadenah misses with some punches.
Wadenah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Milosevic has had enough of the clinch but Wadenah keeps him there for the moment. Milosevic tries to break the clinch but Wadenah is controlling the position. Wadenah lands with a light punch inside. Wadenah swings wildly with an uppercut but Milosevic uses good head movement to avoid it. Wadenah working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Wadenah fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wadenah tries a body shot but Milosevic blocks it.
Wadenah misses with a hook from the clinch. Wadenah misses with a short punch on the inside. Wadenah working aggressively here.
Wadenah tries to throw a body punch but Milosevic avoids it by throwing Wadenah back against the cage. Milosevic manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Milosevic misses with a wild body shot. Wadenah misses the shot to the body. Milosevic throws a lazy head kick and Wadenah counters with a good low kick that Milosevic was not able to check. Wadenah throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Milosevic. Wadenah throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Milosevic misses with a wild body shot. Milosevic scores with a punch to the head. Milosevic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wadenah throws a sloppy head kick and Milosevic moves out of range easily. Milosevic throws a right hand that Wadenah ducks under and follows up with a left that Wadenah also avoids with ease. Wadenah is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Milosevic. Milosevic slips under a jab from Wadenah. Wadenah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Milosevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Milosevic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wadenah swats him away and circles back towards the center. A telegraphed right hand from Milosevic misses the target. Wadenah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wadenah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Milosevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wadenah. Milosevic throws a big counter head kick but Wadenah avoids it with no problem. Wadenah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Wadenah throws a low kick, looking for Milosevic's leg but Milosevic calmly moves out of range. Wadenah avoids the head kick by Milosevic.
Wadenah scores with a three punch combo!
Milosevic is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wadenah darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Milosevic's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Wadenah before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Jay Wadenah! Post fight, Toby Jay Wadenah stared into the camera and said 'Hey man I want to say Alysian for coming to fight and good luck to my boy Julio later tonight. Hes coming for that belt.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennison's entrance music is Snot- Stoopid. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
14 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maxim doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kennison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kennison thows a left - swing and a miss! Maxim raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kennison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maxim. Kennison closes the distance and clinches. Maxim tries to circle away but Kennison has him pinned against the cage. Maxim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Maxim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A nice left hand lands by Kennison.
Maxim breaks from the clinch.
Maxim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennison. Maxim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maxim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kennison. Jab from Kennison. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennison wants to clinch. Kennison throws a body punch but Maxim moves out of range. Kennison feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maxim's calf. Jab from Kennison. Kennison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kennison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maxim misses with a hook
letting Kennison counter with a right hand. Kennison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kennison tries to close the distance and clinch but Maxim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Maxim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Maxim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Kennison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maxim paws at him with a jab and circles away. Maxim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A nice inside leg kick there by Kennison. That's going to slow Maxim down. Kennison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennison misses with a straight left. Karl Kennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kennison forces Maxim back against the cage and clinches. Maxim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kennison looking to slow down the pace here. Kennison creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kennison misses with an elbow strike.
Kennison lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Christian Maxim has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Maxim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maxim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kennison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennison tests Maxim's chin there with a solid looking shot. Maxim scores with a body shot.
Jab from Maxim. Kennison tries to clinch but Maxim moves out of range. Maxim throws a hook but Kennison blocks it. Maxim scores with a nice strike. Maxim on the wrong end of a nice hook. A cross from Kennison lands. Maxim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Maxim throws a sloppy head kick and Kennison moves out of range easily. Kennison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kennison lands a jab to the head.
Maxim throws the left hand but Kennison avoids the punch easily. Maxim misses with a double jab
and Kennison counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Kennison. Kennison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kennison lands an overhand right. Kennison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Maxims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kennison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maxim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maxim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kennison. Kennison tests Maxim's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kennison doesn't manage to clinch there - Maxim circles away.
Kennison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maxim slips under a jab from Kennison. Maxim circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennison. That's going to slow Maxim down. Kennison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Maxim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennison. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kennison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kennison rushes Maxim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kennison struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxim controls his hands.
Kennison misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Maxim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennison gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Maxim prevents a body shot from Kennison. Maxim breaks from the clinch.
Maxim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Kennison. Kennison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Maxim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennison takes a body punch but keeps moving. Maxim walks into a jab. Kennison closes the distance and clinches. Kennison throws an elbow that misses.
Maxim managing to block the knees to the body from Kennison.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Maxim dodges an elbow strike from Kennison.
Kennison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kennison throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kennison misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that round. The cut man is working on Christian Maxim's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kennison connects with a nice looking jab.
Maxim swats away the attempt to clinch by Kennison. Kennison connects with a looping right hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kennison here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Kennison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennison tries to clinch but Maxim moves out of range. Kennison throws a big shot that misses. Maxim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kennison throws the left hand but Maxim avoids the punch easily. Maxim jabs at Kennison's body. Kennison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kennison wants to clinch and Maxim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Maxim looks to throw the jab but Kennison is out of range. Kennison throws a lazy right hand but Maxim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Maxim throws out a counter right but Kennison avoids it with no problem. Kennison misses with a kick to the body and Maxim counters with a straight right hand. Kennison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Maxim tries to move into range but Kennison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kennison throws a nice looking combination but Maxim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kennison avoids the body shot from Maxim.
Kennison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxim can do to turn this around? Kennison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maxim blocks a jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Maxim. Kennison does a little dance to reset his feet. Kennison moves in looking to clinch but Maxim pushes him off. Kennison pushes Maxim up against the cage in a clinch. Maxim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennison misses with a straight right. Maxim raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kennison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kennison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennison swings for the body but Maxim moves out of range.
Maxim scores with a head kick.
Kennison throws a quick inside leg kick. Maxim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Maxim tries a head kick but it misses.
Maxim misses with a looping right. 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! Maxim throws a nice head kick!
Kennison is rocked! Maxim closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kennison! Maxim dives in looking to finish! Kennison is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Maxim! Christian Maxim seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Captain Caveman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caveman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Captain Caveman Intro. 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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180 cm
32
175 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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183 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Captain Caveman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebasti Rubio! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rubio moves out of range of the body kick. Rubio has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Rubio lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Captain Caveman has been cut. Caveman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Caveman checks the leg kick. Caveman clinches with his opponent.
Rubio misses with some punches.
Rubio avoids a wild elbow strike from Caveman. Caveman has a couple of punches blocked by Rubio.
Caveman lands with a left to the head. Rubio works on Caveman's body with a couple of short punches. Rubio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Caveman lands a damaging elbow. Rubio takes a knee to the side of the body. Caveman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Caveman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rubio blocks an elbow strike from Caveman.
Rubio landing knees to the head.
Rubio takes an elbow to the forehead. Caveman pushes off an throws an elbow but Rubio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Caveman misses with an elbow over the top. Caveman misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rubio lands a knee to the head.
Caveman misses with a knee to the head. Rubio avoids a wild elbow strike from Caveman. Caveman tries to land a knee to the head but Rubio blocks with his arms.
Rubio working some nice short punches in the clinch. Caveman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Caveman misses with some punches.
Caveman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rubio uses good head movement to avoid it. Rubio tries to throw a body punch but Caveman avoids it by throwing Rubio back against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caveman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rubio's brow. Caveman misses with an elbow strike.
Rubio scores with a knee to the head.
Caveman misses with a knee to the head. Rubio misses with a short punch on the inside. Rubio managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Caveman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rubio stalling.
Rubio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Caveman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Caveman misses with a hook from the clinch. Caveman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stalling in the clinch from Rubio.
Rubio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rubio dodges an elbow strike from Caveman.
Caveman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rubio avoids a wild elbow strike from Caveman. Rubio lands an uppercut. Rubio managing to block the knees to the body from Caveman.
Rubio is trying to maintain a safe position but Caveman gets an underhook and turns Rubio into the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Caveman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rubio's brow. Rubio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Caveman lands with a light punch inside. Caveman lands an elbow inside that Rubio shrugs off. Rubio has a couple of punches blocked by Caveman.
With the fighters up against the cage, Caveman throws an elbow but misses. Rubio scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rubio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubio gets through Caveman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Caveman is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rubio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Caveman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Rubio throws a big uppercut that drops Caveman! More strikes from Rubio and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Caveman lies dazed against the cage as Rubio celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebasti Rubio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good work by Stone as he checks the leg kick. Szczerbiec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Szczerbiec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone. Szczerbiec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab. Stone tries to clinch up but Szczerbiec circles away and keeps his distance. Szczerbiec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Szczerbiec walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Stone is looking to clinch but Szczerbiec is avoiding it.
Stone misses with a looping left. Szczerbiec has a takedown stuffed. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stone throws a hook but Szczerbiec blocks it. Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving. Stone misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Szczerbiec throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Szczerbiec moves out of range as Stone strikes. Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Szczerbiec 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. Szczerbiec lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Szczerbiec scores with a nice strike. Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Szczerbiec uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Szczerbiec. Patryk Szczerbiec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Szczerbiec throws a big shot that misses. Szczerbiec closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone is rocked! Szczerbiec fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Szczerbiec misses with a looping right. Stone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szczerbiec. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet. Szczerbiec avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Szczerbiec throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily. Stone wants to clinch up but Szczerbiec keeps it at a distance. Stone moves to clinch but Szczerbiec breaks away and Szczerbiec counters with a straight right hand. Szczerbiec closes the distance and clinches. Szczerbiec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczerbiec works Stone's body with a nice hook. Szczerbiec looks for a takedown but Stone sprawls well. Ben Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Szczerbiec is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Szczerbiec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stone misses with a body shot
and Szczerbiec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Szczerbiec has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch.
Szczerbiec tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body. Stone misses with a knee to the head. Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Szczerbiec slowing the pace effectively. Szczerbiec lands a nice shot to the body. Szczerbiec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Szczerbiec looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Szczerbiec is keeping busy. Szczerbiec unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Szczerbiec unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stone lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Szczerbiec blocks it with crossed arms. Szczerbiec lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Szczerbiec manages to break the clinch.
Stone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Szczerbiec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Szczerbiec connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Szczerbiec works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stone missing with a left hand there. Szczerbiec was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patryk Szczerbiec dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Szczerbiec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Szczerbiec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around? Szczerbiec lands a right hook to the body.
Szczerbiec lands a left and a right that send Stone crashing to the mat, dazed. Szczerbiec thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can Szczerbiec finish him?
It looks like Ben Stone has been cut. Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Szczerbiec to score with a decent uppercut. Szczerbiec lands a nice looking body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Szczerbiec gets a clinch. Stone seems to have recovered his senses. Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Szczerbiec is blocking nicely.
Szczerbiec can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
Knees to the body from Szczerbiec.
Stalling in the clinch from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec tries to throw a body punch but Stone avoids it by throwing Szczerbiec back against the cage. Szczerbiec's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A chopping leg kick lands by Szczerbiec. Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Szczerbiec scores with the left hand. Stone knows he should have avoided that one. Stone stuns Szczerbiec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Szczerbiec cracks Stone with a right hand to the side of the head. Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone is looking to clinch. Good exchange - Szczerbiec coming out on top. Stone loads up on a big right hand but Szczerbiec slips the punch. Look low, kick high! Szczerbiec uses the oldest trick in the book to send Stone tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Szczerbiec is absolutely delighted - when Stone wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Patryk Szczerbiec! Our winner, Patryk Szczerbiec, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acer comes to the cage accompanied by Mad at Gravity- Burn. This should be fireworks!
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11 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! MacArthur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Acer sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Acer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. MacArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Acer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A jab from MacArthur misses. MacArthur throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acer. Acer is looking to score with low kicks. MacArthur with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acer blocks a head kick by MacArthur.
MacArthur throws a sloppy head kick and Acer moves out of range easily. MacArthur throws a head kick but Acer moves out of range.
Douglas MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. MacArthur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. And an attempted straight right on the counter from MacArthur! But no joy. MacArthur throws out a powerful jab. Acer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacArthur. MacArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round. A low kick from Acer misses and MacArthur counters with a series of strikes. Acer will be more careful next time no doubt. MacArthur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. MacArthur throws a low kick but Acer moves out of range easily. Douglas MacArthur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Acer slips a jab from MacArthur. Acer throwing a counter right hand but MacArthur manages to avoid it. MacArthur tries to score with a low kick but Acer moves his leg out of the way. MacArthur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
MacArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Acer. Acer half committed to a counter leg kick. Acer takes a swing at MacArthur's ribcage but misses. MacArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Acer. MacArthur clobbers Acer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. MacArthur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Acer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur as he avoids it easily. MacArthur tries a head kick but it misses.
Acer cracks MacArthur with a good jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. MacArthur throws a leg kick but Acer checks it. MacArthur throws a wild combination but nothing lands. MacArthur throws a head kick that misses. Acer takes a kick to the side of the head. A head kick from MacArthur lands but Acer takes it in his stride. MacArthur lands with a kick to the temple. Acer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Acer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. MacArthur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. MacArthur paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. MacArthur moves away from the strike by Acer. A telegraphed right hand from Acer misses the target. MacArthur throws a lazy uppercut
and Acer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. MacArthur connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. MacArthur looks to land a combination. Acer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. MacArthur looks to throw the jab but Acer is out of range. Decent striking displayed by MacArthur there. MacArthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Acer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acer. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Acer throwing strikes from guard but MacArthur blocks nicely. Acer prevents MacArthur from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Acer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacArthur's head. MacArthur wants to stand but Acer is controlling the position. Acer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacArthur is keeping the position for now. Acer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Acer prevents MacArthur from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. MacArthur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Acer. MacArthur tests Acer's chin there with a solid looking shot. MacArthur thuds a left hand into Acer's body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas MacArthur dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Acer is defended easily by MacArthur. Acer shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Douglas MacArthur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from MacArthur. Those never looked like landing. Acer blocks a jab. It looked like Acer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A jab from MacArthur does it's job there.
It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut. Acer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacArthur. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Acer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Acer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - MacArthur scores with a four punch combination! Acer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Acer is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. MacArthur grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Acer takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! MacArthur cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Douglas MacArthur! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Douglas MacArthur made sure he mentioned Global Empire MMA Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jai McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Raatikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raatikainen has chosen Children of Bodom - Are you dead yet as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jai McCracken! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaska Raatikainen! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Raatikainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. McCracken with a hook. McCracken scores with a jab to the body. McCracken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Raatikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCracken throws out the jab. McCracken backing away here, and Raatikainen unleashes a leg kick that just misses. McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken connects with a looping right hand.
McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raatikainen.
McCracken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. McCracken misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken sets himself, and Raatikainen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCracken avoids it this time. McCracken scores with a nice right hand.
Raatikainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. McCracken misses with a left hand and Raatikainen counters with an outside leg kick.
McCracken slips a straight right by Raatikainen. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Raatikainen scores with a hook to the body. McCracken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A swing and a miss from McCracken. Raatikainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. McCracken fails in his attempt to clinch. McCracken throws a hook to the side of Raatikainen's head but Raatikainen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCracken misses with an uppercut. McCracken shoots in looking for a takedown. Raatikainen tries to sprawl out of it but McCracken keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Raatikainen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Raatikainen ducks under a wild hook from McCracken. McCracken with a jab. McCracken connects with a jab. McCracken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Raatikainen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. McCracken misses with an uppercut
and Raatikainen counters with a slapping leg kick. McCracken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Jaska Raatikainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. McCracken sizes up Raatikainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Jai McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McCracken misses with a looping left. McCracken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. McCracken looks to land a right hand but Raatikainen moved out of range. McCracken misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A big right from McCracken misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raatikainen. McCracken is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. McCracken throws out a loose jab but Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. McCracken misses with a takedown and Raatikainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. McCracken gets in close and instigates a clinch. McCracken working some nice short punches in the clinch. Raatikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raatikainen lands with a light punch inside. McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Raatikainen scores with a shoulder strike. McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raatikainen trying to control the position but instead, McCracken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Raatikainen into the cage. Raatikainen manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raatikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken looks to land a combination. Raatikainen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCracken. Raatikainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCracken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. McCracken throws a big shot that misses. McCracken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. McCracken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. McCracken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A shot to the body from McCracken misses and Raatikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raatikainen.
Raatikainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCracken paws at him with a jab and circles away. McCracken misses with a left hand and Raatikainen counters with a three punch combo that has McCracken backing up. McCracken nods at Raatikainen to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four 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! No joy there for McCracken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCracken tries to bum rush Raatikainen with a series of wild strikes but Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCracken.
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. McCracken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCracken connects with a body shot that sends Raatikainen's belly button to the back. McCracken looks to throw the jab but Raatikainen is out of range. McCracken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raatikainen. McCracken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raatikainen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCracken is looking to clinch. Raatikainen takes a kick to the side of the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. McCracken swats away the attempt to clinch by Raatikainen. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai McCracken dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCracken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Raatikainen counters with a stiff right hand. Raatikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away. McCracken misses with a left hand and Raatikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCracken throws a combination that misses and Raatikainen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCracken. McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Raatikainen moves out of range easily. A telegraphed right hand from McCracken misses the target. Raatikainen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jai McCracken is winning the standup battle so far. Raatikainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCracken is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken throws a hook but Raatikainen avoids it easily. McCracken goes for a high kick. It partially lands. McCracken looks to land a left hand but Raatikainen moved out of range nicely. McCracken throws a lazy uppercut
letting Raatikainen counter with a right hand. McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Despite the aggression on Raatikainen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raatikainen feints and then cracks McCracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McCracken down. McCracken throws a head kick that misses. A little jabbing left from Raatikainen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A big right from McCracken misses. McCracken lands a jab to the nose. McCracken rushes Raatikainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Raatikainen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCracken is keeping busy. McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCracken misses with a short punch on the inside. McCracken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Raatikainen scores with a hook to the body. McCracken lands with a right to the head. McCracken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Raatikainen. A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen. Raatikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCracken's elbow. McCracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Raatikainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Raatikainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. McCracken lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. McCracken working aggressively here.
Raatikainen has McCracken pushed against the cage. Raatikainen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCracken wants a takedown but no success here.
McCracken taking a breather. A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land. A short body shot lands from Raatikainen as the two fighters clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McCracken.
Raatikainen gets through McCracken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. McCracken working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch. McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. McCracken throws a head punch that misses. Raatikainen lands an elbow that stopped McCracken in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jai McCracken has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raatikainen blocking some punches.
McCracken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raatikainen can do to turn this around? A nice left hand lands by Raatikainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McCracken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Raatikainen.
McCracken lands with a light punch inside. Raatikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raatikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCracken has had enough of the clinch but Raatikainen keeps him there for the moment. Raatikainen lands with a light punch inside. Raatikainen misses with some punches.
Raatikainen trying to stall but McCracken improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen. The referee calls for Raatikainen to work.
Raatikainen breaks the clinch.
Raatikainen connects with an inside leg kick. McCracken looks to land a right hand but Raatikainen moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raatikainen scores with a body shot.
McCracken drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Raatikainen kicks McCracken off and gets to his feet. McCracken bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. McCracken is looking to take a break and control but Raatikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. McCracken content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. McCracken throwing shots but missing, from side control. Raatikainen is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jai McCracken will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jai McCracken'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.
Raatikainen avoids the head kick by McCracken.
Raatikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCracken. Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCracken. Raatikainen tries to counter by closing the distance. McCracken misses with a head kick.
Raatikainen motions for McCracken to come forward. Raatikainen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. McCracken swings widly with a right hand
and Raatikainen counters by moving into the clinch. Raatikainen slows down the pace here.
Raatikainen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrackens head. Raatikainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Raatikainen.
McCracken pushes Raatikainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Raatikainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCracken.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Raatikainen. McCracken tries to land a knee to the head but Raatikainen blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Raatikainen blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Raatikainen misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from McCracken fails to land. Raatikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jai McCracken has scored more points in the clinch so far. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Raatikainen lands a damaging elbow. Raatikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCracken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. McCracken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raatikainen circles away quickly and effectively. McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raatikainen misses with a low kick.
McCracken looks for the body kick but Raatikainen saw that one coming. McCracken sets himself, and Raatikainen steps forward looking for the clinch! McCracken avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken misses with a right hand enabling Raatikainen to counter with a crisp jab. McCracken swings for the body but Raatikainen moves out of range.
Raatikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCracken manages to avoid it. McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Raatikainen moves out of range easily. McCracken throws a head kick but Raatikainen moves out of range.
McCracken misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Raatikainen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCracken with a body shot. Raatikainen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCracken. McCracken rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Raatikainen counter with a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken misses the shot to the body. McCracken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raatikainen. Raatikainen wants to clinch up but McCracken keeps it at a distance. An attempted straight right counter from McCracken misses the target. Good shot there by McCracken.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McCracken misses with a looping right. Raatikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. McCracken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raatikainen's hands. McCracken misses with a combination
and Raatikainen counters with a nice uppercut. A head kick misses from McCracken. McCracken misses with a head kick.
Raatikainen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. McCracken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCracken. McCracken tries to bum rush Raatikainen with a series of wild strikes but Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It seemed like Raatikainen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. McCracken misses with a right hand and Raatikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Raatikainen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. McCracken tries to clinch up. McCracken is looking to clinch but Raatikainen is avoiding it.
McCracken throws a lazy uppercut
and Raatikainen counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Raatikainen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Raatikainen swinging wildly here.
Raatikainen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCracken. Raatikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCracken. McCracken tries to bum rush Raatikainen with a series of wild strikes but Raatikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The fighters circling - McCracken throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Raatikainen tries to land a front kick but McCracken steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. It looked like McCracken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McCracken drives through and clinches with Raatikainen against the cage.
McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCracken tries to throw a body punch but Raatikainen avoids it by throwing McCracken back against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Raatikainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jaska Raatikainen just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Jai McCracken'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.
McCracken lands with a good body shot. McCracken is looking to clinch. McCracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raatikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. The fighters circle momentarily. McCracken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. McCracken misses with a right hand and Raatikainen counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Raatikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raatikainen digs a right hand into McCracken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McCracken's gas tank. McCracken has a couple of punches blocked by Raatikainen.
Nice body punch from Raatikainen - that landed with a thud.
Raatikainen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCracken looks to land a left hand but Raatikainen moved out of range nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raatikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily. Raatikainen's corner calls for a 1-2. Raatikainen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. McCracken throws a jab when Raatikainen was well out of range. Nice defenses there by Raatikainen. Raatikainen ducks under a wild hook from McCracken.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raatikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. McCracken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. McCracken throws a head kick that misses. Raatikainen feints a counter leg kick. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Raatikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
A little feinted left hand from McCracken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Raatikainen lands with a nice body punch. McCracken looks to land a right hand but Raatikainen moved out of range. Raatikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick. Raatikainen scores with a nice right hand.
McCracken loads up on a big right hand but Raatikainen slips the punch. McCracken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Raatikainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. McCracken tries to clinch up but Raatikainen circles away and keeps his distance. McCracken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Raatikainen avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Raatikainen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCracken.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken doesn't manage to clinch there - Raatikainen circles away.
Raatikainen misses with a head kick.
McCracken throwing a counter right hand but Raatikainen manages to avoid it. McCracken throws out a loose jab but Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
Raatikainen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action! Raatikainen slips under a jab. Raatikainen unleashes a big counter combination but McCracken bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Raatikainen digs a good body shot into McCracken's ribs. McCracken wants to clinch. McCracken misses with a head kick.
Raatikainen misses with a series of wild punches.
McCracken misses the jab. A jab from McCracken does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by McCracken there. Raatikainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A jab from McCracken misses. McCracken thows a left - swing and a miss! Raatikainen tries to clinch there but McCracken circles away.
McCracken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Raatikainen checks a leg kick. McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCracken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Decent striking displayed by Raatikainen there. Good shot there by McCracken. Raatikainen moves away from the strike by McCracken. Raatikainen avoids the head kick by McCracken.
Raatikainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Nice body kick there by Raatikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McCracken scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McCracken works the jab nicely. McCracken shoots in and gets a takedown into Raatikainen's guard. Raatikainen trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.
McCracken throws an elbow that misses. Raatikainen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCracken's guard. Nice move by Raatikainen! Raatikainen trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom. McCracken controlling the position. Raatikainen throws a big elbow that misses. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! McCracken trying to keep a closed guard but Raatikainen is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai McCracken had his way with Jaska Raatikainen in that round. The cut man is working on Jai McCracken's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCracken cracks Raatikainen with an open hand slap. McCracken missing with a left hand there. Raatikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Raatikainen tries to counter by closing the distance. McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Raatikainen is looking for the big counter here. McCracken throws the left hand but Raatikainen avoids the punch easily. McCracken throws a big shot that misses. McCracken swings widly with a right hand
letting Raatikainen counter with a right hand. Raatikainen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCracken. Raatikainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. McCracken looks to score with a jab to the body but Raatikainen is just out of range. Raatikainen tries to counter with a clinch but McCracken shakes him off and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCracken throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. McCracken misses the jab. Raatikainen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. McCracken misses the jab. McCracken misses with a lunging right hand
and Raatikainen counters with a left to the body. Raatikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raatikainen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCracken tries to clinch and Raatikainen counters with a straight right hand. McCracken misses with a body kick. Raatikainen throws out a counter right but McCracken avoids it with no problem. Raatikainen walks into a straight right hand from McCracken. Nice defenses there by Raatikainen. McCracken tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Raatikainen only half commits to the counter leg kick. Raatikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raatikainen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. McCracken throws a big shot that misses. McCracken closes the distance and clinches. Raatikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raatikainen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Raatikainen. McCracken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McCracken swings wildly with an uppercut but Raatikainen uses good head movement to avoid it. Raatikainen blocks an uppercut.
McCracken misses with the head strike.
McCracken throws an elbow but it misses.
McCracken is working for takedown but Raatikainen is calmly controlling the position for now. McCracken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raatikainen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Raatikainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. McCracken working aggressively here.
Raatikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raatikainen blocks an uppercut.
Raatikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Raatikainen tries to land knees in the clinch but McCracken avoids the damage to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen. Raatikainen takes a knee to the side of the body. Jaska Raatikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Raatikainen lands an elbow inside. McCracken lands an uppercut. Raatikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Raatikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCracken. McCracken has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Raatikainen lands an elbow inside. McCracken misses with a hook from the clinch. McCracken lands a right hand. A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen. McCracken throws a head punch that misses. Raatikainen is trying to stall.
McCracken looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jai McCracken. That's going to take a lot out of him. Raatikainen presses McCracken against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. McCracken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Raatikainen throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raatikainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McCracken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. McCracken throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Raatikainen. Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. 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! Raatikainen wants to stall.
Raatikainen is trying to stall.
McCracken misses with a punch on the inside.
McCracken has picked Raatikainen up - he's going for a ride! McCracken dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Raatikainen desperately trying to maintain half guard. McCracken wants to control but Raatikainen is keeping him busy. Jai McCracken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. McCracken trying to control from Raatikainen's half guard. Raatikainen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jai McCracken showed his dominance in that final round. Well McCracken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jai McCracken! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jai McCracken! Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jai McCracken!
Jai McCracken wins by unanimous decision! After the big win, Jai McCracken made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Wiggin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes into the arena with Shawnee Sioux War Dance blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Wiggin! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wiggin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wiggin blocks a jab. A good leg kick by Wiggin. Wiggin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wiggin moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off. Wolf blocks the body kick.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Wiggin.
Eli Wiggin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wolf misses with an uppercut. Wiggin swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Wiggin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wiggin rushes Wolf and presses him up against the cage. Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wiggin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wolf.
Wolf takes an elbow to the temple. Wiggin can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Wolf tries to break the clinch but Wiggin is controlling the position. Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
Wiggin lands a good knee to the midsection. Wolf won't want to take too many of those. Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wiggin moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Wiggin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Wolf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wiggin counters with a series of strikes. Wolf will be more careful next time no doubt. Wiggin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wiggin throws a right and a left that both miss. Wolf appears to be looking for a big counter. Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wiggin can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf tries to bum rush Wiggin with a series of wild strikes but Wiggin uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolf throws a leg kick but Wiggin checks it. Wolf looks to throw the jab but Wiggin is out of range. Wiggin throws out a loose jab but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it. Wiggin scores with a leg kick.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A nice leg kick lands there from Wolf. Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wiggin.
Wolf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wiggin is out of range and Wolf settles back down. Wiggin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wolf as he avoids it easily. Wiggin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand. Wolf with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wolf swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiggin. Wolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it. Wiggin avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wiggin tries to counter with a clinch but Wolf shakes him off and moves away. Wiggin with a jab. Wiggin throws a nice outside leg kick. Wolf misses with a straight left. Wiggin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wiggin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf connects with a right hand. Wiggin shakes it off. Wiggin moves out of range of the strikes. Wiggin scores with a jab to the body. Wiggin connects with a body shot. Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Wiggin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiggin sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wiggin takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've been told by Wolf's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Wiggin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wiggin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. A clash of legs there as Wolf blocks the low kick. Donk. Wiggin catches Wolf right on the button with a cross. Wiggin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolf counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Wolf moves into range and connects with a jab. Wiggin stuns Wolf with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Good work by Wolf as he checks the leg kick. Wolf throws a body shot but no joy. A little jabbing left from Wiggin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wiggin throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely. Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eli Wiggin will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wiggin misses with a body shot.
Wolf is looking to counter with head kicks. Wiggin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolf. It looked like Wolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wiggin blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wiggin throws a counter combo. Wiggin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout. Wolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggin. Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf. Wolf throws a lazy uppercut
and Wiggin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wiggin with a nice cross. Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wiggin. Wiggin works Wolf's body with a nice hook. Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Wiggin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolf - that will leave a mark!
Wolf takes a swing at Wiggin's ribcage but misses. Wiggin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf missing with a left hand there. Wiggin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wiggin throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a stiff right hand. Wolf walks into a jab. Wiggin misses with a hook. Wolf ducked under it nicely. Wolf was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wiggin throws a leg kick that misses. Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiggin's head. Wiggin looks to land a body kick but Wolf moved away. Wiggin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggin misses with a straight left. Wiggin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wolf at a distance.
Wolf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Wiggin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf. Wolf throws a right and a left that Wiggin avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wiggin on the wrong end of a nice hook. 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! Wiggin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiggin is just out of range. Wolf does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Wiggin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it. Wiggin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.
Wolf lands an overhand right. Wiggin misses with a left hand and Wolf counters with an inside leg kick. Wiggin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Wolf cracks Wiggin with a good jab. Wolf misses with a looping right. Wiggin avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Wolf takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wiggin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wolf's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiggin manages to avoid it. Wiggin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Wiggin ducks under a wild hook from Wolf. Wiggin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Good exchange - Wiggin coming out on top. Wiggin has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wiggin working aggressively here.
Wiggin misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wiggin. Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wiggin misses with an elbow strike.
Wiggin looks to throw an elbow but misses. With the fighters up against the cage, Wiggin throws an elbow but misses. Wiggin tries to land a knee to the head but Wolf blocks with his arms.
Wiggin lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolf. Wolf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wiggin avoids it. Wolf digs a right hand underneath Wiggin's ribcage. Wiggin let out a lung full of air as it connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wolf tries to work over Wiggin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wiggin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eli Wiggin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wiggin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wolf's brow. Wolf avoids the elbow strike from Wiggin, against the cage.
Wolf taking a breather. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Wiggin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Wolf landing knees to the body.
A short right from Wiggin on the inside. Wolf scores a nice knee to the body.
Wolf gets through Wiggin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Wiggin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolf is defending well for now. Wiggin trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eli Wiggin will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wiggin slips a straight right by Wolf. A looping hook to the body misses from Wiggin. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Wolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wiggin. The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Wolf misses the jab. Wiggin now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wolf tests Wiggin's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wiggin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Wolf's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wolf duly obliges.
Wiggin is rocked! Wiggin misses with a leg kick. Wiggin is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him? Wolf pounces like a tiger and cracks Wiggin with a vicious hook! Wiggin is down but not out! Wolf follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Red Wolf! Red Wolf opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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