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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Biryukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vadim Biryukov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Marley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vadim Biryukov! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marley thows a left - swing and a miss! The fight moves into the clinch position. Marley drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Marley pushes a forearm under Biryukov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Biryukov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Marley!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eryk Bartnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placencia comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Bartnik has chosen Blacktide - Honest Eyes as his entrance music. Anthony Placencia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eryk Bartnik's chin.
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155 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Placencia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eryk Bartnik! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bartnik fails with the takedown and Placencia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Placencia throws a body punch but Bartnik moves out of range. Placencia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bartnik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bartnik is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Placencia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bartnik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bartnik taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bartnik is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bartnik is refusing to be controlled, as Placencia sits in half guard. Bartnik actively working from the bottom here. Bartnik actively working from the bottom here. Bartnik is looking to improve his position.
Placencia looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bartnik with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Placencia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bartnik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bartnik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Placencia not landing any meaningful shots this time. Placencia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Placencia lands with a punch from half guard. Bartnik is trying to get back to full guard. Bartnik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Placencia is working away from the top position though. Bartnik looking for submissions off his back. Bartnik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bartnik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Placencia tries to pass to full mount but Bartnik defends it. Placencia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Placencia is looking to take a break and control but Bartnik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Placencia slips a nice elbow through Bartnik's hands, connecting with Bartnik's forehead. Bartnik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Placencia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bartnik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Bartnik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Placencia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Placencia's back! Bartnik is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Placencia defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Bartnik keeps control of the position as Placencia tries to break free.
Bartnik working for a choke but Placencia is defending well. Bartnik patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Bartnik looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Placencia is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bartnik is not going to allow Placencia to sit and survive in this position. Placencia defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Placencia is really stuck here.
Placencia is trying to stand back up. Bartnik has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Placencia is defending well but eventually Bartnik manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Placencia has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eryk Bartnik! Eryk Bartnik took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. The defeated Anthony Placencia had this to say: 'I'll Train More Harder And Try To Push Myself To The Limit.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Im Hwoarang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hwoarang has chosen Pain - Shut your mouth as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Williams! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Im Hwoarang! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams takes the fight into the clinch. Williams has Hwoarang pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hwoarang tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Hwoarang's guard. Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Hwoarang throws a lazy head kick and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hwoarang's guard. Williams stands up and waves to Hwoarang to follow him. Hwoarang wants to clinch. Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Williams looks to land a combination. Hwoarang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Hwoarang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hwoarang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hwoarang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses. Hwoarang scores with a hook. Hwoarang connects with the punch. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Williams is looking for a counter combo. A head kick by Hwoarang misses and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams. Hwoarang stalling in the clinch but Williams improves position. Hwoarang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hwoarang looks winded! Hwoarang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms. Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Williams circles away from the clinch attempt and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hwoarang thinking. Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Im Hwoarang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hwoarang loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Hwoarang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hwoarang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Williams gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Hwoarang takes a kick to the side of the head. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses. Williams misses with a head kick.
Hwoarang tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hwoarang slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams. Hwoarang throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Hwoarang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams has Hwoarang up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet. Hwoarang lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ryan Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Williams stuffs the takedown. As Hwoarang looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo bu Hwoarang just gets out of the way. Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Williams is trying to trip Hwoarang. He has hold of a leg but Hwoarang is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Williams persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williams is looking to slow Hwoarang down with leg kicks. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Williams avoids the head kick by Hwoarang.
Hwoarang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams moves into the clinch. Williams has clasped his hands together around Hwoarang's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Hwoarang get back to his feet. Williams digs a good body shot into Hwoarang's ribs. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head kick misses from Hwoarang. Williams avoids the head kick by Hwoarang.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hwoarang gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Williams 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.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hwoarang is just out of range. Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Williams stands up and beckons Hwoarang to join him on the feet. Hwoarang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams tightens his grip and picks Hwoarang up, before dumping him to the ground. Hwoarang manages to land in guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Williams throws a body kick that misses. Hwoarang throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. Ryan Williams is winning the standup battle so far. Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hwoarang, pushing him back against the cage. Hwoarang is breathing heavily. Hwoarang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Williams wriggles free and stands up. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses. Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hwoarang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Hwoarang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hwoarang can do to turn this around? Williams jumps guard and drags Hwoarang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Williams kicks Hwoarang off and gets to his feet. Hwoarang throws a lazy head kick so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Williams stands up from Hwoarang's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout. Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hwoarang. Williams misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses. Williams throws a big counter combination but Hwoarang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Hwoarang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Williams closes the distance and pushes Hwoarang back into the cage. Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Williams throws a series of punches but Hwoarang avoids them all with ease. Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses. Williams has closed the distance and engaged Hwoarang in a clinch.
Williams jumps guard and drags Hwoarang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Williams is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hwoarang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hwoarang circles away quickly and effectively. Hwoarang is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Hwoarang didn't expect that. Williams stands up and waves to Hwoarang to follow him. Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Hwoarang 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. Ryan Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williams lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Hwoarang throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Hwoarang moves out of range easily. A left lands for Williams. Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams clinches up with Hwoarang and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hwoarang misses with a knee strike.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hwoarang misses with a head kick.
Hwoarang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Hwoarang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Williams connects with a solid leg kick. Williams drives through and clinches with Hwoarang against the cage.
Hwoarang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Williams's face.
Williams jumps guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Williams manages to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Williams dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hwoarang throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Hwoarang looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely. Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Williams blocks a head kick by Hwoarang.
Hwoarang loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch. Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams avoids the head kick by Hwoarang.
Hwoarang throws a sloppy head kick and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Williams decides to return to a standing position. Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hwoarang. Hwoarang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hwoarang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. The fight stays on the outside here - Hwoarang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hwoarang manages to circle out of the way. A jab lands there for Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round. Good exchange - Williams coming out on top. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Williams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hwoarang moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Williams darts in and clinches Hwoarang up against the cage. Hwoarang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hwoarang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams gets control of Hwoarang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hwoarang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch. Hwoarang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Williams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams wants the takedown. Hwoarang is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hwoarang's guard against the cage. Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Williams instigates a clinch. Hwoarang misses with a knee to the head. Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hwoarang can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Hwoarang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Williams stands up and waves to Hwoarang to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Hwoarang. Hwoarang slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hwoarang's shoulder, as Hwoarang tries to avoid the shot. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses. Williams appears to be looking for a big counter. Hwoarang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target. A jab lands there for Williams. Williams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hwoarang throws a head kick that misses and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Hwoarang fights it but they end up in guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Williams throws a right and a left that Hwoarang avoids nicely. Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hwoarang throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a right and a left that Hwoarang avoids nicely. Williams avoids the head kick by Hwoarang.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hwoarang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hwoarang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Hwoarang.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Im Hwoarang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ryan Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hwoarang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight! Ryan Williams showed his dominance in that final round. Well Williams 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Williams! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryan Williams made sure he mentioned Kayos Klothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cameron Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameron Hicks could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Hate's chin.
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218 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cameron Hicks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Hate! The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hicks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hicks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hate throws a body kick that misses and Hicks counters with a single leg into guard. Hate didn't expect that. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hicks prevents Hate from getting back to his feet. Hicks wants to pass the guard but Hate is keeping the position. Hate is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hicks looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for Hate. Hate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Hicks avoids a kick to the body.
Hicks changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hicks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hate but Hate pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hate lands a left and a right that send Hicks crashing to the mat, dazed. Hate thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hicks is rocked!
It looks like Cameron Hicks has been cut. Hicks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hicks avoids the head kick by Hate.
Oh Hicks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hate catches Hicks with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hicks forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Hate! A less than humble Harry Hate misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Mouba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali Mouba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Mouba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lenny Mclean! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mclean swinging wildly here.
Mouba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Mouba dives in and scores a takedown into Mclean's guard. Mouba is working Mclean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mouba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Mouba trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Mclean. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mouba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Mouba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mclean wants to stand but Mouba is controlling the position. Mouba scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mouba with a flurry of punches that miss. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mclean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouba is one step ahead there. Mouba looking to pass the guard. Mclean is looking to stand up but Mouba isn't so interested in that idea. Mouba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Mouba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Mouba trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mouba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Mouba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Mclean is trying to keep Mouba in close.
Mouba is working Mclean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Mouba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Mouba trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Mclean being controlled here, momentarily. Mouba trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mclean wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouba wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Mouba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Mclean is trying to control but can't.
Mclean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Mclean. Mouba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Mouba chips away with some ground and pound. Mclean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mouba's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mouba is on top in guard.
Mclean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouba is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mclean being controlled here, momentarily. Mouba trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mclean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Mouba manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mclean manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mouba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mouba looking to sit in guard and control but Mclean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Mouba dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mclean stuffs the takedown attempt from Mouba. Mouba gets slowly back to his feet. Mouba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mouba lands in his opponent's guard. Mclean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouba is one step ahead there. Mouba works over Mclean with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mouba looking to pass the guard. Ali Mouba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Mouba slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Mclean keeping moving, preventing Mouba from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mclean controls Mouba momentarily but Mouba frees himself. Mouba makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Mouba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Mclean trying to keep a closed guard but Mouba is proving a slippery customer.
Mouba wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving. Mouba throws an elbow that misses. Mclean uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mouba's guard. Nice move by Mclean! Mouba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclean is one step ahead there. Mouba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mouba tries to get out of the position. Mclean throws a big right hand that misses. Mouba 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mclean missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mouba controlling Mclean's posture. Mclean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mouba swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mclean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mouba keeping moving, preventing Mclean from controlling successfully. Mouba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Mouba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Mclean tries to free his leg and advance position but Mouba is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A jab from Mclean misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Mouba. Lenny Mclean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mouba moves out of range as Mclean strikes. Mouba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mclean tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mouba is in Mclean's guard. Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Mclean. Mouba trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mouba looking to pass the guard. Mouba postures up in Mclean's guard and throws a big left but Mclean blocks it. Mouba stopping the sweep attempt from Mclean. Mouba wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mclean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Mouba throwing strikes but missing. Mclean wants to stand but Mouba is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mouba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mclean to the mat! Mclean manages to get full guard. Mclean keeping full guard, as Mouba tries to pass. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mclean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouba is one step ahead there. Mclean working for a triangle but Mouba defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Mouba dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mclean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mouba sees it coming and avoids it easily. Mclean jabbing away but nothing is landing. Mclean misses with an uppercut. Mouba fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mclean sprawls well initially but Mouba persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Mouba sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mclean defending well though. Mouba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Mclean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Mclean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Nice strikes from Mouba there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mouba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Mclean is refusing to be controlled, as Mouba sits in half guard. Mclean is trying to maintain the position but Mouba is very close to passing his half guard. Mouba wants to take a breather but Mclean is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mclean is trying to get back to full guard. Mclean is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mouba scores with a couple of nice shots. Mouba trying to control the action but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mouba is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Mouba sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've been hearing that Mouba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Mclean has hold of Mouba's hands but Mouba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mouba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mclean keeps working. Mouba slips a nice elbow through Mclean's hands, connecting with Mclean's forehead. Mclean is staying active underneath Mouba, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Mouba thows a huge punch but Mclean dodges it nicely.
Mouba is thwarting Mclean's attempts to control the position. Mclean avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouba. Mouba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mouba in particular looking to stall. Mouba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Mclean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mouba trying to control the action but Mclean is working from the bottom. Mclean is looking to improve his position.
Mouba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mclean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Mclean throws the left hand but Mouba avoids the punch easily. Mclean misses with a head kick.
Mclean gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Mclean keeping moving, preventing Mouba from controlling successfully. Mouba controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mouba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Mclean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mouba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Mouba works over Mclean with some ground and pound from guard. Ali Mouba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Mouba postures up and lands a big shot to Mclean's brow. Mclean avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mouba scoring with punches to the head and body. Lenny Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mouba trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Ali Mouba showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mouba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Mouba! Ali Mouba bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jet Hemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alphonso Bobo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hemi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Satyricon - Fuel For Hatred. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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26
143 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jet Hemi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Alphonso Bobo! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hemi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Hemi misses with the combination.
Hemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobo manages to avoid it. Hemi misses with a wild body shot. Bobo fakes the leg kick and cracks Hemi in the body. Hemi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobo throws a shot to the body.
Hemi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobo circles away quickly and effectively. Hemi throws a body punch but Bobo moves out of range. Bobo scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobo. Bobo throws a body punch but Hemi moves out of range. Bobo throws a body punch but Hemi moves out of range. Hemi misses the shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hemi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobo counters with an inside leg kick. Hemi is looking to wear down Bobo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Bobo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bobo keeps Hemi at a distance using the push kick. Hemi throws a body punch but Bobo moves out of range. Bobo misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hemi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bobo.
A little feinted left hand from Hemi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Hemi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bobo. Bobo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Bobo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemi on the side of the head. A lazy left from Bobo finds it's target. Bobo scores with a head kick.
Bobo connects with a body shot. Hemi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hemi is rocked! Hemi looks to land a combination but Bobo avoids it well. Oh Hemi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hemi jabs Bobo to the body, keeping him at a distance. Hemi seems to have got his legs back now. Hemi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bobo can pounce on him.
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! Bobo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bobo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hemi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bobo throws a sloppy head kick and Hemi moves out of range easily. Bobo misses with a head kick.
Hemi throws a hook but Bobo avoids it easily. Hemi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bobo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Hemi wants to slow Bobo down by chopping away at his legs. Hemi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobo blocks a jab. Bobo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hemi's sensitive parts. Bobo lands a head kick!
Bobo scores with a jab to the jaw. Bobo thuds his shin into the meat of Hemi's side. Hemi misses with a body kick. Bobo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bobo clinches. Bobo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bobo blocks an uppercut.
Bobo blocks an uppercut.
Hemi tries to throw a body punch but Bobo avoids it by throwing Hemi back against the cage. Bobo misses with some punches.
Hemi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bobo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A short uppercut from Bobo. Hemi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Bobo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hemi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hemi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hemi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hemi avoiding damage as Bobo throws knees to the body.
Hemi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hemi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobo controlling the action here for a moment.
Hemi digs a right hand underneath Bobo's ribcage. Bobo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hemi letting Bobo take a breather here. Bobo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hemi backwards. A nice left hand lands by Bobo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hemi prevents a body shot from Bobo. A nice right hand lands inside from Hemi. Hemi blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Bobo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hemi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemi tries a body shot but Bobo blocks it.
Hemi managing to block the knees to the body from Bobo.
Hemi lands with a light punch inside. Hemi misses with the head strike.
Hemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hemi blocking some punches.
Bobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hemi. Bobo blocks a body shot from Hemi. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bobo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hemi is leaning against Bobo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Hemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Bobo misses with a short punch on the inside. Hemi blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Bobo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick from Bobo misses. Bobo lands a jab to Hemi's midsection. Hemi throws a looping overhand right but Bobo ducks down to avoid it. Bobo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Alphonso Bobo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hemi throws a right hand that Bobo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bobo also avoids with ease. Bobo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hemi throws out the jab. Bobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemi. Bobo lands a head kick!
Bobo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hemi misses with a looping left. Some bone on bone action there as Bobo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Hemi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bobo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bobo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hemi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head kick misses from Bobo. A big left from Bobo misses. Hemi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bobo looks to land a left hand but Hemi moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bobo lands a high kick!
Bobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hemi scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Alphonso Bobo has been cut. Hemi throws a hook but Bobo avoids it easily. Bobo throws a head kick but Hemi moves out of range.
Hemi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bobo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Bobo throws a head kick that misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hemi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hemi throws a lazy uppercut
and Bobo counters with an outside leg kick.
Bobo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hemi. Bobo checks the leg kick. Bobo throws a head kick but Hemi moves out of range.
Hemi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Jet Hemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd cheers as Hemi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobo doesn't seem phased though. 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! Hemi tries to bum rush Bobo with a series of wild strikes but Bobo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bobo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bobo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bobo throws a hook but Hemi avoids it easily. Hemi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bobo checks a leg kick. Hemi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobo. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bobo.
Hemi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hemi fails in his attempt to clinch. Bobo rushes Hemi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hemi scores with a shoulder strike. Bobo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hemi. Bobo managing to block the knees to the body from Hemi.
Hemi lands with a light punch inside. Hemi misses with a knee strike.
Alphonso Bobo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hemi blocking some punches.
Bobo misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobo. Hemi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bobo backwards. Hemi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Bobo. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hemi. Bobo misses with some punches.
Hemi trying to land knees to the body.
Bobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hemi missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hemi scores with a nice short uppercut. Bobo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hemi has a couple of punches blocked by Bobo.
Bobo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hemi is defending well for now. Bobo lands a nice knee to the body. Bobo lands a nice knee to the body. Bobo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bobo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hemi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Bobo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Hemi fails to land. Bobo lands a left hand.
Bobo stalling against the cage.
Bobo landing knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bobo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Bobo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bobo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hemi's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hemi. Hemi misses with a body punch.
Hemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hemi misses with a knee to the head. Hemi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonso Bobo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Alphonso Bobo's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bobo!
Hemi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bobo is looking for the big counter here. Bobo connects with a high kick. Hemi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bobo. Bobo scores with a kick to the body.
Bobo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bobo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hemi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hemi misses with the combination.
Bobo staying out of range there. Hemi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hemi jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bobo tries a quick counter leg kick but Hemi is wise to it. Hemi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobo manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circle, before Bobo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hemi's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bobo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alphonso Bobo! After the fight, Alphonso Bobo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Pulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Peturson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Pulse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erik Peturson's chin.
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221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Pulse! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Peturson! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peturson get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Peturson stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Pulse runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Pulse! Ben Pulse retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Medvedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thaddeus Fitzgerald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thaddeus Fitzgerald! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolai Medvedev! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fitzgerald swinging wildly here.
Medvedev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Medvedev misses the jab. Fitzgerald avoids the head kick by Medvedev.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Medvedev is just out of range. A leg kick checked by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald checks a leg kick. Medvedev misses with a hook. Fitzgerald ducked under it nicely. A big right from Medvedev misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Medvedev moves away from the strike by Fitzgerald. Medvedev counters with a body kick. Fitzgerald moves into the clinch. Medvedev gets through Fitzgerald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzgerald lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Medvedev throws a head punch that misses. Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Medvedev working aggressively here.
Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Medvedev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Fitzgerald blocks a body shot from Medvedev. Medvedev has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzgerald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Medvedev scores with a nice hook to the head. Fitzgerald is leaning against Medvedev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Fitzgerald lands a shot to the body. Medvedev blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice left hand lands by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzgerald. Medvedev is struggling to control the position. Fitzgerald wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Medvedev as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up. Fitzgerald can't find room to land a body shot as Medvedev controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Fitzgerald's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Medvedev stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Medvedev just leaning against Fitzgerald, taking a breather. Fitzgerald lands with a short shot to the head. Fitzgerald has Medvedev pressed against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Medvedev misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald trying to land knees to the body.
Medvedev blocks an uppercut.
Medvedev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fitzgerald tries to clinch there but Medvedev circles away.
Medvedev throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Medvedev thuds his shin into the meat of Fitzgerald's side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald thows a left - swing and a miss! A swing and a miss from Medvedev. Fitzgerald is looking to clinch. Fitzgerald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Medvedev has time to react. Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Medvedev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzgerald. This has been an exciting period of action! Fitzgerald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Medvedev slips a jab and a cross from Fitzgerald.
And Medvedev tries to counter it with a takedown but Fitzgerald pushes his down on his head and steps out. Fitzgerald blocks a head kick by Medvedev.
Fitzgerald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medvedev.
Medvedev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzgerald.
Medvedev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fitzgerald takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medvedev scores with a kick to the midsection. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Medvedev - that will leave a mark!
Fitzgerald tries to clinch up but Medvedev circles away and keeps his distance. Medvedev lands a leg kick that knocks Fitzgerald off balance momentarily. Medvedev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Fitzgerald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Medvedev has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzgerald.
Still in the clinch, Fitzgerald scores with a nice short uppercut. Fitzgerald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Medvedev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Medvedev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Fitzgerald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Medvedev stalling against the cage.
Fitzgerald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Medvedev's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Medvedev controls his hands.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedev.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medvedev avoids it. A battle for position here, against the cage. Medvedev stalling in the clinch but Fitzgerald improves position. Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medvedev can do to turn this around? Medvedev misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut. A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
Medvedev prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald. Medvedev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Medvedev slowing the pace effectively. Medvedev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Medvedev. Thaddeus Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald doesn't manage to clinch there - Medvedev circles away.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Medvedev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Medvedev down. Medvedev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fitzgerald has time to react. Medvedev throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action! Medvedev darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Medvedev into the cage. Medvedev has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lunges at Medvedev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Medvedev's hand. Medvedev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fitzgerald takes a swing at Medvedev's ribcage but misses. Fitzgerald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medvedev was well out of range. Poor timing from Fitzgerald. A little jabbing left from Medvedev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Fitzgerald is looking to wear down Medvedev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Medvedev connects with an inside leg kick. Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Medvedev feints a counter leg kick. A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fitzgerald takes a kick to the side of the head. Nikolai Medvedev seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nice sprawl there from Fitzgerald as Medvedev shoots in. Medvedev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Medvedev gets slowly back to his feet. Thaddeus Fitzgerald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Medvedev. Fitzgerald moves out of range as Medvedev strikes. Medvedev throws a half hearted mid kick. Fitzgerald has managed to clinch.
Thaddeus Fitzgerald has scored more points in the clinch so far. Fitzgerald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fitzgerald misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Medvedev scores with a nice hook to the head. Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedev.
Fitzgerald trying to stall but Medvedev improves his position.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Medvedev has had enough of the clinch but Fitzgerald keeps him there for the moment. Medvedev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Medvedev controls his hands.
Medvedev misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald tries to stall but Medvedev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside. Medvedev working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fitzgerald works on Medvedev's body with a couple of short punches. Medvedev is looking to control Fitzgerald's arms but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medvedev has his back to the cage. Medvedev lands a left hand.
Medvedev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
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 Thaddeus Fitzgerald will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fitzgerald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Medvedev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Medvedev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Fitzgerald connects with a body shot that sends Medvedev's belly button to the back. Fitzgerald throws a big shot that misses. Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Medvedev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice body punch from Fitzgerald. Medvedev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Medvedev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and Medvedev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fitzgerald's knee momentarily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Medvedev looks for the body kick but Fitzgerald saw that one coming. Medvedev slips a jab from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
and Medvedev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Medvedev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fitzgerald has closed the distance and engaged Medvedev in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Medvedev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Medvedev is struggling to control the position. A head punch on the inside from Fitzgerald fails to land. A short right from Fitzgerald on the inside. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzgerald. Medvedev blocking some punches.
A short right from Medvedev on the inside. Medvedev is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns Medvedev into the cage. Medvedev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Medvedev is looking to control Fitzgerald's arms but Fitzgerald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Medvedev has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Medvedev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzgeralds head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Fitzgerald wants to stall.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut. Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Medvedev blocks it.
Medvedev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head. Medvedev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzgerald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzgerald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Medvedev avoids it. Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action! Medvedev swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzgerald uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Medvedev.
Fitzgerald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Medvedev backwards. Fitzgerald struggles to land a body shot inside as Medvedev controls his hands.
Medvedev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzgerald slows down the pace here.
Medvedev trying to stall but Fitzgerald improves his position.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
Fitzgerald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Medvedev uses good head movement to avoid it. Fitzgerald lands with a short head shot on the inside. Medvedev just leaning against Fitzgerald, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fitzgerald tries to work over Medvedev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Medvedev misses with some punches.
Fitzgerald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Medvedev blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald tries to stall but Medvedev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fitzgerald misses with a body punch.
Fitzgerald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Medvedev scores with a shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head. Thaddeus Fitzgerald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Fitzgerald being controlled against the cage. Medvedev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitzgerald misses with a knee strike.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with an uppercut but Medvedev uses good head movement to avoid it. Nikolai Medvedev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Medvedev working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight! Thaddeus Fitzgerald showed his dominance in that final round. Well Fitzgerald 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thaddeus Fitzgerald! Thaddeus Fitzgerald decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Wad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Gumble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!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, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Wad! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barney Gumble! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wad looks for the body kick but Gumble saw that one coming. Wad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gumble fails in his attempt to clinch. Gumble clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gumble. Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Gumble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wad backwards. Wad swings wildly with an uppercut but Gumble uses good head movement to avoid it. Gumble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wad misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Gumble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble misses with a punch on the inside.
Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Wad blocking some punches.
Gumble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gumble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gumble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wad. Wad looking to slow down the pace here. A hook to the body from Gumble.
Gumble presses Wad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Wad is breathing heavily. Gumble lands a body shot. Gumble scores with a shoulder strike. Wad takes a shot to the head. Gumble works on Wad's body with a couple of short punches. Gumble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Gumble. Gumble scores with an uppercut up the middle. Gumble is working Wad over against the cage. Gumble lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wad backwards. Gumble lands a body punch. Gumble lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Still in the clinch, Gumble scores with a nice short uppercut. Gumble pushes Wad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wad is looking to control Gumble's arms but Gumble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wad has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Gumble. Gumble can't find room to land a body shot as Wad controls the action.
A short uppercut from Gumble. Wad looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gumble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Gumble misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wad. Wad misses with a short punch on the inside. Gumble lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gumble lands a left hand.
Gumble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wad is rocked! Gumble lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gumble drops Wad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Oh Wad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gumble dips a shoulder and cracks Wad with a mighty uppercut! Wad falls back against the cage and Gumble unloads with a barrage of strikes! Wad is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gumble screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barney Gumble! Barney Gumble is the new heavyweight champion! A relieved looking Barney Gumble thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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