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CCF Midweek Mayhem 174 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Fertus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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275 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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230 lbs
14 - 13 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Snead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fertus!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snead throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fertus counters with a one-two to the body.
Snead tries to clinch up but Fertus circles away and keeps his distance.
Fertus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fertus is trying to force a seperation but Snead has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Fertus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fertus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fertus managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Snead landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snead taking a breather.
Fertus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snead tries to throw a body punch but Fertus avoids it by throwing Snead back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Fertus.
Fertus tries to circle away but Snead has him pinned against the cage.
Fertus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fertus looks to land a left hand but Snead moved out of range nicely.
Fertus tries to land a leg kick but Snead saw it coming and moves away.
Snead lands a nice looking body shot.
Fertus looks winded!
Snead takes the fight into the clinch.
Snead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Mike Fertus has been cut.
Snead landing knees to the body.
Snead avoiding damage.
Snead has Fertus pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Snead for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Snead controlling the action here for a moment.
Snead gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Snead trying to land knees to the body.
Fertus is trying to push Snead away but Snead has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fertus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snead scores a nice knee to the body.
Snead manages to break the clinch.
Snead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snead scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snead lands a big right hook! Fertus looks hurt but is still standing! Snead lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Fertus falls down and Snead dives in with a huge hammer fist! Fertus's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Snead runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Snead!
A victorious Sam Snead thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimmjow JaggerJack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grimmjow JaggerJack is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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222 lbs
4 - 3 - 1 |
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207 lbs
7 - 4 - 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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow JaggerJack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray looks to score with a jab to the body but JaggerJack is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by JaggerJack. Beautiful body shot.
JaggerJack throws a hook to the side of Ray's head but Ray sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
JaggerJack lands a right hook to the body.
JaggerJack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
JaggerJack is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
JaggerJack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JaggerJack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
JaggerJack looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ray is avoiding damage well.
Ray tries to buck JaggerJack off but JaggerJack is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray can't do much from the bottom here.
JaggerJack wants to control but Ray is keeping him busy.
JaggerJack controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes there by JaggerJack.
Ray can't do much from the bottom here.
Ray tries to control but JaggerJack manages to take his back.
Ray covering up well and avoiding damage.
JaggerJack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
JaggerJack lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
JaggerJack has the hooks in. Ray is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
JaggerJack missing with punches from the back.
JaggerJack throwing sloppy strikes.
JaggerJack throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ray covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
JaggerJack connects with a big shot to the side of Ray's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack is hanging on to Ray's back as he tries to escape.
JaggerJack scores with punches from the back.
JaggerJack is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
JaggerJack is landing with strikes from the back.
JaggerJack throwing wild punches that miss their target.
JaggerJack trying to control.
Ray covering up well and avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow JaggerJack dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
JaggerJack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Grimmjow JaggerJack has been cut.
JaggerJack misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ray counter with a right hand.
JaggerJack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
JaggerJack misses with a body shot.
Ray misses with a hook.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Ray tries to bum rush JaggerJack with a series of wild strikes but JaggerJack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JaggerJack was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
Ray throws an uppercut from half a mile away. JaggerJack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from JaggerJack. Ray shrugs it off though.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. JaggerJack moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown attempt by JaggerJack or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JaggerJack.
Ray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
JaggerJack fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricky Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grimmjow JaggerJack.
Ray looks to land a left hand but JaggerJack moved out of range nicely.
Ray changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. JaggerJack tries to avoid it but Ray manages to keep hold of a leg and drag JaggerJack to the ground. JaggerJack escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JaggerJack throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
JaggerJack misses with a wild body shot.
Ray was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
JaggerJack throws a body shot but no joy.
JaggerJack swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
JaggerJack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ray counters with a stiff right hand.
Ray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but JaggerJack moves away.
JaggerJack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
JaggerJack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
JaggerJack taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack working the ground and pound.
JaggerJack in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from JaggerJack crashes against the mat.
Check out the look on JaggerJack's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
JaggerJack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
JaggerJack trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
JaggerJack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray wants to get back to his feet but JaggerJack drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The strikes coming from JaggerJack are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ray tries to buck JaggerJack off but JaggerJack is having none of it.
JaggerJack trying to control the position but Ray is working away.
Ray being controlled for a moment.
Ray defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
JaggerJack controlling from side mount.
JaggerJack lands a few punches from side control.
JaggerJack scoring with punches and elbows.
JaggerJack lands an elbow.
JaggerJack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
JaggerJack is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ray is letting JaggerJack control him for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow JaggerJack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grimmjow JaggerJack'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.
A good leg kick by JaggerJack.
JaggerJack throws a push kick but Ray slaps the foot to one side.
JaggerJack just misses with a punch to the body.
Ray shoots in for a takedown but JaggerJack shows good takedown defense.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but JaggerJack manages to avoid it.
JaggerJack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
JaggerJack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
JaggerJack scores with a body shot.
JaggerJack jabs at Ray's body.
JaggerJack moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a body punch but JaggerJack moves out of range.
JaggerJack scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
JaggerJack connects with a body shot.
Ray throws a jab but it's blocked by JaggerJack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. JaggerJack does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from JaggerJack misses its intended target.
Ray avoids the body shot from JaggerJack.
JaggerJack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Grimmjow JaggerJack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
JaggerJack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
JaggerJack looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
JaggerJack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by JaggerJack.
JaggerJack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ray moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Ray there.
JaggerJack connects with a nice looking jab.
JaggerJack throws a front kick aimed at Ray's knee but Ray avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Ray misses its target.
JaggerJack staying out of range there.
JaggerJack fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ray.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ray gets to mount! JaggerJack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ray putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ray trying to control but JaggerJack is having none of it.
JaggerJack can't escape the position.
Grimmjow JaggerJack has got the better of the ground game so far.
JaggerJack tries to hold on but Ray postures up.
Ray lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack is desperately trying to improve his position but Ray has a good base and remains in mount.
JaggerJack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
JaggerJack throws a strike but Ray rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
JaggerJack not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but JaggerJack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
JaggerJack looking for a sweep. Not yet JaggerJack, not yet.
JaggerJack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from JaggerJack.
Ray throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ricky Ray did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Grimmjow JaggerJack'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.
Ray looks to land a combination but JaggerJack avoids it well.
JaggerJack feints the counter takedown.
JaggerJack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ray was well out of range. Poor timing from JaggerJack.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Ray throws a hook but JaggerJack blocks it.
JaggerJack with the counter takedown but Ray avoids it easily.
JaggerJack works Ray's body with a nice hook.
Ray throws a jab but it's blocked by JaggerJack.
Ray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JaggerJack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grimmjow JaggerJack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
JaggerJack takes a swing at Ray's ribcage but misses.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by JaggerJack.
Ray is trying to get back to half guard.
JaggerJack misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JaggerJack throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
JaggerJack tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
JaggerJack is looking to take a break and control but Ray is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
JaggerJack in side control, throwing shots but Ray defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
JaggerJack is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ray is not content to let JaggerJack control the position.
JaggerJack throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ray is trying to improve his position.
Ray managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by JaggerJack.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ray keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
JaggerJack shoots in and gets a takedown into Ray's guard.
JaggerJack is looking to work some ground and pound but Ray has wrist control.
JaggerJack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
JaggerJack slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
JaggerJack trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as JaggerJack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ray takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
JaggerJack darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
JaggerJack throws a body punch but Ray moves out of range.
JaggerJack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
JaggerJack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
JaggerJack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Nice defenses there by JaggerJack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow JaggerJack dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Grimmjow JaggerJack's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
JaggerJack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
JaggerJack slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ray tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but JaggerJack defends well and Ray ends up having to push JaggerJack into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
JaggerJack looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
JaggerJack trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray is looking to improve his position.
JaggerJack is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as JaggerJack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
JaggerJack throws a big elbow that misses.
JaggerJack looking to sit in guard and control but Ray gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
JaggerJack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ray controls the pace.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but JaggerJack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from JaggerJack.
Ricky Ray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Ray is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ray throwing strikes from guard but JaggerJack blocks nicely.
JaggerJack wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but JaggerJack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
JaggerJack misses with a body shot.
Ray missing with a left hand there. JaggerJack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
JaggerJack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
JaggerJack swings for the body but Ray moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack scores with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ray. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ray.
JaggerJack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ray preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray keeping moving, preventing JaggerJack from controlling successfully.
JaggerJack throws a big right hand that misses.
JaggerJack preventing the sweep.
JaggerJack throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JaggerJack throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
JaggerJack trying to control but Ray is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from JaggerJack finds it's way round the side to connect with Ray's head.
Ray fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
A chopping leg kick lands by JaggerJack.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow JaggerJack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well JaggerJack has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Grimmjow JaggerJack!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Grimmjow JaggerJack!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Grimmjow JaggerJack!
Grimmjow JaggerJack wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Grimmjow JaggerJack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beat Down (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Tyroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Beat Down!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Tyroon!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Down misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyroon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Down.
Tyroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyroon connects with a crisp jab.
Down takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Beat Down has been cut.
Tyroon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Down slips under a jab.
Beat Down seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Down connects with a body shot that sends Tyroon's belly button to the back.
Down scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Down. Tyroon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyroon throws a head kick but Down moves out of range.
Tyroon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Down works Tyroon's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Down throws a series of punches but Tyroon moves out of range.
Tyroon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyroon throws the left hand but Down avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Down changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Down. Those never looked like landing.
Tyroon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Down with a body shot.
Tyroon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Down connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Down tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tyroon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Down lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Brad Tyroon has been cut.
Down drops Tyroon with a straight right hand, right on the button! Down follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beat Down!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Yen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yen throws a right and a left that Kothciushco avoids nicely.
Yen tries to land a front kick but Kothciushco steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kothciushco 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.
Kothciushco throws a shot to the body.
Yen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kothciushco takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kothciushco throws a sloppy head kick and Yen moves out of range easily.
Yen looks to land a combination but Kothciushco avoids it well.
Yen tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Kothciushco finds it's way through Yen's defenses.
Yen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kothciushco to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kothciushco throws a sloppy head kick and Yen moves out of range easily.
Yen throws a counter combo.
Yen throws a right and a left that Kothciushco avoids nicely.
Donnie Yen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yen throws a sloppy head kick and Kothciushco moves out of range easily.
Yen lands a two punch combo.
Kothciushco dips to his left and cracks Yen with an uppercut!
Yen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Yen.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kothciushco, which made it look bad.
Kothciushco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco clinches up against the cage.
Kothciushco lands a nice knee to the body.
Yen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kothciushco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kothciushco lands with a right to the head.
Kothciushco leaning against his opponent.
Yen tries to pull guard but Kothciushco holds him up against the cage and eventually Yen drops back down to his feet.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Kothciushco crunches a lovely knee into Yen's ribcage.
Yen looks winded!
Kothciushco controlling the action here for a moment.
Kothciushco misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kothciushco clinches up against the cage.
Yen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kothciushco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kothciushco is trying to stand up here but Yen is controlling him well.
Yen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco kicks Yen off and gets back to his feet.
Yen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kothciushco tries to work over Yen's front leg with a kick but Yen checks it.
Kothciushco avoids the head kick by Yen.
Yen darts in looking for a takedown but Kothciushco gets double underhooks and turns Yen into the cage.
Kothciushco thuds his shin into the meat of Yen's side.
Yen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Yen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kothciushco throws a head kick that misses.
Kothciushco pushes Yen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kothciushco misses with a punch to the body.
Kothciushco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yen misses with a kick to the body
and Kothciushco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco moves out of range of the body kick from Yen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Yen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kothciushco throws a series of strikes that have Yen backpedaling.
Kothciushco pushes Yen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kothciushco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kothciushco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kothciushco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kothciushco scoring well with a low kick there.
Kothciushco gets a clinch.
Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Yen fails with the takedown.
Kothciushco throws a looping overhand right but Yen ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kothciushco cracks Yen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kothciushco misses with a series of wild punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Kothciushco scores with a four punch combination!
Kothciushco lands with a hook. Yen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yen is rocked!
Danga de danga de dang - Yen scores with a four punch combination!
Yen misses with the combination.
Yen swinging wildly here.
Yen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Kothciushco tenderised Yen's leg. Yen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kothciushco connects with an inside leg kick.
Kothciushco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yen can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yen.
Kothciushco throwing a counter right hand but Yen manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kothciushco pushes Yen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kothciushco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yen is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yen is defending well for now.
Kothciushco pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kothciushco is defending well.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Yen.
Kothciushco tries to throw a body punch but Yen avoids it by throwing Kothciushco back against the cage.
Kothciushco lands an elbow just above Yen 's eye.
It looks like Donnie Yen has been cut.
Kothciushco pushes off an throws an elbow but Yen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kothciushco misses with a body punch.
Yen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kothciushco prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco misses with a body punch.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Kothciushco.
Yen managing to block the knees to the body from Kothciushco.
Yen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kothciushco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yen.
Yen misses with a head kick.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kothciushco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yen lands with a good body shot.
Kothciushco lands an overhand right.
Kothciushco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kothciushco's head.
Sloppy strikes from Yen. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco stuffs the takedown.
Yen is breathing heavily.
Kothciushco lands a nice shot to the body.
Kothciushco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kothciushco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kothciushco pushes Yen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kothciushco is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Yen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Yen working the ground and pound but Kothciushco is defending the strikes.
Kothciushco wants to get back to his feet but Yen drags him back down.
Kothciushco holding on.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yen moves away from the strike by Kothciushco.
Yen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kothciushco counters with a low kick, right behind Yen 's knee.
Yen throws a series of punches but Kothciushco avoids them all with ease.
Kothciushco connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Yen misses
letting Kothciushco counter with a right hand.
Kothciushco lands with a nice combination. Yen backs away looking to recover.
Yen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kothciushco finish him?
Kothciushco scoring well with a low kick there.
Kothciushco leaves Yen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yen seems to have recovered his senses.
Kothciushco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yen momentarily.
Kothciushco lands a big right hook! Yen looks hurt but is still standing! Kothciushco lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Yen falls down and Kothciushco dives in with a huge hammer fist! Yen's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kothciushco runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krzysztof Kothciushco!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichiro Kosugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak has chosen Sleeping with Sirens as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sammy Spishak enters the cage!
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216 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ichiro Kosugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosugi looks for a takedown but Spishak sprawls well.
Kosugi slips under a jab.
Kosugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spishak manages to avoid it.
Spishak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kosugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kosugi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spishak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kosugi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spishak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kosugi finds it's way round the side to connect with Spishak's head.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Spishak lands with a cross.
Spishak thuds his right hand into Kosugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kosugi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spishak defends it nicely.
Spishak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spishak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kosugi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak is looking for a kimura but Kosugi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spishak to get the leverage.
Spishak prevents Kosugi from improving his position.
Spishak trying to control the action but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
Kosugi actively working from the bottom here.
Kosugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spishak pulls his head out easily.
Kosugi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kosugi is trying to control the position but Spishak postures up.
Spishak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kosugi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spishak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spishak trying to control but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kosugi is trying to keep Spishak in close.
Spishak trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kosugi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spishak is one step ahead there.
Spishak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kosugi trying to keep a closed guard but Spishak is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kosugi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kosugi has closed the distance and engaged Spishak in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kosugi backwards.
Kosugi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spishak pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi tries to clinch up but Spishak circles away and keeps his distance.
Spishak throws out a counter right but Kosugi avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kosugi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spishak has managed to clinch.
Kosugi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spishak lands an elbow that stopped Kosugi in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Ichiro Kosugi has been cut.
Spishak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kosugi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spishak gets back to half guard.
Kosugi prevents Spishak from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kosugi is working for a kimura but Spishak is defending it quite comfortably.
Kosugi is looking to take a break and control but Spishak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak gets back to full guard.
Spishak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosugi defends it easily.
Kosugi forces his way into half guard.
Kosugi content to control rather than advance.
Spishak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
The fighters circling - Spishak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spishak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spishak punishes Kosugi's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spishak. That's going to slow Kosugi down.
Kosugi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kosugi shoots in looking for a takedown. Spishak tries to sprawl out of it but Kosugi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spishak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spishak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kosugi looks to land a combination but Spishak avoids it well.
Sammy Spishak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spishak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak lands a jab to Kosugi's midsection.
Spishak lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosugi off the cage and back into range.
Spishak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spishak blocks a head kick by Kosugi.
Spishak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kosugi shoots in but Spishak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi slips a jab from Spishak.
Spishak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown but Spishak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spishak scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spishak takes one on the button.
Spishak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kosugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spishak misses with a head kick.
Spishak instigates a clinch.
Kosugi has hold of one of Spishak's legs. Spishak is fighting the takedown attempt but Kosugi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kosugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Spishak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spishak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kosugi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kosugi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spishak keeping moving, preventing Kosugi from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kosugi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spishak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosugi has managed to get both his arms back between Spishak's legs - danger averted.
Kosugi looking to sit in guard and control but Spishak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Spishak looking to pass the guard.
Kosugi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spishak is aware though and is defending well.
Spishak pushes down on Kosugi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kosugi is trying to maintain the position but Spishak is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spishak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kosugi is just riding it out for now. Spishak eventually gives up the hold.
Kosugi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spishak.
Spishak wants to pass to mount but Kosugi is defending the position.
Kosugi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spishak pulls his head out easily.
Kosugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spishak is trying to control. Kosugi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spishak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kosugi defends it well.
Spishak wants to take a breather but Kosugi is having none of it.
Kosugi trying to control here.
Spishak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kosugi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spishak cracks Kosugi with a solid left hand.
Kosugi trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kosugi is on top in guard.
Kosugi trying to control but Spishak is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Spishak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kosugi.
A little jabbing left from Spishak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kosugi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kosugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Spishak shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spishak manages to break the clinch.
Spishak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kosugi has time to react.
Spishak scores with a sloppy right hand. Kosugi should have avoided that one.
Spishak misses with a straight left.
Kosugi fails to land the takedown.
Kosugi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spishak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spishak lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Spishak. No joy for Kosugi on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kosugi shoots in for a double leg but Spishak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sammy Spishak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosugi misses the shot to the body.
Spishak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kosugi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spishak's waist but Spishak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosugi off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spishak feints and then cracks Kosugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kosugi down.
Kosugi tries to move into range but Spishak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kosugi throws a body punch but Spishak moves out of range.
Kosugi throws a right hand that Spishak ducks under and follows up with a left that Spishak also avoids with ease.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spishak, as that shot connected.
Kosugi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spishak misses with a head kick.
Spishak wants to clinch.
Kosugi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spishak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spishak looks to score with a jab to the body but Kosugi is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak connects with a right hand. Kosugi shakes it off.
A jab from Spishak does it's job there.
Spishak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Spishak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spishak throws a sloppy head kick
and Kosugi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kosugi slips under a jab from Spishak.
Kosugi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kosugi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ichiro Kosugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kosugi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kosugi ducks under a wild hook from Spishak.
Spishak throws out a loose jab but Kosugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kosugi misses with a wild combination.
Kosugi is looking to land body kicks.
Spishak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kosugi shoots in for a takedown but Spishak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosugi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Kosugi.
Spishak is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kosugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spishak scores with a nice right hand.
Spishak forces Kosugi back against the cage and clinches.
Kosugi gets control of Spishak's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kosugi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spishak trying to control but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
Spishak postures up and lands a big shot to Kosugi's brow.
Spishak trying to control but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
Spishak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kosugi is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak passes into half guard.
Kosugi moves into full guard.
Spishak trying to control but Kosugi is working from the bottom.
Spishak postures up in Kosugi's guard and throws a big left but Kosugi blocks it.
Spishak passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spishak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kosugi is just riding it out for now. Spishak eventually gives up the hold.
Kosugi is defending against the submission attempts here by Spishak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Spishak really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spishak looks to land a right hand but Kosugi moved out of range.
Kosugi moves in looking to clinch but Spishak pushes him off.
Spishak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kosugi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spishak defends it nicely.
Spishak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kosugi throws a series of punches but Spishak avoids them all with ease.
Spishak lands a nice shot that snaps Kosugi's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kosugi.
Spishak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spishak lunges at Kosugi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kosugi's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kosugi misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kosugi.
Spishak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kosugi's head.
Kosugi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosugi throws a series of punches but Spishak moves out of range.
Spishak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kosugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Spishak.
Spishak throws a sloppy head kick and Kosugi moves out of range easily.
Kosugi throws a head kick that misses.
Kosugi avoids the body shot from Spishak.
A swing and a miss from Spishak.
Kosugi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kosugi shoots in looking for a takedown. Spishak tries to sprawl out of it but Kosugi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spishak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichiro Kosugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kosugi needs to keep his hands up - Spishak had a free shot at his head there.
Kosugi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spishak tries to avoid it but Kosugi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spishak to the ground. Spishak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kosugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spishak was well out of range. Poor timing from Kosugi.
Kosugi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spishak's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spishak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kosugi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kosugi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spishak manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kosugi manages to get himself to full 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!
Kosugi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spishak has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kosugi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Spishak is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kosugi pulls down on the head and he's put Spishak to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ichiro Kosugi!
Ichiro Kosugi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Faldo comes to the cage accompanied by Paparazzi Pone - Man Down. 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Faldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faldo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Faldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Horton misses with a takedown attempt
letting Faldo counter with a right hand.
Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Horton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faldo defends well and Horton ends up having to push Faldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Faldo tried to counter with a leg kick but Horton avoided it.
Horton shoots in and drives through. Faldo sprawls well.
Faldo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Faldo throws a big shot that misses.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faldo thumps Horton with a low kick.
Faldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horton.
Horton slips a straight right by Faldo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Faldo.
An attempted straight right counter from Faldo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faldo throws out the jab.
Faldo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Faldo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Faldo.
Faldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton scores with a takedown into Faldo's guard.
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Faldo is retaining full guard.
Horton throws a big elbow that misses.
Faldo pulls Horton in to control the position.
Horton trying to control the position from guard on top but Faldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horton is looking to work some ground and pound but Faldo has wrist control.
Horton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faldo is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Horton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Horton dives in for a single leg takedown but Faldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faldo throws out the jab.
Faldo with a nice cross.
Faldo wants to slow Horton down by chopping away at his legs.
Horton fails to land the takedown.
Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faldo.
An inside leg kick from Faldo misses.
Horton takes one to the side of the head.
Horton has a takedown stuffed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Horton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton goes for a double leg but Faldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faldo continues to drive forward.
Faldo lands a leg kick that knocks Horton off balance momentarily.
Horton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faldo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Horton somewhat.
A slow jab from Faldo misses its intended target.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faldo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faldo defends well and Horton ends up having to push Faldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Faldo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Horton.
Faldo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Faldo defends well and Horton ends up having to push Faldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Faldo shows good takedown defense.
Faldo throws a front kick aimed at Horton's knee but Horton avoids it well.
Faldo moves forwards but Horton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faldo throws out the jab.
Horton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Faldo.
Horton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Horton backs away, Faldo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Faldo takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Horton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Faldo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Horton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Faldo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Faldo controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Faldo tries to score with a low kick but Horton moves his leg out of the way.
Horton feints the counter takedown.
Horton shoots in but Faldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Faldo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Faldo. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Faldo throws a hook but Horton blocks it.
Horton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Faldo to the ground. Horton is now in Faldo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horton trying to control but Faldo is working from the bottom.
Faldo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton throwing strikes from guard but Faldo blocks nicely.
Horton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton wants to pass the guard but Faldo is keeping the position.
Horton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horton trying to control but Faldo is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Faldo wants to improve his position but instead Horton has moved into half guard.
Horton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Horton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Faldo is positioning himself well to prevent Horton advancing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Faldo counters with a straight right hand.
Faldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horton can do to turn this around?
Faldo lands the left hand.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faldo wants to clinch up but Horton keeps it at a distance.
And Horton tries to counter it with a takedown but Faldo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Faldo throws a chopping leg kick but Horton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Horton.
A jab from Faldo misses.
Faldo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Faldo misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Faldo. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Horton goes for a double leg but Faldo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faldo continues to drive forward.
Horton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Faldo counters with an outside leg kick.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Faldo shows good takedown defense.
Faldo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Horton.
A slapping leg kick lands for Faldo.
Horton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horton dives in for a single leg takedown but Faldo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Faldo.
Nick Faldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Horton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Faldo avoids it really well and circles away.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faldo thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton misses with an uppercut.
Faldo throws out a powerful jab.
Faldo misses with a wild body shot.
Horton dives in and scores a takedown into Faldo's guard.
Horton with a flurry of punches that miss.
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!
Horton tries to free his leg and advance position but Faldo is retaining full guard.
Horton preventing the sweep.
Horton is in close to Faldo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horton trying to control but Faldo is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo dominated that second 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.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Faldo as Horton shoots in.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Faldo thumps Horton with a low kick.
Faldo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faldo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo misses with a straight right.
Horton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faldo is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Faldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Faldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Horton under the eye.
A jab from Faldo misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faldo counters with a stiff right hand.
Faldo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Faldo wants to slow Horton down by chopping away at his legs.
Faldo throws a right hand that misses
and Horton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tim Horton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horton throws a big elbow that misses.
Horton slips nicely into half guard.
Faldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horton slows the pace down in half guard.
Horton wants to take a breather but Faldo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo is pressing down on Horton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horton trying to control but Faldo is working from the bottom.
Faldo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faldo keeping moving, preventing Horton from controlling successfully.
Faldo wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horton throws a lazy uppercut
and Faldo counters by moving into the clinch.
Faldo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faldo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Horton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faldo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nick Faldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Faldo misses with a wild body shot.
Horton with the counter takedown but Faldo avoids it easily.
Horton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faldo is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Faldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faldo counters with an inside leg kick.
Horton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Faldo.
Horton feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faldo as he jumps to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Faldo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Faldo rushes Horton and presses him up against the cage.
Horton wants a takedown but no success here.
Horton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horton is looking for a takedown.
Horton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faldo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faldo misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faldo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faldo misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo clearly takes 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.
Horton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Faldo pinned against the cage. Faldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Faldo lands an overhand right.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faldo is looking to slow Horton down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faldo as he jumps to the side.
Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
Horton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Faldo swivels and escapes.
A good leg kick by Faldo.
Horton shoots in for a takedown but Faldo shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horton darts in looking for a takedown but Faldo gets double underhooks and turns Horton into the cage.
Faldo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Faldo looks to score with a jab to the body but Horton is just out of range.
Horton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Faldo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faldo wants it to stay on the feet.
Horton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horton tries to pull guard but Faldo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faldo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Horton avoids it.
Faldo gets underhooks to prevent Horton's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faldo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Faldo throws a head punch that misses.
Faldo working aggressively here.
Nick Faldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Horton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faldo has a couple of punches blocked by Horton.
Faldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Faldo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faldo working aggressively here.
Horton blocking some punches.
Faldo scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faldo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Horton jumps guard but Faldo stands there with Horton around his waist. Horton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Faldo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Faldo scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faldo had his way with Tim Horton in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Horton fails with a takedown attempt.
Faldo throws a leg kick which misses Horton's front leg but catches the back leg as Horton tries to avoid it.
Faldo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Faldo. No joy for Horton on that attempt.
Horton moves away from the strike by Faldo.
Horton feints the counter takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Faldo.
Faldo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horton. That did some damage!
Horton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faldo fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Horton.
Nick Faldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Horton.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horton is defended easily by Faldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Horton. Horton gets slowly back to his feet.
Horton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Faldo.
Faldo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horton is out of range and Faldo settles back down.
Faldo scores with a hook.
Horton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Faldo is fending him off so far but Horton persists. Nope, Faldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Faldo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Horton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Faldo throws out the jab.
Faldo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Horton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Faldo missing with a left hand there. Horton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Faldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Faldo defends it well.
Horton blocks a jab.
A cross from Faldo lands.
Faldo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horton with the counter takedown but Faldo avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Horton shoots in looking for a takedown. Faldo tries to sprawl out of it but Horton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horton gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Faldo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Faldo wants to control but Horton is keeping busy.
Horton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Faldo is just riding it out for now. Horton eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faldo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Horton.
Horton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horton is working for a submission of some sort.
Horton is working for a submission of some sort.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horton thows a huge punch but Faldo dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Faldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Faldo, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Nick Faldo!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Nick Faldo!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Nick Faldo!
Nick Faldo wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Nick Faldo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvatore Lucania (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renars Stunza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucania comes to the cage accompanied by Murder Inc. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renars Stunza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stunza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucania lands an overhand right.
Stunza tries to clinch up but Lucania circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucania fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stunza just manages to avoid it.
Stunza is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Lucania.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucania.
Stunza staying out of range there.
Stunza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stunza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucania.
Stunza throws an overhand right that lands on Lucania's shoulder, as Lucania tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Stunza has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A cross from Stunza lands.
A punch combination from Stunza misses.
Lucania tries to counter with a takedown but Stunza is quick to defend against it.
Stunza is looking to clinch but Lucania is avoiding it.
Stunza misses with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lucania checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lucania.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stunza moves to clinch but Lucania breaks away
enabling Lucania to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucania.
Stunza checks a leg kick.
Stunza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucania looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucania jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stunza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lucania defends it well.
Lucania dives in for a single leg takedown but Stunza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stunza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucania in his tracks.
It looks like Salvatore Lucania has been cut.
Stunza misses with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stunza.
Renars Stunza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stunza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucania swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stunza drives through and clinches with Lucania against the cage.
Stunza manages to break the clinch.
Stunza throws out a loose jab but Lucania uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stunza lands a body shot.
Lucania looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lucania throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stunza lands with a nice combination. Lucania backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Lucania.
Stunza misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stunza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lucania moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stunza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucania.
Renars Stunza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucania moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stunza misses with a looping left.
Lucania tries to work over Stunza's front leg with a kick but Stunza checks it.
Danga de danga de dang - Stunza scores with a four punch combination!
Lucania closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stunza circles away.
Stunza stuns Lucania with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lucania tried to score with a low kick but Stunza checks it.
Lucania throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stunza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Stunza.
Lucania ducks under a wild hook from Stunza.
Stunza throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Lucania stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Stunza follows into mount!
Lucania is rocked!
Stunza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucania is looking to escape.
Oh Lucania is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucania tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lucania seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lucania is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stunza looking to control but Lucania is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucania wants to control but Stunza is having none of it.
Lucania is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stunza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucania is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lucania tries to reverse the position but Stunza maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stunza content just to control the position here.
Lucania is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lucania is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lucania tries to lock up and control but Stunza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lucania keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renars Stunza dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Lucania's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucania tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stunza is able to avoid easily.
Lucania lands a jab to Stunza's midsection.
Stunza misses with a hook
and Lucania counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stunza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucania is working away from the top position though.
Lucania throwing shots but Stunza is blocking nicely.
Well, if Lucania is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lucania wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stunza keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania with the ground and pound but Stunza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania tries to free his leg and advance position but Stunza is retaining full guard.
Lucania lands a couple of elbows.
Lucania missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lucania has gone for a leg lock! Stunza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucania's guard.
Lucania looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucania controlling the position.
Lucania is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stunza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza wants to stand but Lucania is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stunza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucania has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stunza has managed to get both his arms back between Lucania's legs - danger averted.
Lucania wants to improve his position but instead Stunza has moved into half guard.
Stunza is keen to just control but Lucania is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucania tries to get to full guard but Stunza has control of the leg.
Stunza controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza blocks a head kick by Lucania.
Stunza throws a jab when Lucania was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Lucania.
Stunza misses with an uppercut.
Renars Stunza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stunza wants to land a leg kick but Lucania is out of range.
Stunza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses.
Lucania misses with a takedown attempt - Stunza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucania shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucania accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stunza keeping moving, preventing Lucania from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucania accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucania throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stunza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stunza 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.
Lucania loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucania postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stunza throws a lazy right hand but Lucania sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucania lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Stunza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stunza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvatore Lucania dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Lucania's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lucania ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stunza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stunza misses with a hook. Lucania ducked under it nicely.
Lucania moves out of range as Stunza strikes.
Stunza throws a hook but Lucania avoids it easily.
Stunza misses with a two punch combination.
Stunza connects with a nice looking jab.
Lucania fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stunza to the ground. Lucania is now in Stunza's guard.
Lucania tries to free his leg and advance position but Stunza is retaining full guard.
Lucania postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stunza keeping full guard, as Lucania tries to pass.
Lucania missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania trying to control but Stunza is working from the bottom.
Lucania postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stunza keeping full guard, as Lucania tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stunza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lucania.
Stunza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Stunza finds it's way through Lucania's defenses.
Stunza scores with a jab. Lucania acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lucania scores with a jab to the body.
Lucania thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stunza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lucania lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stunza takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stunza misses the shot to the body.
Stunza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucania throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Stunza.
Stunza moves into range and clinches up with Lucania.
Lucania can't break the clinch.
Stunza is looking to control Lucania's arms but Lucania gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stunza has his back to the cage.
A knee to the head by Lucania.
It looks like Renars Stunza has been cut.
Stunza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stunza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lucania is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stunza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stunza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lucania.
Lucania throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stunza breaks the clinch.
Lucania swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucania turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucania misses with a lunging right hand
and Stunza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stunza looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stunza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stunza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Stunza cracks Lucania with a good jab.
Lucania shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stunza wants to clinch.
Lucania swats away the attempt to clinch by Stunza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stunza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lucania has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stunza blocks an elbow strike.
Lucania tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stunza just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Lucania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucania swings wildly with an uppercut but Stunza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucania goes for a takedown attempt but Stunza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lucania throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lucania's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lucania duly obliges.
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!
Stunza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucania tried to counter with a leg kick but Stunza avoided it.
Stunza throws a leg kick but Lucania sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lucania throws a leg kick but Stunza moved away.
A left and a right from Stunza both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Lucania does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Renars Stunza just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stunza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucania swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucania misses with a low kick.
Stunza catches Lucania with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lucania throws an overhand right that lands on Stunza's shoulder, as Stunza tries to avoid the shot.
Lucania doesn't manage to clinch there - Stunza circles away.
Stunza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucania was well out of range. Poor timing from Stunza.
Lucania closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stunza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucania throws a sloppy head kick and Stunza moves out of range easily.
Stunza throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucania tries to clinch up.
Lucania goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucania changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stunza looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Stunza is not content to let Lucania control the position.
Lucania looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stunza is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunza throws Lucania to one side and escapes!
Stunza tries to clinch but Lucania moves out of range.
Stunza tests Lucania's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stunza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stunza wants to clinch up but Lucania keeps it at a distance.
And Lucania counters with a quick kick to the body but Stunza blocks it.
Stunza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stunza.
Stunza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucania moves away.
Lucania throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Stunza circles away and keeps his distance.
Stunza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucania moves out of range as Stunza strikes.
Stunza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stunza throws a jab when Lucania was well out of range.
Lucania was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucania looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stunza throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stunza thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucania misses with a head kick.
Lucania uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stunza.
Lucania walks into a jab.
Lucania looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucania keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stunza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania throws a low kick but Stunza avoids it.
Lucania fails to land the takedown.
Stunza has managed to clinch.
Lucania throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stunzas head.
Stunza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lucania tries to pull guard but Stunza holds him up against the cage and eventually Lucania drops back down to his feet.
Stunza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucania breaks the clinch.
Stunza walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Lucania lands but Stunza takes it in his stride.
Stunza tries to clinch but Lucania is having none of it.
Lucania drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stunza sprawls and moves away.
Stunza staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stunza looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucania is just out of range.
Lucania on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucania fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stunza avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Lucania. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucania throws a leg kick but Stunza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stunza with a jab.
Stunza throws a shot from downtown. Lucania moves away and avoids it.
Lucania clinches up with Stunza and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucania jumps guard but Stunza stands there with Lucania around his waist. Lucania gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stunza is trying to push Lucania away but Lucania has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stunza breaks the clinch.
Lucania throws a lazy body kick
and Stunza counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renars Stunza dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lucania scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucania checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lucania throws a leg kick but Stunza sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lucania throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucania comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stunza throws the left hand but Lucania avoids the punch easily.
Stunza throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucania.
Lucania cracks Stunza with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lucania misses with a body kick.
Stunza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Stunza tenderised Lucania's leg. Lucania is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stunza lands with a right hand.
Stunza moves away from the strike by Lucania.
Stunza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body punch from Lucania.
Lucania lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stunza's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stunza slips under a jab from Lucania.
Lucania moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lucania scores with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lucania. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucania.
Lucania scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucania shoots in and gets a takedown into Stunza's guard.
Lucania lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lucania with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucania wants to control from the top but Stunza keeps moving.
Lucania is really struggling to control Stunza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stunza wants to stand and escape but Lucania is having none of it.
Lucania stays in close to Stunza's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lucania trying to control the position from guard on top but Stunza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stunza dips to his left and cracks Lucania with an uppercut!
Lucania uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stunza.
Lucania lands with a straight right. Stunza didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stunza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucania was well out of range. Poor timing from Stunza.
Decent striking displayed by Stunza there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania swats away the attempt to clinch by Stunza.
Lucania is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lucania shoots in and bounces Stunza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lucania passes Stunza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucania trying to control from Stunza's half guard. Stunza has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lucania showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lucania pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stunza is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucania throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucania pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stunza is keeping the position for now.
Lucania passes into half guard.
Lucania trying to pass the guard but Stunza defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvatore Lucania showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stunza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Renars Stunza!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Renars Stunza!
Renars Stunza wins by majority decision!
Renars Stunza took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, xXx Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb has chosen Move On Up as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archer Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timebmb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Christian has closed the distance and engaged Timebmb in a clinch.
Timebmb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christian after a bit of a struggle.
Timebmb tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing Timebmb back against the cage.
Timebmb has Christian pressed against the cage.
Timebmb has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Christian after a bit of a struggle.
Timebmb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timebmb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Christian counters with a nice body kick.
Archer Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Timebmb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Christian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Christian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Timebmb. Timebmb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Timebmb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Christian to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timebmb was well out of range. Poor timing from Christian.
And Timebmb tries to counter it with a takedown but Christian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slapping body kick lands there for Christian.
Timebmb throws a sloppy head kick
and Christian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Timebmb thinking.
Timebmb looks winded!
Christian lands a really nice looking cross but Timebmb seems unphased.
Timebmb is rocked!
Christian is looking to clinch but Timebmb is avoiding it.
Christian looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Christian backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Timebmb's temple! It sends Timebmb violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Christian celebrates and the doctors try to help Timebmb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Archer Christian!
An out of breath and clearly excited Archer Christian thanked xXx Fight Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staph Aureus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papadopoulos comes to the cage accompanied by Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight To Survive (Extended Version). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Staph Aureus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aureus closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aureus is defending well.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aureus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Papadopoulos is trying to drag Aureus to the mat but Aureus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghiorghos Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Aureus.
Aureus unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aureus scores with a knee to the head.
Papadopoulos is trying to drag Aureus to the mat but Aureus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aureus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Aureus lands an elbow just above Papadopoulos 's eye.
Papadopoulos is trying to trip Aureus. He has hold of a leg but Aureus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Papadopoulos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aureus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Papadopoulos defends it easily.
Papadopoulos working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Aureus blocks nicely.
Papadopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aureus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papadopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Papadopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos cracks Aureus with a solid left hand.
Aureus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aureus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Aureus looking for a sweep. Not yet Aureus, not yet.
Papadopoulos stands up over Aureus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Staph Aureus has been cut.
Papadopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papadopoulos postures up in Aureus's guard and throws a big left but Aureus blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos working some strikes from top position.
The cut above Staph Aureus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Staph Aureus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
During a confident post fight interview, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Staph Aureus had this to say: 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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15 - 7 - 0 |
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279 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Stone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone swings widly with a right hand
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Stone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drogo prevents Stone from improving his position.
Drogo working the head and body with strikes.
Drogo prevents Stone from improving his position.
Stone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stone.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drogo is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone is keen to just control but Drogo is a slippery customer.
Stone is looking to advance position but Drogo won't allow it.
Drogo actively working from the bottom here.
Drogo wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone wants to free his trapped foot but Drogo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stone passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control the action but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Drogo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Stone seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Drogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Drogo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Drogo is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Stone lands a nice forearm strike.
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
Stone tries to advance to mount but can't.
Stone trying to control the action but Drogo is working from the bottom.
Stone works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Khal Drogo's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone is looking to take a break and control but Drogo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stone tries to advance to mount but Drogo denies him.
Stone advances to full mount.
Drogo can't escape the position.
Stone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Drogo hang on?
Khal Drogo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Khal Drogo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Stone!
Aaron Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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