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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Starbowsky Ii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "SCIENCE OF THE TRIFE". Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samvesu shoots in for a takedown but Chong Starbowsky Ii shows good takedown defense.
Chong Starbowsky Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Samvesu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Samvesu trying to control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working from the bottom.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to stand but Samvesu is controlling the position.
Samvesu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Samvesu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Samvesu pushing down on Chong Starbowsky Ii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu prevents Chong Starbowsky Ii from standing back up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is not content to let Samvesu control the position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samvesu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throws a head kick but Samvesu moves out of range.
Samvesu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Samvesu's half guard.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Samvesu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samvesu trying to control the position.
Samvesu striking off his back but it's not causing Chong Starbowsky Ii any problems.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to control from the top but Samvesu keeps moving.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking to stand up but Samvesu won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samvesu wants to sweep but no luck.
Samvesu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong Starbowsky Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu 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.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Samvesu is retaining full guard.
Samvesu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samvesu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samvesu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to control but Samvesu is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Chong Starbowsky Ii.
Chong Starbowsky Ii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu manages to get back to half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii blocks the strikes from Samvesu.
Samvesu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samvesu is refusing to be controlled, as Chong Starbowsky Ii sits in half guard.
Samvesu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chong Starbowsky Ii works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chong Starbowsky Ii with shots to the head and body - Samvesu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Starbowsky Ii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chong Starbowsky Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samvesu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samvesu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Chong Starbowsky Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Samvesu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chong Starbowsky Ii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Samvesu's guard! Nice work there by Chong Starbowsky Ii!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samvesu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chong Starbowsky Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chong Starbowsky Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samvesu can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samvesu is trying to keep Chong Starbowsky Ii in close.
Samvesu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samvesu is trying to keep Chong Starbowsky Ii in close.
Samvesu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chong Starbowsky Ii passes into half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Chong Starbowsky Ii uses his free foot to push down on Samvesu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Samvesu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is desperately trying to improve his position but Chong Starbowsky Ii has a good base and remains in mount.
Chong Starbowsky Ii landing shots from mount.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chong Starbowsky Ii has hold of Samvesu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Samvesu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to ground and pound but Samvesu is blocking nicely.
Samvesu tries to hold on but Chong Starbowsky Ii pushes him away.
Samvesu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chong Starbowsky Ii prevents Samvesu from getting the reversal.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Samvesu hang on?
Samvesu gets back to half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is trying to control. Samvesu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Samvesu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong Starbowsky Ii pulls his head out easily.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu wants to sweep but no luck.
Samvesu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong Starbowsky Ii preventing the sweep.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samvesu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samvesu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chong Starbowsky Ii is one step ahead there.
Chong Starbowsky Ii passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Starbowsky Ii prevents Samvesu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Samvesu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chong Starbowsky Ii sprawls well. Chong Starbowsky Ii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samvesu gets slowly back to his feet.
Samvesu closes the distance and clinches.
Chong Starbowsky Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Samvesu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samvesu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Samvesu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samvesu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samvesu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chong Starbowsky Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chong Starbowsky Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Samvesu is keen to just control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is a slippery customer.
Samvesu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chong Starbowsky Ii reverses the position - he's now on top in Samvesu's guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samvesu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chong Starbowsky Ii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Samvesu's body to avoid the submission. Samvesu has instead reached around Chong Starbowsky Ii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Samvesu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emunn Samvesu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zene Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Floor. 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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153 lbs
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25
158 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zene Zamora!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo gets a double leg takedown into Zamora's guard.
Polo drops back looking for a leg! Zamora is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamora manages to kick Polo off! Polo jumps back into Zamora's guard.
Zamora is looking to stand back up but Polo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zamora.
Zamora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zamora is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Marco Polo!
A very excited looking Marco Polo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Era Ojdanic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Era Ojdanic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putski looks to throw the jab but Ojdanic is out of range.
Putski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Putski stops Ojdanic from getting back to his feet.
Putski 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.
Putski is pressing down on Ojdanic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ojdanic is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is keen to just control but Ojdanic is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Putski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ojdanic tries to lock up and control but Putski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Putski trying to control but Ojdanic is having none of it.
Putski fails to move to back control.
Putski goes for an armbar but Ojdanic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ojdanic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putski is looking for a triangle but Ojdanic pushes his legs off easily.
Putski trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Putski trying to control the position.
Putski pulls Ojdanic in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski 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.
Ojdanic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Putski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Putski is working hard here to advance position.
Putski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ojdanic manages to get himself to full guard.
Ojdanic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Putski forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putski trying to control from Ojdanic's half guard. Ojdanic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Putski passes Ojdanic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ojdanic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Putski works his way into full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putski with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Putski dominated that round.
That's time! Putski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Putski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ojdanic is refusing to be controlled, as Putski sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ojdanic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Putski.
Putski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ojdanic trying to control from the bottom.
Putski works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ojdanic stops Putski from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ojdanic is squirming around, avoiding Putski's attempts to control the action.
Ojdanic is just holding on here. Putski manages to take his back.
Putski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ojdanic trying to control the action but Putski just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putski is cranking Ojdanic's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ojdanic! He's tightened the choke and Ojdanic is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
An out of breath Ivan Putski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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141 lbs
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130 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Shields!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shields with the counter takedown but Bob avoids it easily.
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well.
Bob is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Vicious Striking, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Bob is retaining full guard.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bob can't keep his opponent in guard - Shields advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shields pulls his head out easily.
Shields trying to pass the guard but Bob defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Bob is defending well.
Bob trying to control from the bottom.
Bob moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shields pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bob is keeping the position for now.
Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bob escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shields gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bob working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bob moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Bob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob has his hands on Shields's head, controlling the position.
Shields pushes down on Bob's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shields is working for a kimura but Bob is defending it quite comfortably.
Bob makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bob.
Bob throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bob is looking for a triangle but Shields pushes his legs off easily.
Bob wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bob is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shields throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bob's body to avoid the submission. Bob has instead reached around Shields's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bob arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that V-Mask Clothing (10%) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Jason Shields spoke after the fight, saying 'I gotta go back and train hard and wait for my next fight offer'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes into the arena with marry yourdaughter blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Vintage Vodka enters the cage!
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35
181 lbs
23 - 14 - 0 |
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186 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Vodka blocks the leg kick.
Vodka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vintage Vodka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loko lands a front kick.
Vodka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vodka's hands.
Loko misses with a leg kick.
Loko is looking to slow Vodka down with leg kicks.
Vodka misses with a wild body shot.
Vodka throws a head kick but Loko moves out of range.
It looked like Loko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vodka.
Vodka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Loko was well out of range. Poor timing from Vodka.
Vodka throws a leg kick
and Loko counters with a good low kick that Vodka was not able to check.
Loko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Loko there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loko throws a leg kick but Vodka checks it.
Loko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vodka.
Loko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vodka scores with a one two! Loko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vodka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Loko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vodka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Loko misses with a straight right.
Vodka connects with a body shot that sends Loko's belly button to the back.
Loko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Loko.
Vodka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vodka lands a leg kick that knocks Loko off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vodka misses with an uppercut. Loko saw that one coming.
Loko scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vodka. Vodka obviously looking to wear him down.
Vodka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vodka.
Vodka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loko manages to avoid it.
Loko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Loko misses the shot to the body.
Vodka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Loko rather than just go for the knockout.
Loko swings for the body but Vodka moves out of range.
Vodka misses with a body kick.
Loko connects with a body shot that sends Vodka's belly button to the back.
Vodka lands a leg kick that knocks Loko off balance momentarily.
Vodka jabs Loko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vodka lands with a good body shot.
Vodka misses with a hook to the body
and Loko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Loko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vodka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loko lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Vodka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vodka tries a head kick but it misses.
Loko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vodka.
A slow jab from Vodka misses its intended target.
Loko lands a big head kick that sends Vodka tumbling to the mat! Loko takes a step backwards and waves Vodka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vodka is rocked!
It looks like Vintage Vodka has been cut.
Vodka tries to clinch but Loko is having none of it.
Vodka is still on wobbly legs! Can Loko finish him?
Loko misses with a two punch combination.
Vodka digs a good body shot into Loko's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loko drops Vodka with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vodka! Loko dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Four Loko!
Four Loko made sure to mention his sponsor, AnonymouS in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen United Booty Foundation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
215 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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217 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brutus Nash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darby Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon tests Nash's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Brutus Nash has been cut.
Nash staying out of range there.
Nash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gordon looks to throw the jab but Nash is out of range.
Nash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
Nash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gordon throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Nash misses.
Gordon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gordon misses with a wild body shot.
Nash darts in and clinches Gordon up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gordon.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Nash.
Nash blocks an elbow strike.
Nash misses with some punches.
Gordon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nash 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.
Nash escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nash blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gordon.
Nash throws a series of punches but Gordon moves out of range.
Nash dives in for a single leg takedown but Gordon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gordon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gordon throws a hook but Nash avoids it easily.
Nash pushes Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gordon.
Gordon lands with a light punch inside.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Nash misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Nash avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Nash lands with a light punch inside.
Nash lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gordon is looking to improve his position.
Gordon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nash lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nash.
Nash is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon wants to improve his position but Nash is controlling well.
Nash trying to control from half guard but Gordon is working away.
Gordon is trying to maintain the position but Nash is very close to passing his half guard.
Nash prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Nash is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gordon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gordon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash seems to be working for a kimura but Gordon defends the submission attempt.
Nash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gordon is in trouble now - Nash has advanced to mount!
Nash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nash is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gordon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nash postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Gordon looks a forlorn figure.
Gordon is in a horrible position here. Nash smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash with the ground and pound from mount.
Gordon tries to hold on but Nash postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nash wants to control the pace but Gordon is squirming around nicely.
Nash lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nash trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nash breaks from Gordon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gordon wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Nash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Nash'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.
Gordon misses with a takedown attempt - Nash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.
Gordon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nash moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon throws out a loose jab but Nash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nash tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nash somewhat.
Gordon lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nash moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Gordon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nash's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gordon under the eye.
Nash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gordon throws a body punch but Nash moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon throws a chopping leg kick but Nash manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nash half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nash closes the distance and clinches.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nash is trying to drag Gordon to the mat but Gordon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nash tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Nash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Nash looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Nash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
A head punch on the inside from Gordon fails to land.
Nash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nash backwards.
Nash lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
Nash wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gordon.
Nash blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
A short uppercut from Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Gordon.
Nash wants a takedown but no success here.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gordon is keeping busy.
Gordon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nash tries to work over Gordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Nash tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing Nash back against the cage.
Nash blocks an elbow strike from Gordon.
Nash jumps guard but Gordon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nash tries to score a body lock takedown but Gordon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nash goes for a takedown attempt but Gordon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nash loads up on a big right hand but Gordon slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
Nash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gordon.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense.
Gordon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gordon throws a monster overhand right that drops Nash! Gordon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darby Gordon!
A victorious Darby Gordon 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 Viacheslav Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Phoenix (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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39
212 lbs
34 - 20 - 0 |
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41
213 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viacheslav Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
and Datsik counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix tries to score a power double leg takedown but Datsik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phoenix somewhat.
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Datsik.
Datsik lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Datsik lands an uppercut.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Datsik just misses with a elbow thrown towards Phoenix's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix breaks the clinch.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a big head kick but Datsik shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
Viacheslav Datsik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Datsik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Phoenix.
Phoenix has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Datsik.
Datsik dips to his left and cracks Phoenix with an uppercut!
Datsik 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.
Datsik punishes Phoenix's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Datsik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Datsik lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Datsik does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Phoenix with that takedown attempt.
Viacheslav Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Phoenix.
A shot to the liver by Datsik. Beautiful body shot.
Phoenix tries for a takedown but Datsik circles away easily
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datsik misses with a few strikes there.
Phoenix misses with a jab to the body
and Datsik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Datsik throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix has had enough of the clinch but Datsik keeps him there for the moment.
Datsik misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Datsik.
Phoenix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Datsik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Datsik gets through Phoenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Datsik scores with a shot to the side of Phoenix's head.
Datsik managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Datsik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Datsik lands an elbow just above Phoenix 's eye.
Phoenix avoids the elbow strike from Datsik, against the cage.
Datsik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phoenix is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Datsik as Phoenix tries to tie him up.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Datsik.
A short right from Datsik.
Datsik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phoenix is rocked!
Datsik crunches a lovely knee into Phoenix's ribcage.
Phoenix is still on wobbly legs! Can Datsik finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Datsik blocking some punches.
Phoenix seems to have recovered his senses.
Datsik lands a nice uppercut.
Phoenix trying to control the position but instead, Datsik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phoenix into the cage.
Datsik comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Datsik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phoenix jumps guard.
Phoenix trying to control the position.
Datsik showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Datsik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viacheslav Datsik dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Datsik. Datsik obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Datsik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik digs a right hand into Phoenix's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phoenix's gas tank.
Datsik throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Datsik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick by Phoenix misses
and Datsik counters with a one-two to the body.
Datsik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix instigates a clinch.
Datsik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Datsik lands a right hand.
Datsik makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik misses with a punch on the inside.
Datsik lands an elbow that stopped Phoenix in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Datsik lands a damaging elbow.
Datsik pushes Phoenix against the cage. Datsik is working some dirty boxing. Datsik pushes off with a quick right hook! Phoenix goes down! Phoenix tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Datsik moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viacheslav Datsik!
After the fight, Viacheslav Datsik was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Steel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Collins's chin.
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282 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Collins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Steel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel takes one on the button.
Collins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steel's calf.
A cross from Collins lands.
A head kick misses from Collins.
Steel clinches.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Collins stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Collins.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins avoiding damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins's coach down at Hilo Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Collins's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collins lands a body shot.
Steel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Collins's head.
It looks like Kyle Collins has been cut.
Steel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steel, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins looking to stall.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Steel blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel lands an uppercut.
Steel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
Collins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Collins connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Collins throws the kick towards the body but Steel avoids it.
Collins thuds his right hand into Steel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Collins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No joy there for Collins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Collins moves into the clinch.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
Collins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steel or not.
Steel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.
That has opened up Kyle Collins's cut even more.
Collins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel up against the cage.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steel as Collins tries to tie him up.
Collins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Kyle Collins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins wants to clinch up but Steel keeps it at a distance.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Collins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Collins keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Collins throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steel.
Kyle Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel checks a low kick from Collins.
Collins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Collins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Collins throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Collins tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Collins lands with a cross.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins forces Steel back against the cage and clinches.
Steel prevents a body shot from Collins.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Collins 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Collins avoids a kick to the body.
Collins connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Collins lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick by Steel misses
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Collins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins tries to stall but Steel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Collins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins is trying to stall.
Collins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks a body shot from Collins.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins misses with some punches.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Collins gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Steel.
Steel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Collins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Collins effectively controlling the action here.
Collins continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Steel.
The cut above Kyle Collins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Steel lands a big right hand that drops Collins! The killer instinct kicks in and Steel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Steel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Freddy Steel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jose Cronos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister moves into the clinch.
Cronos is trying to break free.
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Cronos circles away.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lannister misses with a body shot.
Lannister misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cronos to counter with a crisp jab.
Lannister rushes Cronos and presses him up against the cage.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cronos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lannister pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lannister effectively controlling the action here.
Cronos can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos tries to break free but Lannister pushes him back against the cage.
Cronos blocks a body shot from Lannister.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cronos breaks from the clinch.
Cronos fails to land with a series of punches.
Cronos moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister tries to clinch up but Cronos circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister lands a nice shot to the body.
Jose Cronos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cronos avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lannister lands a nice looking body shot.
Lannister swings for the body but Cronos moves out of range.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lannister doesn't manage to clinch there - Cronos circles away.
Lannister tries to clinch there but Cronos circles away.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cronos moves away.
Lannister is looking to wear down Cronos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Cronos.
As Cronos looks to move away, Lannister throws a big counter combo bu Cronos just gets out of the way.
Cronos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lannister.
Cronos misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister darts in and clinches Cronos up against the cage.
Cronos is trying to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cronos is trying to break free.
Lannister keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cronos's efforts to push away.
Lannister lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Lannister.
Cronos tries to circle away but Lannister has him pinned against the cage.
Cronos prevents a body shot from Lannister.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Cronos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cronos is trying to break the clinch but Lannister is controlling him.
Lannister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cronos's elbow.
Cronos can't break the clinch.
Lannister misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cronos blocks a body shot from Lannister.
Cronos is trying to force a seperation but Lannister has the dominant position.
Cronos tries to break free but Lannister pushes him back against the cage.
Lannister dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cronos breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lannister.
Lannister throws a leg kick but Cronos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lannister with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Lannister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lannister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lannister ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
Lannister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lannister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cronos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cronos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cronos looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
Lannister dives in for a single leg takedown but Cronos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cronos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cronos avoids the body shot from Lannister.
Lannister lands a leg kick that knocks Cronos off balance momentarily.
Lannister tries to clinch up.
Lannister lands a nice looking body shot.
Cronos lands with an overhand left.
Lannister misses with a double jab.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister is looking to counter the offense by Cronos and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lannister misses with a wild combination.
Cronos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cronos counters with a one-two to the body.
Lannister digs a good hook to Cronos's body.
Lannister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cronos circles away quickly and effectively.
As Lannister backs off Cronos throws a huge counter combo but Lannister manages to avoid it all.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cronos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lannister darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lannister works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cronos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lannister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cronos hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lannister cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lannister throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Lannister sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cronos gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronos is trying to maintain the position but Lannister is very close to passing his half guard.
Lannister thows a huge punch but Cronos dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Lannister.
Lannister is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lannister wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
Lannister working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lannister is thwarting Cronos's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control from Cronos's half guard. Cronos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lannister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cronos is trying to keep Lannister in close.
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Lannister from controlling successfully.
Lannister is pushing down on Cronos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cronos is fighting to maintain full guard but Lannister has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lannister seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cronos is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lannister scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cronos is trying to get back to full guard.
Lannister tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cronos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lannister wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister motions for Cronos to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lannister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lannister throws a leg kick
and Cronos counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cronos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lannister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lannister advances to full mount.
Lannister misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cronos is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister controlling the pace for now.
Cronos is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
Lannister connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cronos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lannister trying to control but Cronos is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lannister's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lannister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cronos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lannister landing shots from mount.
Lannister with shots to the head and body - Cronos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lannister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cronos can do to turn this around?
Lannister scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cronos?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a big elbow.
Lannister raining down hammerfists from mount.
Cronos is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
Lannister with the ground and pound from mount.
Lannister has control of Cronos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cronos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cronos tries to hold on but Lannister postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lannister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cronos hang on?
Lannister thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cronos is trying to escape the mount.
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cronos is in a horrible position here. Lannister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Cronos's body.
Cronos keeps the fight on the outside.
Lannister has closed the distance and engaged Cronos in a clinch.
Lannister lands a shot to the body.
Lannister just leaning against Cronos, taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Lannister.
Lannister seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronos controls his hands.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cronos wants to break free but Lannister has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch but Lannister keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Cronos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lannister misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cronos wants to get back to striking at distance but Lannister won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Lannister.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lannister digs a right hand into Cronos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cronos's gas tank.
Lannister scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cronos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lannister tries to throw a body punch but Cronos avoids it by throwing Lannister back against the cage.
Lannister throws a head punch that misses.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cronos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lannister is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lannister.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister struggles to land a body shot inside as Cronos controls his hands.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Tyrion Lannister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lannister stalling.
Cronos wants to get back to striking at distance but Lannister won't allow it.
Cronos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cronos misses with a wild combination.
Cronos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lannister backs up against the cage.
Lannister fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lannister fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cronos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Cronos. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries a head kick but it misses.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Lannister just misses with a punch to the body.
Cronos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lannister counters with a stiff right hand.
Lannister wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Cronos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lannister closes the distance but Cronos moves to the side
and Cronos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lannister looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lannister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lannister scores with a takedown into Cronos's guard.
Lannister preventing the sweep.
Lannister trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cronos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lannister is pushing down on Cronos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cronos is fighting to maintain full guard but Lannister has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister had his way with Jose Cronos in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lannister lands with an uppercut that bounces Cronos off the cage and back into range.
Cronos throws a series of punches but Lannister avoids them all with ease.
Cronos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cronos counters with a nice body shot.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cronos as he avoids it easily.
Cronos throws the left hand but Lannister avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Lannister 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lannister shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cronos's guard.
Lannister passes Cronos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lannister is looking to advance position but Cronos won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cronos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lannister missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cronos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lannister.
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.
Lannister wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
Tyrion Lannister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cronos feints a jab promting Lannister to slip. Cronos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lannister slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lannister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lannister wants to clinch.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lannister.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Cronos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cronos lunges at Lannister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lannister's hand.
Cronos throws a combination that misses
and Lannister counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lannister uses his free foot to push down on Cronos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cronos.
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cronos is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control but Cronos is having none of it.
Lannister controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cronos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lannister, 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 Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister retains his bantamweight title!
Tyrion Lannister thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Jose Cronos stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry everyone, the better man won tonight. I'll be back, stronger then ever.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Black Belt Jones Theme Song, you Jive Turkey! as his entrance music. Lou Ferrigno had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Jim Kelly has been cut.
Kelly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferrigno shoots and misses
and Kelly counters with a body kick that stops Ferrigno in his tracks momentarily.
Ferrigno gets a double leg takedown into Kelly's guard.
Ferrigno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kelly's guard.
Ferrigno is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kelly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Ferrigno!
A very excited looking Lou Ferrigno made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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