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TTFC 265lb tourney 2nd round PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonne Engel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonne Engel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonne Engel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reed Richards!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engel misses the shot to the body.
Engel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Engel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Richards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Engel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Richards scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richards works the jab nicely.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws a hook but Engel avoids it easily.
Engel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richards.
Engel takes one to the chin there.
Richards smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Richards lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards connects with a jab.
Engel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richards connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Engel lands with a good body shot.
Engel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Engel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards blocks a leg kick.
Engel's corner calls for a 1-2. Engel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Engel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richards throws a body shot but no joy.
Richards throws an off balance right hand
and Engel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Engel.
Engel misses with a low kick as Richards jumps back.
Engel misses with a wild body shot.
Richards scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Engel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Engel catches Richards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Richards feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Engel's calf.
Engel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Engel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richards was well out of range. Poor timing from Engel.
Engel misses with a low kick.
Engel lands the left hand.
Richards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Engel moves away.
Engel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Richards connects with the punch.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Engel.
Richards lunges at Engel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Engel's hand.
Richards throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Richards.
Engel defending well as Richards loads up on a big left hand.
Richards lands a glancing blow to the side of Engel's head.
Richards lands a jab to the head.
Richards is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Engel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Richards connects with a nice looking jab.
Richards misses with a left hand
and Engel counters with a nice uppercut.
Richards connects with a jab.
Richards misses with a leg kick.
Engel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Richards changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Richards.
Engel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Engel looks to land a combination but Richards avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards 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.
Engel throws a looping overhand right but Richards ducks down to avoid it.
Engel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richards keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Engel fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards with the counter takedown but Engel avoids it easily.
Engel scores with a body shot.
Engel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Richards is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Engel.
Engel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Richards scores with a jab to the head.
Richards jabs Engel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Richards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Engel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Engel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richards misses with a straight left.
Engel throws a shot from downtown. Richards moves away and avoids it.
Richards misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards looks to throw the jab but Engel is out of range.
It looked like Engel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Engel loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Donk. Richards catches Engel right on the button with a cross.
A left lands for Richards.
Richards fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Engel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Engel misses with a wild body shot.
Engel lands the left hand.
Richards misses with an uppercut
letting Engel counter with a right hand.
Richards throws a shot from downtown. Engel moves away and avoids it.
Engel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Richards.
Richards misses with an uppercut. Engel saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Engel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Richards moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Richards throws a hook but Engel avoids it easily.
Engel just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Richards, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards dominated that round.
That's time! Engel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Richards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Engel.
Engel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Richards.
Engel lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Richards misses.
Engel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Engel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Richards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Engel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Richards is able to avoid easily.
Engel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Engel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richards circles away quickly and effectively.
Engel misses with a body shot.
Richards lands a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richards paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Engel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Richards.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Engel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Richards misses.
A lazy left from Richards finds it's target.
Engel takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Engel ducks right into an uppercut from Richards.
Nice uppercut there from Engel.
Richards tried to score with a low kick but Engel checks it.
Richards scores with a punch to the head.
Engel moves forwards but Richards connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Engel was well out of range. Poor timing from Richards.
Engel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Richards just manages to avoid it.
Richards scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Richards looks to land a right hand but Engel moved out of range.
Engel throws a body punch but Richards moves out of range.
Engel walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engel misses with an uppercut. Richards saw that one coming.
Reed Richards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards lands with a good body shot.
Engel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richards connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Engel's hands.
Richards throws out a loose jab but Engel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richards lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Engel swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Richards throws a hook to the side of Engel's head but Engel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Engel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Engel checks a leg kick.
Richards lands the left hand.
Engel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Richards just misses with a punch to the body.
Richards cracks a nice hook into Engel's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Richards.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richards scores with a nice head shot.
Engel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richards moves away.
Richards scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richards throws out a powerful jab.
Richards blocks a jab.
Engel misses with a hook. Richards ducked under it nicely.
Engel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Engel tries to move into range but Richards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Engel takes one to the side of the head.
Engel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richards.
Some bone on bone action there as Engel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Engel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Engel misses with a body shot.
Engel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richards.
A little feinted left hand from Engel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richards missing with a left hand there. Engel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richards connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Richards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Engel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richards lands a body shot.
Richards connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richards lands a nice shot that snaps Engel's head back.
Richards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Engel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed Richards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Engel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Engel stalks Richards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Richards's face. Richards staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Richards.
Engel blocks a jab.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Engel throws a hook but Richards blocks it.
Richards scores with a jab to the head.
Richards throws an overhand right that lands on Engel's shoulder, as Engel tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Engel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Engel misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reed Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Richards's corner calls for a 1-2. Richards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Engel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Engel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Engel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richards lunges at Engel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Engel's hand.
Engel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richards in his tracks.
Richards uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Engel.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Engel.
Engel ducks under a wild hook from Richards.
Engel throws a lazy body kick
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engel is trying to control the position but Richards postures up.
Engel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Richards managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Richards is continuing to stall.
Engel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Engel tries to get out of the position.
Engel is trying to maintain the position but Richards is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards is controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richards jabs Engel right on the nose. Engel blinks but takes it well.
Engel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Engel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Engel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Richards scores with a hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Richards as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Richards coming out on top.
Sonne Engel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richards getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Richards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaladin Darkeyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hanlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Hanlon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kaladin Darkeyes's chin.
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246 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaladin Darkeyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Hanlon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanlon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanlon 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.
Some wild striking there from Hanlon.
Hanlon throws a series of punches but Darkeyes avoids them all with ease.
Hanlon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanlon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darkeyes as he avoids it easily.
Hanlon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanlon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanlon looks to land a combination but Darkeyes avoids it well.
Darkeyes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanlon manages to circle out of the way.
Hanlon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darkeyes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Darkeyes.
Darkeyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanlon looks to land a combination but Darkeyes avoids it well.
Darkeyes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanlon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanlon tries to clinch but Darkeyes is having none of it.
It looked like Darkeyes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darkeyes dips to his left and cracks Hanlon with an uppercut!
Hanlon throws a series of punches but Darkeyes moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Darkeyes.
It looks like Mark Hanlon has been cut.
Darkeyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanlon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hanlon throws a nice looking combination but Darkeyes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darkeyes lands a nice hook to Hanlon's body. Hanlon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darkeyes clinches.
Darkeyes lands a shot to the body.
Darkeyes lands a right hand.
Darkeyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanlon's defenses.
Hanlon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darkeyes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Darkeyes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanlon trying to stall but Darkeyes improves his position.
Darkeyes lands a nice elbow.
Hanlon stalling in the clinch but Darkeyes improves position.
Hanlon throws a punch but it's blocked by Darkeyes.
Darkeyes blocks a body shot from Hanlon.
Hanlon is looking to control Darkeyes's arms but Darkeyes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanlon has his back to the cage.
Darkeyes lands with a light punch inside.
That has opened up Mark Hanlon's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkeyes scores with a shot to the side of Hanlon's head.
Hanlon working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hanlon throws an elbow but misses.
Darkeyes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darkeyes misses with an elbow strike.
Darkeyes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Mark Hanlon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Darkeyes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darkeyes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mark Hanlon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Darkeyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hanlon's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mark Hanlon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kaladin Darkeyes!
Kaladin Darkeyes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RP McMurphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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251 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, RP McMurphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Jyllendael!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMurphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jyllendael rushes McMurphy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McMurphy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jyllendael is trying to keep an underhook but McMurphy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Jyllendael on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jyllendael looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jyllendael throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McMurphy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jyllendael is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jyllendael is trying to control but can't.
McMurphy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McMurphy lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Jake Jyllendael has been cut.
Jyllendael is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
McMurphy lands a couple of good shots and Jyllendael has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jyllendael is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McMurphy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A lull in the action here.
McMurphy scores with punches to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurphy scores with punches and elbows.
McMurphy controlling well, preventing Jyllendael from escaping the position.
McMurphy is landing with strikes. Jyllendael can't take much more of this.
Jyllendael tries to escape the position.
McMurphy cracks Jyllendael with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jyllendael from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That has opened up Jake Jyllendael's cut even more.
Jyllendael is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McMurphy is riding his opponent, not letting Jyllendael buck him off.
McMurphy lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McMurphy throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jyllendael!
The cut above Jake Jyllendael's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jake Jyllendael's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). RP McMurphy!
RP McMurphy looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you everybody for coming. My opponent, hats off to you, thanks for the great fight, all respect. My coaches and Team Burns helped me so much, thank you. I will continue to shock and inspire nations'.
In defeat, Jake Jyllendael stepped up to the mic, saying 'oh, that was just bad luck'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LePew has chosen Smoke Serpent- as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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152 lbs
26 - 23 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Good low kicks
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
LePew managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ferguson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
LePew tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferguson smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson doesn't manage to clinch there - LePew circles away.
LePew is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferguson delivers a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLePew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a low kick but LePew avoids it.
And LePew tries to counter it with a takedown but Ferguson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ferguson scores with a nice body kick.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as LePew jumps back.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LePew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
LePew blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
LePew takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Ferguson misses.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LePew with the counter takedown but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of LePew's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferguson scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson keeps LePew at a distance using the push kick.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Sweat Lodge in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Ferguson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow LePew down.
Ferguson pushes LePew away with a front kick.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ferguson misses with the body kick
and LePew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but LePew is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LePew performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
LePew is working for a kimura but Ferguson is defending it quite comfortably.
LePew is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
Ferguson is doing well to control the position and prevent LePew from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with LePew in particular looking to stall.
Ferguson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferguson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson pulls LePew in close to prevent any damage.
LePew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferguson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
LePew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson lands with a thumping leg kick.
LePew avoids a kick to the body.
LePew feints the counter takedown.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
LePew steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
LePew bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
LePew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but LePew moved away.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and LePew counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ferguson!
Ferguson stops LePew from passing to mount.
Ferguson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from LePew.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
Ferguson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but LePew is controlling well.
LePew thows a huge punch but Ferguson dodges it nicely.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Ferguson trying to hold on to LePew's head to control him but LePew postures up.
LePew is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferguson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time LePew.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw LePew working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
LePew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferguson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LePew can do to turn this around?
LePew moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferguson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ferguson prevents LePew from improving position.
Pepe LePew has got the better of the ground game so far.
LePew taking a break here but Ferguson is having none of it and regains half guard.
LePew trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.
LePew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ferguson is just riding it out for now. LePew eventually gives up the hold.
Ferguson won't allow LePew to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LePew is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but LePew has control of the leg.
LePew seems to be looking for submissions.
LePew seems to be working for a kimura but Ferguson defends the submission attempt.
Ferguson gets full guard.
LePew stopping the sweep attempt from Ferguson.
Ferguson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LePew manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LePew is looking for a triangle but Ferguson pushes his legs off easily.
Ferguson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
LePew wants to sweep but no luck.
Ferguson stands up from LePew's guard - Ferguson perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ferguson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LePew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LePew changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LePew.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
LePew avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ferguson misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Garrett Ferguson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
LePew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters circling a little - Ferguson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson throws a head kick but LePew moves out of range.
LePew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ferguson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LePew. That did some damage!
LePew checks a leg kick nicely.
LePew counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with a leg kick.
Ferguson clinches up with LePew and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
LePew tries to pull guard but Ferguson holds him up against the cage and eventually LePew drops back down to his feet.
Ferguson gets underhooks to prevent LePew's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LePew.
Garrett Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe LePew.
Ferguson tries a knee to the head but LePew blocks it.
Ferguson connects with a knee to the head.
LePew takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson trying to land knees to the body.
LePew has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ferguson after a bit of a struggle.
LePew on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
LePew avoiding damage as Ferguson throws knees to the body.
LePew managing to block the knees to the body from Ferguson.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson lands a good knee to the midsection. LePew won't want to take too many of those.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
Ferguson tries to land knees in the clinch but LePew avoids the damage to the body.
LePew tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ferguson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LePew is defending well for now.
Ferguson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ferguson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ferguson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew wants a takedown but no success here.
LePew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garrett Ferguson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson misses with a knee to the head.
Garrett Ferguson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LePew drags the fight down to the ground.
LePew wants to improve his position but instead Ferguson has moved into half guard.
LePew is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is keen to just control but LePew is a slippery customer.
LePew gets back to full guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
Ferguson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LePew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
LePew is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferguson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferguson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of LePew is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LePew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but LePew keeps moving.
LePew throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ferguson uses it to pass to side control.
Ferguson stands up.
Pepe LePew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck with that takedown attempt from LePew.
Garrett Ferguson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferguson throws a head kick that LePew semi-blocks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrett Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferguson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrett Ferguson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class MT
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lil Fame!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fame throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele looks to land a combination but Fame avoids it well.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fame.
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Perkele backing away here, and Fame unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Perkele lands a front kick.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Fame feints a counter leg kick.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Perkele jabs Fame to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Fame is just out of range.
Fame appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Fame let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele cracks Fame with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
A solid body kick from Perkele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fame looks winded!
Fame fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perkele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fame looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fame.
Perkele tries to land a front kick but Fame steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Perkele fakes the leg kick and cracks Fame in the body.
Perkele misses with a body kick.
Fame walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele cracks Fame with a good jab.
Perkele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fame's sensitive parts.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fame takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fame fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fame tries for a takedown but Perkele circles away easily
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
That has opened up Lil Fame's cut even more.
Itse Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Fame.
Fame moves out of range of the body kick.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Perkele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fame moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body. Fame takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Perkele lands with a right hand.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fame connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fame looks to land a body kick but Perkele moved away.
Perkele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perkele lands with a right and another and another! Fame is in big trouble! Perkele lands again and this time it's lights out for Fame! A quality knockout there for Perkele.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Itse Perkele!
Itse Perkele gave a mention to Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denard Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Denard Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Price fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black backing away here, and Price unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Price.
Tommy Price seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws a head kick that Price semi-blocks.
Nice shot lands for Black.
Black throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Black avoids the body shot from Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Price misses.
Price throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Black sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Price raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Black scores with a kick to the body.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Black throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Price unleashes a big counter combination but Black bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Black checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price works the jab nicely.
It looks like Denard Black has been cut.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Black.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.
Black lands a nice looking kick to the body. Price takes a step back to recover.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Price has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black scores with a hook.
Price looks to land a right hand but Black moved out of range.
Price takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Price throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Black lands with a nice combination. Price backs away looking to recover.
Black lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Black.
A head kick misses from Black.
Price misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
Black takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Price loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price tries a head kick but it misses.
Black lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Price walks into a straight right hand from Black.
Price tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Black is able to avoid easily.
Black throws a big counter combination but Price scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
Black is rocked!
Price sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Black's defenses. It connects perfectly with Black's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Price!
Tommy Price thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hollow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollow has chosen Right The Lightning as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philip Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Hollow!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollow lands a nice shot that snaps Dyson's head back.
It looks like Philip Dyson has been cut.
Dyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dyson avoids the body shot from Hollow.
It looked like Dyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hollow looks to land a combination but Dyson avoids it well.
Dyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hollow scores with a nice body kick.
Hollow misses with a hook to the body
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow misses the body punch
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
Hollow misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
Hollow throws a big shot that misses.
Hollow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
Hollow throws a sloppy head kick
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack Hollow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hollow takes a swing at Dyson's ribcage but misses.
As Hollow looks to move away, Dyson throws a big counter combo bu Hollow just gets out of the way.
Dyson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollow.
Hollow throws a wild body kick that Dyson sees coming a mile off.
Hollow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hollow misses with a jab to the body
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hollow misses with an uppercut
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dyson rather than just go for the knockout.
Hollow throws the kick towards the body but Dyson avoids it.
Hollow misses the body punch
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollow misses with a body punch
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
Hollow misses with a hook.
Hollow throws a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
Hollow throws a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dyson slips under a jab from Hollow.
Dyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Hollow just misses with a punch to the body.
Dyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dyson blocks a leg kick.
Dyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hollow misses with a low kick as Dyson jumps back.
Dyson is looking for a counter combo.
Hollow throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow swings widly with a right hand
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollow.
Hollow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dyson is looking for a counter combo.
Hollow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dyson manages to avoid it.
Hollow throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollow misses with a kick to the body.
Dyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hollow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hollow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
A low kick from Hollow is predictable there
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Dyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Philip Dyson'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 big right from Hollow misses.
Dyson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollow can do to turn this around?
Hollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dyson throws a big counter combination but Hollow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Philip Dyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Hollow misses
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
Hollow throws a body shot but no joy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hollow in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hollow just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hollow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hollow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hollow misses with a looping right.
Hollow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hollow there.
Hollow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hollow misses with a combination
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dyson moves away.
Dyson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hollow jabs Dyson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hollow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
Hollow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hollow.
Dyson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollow throws a looping overhand right but Dyson ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Dyson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hollow misses with a right hand
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hollow might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dyson has got the better of the exchanges.
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dyson avoids the body shot from Hollow.
Dyson throws a big counter combination but Hollow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hollow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dyson.
Dyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hollow delivers a nice body kick.
Hollow misses with a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hollow misses with a hook
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hollow. Dyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hollow misses the shot to the body.
Hollow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow throws the left hand but Dyson avoids the punch easily.
Dyson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hollow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dyson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hollow throws a body punch but Dyson moves out of range.
As Hollow looks to move away, Dyson throws a big counter combo bu Hollow just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollow throws a poor cross that misses
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollow misses with a right hand
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hollow misses with a body punch
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dyson ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Dyson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hollow misses with a left hand
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Dyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Philip Dyson'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hollow misses with a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow misses the shot to the body.
As Hollow looks to move away, Dyson throws a big counter combo bu Hollow just gets out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hollow.
Hollow tests Dyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hollow lands with a good body shot.
Hollow misses with a jab to the body
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
Hollow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollow scores with a shot to the body.
Hollow misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow misses with a hook to the body
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollow throws a lazy head kick
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Philip Dyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hollow looks to throw a body kick
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
A shot to the body from Hollow misses
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollow throws a shot from downtown. Dyson moves away and avoids it.
Hollow misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack Hollow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollow scores with a kick to the body.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dyson.
As Hollow looks to move away, Dyson throws a big counter combo bu Hollow just gets out of the way.
Hollow throws a leg kick
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollow misses with a body punch
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollow is rocked!
Dyson slips a jab and a cross from Hollow.
Hollow swings for the body but Dyson moves out of range.
Hollow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollow.
Hollow misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow misses with a shot to the body
and Dyson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hollow is still on wobbly legs! Can Dyson finish him?
Hollow misses with a left hand
and Dyson counters with a two punch combo.
Hollow misses with a lunging right hand
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Hollow misses
and Dyson counters with a one-two to the body.
Hollow throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollow misses with a body punch
and Dyson counters with a left and a right that stings Hollow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow misses with a body punch
and Dyson counters with a three punch combo that has Hollow backing up. Hollow nods at Dyson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hollow misses with a hook to the body
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hollow throws a hook but Dyson blocks it.
Dyson throws a big counter combination but Hollow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hollow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
As Hollow looks to move away, Dyson throws a big counter combo bu Hollow just gets out of the way.
Hollow seems to have recovered his senses.
Hollow misses with a hook to the body
and Dyson counters with a series of strikes. Hollow will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dyson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hollow! Dyson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hollow to his feet! Hollow is in big trouble!
Hollow tries a low kick but Dyson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Dyson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dyson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Dyson!
Philip Dyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krasnodebski checks a low kick from Thunstrom.
A solid body kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tried to score with a low kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Thunstrom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Thunstrom as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom swings for the body but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski tests Thunstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thunstrom with a nice cross.
Thunstrom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krasnodebski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thunstrom scores with a jab to the body.
Krasnodebski tries to land a leg kick but Thunstrom saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thunstrom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom misses with a takedown attempt - Krasnodebski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Krasnodebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Thunstrom misses the target.
Krasnodebski takes one to the chin there.
Thunstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Thunstrom passes easily into half guard.
Krasnodebski is trying to control but can't.
Thunstrom is pressing down on Krasnodebski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Krasnodebski is holding on for now.
Krasnodebski is looking for a sweep. Thunstrom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krasnodebski's coaches at THC playhouse have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Thunstrom is keeping busy.
Krasnodebski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krasnodebski is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski trying to control but Thunstrom postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunstrom is controlling the pace.
Thunstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krasnodebski is trying to control but can't.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thunstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Krasnodebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krasnodebski tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunstrom avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krasnodebski thuds his right hand into Thunstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Krasnodebski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thunstrom to score with a decent uppercut.
Thunstrom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krasnodebski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krasnodebski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crunch! Krasnodebski slams his shin into Thunstrom's torso.
An inside leg kick lands from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Krasnodebski with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gotard Krasnodebski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Thunstrom moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thunstrom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thunstrom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a head kick.
Krasnodebski missing with a left hand there. Thunstrom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunstrom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thunstrom gets a double leg takedown into Krasnodebski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnodebski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krasnodebski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thunstrom stands and throws Krasnodebski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Thunstrom postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom stalling away here and it's allowed Krasnodebski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thunstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krasnodebski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krasnodebski seems keen to control Thunstrom's posture.
Krasnodebski controls Thunstrom momentarily but Thunstrom frees himself.
Thunstrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasnodebski is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Thunstrom wants to control from the top but Krasnodebski keeps moving.
Krasnodebski keeping full guard, as Thunstrom tries to pass.
Thunstrom is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krasnodebski pulls Thunstrom in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krasnodebski is looking to wear down Thunstrom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krasnodebski wants to land a leg kick but Thunstrom is out of range.
Thunstrom has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thunstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krasnodebski finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunstrom's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Thunstrom lands an overhand right.
Thunstrom lands with a nice body punch.
Thunstrom cracks a nice hook into Krasnodebski's ribs.
Krasnodebski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunstrom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunstrom looks to land a combination but Krasnodebski avoids it well.
Thunstrom connects with a body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Krasnodebski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krasnodebski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunstrom under the eye.
Thunstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunstrom.
Thunstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krasnodebski staying out of range there.
Thunstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick that misses
and Thunstrom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thunstrom checks it well.
Gotard Krasnodebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunstrom needs to keep his hands up - Krasnodebski had a free shot at his head there.
Krasnodebski misses with a body kick.
Thunstrom throws out a counter right but Krasnodebski avoids it with no problem.
Krasnodebski misses with a low kick.
Krasnodebski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thunstrom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Krasnodebski momentarily.
Thunstrom throws a hook to the side of Krasnodebski's head but Krasnodebski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Thunstrom avoids it.
Krasnodebski delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Krasnodebski. Thunstrom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thunstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thunstrom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Krasnodebski is fending him off so far but Thunstrom persists. Nope, Krasnodebski circles away and we're back to standing.
Thunstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krasnodebski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krasnodebski thuds his right hand into Thunstrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thunstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice sprawl there from Krasnodebski as Thunstrom shoots in.
Thunstrom just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKrasnodebski.
Krasnodebski lands with a nice body kick.
Krasnodebski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom throws an overhand right that lands on Krasnodebski's shoulder, as Krasnodebski tries to avoid the shot.
Krasnodebski tried to counter with a leg kick but Thunstrom avoided it.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. Krasnodebski saw that one coming.
Krasnodebski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thunstrom misses with a straight right.
Thunstrom throws a jab when Krasnodebski was well out of range.
Thunstrom jabs Krasnodebski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thunstrom misses its intended target.
Krasnodebski is looking to score with low kicks.
Thunstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krasnodebski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thunstrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krasnodebski has a couple of punches blocked by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krasnodebski presses Thunstrom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Krasnodebski can't find room to land a body shot as Thunstrom controls the action.
Krasnodebski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski throws a punch but it's blocked by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to work over Krasnodebski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Krasnodebski misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krasnodebski blocks a body shot from Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thunstrom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krasnodebski gets through Thunstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thunstrom misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries to throw a body punch but Thunstrom avoids it by throwing Krasnodebski back against the cage.
Krasnodebski tries to land knees in the clinch but Thunstrom avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Thunstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krasnodebski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunstrom under the eye.
Krasnodebski slips a jab from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Krasnodebski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krasnodebski blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom lands with an overhand left.
Krasnodebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Thunstrom off the cage and back into range.
Krasnodebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunstrom throws a body shot but no joy.
Krasnodebski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski wants to clinch.
Thunstrom misses with a hook
and Krasnodebski counters with a low kick, right behind Thunstrom 's knee.
Krasnodebski misses with a leg kick.
Thunstrom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thunstrom blocks a head kick by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski rushes Thunstrom and presses him up against the cage.
Krasnodebski tries to throw a body punch but Thunstrom avoids it by throwing Krasnodebski back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski lands a shoulder strike.
Krasnodebski lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunstrom blocking some punches.
Krasnodebski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Krasnodebski working aggressively here.
Thunstrom misses with some punches.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krasnodebski misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunstrom misses with a punch to the body.
Thunstrom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krasnodebski.
A body shot lands from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krasnodebskis head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thunstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gotard Krasnodebski 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.
Krasnodebski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krasnodebski misses with a wild body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Thunstrom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thunstrom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krasnodebski is looking for a counter combo.
Krasnodebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thunstrom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunstrom! But no joy.
Krasnodebski misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Thunstrom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thunstrom lands a jab to the head.
Gotard Krasnodebski is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krasnodebski misses with a hook. Thunstrom ducked under it nicely.
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Krasnodebski ducks down to avoid it.
And Krasnodebski counters with a quick kick to the body but Thunstrom blocks it.
Thunstrom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a jab but it's blocked by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Krasnodebski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thunstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Krasnodebski lands with a cross.
Thunstrom checks a low kick from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Krasnodebski walks into a stiff left hand from Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Thunstrom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krasnodebski doesn't seem phased though.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Krasnodebski's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thunstrom if he has to take too many more of those.
Thunstrom misses with a looping left.
Both fighters circling a little - Krasnodebski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thunstrom slips under a jab.
Thunstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but Krasnodebski avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thunstrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krasnodebski misses with a left hand
and Thunstrom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thunstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krasnodebski tests Thunstrom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krasnodebski misses with a right hand
and Thunstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but Krasnodebski moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Thunstrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Krasnodebski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Krasnodebski scores with a decent looking hook.
Thunstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Krasnodebski is pulling down on Thunstrom's head. It's preventing any offense from Thunstrom, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom wants to pass the guard but Krasnodebski is keeping the position.
Krasnodebski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thunstrom trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.
Krasnodebski wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thunstrom is now in half guard.
Thunstrom passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Krasnodebski is trying to get back to half guard.
Thunstrom tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thunstrom has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Krasnodebski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lars Thunstrom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Thunstrom throws a looping overhand right but Krasnodebski ducks down to avoid it.
Thunstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom avoids the head kick by Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krasnodebski cracks a nice hook into Thunstrom's ribs.
Thunstrom takes a swing at Krasnodebski's ribcage but misses.
Krasnodebski tries a low kick but Thunstrom avoids it.
Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Thunstrom moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits.
Krasnodebski defending well as Thunstrom loads up on a big left hand.
Thunstrom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krasnodebskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab from Thunstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krasnodebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from Krasnodebski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunstrom! But no joy.
Krasnodebski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thunstrom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thunstrom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Krasnodebski to the ground. Thunstrom is now in Krasnodebski's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski keeping moving, preventing Thunstrom from controlling successfully.
Thunstrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Krasnodebski is retaining full guard.
Krasnodebski keeping moving, preventing Thunstrom from controlling successfully.
Krasnodebski working a defensive guard here.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thunstrom misses with a straight right.
Krasnodebski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krasnodebski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunstrom.
Krasnodebski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thunstrom's calf.
Thunstrom drives through with a takedown into Krasnodebski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thunstrom postures up.
Thunstrom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Krasnodebski looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Krasnodebski keeping full guard, as Thunstrom tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thunstrom trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunstrom.
A shot to the liver by Thunstrom. Beautiful body shot.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thunstrom fails to land the takedown.
Krasnodebski misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunstrom! But no joy.
Krasnodebski moves forwards but Thunstrom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thunstrom walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom staying out of range there.
Krasnodebski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krasnodebski cracks Thunstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A good leg kick by Krasnodebski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krasnodebski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Krasnodebski tried to score with a low kick but Thunstrom checks it.
Thunstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Krasnodebski.
Thunstrom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lars Thunstrom.
I think Thunstrom 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Berserk (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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156 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Berserk!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Iron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Berserk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron lands a glancing blow to the side of Berserk's head.
A left lands for Berserk.
Berserk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Berserk tries a head kick but it misses.
Iron throws a body punch but Berserk moves out of range.
Iron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Berserk moves forwards but Iron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berserk lands the left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Berserk misses.
Iron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Iron blocks a leg kick.
Iron has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Humboldt Park Elite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Berserk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy left from Iron finds it's target.
Thor Berserk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berserk lands a leg kick that knocks Iron off balance momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Berserk. That's going to slow Iron down.
Berserk throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron blocks the leg kick.
Iron is looking to counter punch.
Iron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Berserk throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Berserk misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Berserk.
Iron throws a low kick but Berserk moves out of range easily.
Berserk moves out of range of the body kick from Iron.
Berserk throws a jab but it's blocked by Iron.
Iron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Berserk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iron sprawls well. Iron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berserk gets slowly back to his feet.
Iron checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Berserk - just one landing.
A big left from Berserk misses.
Berserk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berserk cracks Iron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Berserk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
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!
Berserk looks to land a left hand but Iron moved out of range nicely.
Iron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Berserk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Berserk.
Iron blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iron.
Iron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Berserk. That did some damage!
Berserk jabs Iron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Berserk.
Berserk throws a low kick, looking for Iron's leg but Iron calmly moves out of range.
Berserk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berserk misses with a body punch
and Iron counters with a leg kick.
Iron lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Iron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iron tries a low kick but Berserk avoids it.
Berserk tries to counter with a clinch but Iron shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Berserk misses.
Iron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berserk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iron swings for the body but Berserk moves out of range.
Iron punishes Berserk's body with a nice straight punch.
Iron digs a good body shot into Berserk's ribs.
Berserk pushes Iron up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Iron.
Berserk gets through Iron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Iron.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berserk is pushing Iron up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Iron misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berserk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Berserk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berserk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron leaning against his opponent.
Berserk tries to stall but Iron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Berserk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Berserk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iron backwards.
Berserk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iron to keep the fight standing.
Crabby Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Berserk.
Iron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Berserk fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Iron.
Iron stalling against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron breaks the clinch.
Berserk lands a nice shot that snaps Iron's head back.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Iron digs a good body shot into Berserk's ribs.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Berserk is just out of range.
Iron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Berserk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron is looking to wear down Berserk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Berserk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Berserk is out of range and Iron settles back down.
Iron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berserk can do to turn this around?
Berserk throws a shot from downtown. Iron moves away and avoids it.
Iron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berserk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Iron scrambles back to his feet.
Berserk looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Iron tried to counter with a leg kick but Berserk avoided it.
Crabby Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berserk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Berserk is predictable there
and Iron counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Berserk blocks a jab.
Iron throws a hook to the side of Berserk's head but Berserk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berserk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berserk lands a jab to Iron's midsection.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Berserk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iron looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Berserk misses with a left hand
and Iron counters with a nice leg kick.
Iron tries to land a leg kick but Berserk saw it coming and moves away.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Berserk avoids the body shot from Iron.
Decent striking displayed by Berserk there.
Iron avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Iron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iron misses with a low kick.
Iron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Berserk blocks the leg kick.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Berserk.
A quick step to the side and Iron tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a looping overhand right but Berserk ducks down to avoid it.
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!
Iron throws a leg kick but Berserk checks it.
Berserk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Iron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berserk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Berserk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Berserk scores with a one two! Iron had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Berserk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berserk throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berserk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Iron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Berserk throws a hook but Iron blocks it.
Berserk lands with a hook. Iron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Berserk's sensitive parts.
Iron misses with a low kick.
Iron just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berserk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Berserk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Berserk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iron moves out of range as Berserk strikes.
Iron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berserk.
Berserk misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Iron scores with a hook to the body. Berserk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A punch lands to the side of Berserk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iron.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Berserk.
Berserk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Berserk misses with a few strikes there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Berserk blocks the low kick.
Iron walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Berserk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iron works Berserk's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berserk.
Berserk cracks the inside of Iron's front leg.
Iron cracks Berserk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berserk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Berserk cracks Iron with an open hand slap.
Berserk moves out of range of the strikes.
Berserk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iron misses with an uppercut.
Berserk throws a right hand that misses
and Iron counters with a crisp one two that drops Berserk! Iron thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Berserk to his feet! Berserk is in big trouble!
Berserk is rocked!
Iron feints and then cracks Berserk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berserk down.
Berserk is still on wobbly legs! Can Iron finish him?
Berserk throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Berserk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Berserk finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Iron's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Berserk falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crabby Iron!
Crabby Iron retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Crabby Iron misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Thor Berserk was interviewed post fight and said 'I am better then this.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatts McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface - After the Smoke is Clear. McGee has chosen I'm a Thug as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
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World class MT
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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
50 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghengis Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fatts McGee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee connects with a body shot that sends Congo's belly button to the back.
McGee misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Congo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo throws out a loose jab but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghengis Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo throws a right hand that misses
and McGee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGee checks a leg kick.
Congo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGee on the side of the head.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Congo.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but McGee is just out of range.
McGee only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McGee tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it.
Congo connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
McGee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Congo blocks the leg kick.
Congo misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo connects with a solid leg kick.
McGee clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Congo blocks a body shot from McGee.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Congo.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee blocks a body shot from Congo.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGee.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
Congo is breathing heavily.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Congo avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee breaks the clinch.
Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee flicks out a counter leg kick but Congo steps away.
Congo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McGee throws a front kick aimed at Congo's knee but Congo avoids it well.
Congo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McGee slips a jab from Congo.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Congo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Congo throws a head kick that McGee semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGee.
McGee throws a leg kick but Congo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee pushes Congo up against the cage in a clinch.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee blocking some punches.
Congo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGee is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
Congo cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Congo.
Congo blocking some punches.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Congo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from McGee misses.
Congo connects with a leg kick. McGee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGee.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Congo thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee slips under a jab from Congo.
McGee unleashes a big counter combination but Congo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGee throws a low kick but Congo avoids it.
Congo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGee takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
McGee throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Congo moves away.
McGee connects with a jab.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Congo rather than just go for the knockout.
A lazy body kick from Congo
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Congo's knee momentarily.
Congo checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGee throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Congo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Congo connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by McGee.
McGee with a nice cross.
McGee throws a push kick but Congo slaps the foot to one side.
Congo slips a straight right by McGee.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Congo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Congo.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Congo swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Congo throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatts McGee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A combination from McGee does no damage.
McGee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Congo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Congo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
McGee misses with a wild body shot.
Congo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Congo throws a chopping leg kick but McGee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Congo tries to land a front kick but McGee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGee 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.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Congo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo throws a push kick but McGee slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Congo lands but McGee takes it in his stride.
Congo throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee misses with a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Congo misses its target.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee lands a leg kick that knocks Congo off balance momentarily.
Congo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Congo. That did some damage!
Congo clinches up with McGee and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Congo tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McGee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGee gets through Congo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGee pushes Congo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo takes a shot to the head.
Congo takes a shot to the head.
McGee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Congo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McGee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Congo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries to score with a low kick but Congo moves his leg out of the way.
Congo misses with a hook
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee wants to clinch.
Congo checks a low kick from McGee.
Congo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Congo throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Congo.
McGee lands with a straight right. Congo didn't see that one coming.
McGee connects with a body shot.
Congo misses with a jab to the body
and McGee counters with a nice kick to the body.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee clinches with his opponent.
McGee is working Congo over against the cage.
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!
McGee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGee misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Congo is rocked!
Congo stalling in the clinch but McGee improves position.
Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by Congo.
McGee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from McGee.
McGee is leaning against Congo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGee unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Congo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McGee is unloading with more strikes now! Congo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatts McGee!
A victorious Fatts McGee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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