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CCF Midweek Mayhem 179 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sexyama comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy Singing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Goldsmith's choice of entrance music: Dos Equis. Yoshihiro Sexyama had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama shoots in and bounces Goldsmith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goldsmith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sexyama defends well.
Sexyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldsmith is keeping the position for now.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldsmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Goldsmith is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Goldsmith keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sexyama preventing the sweep.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sexyama fails to land the takedown.
Goldsmith is looking for the big counter here.
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldsmith circles away.
A combination from Sexyama does no damage.
Sexyama shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldsmith tries to sprawl out of it but Sexyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldsmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch lands to the side of Goldsmith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sexyama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sexyama throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Goldsmith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sexyama is in Goldsmith's guard.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldsmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldsmith is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sexyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldsmith has picked Sexyama up - he's going for a ride! Goldsmith dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sexyama wants to control but Goldsmith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldsmith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Sexyama trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith slips a nice elbow through Sexyama's hands, connecting with Sexyama's forehead.
Sexyama trying to control but Goldsmith postures up.
Sexyama is looking to improve his position.
Sexyama wants to control but Goldsmith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sexyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldsmith wants to stand but Sexyama has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Goldsmith prevents Sexyama from improving his position.
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.
Sexyama is staying active underneath Goldsmith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sexyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goldsmith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goldsmith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Yoshihiro Sexyama has been cut.
Sexyama dives in and scores a takedown into Goldsmith's guard.
Sexyama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goldsmith keeping full guard, as Sexyama tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
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 Yoshihiro Sexyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
That's time! Sexyama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sexyama scores with a sloppy right hand. Goldsmith should have avoided that one.
Sexyama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldsmith tries to avoid it but Sexyama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldsmith to the ground. Goldsmith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goldsmith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sexyama goes for a double leg but Goldsmith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goldsmith continues to drive forward.
Sexyama throws a nice looking combination but Goldsmith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sexyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldsmith is fending him off so far but Sexyama persists. Nope, Goldsmith circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldsmith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sexyama fails with the takedown
and Goldsmith counters with a nice uppercut.
Goldsmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sexyama circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldsmith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldsmith wants it to stay on the feet.
Sexyama shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sexyama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goldsmith's guard.
Goldsmith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldsmith is on top in guard.
Sexyama has control of Goldsmith's left arm, preventing Goldsmith from doing any damage.
Sexyama's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Sexyama working a defensive guard here.
Sexyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sexyama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goldsmith is now in half guard.
Sexyama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldsmith is working away from the top position though.
Sexyama tries to roll over but Goldsmith keeps him under control.
Sexyama is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Goldsmith prevents Sexyama from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith seems to be working for a kimura but Sexyama defends the submission attempt.
Sexyama is looking to control Goldsmith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sexyama avoid being mounted?
Goldsmith is looking for a kimura but Sexyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldsmith to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldsmith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sexyama controls his leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sexyama dives in and grabs Goldsmith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldsmith pushes down on Sexyama's head and hops out.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonathan Goldsmith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sexyama moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith can't break the clinch.
Goldsmith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sexyama is trying to keep an underhook but Goldsmith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Goldsmith wants to work for an arm triangle but Sexyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sexyama trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sexyama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Goldsmith wants to sweep here but Sexyama controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Goldsmith keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sexyama stands and throws Goldsmith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yoshihiro Sexyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sexyama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goldsmith circles away.
Sexyama backing away here, and Goldsmith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Goldsmith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sexyama wants to clinch up but Goldsmith keeps it at a distance.
Sexyama closes the distance and clinches up with Goldsmith, looking for a takedown. Sexyama pushes Goldsmith against the cage but Goldsmith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown.
Goldsmith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Sexyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldsmith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sexyama shoots in but Goldsmith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sexyama.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldsmith leaves Sexyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldsmith as he jumps to the side.
Sexyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sexyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goldsmith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sexyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldsmith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sexyama somewhat.
Sexyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshihiro Sexyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldsmith.
Sexyama with a poor takedown
and Goldsmith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A right handed body shot lands from Goldsmith.
Sexyama misses with a body punch.
Goldsmith landing knees to the body.
Sexyama is pressed up against the cage. Goldsmith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sexyama down to the mat. Sexyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sexyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldsmith is looking for the big counter here.
Sexyama takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Goldsmith throws a series of punches but Sexyama avoids them all with ease.
Goldsmith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sexyama gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Sexyama tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Goldsmith is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Sexyama buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Sexyama!! Sexyama is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Goldsmith throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Goldsmith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jonathan Goldsmith thanked Closed - Thanks for Support for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Yoshihiro Sexyama stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was obviousl...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Murosaki might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Now We Are Free. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koji Murosaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murosaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spencer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Murosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murosaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spencer connects with a looping right hand.
Murosaki is looking to clinch.
Murosaki fails with the takedown.
Spencer scores with a jab to the body.
Spencer's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $500 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spencer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murosaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spencer sprawls well. Spencer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murosaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Spencer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murosaki tries to roll over but Spencer keeps him under control.
Spencer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murosaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spencer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Spencer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Murosaki trying to control but Spencer postures up.
Murosaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murosaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spencer won't allow Murosaki to sweep him here.
Spencer cracks Murosaki with a solid left hand.
Murosaki 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.
Murosaki is trying to keep Spencer in close.
Murosaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murosaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murosaki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spencer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spencer has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer preventing the sweep.
Murosaki keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Murosaki has locked up a guillotine! Murosaki's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Spencer is holding on here and Murosaki must be using up a lot of energy. Spencer has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Murosaki gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Koji Murosaki!
Koji Murosaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy's entrance music is Mienteme. A fine choice. Gomez has chosen We Can't Stop as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfredo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy misses with a low kick.
Gomez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick from Crazy.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Crazy.
Crazy misses with a leg kick
and Gomez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
A short body shot lands from Gomez as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Crazy blocks an uppercut.
Crazy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crazy blocks a body shot from Gomez.
A short right from Gomez on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crazy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomez is working for takedown but Crazy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy.
Crazy pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy trying to land knees to the body.
Gomez tries to work over Crazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crazy blocks a body shot from Gomez.
Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Gomez lands a right hand.
Gomez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gomez as Crazy tries to tie him up.
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Gomez misses with a body punch.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Gomez lands a left hand.
Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gomez.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but Gomez blocks with his arms.
Gomez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Igor Crazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfredo Gomez.
Gomez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crazy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy.
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gomez is defending well for now.
Gomez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomez is looking for a takedown.
Crazy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomez lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Crazy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gomez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crazy can pounce on him.
Crazy wants to slow Gomez down by chopping away at his legs.
Gomez checks a leg kick nicely.
Crazy moves in looking to clinch but Gomez pushes him off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gomez.
Crazy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gomez scores with a sloppy right hand. Crazy should have avoided that one.
Gomez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crazy counters with a low kick, right behind Gomez 's knee.
Crazy shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez darts in and clinches Crazy up against the cage.
Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gomez.
Gomez is leaning against Crazy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gomez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crazy is defending well.
Gomez throws a head punch that misses.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crazy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Crazy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Crazy is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Gomez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gomez tries a body shot but Crazy blocks it.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Crazy tries to work over Gomez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A jab from Gomez misses.
Crazy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Crazy.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crazy slips a jab from Gomez.
Crazy attempts a counter takedown but Gomez avoids it well and moves away.
Crazy throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Gomez scores with a takedown into Crazy's guard.
Crazy looking for a sweep. Not yet Crazy, not yet.
Crazy looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez prevents Crazy from getting back to his feet.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
Crazy trying to keep a closed guard but Gomez is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crazy is trying to hold Gomez in close to prevent damage but Gomez has managed to pass into half guard.
Gomez prevents Crazy from improving his position.
Gomez working Crazy over with strikes.
Gomez wants to pass to mount but Crazy is defending the position.
Gomez wants to control but Crazy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gomez moves into full mount! Crazy won't be happy about that!
Crazy tries to lock up and control but Gomez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crazy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crazy gets back to half guard.
Crazy actively working from the bottom here.
Gomez controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez prevents Crazy from improving his position.
Crazy wants to control but Gomez is keeping busy.
Crazy is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crazy is looking for a sweep. Gomez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gomez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Igor Crazy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crazy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Igor Crazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gomez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Gomez closes the distance and pushes Crazy back into the cage.
Crazy prevents a body shot from Gomez.
Gomez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crazy throws a head punch that misses.
Crazy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Crazy keeps moving.
Crazy has control of Gomez's left arm, preventing Gomez from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crazy fakes the leg kick and cracks Gomez in the body.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crazy.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
Crazy throws a leg kick
and Gomez counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Gomez.
Gomez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crazy!
Crazy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomez wants to control but Crazy is keeping busy.
Crazy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez moves into full guard.
Crazy looking to pass the guard.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Crazy postures up.
Crazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crazy throws a strike but Gomez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gomez trying to control but Crazy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is working Crazy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gomez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gomez is looking to work some ground and pound but Crazy has wrist control.
Crazy managing to control the position.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez being controlled here momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gomez postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crazy. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crazy misses with a leg kick
enabling Gomez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crazy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomez misses the target.
Crazy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gomez.
Gomez takes a swing at Crazy's ribcage but misses.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Crazy.
Gomez throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Crazy motions for Gomez to come forward. Crazy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gomez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crazy tries to sprawl but Gomez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crazy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gomez has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Crazy's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Gomez lands a big shot there that rocks Crazy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gomez cracks Crazy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crazy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crazy tries to reverse the position but Gomez maintains control.
Gomez with good strikes from the mount here!
Crazy is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfredo Gomez really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick.
Crazy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crazy looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Gomez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crazy.
Gomez has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gomez.
Gomez lands with a left to the head.
Oh Crazy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gomez.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
Crazy is trying to maintain a safe position but Gomez gets an underhook and turns Crazy into the cage.
Gomez creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Crazy with a big uppercut! Crazy tries to clinch up but Gomez pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Crazy to the mat! Crazy covers up and Gomez unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alfredo Gomez!
Our winner, Alfredo Gomez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Igor Crazy was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dack Fayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patryk Szczerbiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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185 lbs
20 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dack Fayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patryk Szczerbiec!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fayden has Szczerbiec up against the cage in a clinch.
Fayden looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczerbiec has a couple of punches blocked by Fayden.
Fayden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Szczerbiec slows down the pace here.
Szczerbiec trying to stall but Fayden improves his position.
Szczerbiec lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Dack Fayden has been cut.
Szczerbiec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczerbiec loads up on a big right hand but Fayden slips the punch.
Fayden fails to land with a series of punches.
Fayden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Szczerbiec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczerbiec throws a hook to the side of Fayden's head but Fayden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fayden misses with the combination.
Szczerbiec let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczerbiec rushes Fayden and presses him up against the cage.
Szczerbiec lands a body punch.
Szczerbiec trying to land knees to the body.
Szczerbiec breaks the clinch.
Fayden cracks Szczerbiec with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Szczerbiec. Those never looked like landing.
Szczerbiec defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fayden.
Fayden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fayden is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Szczerbiec knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fayden trying to control the action but Szczerbiec is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayden tries for a kimura but Szczerbiec is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Szczerbiec tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Szczerbiec is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayden working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fayden looking for the RNC.
Fayden is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Szczerbiec knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Szczerbiec for a finish.
Szczerbiec prevents Fayden from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczerbiec is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Fayden is cranking Szczerbiec's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Szczerbiec! He's tightened the choke and Szczerbiec is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dack Fayden!
Our winner, Dack Fayden, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dante Gael Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Gael Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Malapitan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malapitan lands a jab to the head.
Malapitan looks to throw the jab but Roman is out of range.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roman.
It seemed like Malapitan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roman throws a low kick, looking for Malapitan's leg but Malapitan calmly moves out of range.
Roman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Roman lands a slapping body shot.
Malapitan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roman wants to clinch up but Malapitan keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman moves away from the strike by Malapitan.
Roman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malapitan is rocked!
Roman lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Malapitan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Roman from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Malapitan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Gael Roman!
A very excited looking Dante Gael Roman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Maxim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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177 lbs
13 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Maxim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogerio Cabral!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral throws a sloppy head kick and Maxim moves out of range easily.
Maxim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Maxim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cabral manages to avoid it.
Cabral throws a combination that misses
and Maxim counters with a straight right hand.
Maxim fails to land with a series of punches.
Maxim swats away the attempt to clinch by Cabral.
Maxim takes a kick to the side of the head.
Maxim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maxim misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maxim.
Maxim just misses with a punch to the body.
Maxim swinging wildly here.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses
and Maxim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabral throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maxim stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maxim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maxim slips under a jab from Cabral.
Cabral lands a head kick. Maxim smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Maxim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Maxim misses the jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cabral 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.
Cabral avoids the body shot from Maxim.
Cabral misses with a head kick.
Maxim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Maxim avoids a kick to the body.
We've been told by Maxim's head coaches at Team Beta Male that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Maxim.
Maxim takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cabral throws a head kick but Maxim moves out of range.
Cabral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cabral scores with the left hand. Maxim knows he should have avoided that one.
Cabral swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cabral tries to clinch there but Maxim circles away.
Cabral throws a head kick but Maxim moves out of range.
Maxim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maxim connects with a body shot that sends Cabral's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maxim throws a head kick but Cabral moves out of range.
Cabral avoids the head kick by Maxim.
Cabral throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maxim misses with a hook. Cabral ducked under it nicely.
Cabral throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Maxim misses the target.
Maxim misses with a two punch combination.
Maxim throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Maxim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabral.
Cabral moves in looking to clinch but Maxim pushes him off.
Maxim lands with a shot to the body.
No joy there for Maxim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maxim tries to keep at a distance but Cabral has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxim breaks the clinch.
Maxim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cabral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cabral fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxim tries to keep at a distance but Cabral has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maxim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cabral just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maxim's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Maxim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maxim wants to break free but Cabral has control.
Cabral struggles to land a body shot inside as Maxim controls his hands.
Cabral is trying to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cabral.
Maxim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cabral tries to work over Maxim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cabral trying to control the position but instead, Maxim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cabral into the cage.
Cabral misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabral trying to control the position but instead, Maxim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cabral into the cage.
Cabral stalls.
Cabral crunches a lovely knee into Maxim's ribcage.
Maxim avoiding damage as Cabral throws knees to the body.
Cabral keeps control of Maxim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cabral tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maxim avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Maxim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cabral stalling in the clinch but Maxim improves position.
Cabral putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maxim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cabral tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cabral.
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 Christian Maxim will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cabral fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabral misses the body punch
and Maxim counters with a big head kick but Cabral shrugs it off.
Christian Maxim is winning the standup battle so far.
Cabral ducks right into an uppercut from Maxim.
Cabral is rocked!
Maxim connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Cabral out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christian Maxim!
Christian Maxim thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Red Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Shawnee Sioux War Dance. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marijo Palavra was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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37
148 lbs
27 - 19 - 1 |
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140 lbs
23 - 27 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palavra shoots and misses
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Palavra is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Palavra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Palavra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Palavra tries a quick counter leg kick but Wolf is wise to it.
Palavra moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
Wolf throws a hook but Palavra avoids it easily.
Palavra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolf scores with a shot to the body.
Palavra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra fails with a takedown attempt.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Palavra with a poor takedown
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Palavra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolf defends it well.
Palavra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palavra shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palavra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Palavra shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Palavra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tried to score with a low kick but Palavra checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Palavra's head back.
Palavra shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wolf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wolf pulls Palavra in close to prevent any damage.
Wolf 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.
Palavra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Palavra controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Palavra keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Palavra has his foot on Wolf's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Palavra working a defensive guard here.
Wolf seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wolf stopping the sweep attempt from Palavra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wolf tries to free his leg and advance position but Palavra is retaining full guard.
Palavra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Wolf's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wolf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palavra keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Red Wolf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Palavra. Palavra gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Palavra does no damage.
Wolf tries to land a front kick but Palavra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Wolf dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Palavra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wolf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Palavra scrambles back to his feet.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Palavra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wolf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target.
Red Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palavra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolf throws a jab when Palavra was well out of range.
Wolf throws a hook but Palavra avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra checks the leg kick.
Wolf misses with a hook. Palavra ducked under it nicely.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palavra can do to turn this around?
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Palavra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Palavra will be more careful next time no doubt.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Wolf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palavra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wolf defends it well.
Palavra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
A jab from Wolf does it's job there.
Palavra is rocked!
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Palavra counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wolf won't be happy with that.
Palavra is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palavra tries to move to mount but Wolf blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Palavra seems to have recovered his senses.
Wolf is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Palavra lands a decent elbow from side control.
Palavra trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf defending against the ground and pound.
Wolf is not content to let Palavra control the position.
Wolf sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palavra wants to advance to full mount but Wolf doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Palavra is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Palavra working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Palavra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Palavra dives in for a single leg takedown but Wolf sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wolf misses with the body kick
and Palavra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Palavra looks to land a strike but Wolf avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Palavra wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Palavra tries to pass.
Palavra is looking to advance position but Wolf has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wolf wants to control the pace but Palavra is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Wolf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palavra moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Palavra takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Wolf finds it's way through Palavra's defenses.
Palavra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wolf misses the body punch
and Palavra counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolf stuffs the takedown attempt from Palavra. Palavra gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolf but Wolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Palavra's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Red Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marijo Palavra.
Wolf connects with a body shot.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palavra shoots in and drives through. Wolf sprawls well.
Wolf thinks about countering with a body kick.
Palavra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Palavra tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palavra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Palavra lands with a kick to the temple. Wolf shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palavra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Wolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palavra shoots and misses
and Wolf counters with a head kick that crumples his opponent - he's in a world of trouble! Wolf looks at the referee who does nothing so Wolf lands a crushing right that sends Palavra to the floor! This time the ref steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Wolf!
Red Wolf got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Willems (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Part (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Part will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Willems!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Part!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Part fails with the takedown.
As Part backs away, Willems returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Part fails with an attempt to clinch.
Willems blocks the body kick.
Part with a lazy takedown attempt
and Willems counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Willems is looking to take a break and control but Part is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Part defends it.
Willems is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems is trying to work for a kimura but Part is defending well.
Willems definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Part is doing well to control the position and prevent Willems from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Part is not content to let Willems control the position.
Willems lands with a punch from half guard.
Willems throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willems moves into full mount! Part won't be happy about that!
Part wants to control but Willems is having none of it.
Part is working to get back to half guard.
Willems with good strikes from the mount here!
Willems unloads with some shots from mount but Part bucks and avoids them well.
Part is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willems thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems throws some wild stikes that Part manages to avoid easily.
Willems avoids the attempt from Part to control.
Part is bucking up trying to escape but Willems cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Part is desperately trying to improve his position but Willems has a good base and remains in mount.
Part holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Willems tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Part keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Part wants to control but Willems is having none of it.
Willems throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Part because Willems loaded up on that one.
Willems in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Part is rocked!
Part gets back to half guard.
Part is still in real trouble! Can Willems finish him?
Part wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems working Part over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willems not doing much here.
Willems trying to mount his opponent but Part defends it.
Part keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Willems looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willems seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willems uses his free foot to push down on Part's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Part.
Willems putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Willems postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Part in real trouble here! The ref calls for Part to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyle Willems!
In his post fight interview, Lyle Willems started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parisyen comes to the cage accompanied by Hari ng Tondo. Stevens comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Can't Hold Us kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kari Parisyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parisyen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parisyen.
Victor Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parisyen throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side.
Parisyen misses with a body kick.
Stevens rushes Parisyen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.
Parisyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
Parisyen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stevens.
Stevens wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parisyen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Parisyen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stevens moves out of range of the body kick from Parisyen.
Stevens moves out of range as Parisyen throws a body kick.
Stevens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parisyen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stevens manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Stevens coming out on top.
Parisyen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Parisyen is looking to score with low kicks.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parisyen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens lands with a kick to the temple. Parisyen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Stevens throws a good cross that connects.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parisyen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parisyen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stevens has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Parisyen shoots in and bounces Stevens off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parisyen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Parisyen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Parisyen with a nice head shot there.
Parisyen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parisyen trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Parisyen isn't so interested in that idea.
Parisyen throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Parisyen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stevens trying 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parisyen momentarily.
Stevens closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Stevens avoids a kick to the body.
Stevens connects with a single shot there.
Parisyen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevens's guard.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Parisyen from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Parisyen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Parisyen trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parisyen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Parisyen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevens has a closed guard, preventing Parisyen from standing up.
Parisyen with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Parisyen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Parisyen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parisyen misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
Parisyen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Stevens.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Parisyen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevens was well out of range. Poor timing from Parisyen.
As Parisyen backs off Stevens throws a huge counter combo but Parisyen manages to avoid it all.
Stevens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stevens lands a nice shot that snaps Parisyen's head back.
Parisyen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
Stevens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parisyen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Parisyen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stevens lands with a right hand.
Parisyen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stevens quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parisyen tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
Parisyen is trying to control the action in half guard but Stevens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Parisyen stalling away here and it's allowed Stevens to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Parisyen throwing strikes but missing.
Parisyen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Parisyen postures up.
Parisyen wanted to stand there but Stevens had control of the position.
Parisyen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Parisyen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Parisyen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens lands with a shot to the body.
Parisyen misses with a low kick.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
Parisyen throws a lazy body kick
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens lands with an overhand left.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Parisyen avoids them all with ease.
Parisyen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.
Stevens clinches up with Parisyen and pushes him back against the cage.
Parisyen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parisyen throws an elbow but it misses.
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parisyen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stevens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parisyen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stevens stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parisyen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parisyen wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Parisyen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevens wants to sweep but no luck.
Parisyen looking to sit in guard and control but Stevens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Parisyen has a closed guard, preventing Stevens from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Parisyen throws a push kick but Stevens slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Stevens lands.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parisyen keeps the fight on the outside.
Parisyen throws the kick towards the body but Stevens avoids it.
Parisyen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parisyen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Victor Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stevens throws a head kick that half lands.
Stevens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Parisyen wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen gets full guard.
Stevens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stevens wants to stand but Parisyen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Parisyen wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
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.
Parisyen is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stevens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stevens lands a head kick. Parisyen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Parisyen closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Parisyen pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stevens cracks Parisyen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown but Parisyen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parisyen throws out the jab.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Parisyen pushes him off.
Stevens lands a body shot.
Parisyen with a poor takedown
and Stevens counters by clinching up.
Stevens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Parisyen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Stevens lands the left hand.
Stevens displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Parisyen misses with a kick to the body.
Stevens plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stevens looks for a takedown but Parisyen sprawls well.
Stevens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parisyen misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens is looking to clinch.
Stevens scores with a takedown into Parisyen's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stevens working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Parisyen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stevens defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevens passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Stevens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parisyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parisyen is looking to improve his position.
Parisyen trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Stevens really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parisyen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Parisyen circles away and keeps his distance.
Parisyen throws a hook but Stevens blocks it.
Stevens throws a head kick but Parisyen moves out of range.
Parisyen throws a counter high kick but Stevens was just alert enough to avoid it.
Stevens is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses
and Parisyen counters with a stiff right hand.
Parisyen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parisyen.
Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parisyen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Parisyen is avoiding it.
Stevens lands a head kick!
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parisyen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parisyen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Victor Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Parisyen misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parisyen keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Parisyen is looking to land body kicks.
Parisyen keeps the fight on the outside.
Parisyen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stevens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parisyen scrambles back to his feet.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens works the jab nicely.
Stevens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parisyen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stevens finds it's way round the side to connect with Parisyen's head.
Stevens lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Parisyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Stevens.
Stevens looking to stall.
Stevens landing knees to the body.
Stevens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stevens lands a good knee to the midsection. Parisyen won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Parisyen manages to break the clinch.
Stevens lands with a nice combination. Parisyen backs away looking to recover.
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parisyen has time to react.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Parisyen moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Parisyen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stevens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens jabs at Parisyen's body.
Parisyen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parisyen wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens wants to clinch up but Parisyen keeps it at a distance.
Parisyen swings for the body but Stevens moves out of range.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parisyen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Parisyen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stevens to score with a decent uppercut.
Stevens connects with a crisp jab.
Stevens lands a high kick!
Parisyen is rocked!
Parisyen shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parisyen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens throws a nice head kick!
Oh Parisyen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stevens scores with a head kick. Parisyen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Parisyen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parisyen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stevens shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Parisyen is backing up but Stevens catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Parisyen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stevens Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Stevens!
Our winner, Victor Stevens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Kari Parisyen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I give it up to my opponent. He fought good tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papadopoulos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight To Survive (Extended Version). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Papadopoulos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Papadopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Papadopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva Jr is rocked!
Papadopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva Jr is still in real trouble! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Papadopoulos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Papadopoulos working some strikes from top position.
We've been hearing that Papadopoulos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Papadopoulos postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Silva Jr's head off the mat! Silva Jr is out! He's out! Papadopoulos jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
A victorious Ghiorghos Papadopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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