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LGP 10:Pete(C) vs Sandow#2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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168 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Seto Takiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Long!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long misses with a takedown
and Takiama counters with a takedown into side control.
Takiama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Long, who protects the arm well.
Long is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Long keeping hold of Takiama's head, controlling as best he can.
Long is trying to stand up here but Takiama is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Takiama wants to work for an arm triangle but Long is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long wants to control but Takiama is keeping busy.
Long moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Long looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takiama is one step ahead there.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takiama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Long swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Long working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Takiama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Takiama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long is looking for a triangle but Takiama pushes his legs off easily.
Takiama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Long is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Long has escaped and now he's on top!
Takiama is breathing heavily.
Long looking to sit in guard and control but Takiama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Long trying to keep a closed guard but Takiama is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Long looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been informed that Long has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Long is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Takiama has his hands clasped together but Long extends and breaks Takiama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Long.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Long!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gouveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renilio Gracie Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Gouveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouveia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gouveia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie Slaughter as he jumps to the side.
Gouveia has Gracie Slaughter up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie Slaughter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gracie Slaughter is trying to break free.
Gouveia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gouveia jumps guard and drags Gracie Slaughter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Gouveia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gouveia isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gracie Slaughter stacks Gouveia on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gracie Slaughter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Slaughter has hold of Gouveia's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gouveia seems comfortable defending it but Gracie Slaughter has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gouveia is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gouveia is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie Slaughter couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renilio Gracie Slaughter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Stinkletits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Stinkletits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jax Teller!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teller bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stinkletits's head.
Teller throws a one two combo.
Teller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stinkletits moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stinkletits slips a jab and a cross from Teller.
Teller scores with a nice strike.
Stinkletits shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Stinkletits keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Teller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stinkletits takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Lyle Stinkletits has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinkletits on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Teller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stinkletits doesn't seem phased though.
Stinkletits avoids the head kick by Teller.
Stinkletits shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Teller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stinkletits stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Teller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stinkletits on the side of the head.
Teller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stinkletits is looking to counter the offense by Teller and move into the clinch.
Teller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Teller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinkletits shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teller swats away the attempt to clinch by Stinkletits.
Stinkletits looks to land a body kick but Teller moved away.
Stinkletits with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teller to score with a decent uppercut.
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sloppy strikes from Stinkletits. Those never looked like landing.
Teller throws out a counter right but Stinkletits avoids it with no problem.
Jax Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Teller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stinkletits swings wildly with an uppercut but Teller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teller is looking to break free of the clinch but Stinkletits has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller is looking to break free of the clinch but Stinkletits has double underhooks.
Teller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stinkletits wants to clinch up but Teller keeps it at a distance.
Stinkletits fails with an attempt to clinch.
Teller connects with a single shot there.
Teller lands a nice shot to the body.
Stinkletits looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Stinkletits misses its target.
We've been informed that Teller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stinkletits dives in and grabs Teller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teller pushes down on Stinkletits's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Stinkletits. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller shoots in and gets a takedown into Stinkletits's guard.
Teller wants to stand but Stinkletits is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stinkletits swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teller has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stinkletits to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Teller is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stinkletits pulls down on the head and he's put Teller to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lyle Stinkletits!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Garcia Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miranda has chosen Duran Duran - The Wild Boys as his entrance music. Cristiano Miranda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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260 lbs
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243 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Garcia Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cristiano Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Hemmingworth and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia Ii gets caught flat footed, as Miranda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garcia Ii on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia Ii tries to get out of the position.
Miranda landing some decent shots from guard.
Miranda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia Ii will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia Ii is breathing heavily.
Miranda cracks Garcia Ii with a solid left hand.
Miranda throws a big elbow that misses.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda distracts Garcia Ii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda preventing the sweep.
Miranda 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.
Miranda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miranda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miranda gets a double leg takedown into Garcia Ii's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miranda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia Ii is trying to control the position but Miranda postures up.
Miranda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia Ii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranda wants to control from the top but Garcia Ii keeps moving.
Miranda lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda chips away with some ground and pound.
Miranda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garcia Ii, up you get!
Oooooh!!! Miranda has knocked Garcia Ii down with a huge combo! Miranda steps away and waves a wobbly Garcia Ii back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Garcia Ii is rocked!
It looks like Alex Garcia Ii has been cut.
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!
Miranda drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Garcia Ii!
Oh Garcia Ii is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranda lands a couple of digs.
Miranda drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Miranda seems to have locked his on tight now - Garcia Ii screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Miranda, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cristiano Miranda!
A very excited looking Cristiano Miranda 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Letang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Walter Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Letang!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost with a hook.
Letang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Frost with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frost connects with a nice looking jab.
Frost lands with a straight right. Letang didn't see that one coming.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letang.
Letang misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Letang misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice body shot.
Letang's corner calls for a 1-2. Letang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Frost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Letang doesn't seem bothered though.
Frost looks to land a combination. Letang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw.
Letang is rocked!
Letang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Letang's head back.
Letang is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost drops Letang with a naaaaasty hook - Letang is in real trouble here! Frost dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Frost!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dasuki Gohei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Luenski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dasuki Gohei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Luenski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luenski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luenski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gohei.
It looks like Oscar Luenski has been cut.
Gohei stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gohei wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Luenski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Luenski fails with a takedown attempt.
Gohei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luenski 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.
Luenski shoots for a double leg takedown but Gohei sprawls well. He's pushed Luenski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Gohei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dasuki Gohei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Luenski.
Luenski blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohei has closed the distance and engaged Luenski in a clinch.
Luenski jumps into guard, dragging Gohei to the mat.
Gohei landing some decent shots from guard.
Luenski has his foot on Gohei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gohei works his way back into a safe position though.
Gohei landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luenski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luenski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gohei defends well.
Gohei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luenski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gohei has managed to get both his arms back between Luenski's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gohei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gohei trying to control the position from guard on top but Luenski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luenski has momentary wrist control but Gohei slips an elbow through the middle.
Luenski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Luenski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Luenski looking for a guillotine here but Gohei defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luenski looks winded!
Luenski is looking for a triangle but Gohei pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohei keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luenski's head.
Gohei working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Luenski has his foot on Gohei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gohei works his way back into a safe position though.
Gohei is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gohei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gohei with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gohei landing with the ground and pound.
Gohei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gohei chips away with some ground and pound.
That has opened up Oscar Luenski's cut even more.
Gohei trying to control the position from guard on top but Luenski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gohei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luenski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gohei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luenski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gohei is looking to escape.
Gohei wants to control but Luenski is keeping busy.
Gohei is looking to improve his position.
Gohei wants to get back to his feet.
Gohei controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gohei pushes Luenski off looking to stand but Luenski dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohei wants to improve his position but Luenski is controlling well.
Gohei trying to control from the bottom.
Luenski trying to mount his opponent but Gohei defends it.
Luenski prevents Gohei from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Gohei.
Luenski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gohei circles away.
Luenski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Oscar Luenski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luenski fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dasuki Gohei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Luenski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Luenski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gohei napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gohei is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Luenski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gohei is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohei is working hard here to advance position.
Gohei tries to escape but Luenski is in control.
Gohei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gohei tries to get out of the position.
Gohei trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Gohei bucks up and tries to throw Luenski off but instead Luenski has got his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gohei's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gohei is trying to get back to his feet but Luenski has full control of the position and if anything, Gohei has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gohei preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Luenski.
Luenski looking for the RNC.
Luenski gets his hands free as Gohei looks to control.
Gohei tries to break free.
Luenski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gohei trying to get back to his feet but Luenski is in full control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohei preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Luenski.
Luenski working for a choke but Gohei is defending well.
Gohei is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Luenski has the hooks in. Gohei is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gohei wants to get back to his feet.
Gohei is holding onto Luenski's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohei is trying to stand back up.
Luenski doesn't have the hooks in and Gohei manages to turn into his guard.
Gohei with a nice head shot there.
Gohei cracks Luenski with a solid left hand.
Gohei trying to control the position from guard on top but Luenski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luenski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gohei distracts Luenski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gohei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luenski on the ground.
Luenski has momentary wrist control but Gohei slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luenski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luenski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Luenski is breathing heavily.
Luenski keeping moving, preventing Gohei from controlling successfully.
Luenski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luenski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gohei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gohei 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.
Gohei lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Luenski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oscar Luenski's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gohei shoots in and gets a takedown into Luenski's guard.
Luenski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gohei frees his head nicely. Oh but Luenski has switched to an armbar! Gohei is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Oscar Luenski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MF Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demon Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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19
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, MF Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demon Zaromskis!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaromskis wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Doom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doom. Zaromskis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaromskis moves into range and clinches up with Doom.
Doom blocking some punches.
Doom 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.
Doom throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaromskis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Doom.
Zaromskis looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaromskis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaromskis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaromskis misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doom.
A right hand to the body from Zaromskis.
Doom throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Doom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Doom.
Doom lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
Zaromskis looks winded!
Zaromskis stalling in the clinch but Doom improves position.
Doom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Doom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doom tries to break free but Zaromskis pushes him back against the cage.
Doom is leaning against Zaromskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doom gets through Zaromskis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaromskis takes a shot to the head.
Doom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doom misses with the head strike.
Doom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doom is leaning against Zaromskis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doom lands a nice shot to the body.
Doom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Doom - that landed with a thud.
Doom manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zaromskis takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Doom.
Doom wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Doom.
Zaromskis blocks a body shot from Doom.
A short uppercut from Doom.
Doom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaromskis is rocked!
A body shot lands from Doom.
Zaromskis is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Doom lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaromskis.
A body shot lands from Doom.
Zaromskis seems to have recovered his senses.
Doom is trying to break the clinch but Zaromskis is controlling him.
Doom lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaromskis backwards.
Doom throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis misses with some punches.
Zaromskis misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doom.
Doom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaromskis misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaromskis or not.
Zaromskis takes a shot to the head.
Doom misses with a body punch.
Zaromskis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doom stalling.
Zaromskis takes a shot to the head.
Doom lands a shoulder strike.
Doom unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zaromskis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Doom is unloading with more strikes now! Zaromskis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MF Doom!
An out of breath MF Doom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Weidhead Hesten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buns Burglar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burglar has chosen Here Comes the Money as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Weidhead Hesten has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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216 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Weidhead Hesten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buns Burglar!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burglar misses with a leg kick
and Hesten counters with a thumping low kick.
Burglar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hesten manages to avoid it.
Hesten looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Burglar throws a leg kick but Hesten moved away.
Hesten fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burglar just manages to avoid it.
Burglar misses with a shot to the body
and Hesten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burglar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hesten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hesten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burglar throws a sloppy body shot
and Hesten counters with a leg kick.
Hesten fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hesten is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hesten drops Burglar with a beautiful combination! Burglar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hesten is looking for the KO!
Burglar is rocked!
We've been told by Hesten's head coaches at Titans Elite Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hesten stuffs the takedown.
Hesten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hesten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burglar.
Burglar fails with a takedown attempt.
As Burglar looks to move away, Hesten throws a big counter combo bu Burglar just gets out of the way.
Weidhead Hesten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buns Burglar.
Burglar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hesten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burglar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hesten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burglar looks winded!
A low kick from Burglar misses
and Hesten makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Burglar throws a leg kick but Hesten sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burglar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hesten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hesten lands a big right hand that sends Burglar crashing to the mat! Hesten stays standing though and waves Burglar back to his feet!
Burglar is still on wobbly legs! Can Hesten finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burglar throws a leg kick but Hesten moved away.
Burglar seems to have recovered his senses.
Burglar seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Hesten shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Burglar is backing up but Hesten catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Burglar covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Hesten Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Weidhead Hesten!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaupe Akuapehuale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Cat Matroskin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kaupe Akuapehuale has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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132 lbs
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154 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaupe Akuapehuale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Cat Matroskin!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akuapehuale thuds a left hand into Matroskin's body.
A low kick from Matroskin misses
and Akuapehuale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab lands there for Akuapehuale.
Matroskin misses with a takedown attempt - Akuapehuale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matroskin wants to clinch.
A jab from Akuapehuale does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akuapehuale throws a shot to the body.
Matroskin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akuapehuale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale tries to clinch up.
Akuapehuale throws a right hand that misses
and Matroskin counters with a takedown into side control.
Matroskin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Matroskin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akuapehuale keeps working.
Matroskin is trying to get an arm triangle but Akuapehuale is defending well.
Akuapehuale on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akuapehuale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Matroskin grinds an elbow into Akuapehuale's temple.
Akuapehuale is trying to improve his position.
Matroskin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Matroskin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Akuapehuale prevents Matroskin from moving into mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akuapehuale trying to remain calm as Matroskin controls from the top position.
Matroskin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akuapehuale keeps working.
Akuapehuale wants to control but Matroskin postures up.
Matroskin working the body and head with strikes.
Matroskin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Matroskin working the head and body with strikes.
Akuapehuale is trying to get back to half guard.
Matroskin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Akuapehuale is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin cracks Akuapehuale with a big right hand but Akuapehuale just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Oh Akuapehuale is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akuapehuale knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matroskin on the ground.
Akuapehuale is looking for a sweep.
Akuapehuale is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Matroskin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Akuapehuale seems to have got his legs back now.
Matroskin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Akuapehuale will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Matroskin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Matroskin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Akuapehuale is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Akuapehuale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Akuapehuale tries to get out of the position.
Matroskin lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin is staying tight to Akuapehuale's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Akuapehuale takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matroskin working the body and head with strikes.
Matroskin lands some shots froms side control.
Matroskin trying to control the position but Akuapehuale is working away.
Matroskin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akuapehuale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matroskin scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matroskin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Akuapehuale taking a bit of punishment here - Matroskin scoring with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Cat Matroskin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akuapehuale lands with a cross.
Akuapehuale lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Akuapehuale - just one landing.
Matroskin needs to keep his hands up - Akuapehuale had a free shot at his head there.
Akuapehuale lands with a hook. Matroskin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matroskin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matroskin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akuapehuale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matroskin throws the left hand but Akuapehuale avoids the punch easily.
Akuapehuale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Matroskin on the side of the head.
Matroskin with a poor takedown
and Akuapehuale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akuapehuale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Akuapehuale misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akuapehuale lands a nice looking body shot.
Matroskin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Akuapehuale circles away.
Akuapehuale misses the jab.
Matroskin wants to counter the offense by Akuapehuale and move into the clinch position.
Akuapehuale throws a big shot that misses.
Akuapehuale jabs at Matroskin's body.
Akuapehuale tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matroskin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaupe Akuapehuale is winning the standup battle so far.
Akuapehuale lands a glancing blow to the side of Matroskin's head.
Akuapehuale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akuapehuale misses with a wild body shot.
Matroskin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Matroskin misses with a body shot.
Matroskin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matroskin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matroskin. Akuapehuale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akuapehuale is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Akuapehuale scores with a nice right hand.
Akuapehuale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Matroskin. Akuapehuale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaupe Akuapehuale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akuapehuale missing with a left hand there. Matroskin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matroskin loads up on a big right hand but Akuapehuale slips the punch.
Matroskin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akuapehuale.
Matroskin is looking to clinch but Akuapehuale is avoiding it.
It looked like Akuapehuale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akuapehuale swings widly with a right hand
and Matroskin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akuapehuale's guard.
Matroskin wants to control from the top but Akuapehuale keeps moving.
Matroskin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale controls Matroskin momentarily but Matroskin frees himself.
Matroskin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matroskin content to stall in guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matroskin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Matroskin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Matroskin distracts Akuapehuale with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Matroskin advances position into side control!
Akuapehuale struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Akuapehuale struggling a bit here.
Matroskin taking a breather here.
Matroskin is chipping away with strikes.
Matroskin taking a breather here.
Matroskin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Matroskin scoring with punches and elbows.
Akuapehuale on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaupe Akuapehuale dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Akuapehuale catches Matroskin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akuapehuale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matroskin.
Matroskin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Akuapehuale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matroskin moves away.
Akuapehuale looks to land a left hand but Matroskin moved out of range nicely.
Matroskin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akuapehuale.
Matroskin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Matroskin misses its intended target.
Akuapehuale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matroskin slips under a jab from Akuapehuale.
Matroskin ducks under a wild hook from Akuapehuale.
Matroskin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akuapehuale.
Kaupe Akuapehuale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akuapehuale throws a looping overhand right but Matroskin ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matroskin staying out of range there.
Matroskin has managed to clinch.
Matroskin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matroskin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akuapehuale's elbow.
Matroskin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Matroskin trying to strike off his back.
Akuapehuale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matroskin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matroskin is pulling down on Akuapehuale's head to control his posture.
Akuapehuale wants to stand but Matroskin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Akuapehuale won't allow Matroskin to sweep him here.
Matroskin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akuapehuale's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale has momentary wrist control but Matroskin slips an elbow through the middle.
Matroskin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matroskin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matroskin postures up.
Akuapehuale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Matroskin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Akuapehuale looking to control.
Matroskin content to stall in guard here.
Matroskin drops back looking for a leg! Akuapehuale is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akuapehuale manages to kick Matroskin off! Matroskin jumps back into Akuapehuale's guard.
Matroskin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The Cat Matroskin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matroskin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matroskin forces his way into half guard.
Akuapehuale is looking to control Matroskin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akuapehuale avoid being mounted?
Matroskin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Matroskin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matroskin drops an elbow to the side of Akuapehuale's head.
Matroskin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matroskin is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akuapehuale is looking to improve his position.
Matroskin is keen to just control but Akuapehuale is a slippery customer.
Matroskin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akuapehuale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matroskin wants to take a breather but Akuapehuale is having none of it.
Matroskin slips a nice elbow through Akuapehuale's hands, connecting with Akuapehuale's forehead.
Matroskin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akuapehuale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matroskin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Akuapehuale on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matroskin is pressing down on Akuapehuale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Akuapehuale is holding on for now.
Matroskin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Cat Matroskin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matroskin 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Cat Matroskin!
During a confident post fight interview, The Cat Matroskin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Texas Pete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandow has chosen WWF Undertaker Ministry Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Texas Pete!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pete lands with a right hand.
It looks like Damien Sandow has been cut.
Pete lands a head shot.
Sandow fails to land the takedown.
Sandow shoots in looking for a takedown but Pete manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pete thuds his shin into the meat of Sandow's side.
Pete lands with a good body shot.
Pete scores with a hook to the body. Sandow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pete avoids it really well and circles away.
Texas Pete has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Pete scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sandow doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandow with a poor takedown
and Pete counters by clinching up.
Pete cracks Sandow with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sandow.
Pete lands with a light punch inside.
Pete lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Pete.
A short uppercut from Pete.
Pete lands a nice uppercut.
Pete lands a left hand.
A short right from Pete on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pete.
Sandow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pete walks away with a smile on his face. Sandow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete looks for the body kick but Sandow saw that one coming.
We've been told by Pete's head coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pete throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sandow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pete cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pete looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandow is just out of range.
Sandow shoots for a takedown but Pete saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sandow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sandow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pete as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Pete there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pete tests Sandow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandow is rocked!
Sandow doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pete counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sandow looks winded!
Pete throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pete fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete drops Sandow with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sandow looks back up at him and smiles so Pete waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sandow is still on wobbly legs! Can Pete finish him?
That has opened up Damien Sandow's cut even more.
Sandow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sandow walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pete swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Texas Pete!
Texas Pete retains his light heavyweight title!
Texas Pete decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Damien Sandow spoke after the fight, saying 'Good win to my opponent am sorry to my fans I will train harder and come back stronger '.
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