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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zailer Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blessing. Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabaton - The Art of War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zailer Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicolas Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bronson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bronson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronson has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bronson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bronson wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Bronson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Bronson is keeping the position.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bronson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bronson is keeping the position for now.
Bronson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Bronson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bronson keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson being controlled here, momentarily.
Bronson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bronson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie wants to control but Bronson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Bronson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gracie yanks on the arm and Bronson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicolas Gracie!
Nicolas Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Hofmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yury Soares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hofmann comes to the ring accompanied by Die Klapperschlange. Soares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. We Are Harlot - Denial 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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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steven Hofmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yury Soares!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares slips a jab and a cross from Hofmann.
Hofmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soares checks it well.
Soares is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hofmann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hofmann tests Soares's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hofmann scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Hofmann.
It looks like Yury Soares has been cut.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch but Hofmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hofmann lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hofmann looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steven Hofmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hofmann throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hofmann connects with a nice looking jab.
Hofmann tries to clinch up but Soares circles away and keeps his 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!
Hofmann scores with a hook to the body. Soares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hofmann connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soares steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hofmann.
Hofmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann has Soares pushed against the ropes.
Hofmann looking to slow down the pace here.
Soares pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Soares throws an elbow but it misses.
Soares lands a damaging elbow.
Hofmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Hofmann tries to stall but Soares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hofmann tries to break the clinch but Soares is controlling the position.
Hofmann blocks the elbow strike.
Hofmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hofmann takes an elbow to the temple.
Soares prevents the takedown attempt.
Hofmann misses with a punch to the body.
Hofmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hofmann tries to stall but Soares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike.
Soares prevents a body shot from Hofmann.
Hofmann scores with a hook to the body.
Hofmann tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Hofmann back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Soares prevents a body shot from Hofmann.
Soares lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hofmann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Hofmann dodges an elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike.
Hofmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hofmann lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Hofmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Soares.
Soares blocks a body shot from Hofmann.
Hofmann is trying to stall.
Soares misses with an elbow strike.
Hofmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hofmann takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike from Soares.
Soares blocks a body shot from Hofmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soares throws an elbow but it misses.
Soares creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hofmann dodges an elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann trying to land knees to the body.
Soares misses with an elbow strike.
Hofmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soares throws an elbow that misses.
Soares lands a nice elbow.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hofmann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hofmann has been working on his balance at World Combat Gym - NY, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Soares.
Hofmann misses with a body punch.
Hofmann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soares has him pressed against the ropes.
Hofmann is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soares lands a nice elbow.
Hofmann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Soares blocks a body shot from Hofmann.
Hofmann tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Hofmann back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann dodges an elbow strike from Soares.
Nice body punch from Hofmann.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hofmann trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hofmann into the ropes.
Hofmann trying to control the position but instead, Soares has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hofmann into the ropes.
Hofmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soares slips a jab from Hofmann.
Hofmann throws a low kick but Soares moves out of range easily.
Hofmann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hofmann.
Hofmann blocks a low kick nicely.
Soares is looking to clinch but Hofmann is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Hofmann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yury Soares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Soares wants to clinch.
Hofmann misses with a hook.
Soares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hofmann avoids a kick to the body.
Hofmann tries to close the distance and clinch but Soares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steven Hofmann is winning the standup battle so far.
Hofmann with a poor takedown
and Soares counters with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Hofmann.
Hofmann misses with an uppercut. Soares saw that one coming.
Hofmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hofmann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSoares.
Soares tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hofmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hofmann rushes Soares and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Hofmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Soares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Soares misses with an elbow over the top.
Soares gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hofmann.
Soares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hofmann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hofmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hofmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hofmann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Hofmann.
Soares throws an elbow but it misses.
Soares throws an elbow that misses.
Hofmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hofmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hofmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Hofmann digs a right hand into Soares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soares's gas tank.
Soares is breathing heavily.
Hofmann breaks from the clinch.
Hofmann scores with a crisp jab that stopped Soares in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hofmann throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Hofmann moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSoares.
Hofmann throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hofmann misses with a two punch combination.
Hofmann cracks Soares with an open hand slap.
Hofmann throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hofmann scores with a nice right hand.
Soares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hofmann connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hofmann lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soares moves out of range as Hofmann strikes.
Soares tries a head kick but it misses.
Soares rushes Hofmann and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Hofmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yury Soares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A bit of stalling here from Hofmann.
A right hook to the body lands for Hofmann.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike.
Soares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hofmann misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soares.
Soares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hofmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soares can do to turn this around?
Hofmann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hofmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soares walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hofmann instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Hofmann.
Soares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hofmann avoids a wild elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann cracks Soares with a nice body shot.
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!
Hofmann avoids the elbow strike from Soares, against the ropes.
Soares pushes off an throws an elbow but Hofmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hofmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hofmann misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hofmann.
A cross from Hofmann lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soares - that will leave a mark!
Hofmann lunges at Soares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Soares's hand.
Hofmann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hofmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hofmann misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Hofmann dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yury Soares's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hofmann is looking to clinch.
Soares tries a head kick but it misses.
Hofmann throws a hook to the side of Soares's head but Soares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soares wants to clinch up but Hofmann keeps it at a distance.
Hofmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soares's waist but Soares gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofmann off to one side.
Hofmann throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hofmann misses its intended target.
Hofmann throws a big shot that misses.
Hofmann connects with the punch.
Hofmann is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hofmann chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soares can pounce on him.
Soares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soares darts in and clinches Hofmann up against the ropes.
Hofmann misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Hofmann dodges an elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Hofmann back against the ropes.
Soares throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hofmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hofmann.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hofmann's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soares as Hofmann tries to tie him up.
Soares throws an elbow that misses.
Hofmann tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Hofmann back against the ropes.
Hofmann dodges an elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soares lands a nice elbow.
Hofmann misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Soares.
Hofmann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hofmann blocks the elbow strike.
Soares creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hofmann misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Hofmann.
Hofmann tries a body shot but Soares blocks it.
Hofmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soares's elbow.
Soares throws an elbow but it misses.
Hofmann can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Soares throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Soares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hofmann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Soares creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hofmann's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hofmann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Soares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hofmann connects with an inside leg kick.
Soares is looking to clinch.
Hofmann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Soares is fending him off so far but Hofmann persists. Nope, Soares circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Hofmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hofmann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hofmann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soares looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hofmann misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann looks to throw the jab but Soares is out of range.
Yury Soares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Hofmann misses.
Soares moves away from the strike by Hofmann.
Soares has closed the distance and engaged Hofmann in a clinch.
Soares gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hofmann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Soares misses with an elbow over the top.
Hofmann avoids the elbow strike from Soares, against the ropes.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike from Soares.
Hofmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Soares pulls his leg out and moves away.
Soares moves in looking to clinch but Hofmann pushes him off.
Soares avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hofmann throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hofmann throws an overhand right that lands on Soares's shoulder, as Soares tries to avoid the shot.
And Soares tries to counter it with a takedown but Hofmann pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hofmann misses its intended target.
Soares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hofmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soares counters with a nice body kick.
Soares fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Soares.
Hofmann misses with a body shot.
Hofmann misses the jab.
Soares looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hofmann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Hofmann misses the target.
Hofmann cracks Soares with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hofmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soares sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soares feints the counter takedown.
Soares tries to clinch up but Hofmann circles away and keeps his distance.
Soares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hofmann tries to keep at a distance but Soares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yury Soares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Hofmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hofmann blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Hofmann.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hofmann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Hofmann!
A very excited looking Steven Hofmann 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.
In defeat, Yury Soares stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eu não perco, só enjoo de vencer.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Vipunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cera comes to the ring accompanied by These Eyes. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Cera!
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, Antero Vipunen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vipunen swivels and escapes.
Cera darts in looking for a takedown but Vipunen gets double underhooks and turns Cera into the ropes.
Cera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Cera'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.
Vipunen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vipunen punching from the bottom.
Vipunen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vipunen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cera looking to pass the guard.
Cera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vipunen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vipunen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen wants to sweep here but Cera controlling him for the moment.
Cera loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vipunen is retaining full guard.
Vipunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cera is one step ahead there.
Vipunen trying to strike off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice body punch from Vipunen.
Cera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cera shoots in looking for a takedown but Vipunen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Vipunen.
Vipunen gets caught napping as Cera dives in and scores a takedown. Vipunen manages to retain guard.
Cera trying to control but Vipunen is working from the bottom.
Cera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vipunen dives on top into guard.
Cera keeping moving, preventing Vipunen from controlling successfully.
Vipunen won't allow Cera to sweep him here.
Vipunen postures up in Cera's guard and throws a big left but Cera blocks it.
Cera keeping moving, preventing Vipunen from controlling successfully.
Vipunen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vipunen has managed to get both his arms back between Cera's legs - danger averted.
Vipunen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vipunen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cera keeping moving, preventing Vipunen from controlling successfully.
Cera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cera keeping moving, preventing Vipunen from controlling successfully.
Cera working for submissions but it's allowed Vipunen to get to half guard.
Cera wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vipunen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vipunen.
Vipunen wants to control but Cera is keeping him busy.
Cera is pressing down on Vipunen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vipunen throws a big elbow that misses.
Cera working a defensive guard here.
Cera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vipunen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vipunen won't allow Cera to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antero Vipunen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vipunen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vipunen misses with a straight left.
Cera tries to counter with a takedown but Vipunen is quick to defend against it.
Cera shoots in and drives through. Vipunen sprawls well.
Vipunen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vipunen digs a good body shot into Cera's ribs.
Cera fails to land the takedown.
Vipunen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen looks to land a left hand but Cera moved out of range nicely.
Vipunen lands with a straight right. Cera didn't see that one coming.
Vipunen thuds his right hand into Cera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Vipunen.
It looks like Michael Cera has been cut.
Vipunen leaves Cera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vipunen with the counter takedown but Cera avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Cera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vipunen misses the shot to the body.
Cera shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cera is looking for a kimura here.
Michael Cera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cera working the head and body with strikes.
Vipunen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen trying to control here.
Cera wants to work for an arm triangle but Vipunen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vipunen wants to control but Cera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cera lands with a punch from half guard.
Cera wants to work for an arm triangle but Vipunen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cera seems to be looking for submissions.
Cera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vipunen tries to roll over but Cera keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cera is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cera blocks the strikes from Vipunen.
Vipunen missing with punches from the bottom.
Vipunen trying to hold on to Cera's head to control him but Cera postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cera is working for a submission of some sort.
Cera misses with a head shot. Vipunen uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vipunen is retaining full guard.
Vipunen trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Cera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vipunen takes a swing at Cera's ribcage but misses.
Cera attempts a counter takedown but Vipunen avoids it well and moves away.
Antero Vipunen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vipunen scores with a jab to the body.
Cera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vipunen circles away.
Cera takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Vipunen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Cera's cut.
That's time! Cera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vipunen shoots in and drives through. Cera sprawls well.
Vipunen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cera as he jumps to the side.
Cera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vipunen as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen misses with a hook to the body
and Cera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vipunen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cera.
Cera passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cera is putting a hurting on Vipunen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cera tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vipunen regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vipunen is pressing down on Cera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cera throws an elbow that misses. Vipunen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cera's guard. Nice move by Vipunen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vipunen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vipunen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cera wants to sweep here but Vipunen controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cera has his foot on Vipunen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vipunen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cera has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vipunen has passed into side control.
Cera takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vipunen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Cera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cera is not content to let Vipunen control the position.
Vipunen scoring with punches and elbows.
Vipunen wants to control but Cera is keeping him busy.
Cera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vipunen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Antero Vipunen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vipunen wants to control the pace but Cera is squirming around nicely.
Cera is looking to get to half guard.
Vipunen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vipunen controlling the pace for now.
Michael Cera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vipunen tries to control but Cera wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antero Vipunen.
I've got Vipunen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Vipunen!
In defeat, Michael Cera stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back stronger, Thanks everyone'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axe MeatsFlesh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dhal Sim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MeatsFlesh might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fatal. Axe MeatsFlesh had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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203 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axe MeatsFlesh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dhal Sim!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sim throws a right hand that MeatsFlesh ducks under and follows up with a left that MeatsFlesh also avoids with ease.
Sim tries to clinch there but MeatsFlesh circles away.
Sim moves in looking to clinch but MeatsFlesh pushes him off.
Dhal Sim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sim.
MeatsFlesh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sim at a distance.
Sim thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on MeatsFlesh if he has to take too many more of those.
MeatsFlesh throws a hook but Sim avoids it easily.
MeatsFlesh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sim manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Sim slams his shin into MeatsFlesh's torso.
MeatsFlesh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MeatsFlesh.
MeatsFlesh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MeatsFlesh moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MeatsFlesh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from MeatsFlesh.
Sim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MeatsFlesh backwards.
Sim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MeatsFlesh or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MeatsFlesh misses with a body punch.
Sim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Axe MeatsFlesh has been cut.
Sim misses with a body punch.
Sim scores with a hook to the body.
MeatsFlesh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MeatsFlesh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MeatsFlesh tries to circle away but Sim has him pinned against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Sim.
Sim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sim.
Sim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sim scores with a shot to the side of MeatsFlesh's head.
Sim scores with a shoulder strike.
Sim lands a right hand.
MeatsFlesh misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sim.
Sim swings wildly with an uppercut but MeatsFlesh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MeatsFlesh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sim scores with a nice short uppercut.
MeatsFlesh misses with a hook to the ribs.
MeatsFlesh wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sim has him pressed against the ropes.
MeatsFlesh has a couple of punches blocked by Sim.
A head punch on the inside from MeatsFlesh fails to land.
MeatsFlesh misses with a hook to the ribs.
MeatsFlesh tries to work over Sim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sim can't find room to land a body shot as MeatsFlesh controls the action.
MeatsFlesh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MeatsFlesh wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on MeatsFlesh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sim lands with a left to the head.
MeatsFlesh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sim prevents a body shot from MeatsFlesh.
Sim lands a shot to the body.
Sim lands a knee to the body.
MeatsFlesh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MeatsFlesh tries to throw a body punch but Sim avoids it by throwing MeatsFlesh back against the ropes.
Sim misses with a knee strike.
Sim misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
MeatsFlesh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MeatsFlesh is trying to push Sim away but Sim has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
MeatsFlesh struggles to land a body shot inside as Sim controls his hands.
Sim blocks a body shot from MeatsFlesh.
Sim displaying some good clinch control by pressing MeatsFlesh up against the ropes.
MeatsFlesh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sim lands a nice uppercut.
Sim lands a left hand.
A short right from Sim on the inside.
Sim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MeatsFlesh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sim prevents a body shot from MeatsFlesh.
Sim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MeatsFlesh misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MeatsFlesh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MeatsFlesh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MeatsFlesh lands with a left to the head.
Sim throws a head punch that misses.
MeatsFlesh misses with a punch on the inside.
Sim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MeatsFlesh lands with a light punch inside.
Sim lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MeatsFlesh.
Sim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MeatsFlesh working aggressively here.
Sim presses MeatsFlesh against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sim struggles to land a body shot inside as MeatsFlesh controls his hands.
MeatsFlesh scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from MeatsFlesh.
Sim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhal Sim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Axe MeatsFlesh's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
MeatsFlesh misses with a few strikes there.
Dhal Sim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MeatsFlesh misses with a looping right.
Sim lands with a nice combination. MeatsFlesh backs away looking to recover.
Dhal Sim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MeatsFlesh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sim is looking to clinch but MeatsFlesh is avoiding it.
Sim moves out of range as MeatsFlesh strikes.
MeatsFlesh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MeatsFlesh gets tackled into the ropes by Sim. Sim maintains the clinch.
Sim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MeatsFlesh can't find room to land a body shot as Sim controls the action.
MeatsFlesh blocking some punches.
Sim landing knees to the body.
Sim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sim stalling in the clinch but MeatsFlesh improves position.
Sim working MeatsFlesh over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sim.
A short left from Sim.
Sim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sim.
Sim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sim lands an elbow just above MeatsFlesh 's eye.
Sim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sim lands with a right to the head.
Sim lands with a right to the head.
Sim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Sim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sim lands an elbow inside.
Sim looking to stall.
Dhal Sim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Sim.
Sim stalling against the ropes.
Sim misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MeatsFlesh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MeatsFlesh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sim throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Sim.
Sim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sim lands an uppercut.
Sim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sim works on MeatsFlesh's body with a couple of short punches.
MeatsFlesh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MeatsFlesh.
Sim presses MeatsFlesh against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MeatsFlesh's defenses.
Sim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sim lands a left hand that snaps the head of MeatsFlesh backwards.
Sim lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sim lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Sim.
Sim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, MeatsFlesh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Sim scores with a nice short uppercut.
MeatsFlesh tries to break the clinch but Sim is controlling the position.
Sim lands with a light punch inside.
Sim tries to throw a body punch but MeatsFlesh avoids it by throwing Sim back against the ropes.
Sim tries a body shot but MeatsFlesh blocks it.
Sim cracks MeatsFlesh with a nice body shot.
Sim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down MeatsFlesh.
MeatsFlesh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sim digs a right hand underneath MeatsFlesh's ribcage. MeatsFlesh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sim wants to stall.
MeatsFlesh prevents a body shot from Sim.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sim misses with a body punch.
Sim lands a nice uppercut.
Sim lands with a right to the head.
MeatsFlesh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sim is leaning against MeatsFlesh and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sim lands a hook that snaps the head of MeatsFlesh backwards.
Sim presses MeatsFlesh against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Sim.
Sim lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sim.
Sim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
MeatsFlesh working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sim lands with a light punch inside.
Sim prevents a body shot from MeatsFlesh.
Sim pushes MeatsFlesh back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MeatsFlesh is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhal Sim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axe MeatsFlesh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Crack! A monster head kick from Sim and MeatsFlesh falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Sim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dhal Sim!
A victorious Dhal Sim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Axe MeatsFlesh had this to say: 'What do you mean, I lost, I can go another 3 rounds !!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jursllla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jursllla's choice of entrance music: Whips and Things. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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284 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Jursllla!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jursllla.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Patterson, as that shot connected.
Jursllla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Floyd Patterson has been cut.
Patterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patterson throws an elbow that misses.
Patterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Patterson misses with a body punch.
Patterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jursllla is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patterson is defending well.
Jursllla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patterson's elbow.
Patterson takes a shot to the head.
Jursllla blocking some punches.
Jursllla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patterson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jursllla leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Jursllla trying to stall but Patterson improves his position.
Jursllla has a couple of punches blocked by Patterson.
Patterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jursllla backwards.
Patterson misses with a punch to the body.
Jursllla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Patterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Patterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jursllla throws a hook to the side of Patterson's head but Patterson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jursllla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patterson.
Patterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jursllla moves away.
Jursllla slips under a jab from Patterson.
Jursllla appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jursllla throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jursllla looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jursllla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Jursllla just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jursllla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jursllla 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.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jursllla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Patterson tries to clinch
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jursllla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Jursllla throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Jursllla is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jursllla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jursllla.
Jursllla connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Patterson.
Jursllla misses with an uppercut. Patterson saw that one coming.
Patterson scores with a hook to the body. Jursllla takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jursllla dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Patterson. That did some damage!
Patterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jursllla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jursllla fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Jursllla moves away
and Jursllla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Patterson. Jursllla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Patterson scores with the left hand. Jursllla knows he should have avoided that one.
Jursllla defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Jursllla looks to throw the jab but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jursllla to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Jursllla is avoiding it.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jursllla counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jursllla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jursllla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jursllla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patterson misses the body punch
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jursllla.
Good standup being displayed there by Jursllla as he connects with a hook.
Patterson throws the left hand but Jursllla avoids the punch easily.
Patterson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jursllla counters with a nice uppercut.
Jursllla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jursllla.
Patterson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Floyd Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jursllla swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Jursllla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jursllla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jursllla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Jursllla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jursllla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Patterson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
A shot to the body from Patterson misses
and Jursllla counters with a series of strikes. Patterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Patterson pushes Jursllla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Patterson misses with an elbow over the top.
Patterson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jursllla lands a left hand.
Jursllla lands with a short shot to the head.
Jursllla misses with a body punch.
Jursllla lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Good body shot from Jursllla.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Jursllla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patterson throws a head punch that misses.
Jursllla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jursllla tries to score a body lock takedown but Patterson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Floyd Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jursllla.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jursllla tries to pull guard but Patterson won't allow it.
Patterson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jursllla is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jursllla pulls Patterson into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Jursllla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Floyd Patterson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jursllla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson connects with a high kick.
Jursllla throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Jursllla finds it's way through Patterson's defenses.
Patterson avoids the body shot from Jursllla.
Jursllla lands with a good body shot.
Patterson slips a jab from Jursllla.
Jursllla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Jursllla.
Patterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mike Jursllla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jursllla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Patterson works Jursllla's body with a nice hook.
Patterson misses with a straight left.
Patterson misses with a low kick as Jursllla jumps back.
A leg kick checked by Jursllla.
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!
Jursllla jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jursllla throws a solid leg kick but Patterson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jursllla.
Patterson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A punch combination from Jursllla misses.
Patterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jursllla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Patterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jursllla.
Patterson with a hook.
Patterson throws a sloppy head kick and Jursllla moves out of range easily.
Jursllla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patterson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jursllla misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jursllla.
It seemed like Jursllla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jursllla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jursllla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That kick from Jursllla tenderised Patterson's leg. Patterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jursllla moves away.
Patterson rushes Jursllla and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Patterson tries a body shot but Jursllla blocks it.
Jursllla tries to pull guard but Patterson forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Patterson.
Jursllla is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Patterson.
It looks like Mike Jursllla has been cut.
Patterson lands a damaging elbow.
Patterson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jursllla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Patterson walks away with a smile on his face. Jursllla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patterson lands a body shot.
Jursllla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Jursllla shakes it off.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jursllla.
Jab from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jursllla.
Patterson misses with a looping left.
Jursllla misses with a wild body shot.
Patterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jursllla darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Jursllla circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It appears Patterson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jursllla.
Patterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jursllla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jursllla blocks an elbow strike from Patterson.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
Jursllla moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Jursllla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Patterson is looking to counter the offense by Jursllla and move into the clinch.
Jursllla scoring well with a low kick there.
Jursllla swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jursllla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jursllla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Patterson.
Jursllla lands with a thumping leg kick.
Patterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jursllla misses with a wild body shot.
Jursllla throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Patterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Patterson.
Patterson misses with a hook to the body
and Jursllla counters with an outside leg kick.
Patterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jursllla.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jursllla.
Patterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jursllla at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Jursllla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Patterson throws the left hand but Jursllla avoids the punch easily.
Patterson slips under a jab from Jursllla.
Jursllla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jursllla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Jursllla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patterson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Patterson misses with a right hand
and Patterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jursllla.
Some bone on bone action there as Patterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Patterson throws the left hand but Jursllla avoids the punch easily.
Jursllla slips a straight right by Patterson.
Patterson scores with a punch to the head.
Jursllla circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jursllla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jursllla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Jursllla misses the target.
Jursllla's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jursllla duly obliges.
Jursllla swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson wants to clinch
and Jursllla counters with a left and a right that stings Patterson.
Patterson is rocked!
Jursllla misses with the combination.
Jursllla tries to score with a low kick but Patterson moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Patterson.
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Patterson. That snapped Jursllla's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jursllla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patterson.
It seemed like Jursllla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Floyd Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Jursllla is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws the left hand but Jursllla avoids the punch easily.
Jursllla thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Jursllla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Jursllla misses.
Patterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Jursllla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jursllla.
Patterson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jursllla counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Jursllla.
Jursllla with a hook.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Jursllla shakes it off.
Patterson takes one on the button.
Jursllla tries to land a leg kick but Patterson saw it coming and moves away.
Patterson moves away from the strike by Jursllla.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Patterson tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jursllla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jursllla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Patterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jursllla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jursllla lands a leg kick that knocks Patterson off balance momentarily.
Patterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jursllla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Patterson scrambles back to his feet.
A left lands for Jursllla.
Patterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jursllla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patterson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jursllla eats them both and turns towards Patterson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Patterson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jursllla swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Patterson wants to clinch but Jursllla slips to the side
and Jursllla counters with a stiff right hand.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jursllla throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson tries to move into range but Jursllla moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Patterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Donk. Jursllla catches Patterson right on the button with a cross.
Patterson throws a hook but Jursllla blocks it.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jursllla throws a shot to the body.
Patterson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jursllla takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Patterson. Those never looked like landing.
Jursllla scores with a sloppy right hand. Patterson should have avoided that one.
Jursllla ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jursllla slips a jab from Patterson.
Jursllla let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jursllla moves out of range of the strikes.
Jursllla getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jursllla lands a nice looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Jursllla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jursllla winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Jursllla!
Mike Jursllla decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy TwoTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menethil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Arthas - Let it go. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthas Menethil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy TwoTone!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TwoTone checks a low kick from Menethil.
TwoTone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
TwoTone rushes Menethil and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
TwoTone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
TwoTone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
TwoTone looking to stall.
Menethil manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
TwoTone trying to control the position from guard on top but Menethil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menethil looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil wants to sweep but no luck.
Menethil looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but TwoTone is defending well. Menethil quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! TwoTone has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Menethil celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthas Menethil!
After winning the bout, Arthas Menethil thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Timmy TwoTone stepped up to the mic, saying 'David was a tough opponent and he is the best at what he do. I plan on having a rematch down the road if it presents itself. Whats next for me is to hit the gym harder and become more of a complete mma fighter. Thank you everyone for coming out and i hope you enjoy the rest of the fights.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dark Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saladin Hussain (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saladin Hussain !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror gets a takedown into half guard.
Hussain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hussain working a defensive guard here.
Terror postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Terror from controlling successfully.
Terror trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hussain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hussain wants to control from the top but Terror keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain forces his way into half guard.
Hussain is keen to just control but Terror is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror tries to roll over but Hussain keeps him under control.
Hussain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Terror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hussain .
Hussain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terror keeps working.
Hussain wants to pass the guard but Terror is defending well.
Hussain is keen to just control but Terror is a slippery customer.
Hussain throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Terror to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hussain is in close to Terror's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hussain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terror looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussain is one step ahead there.
Hussain wants to pass the guard but Terror is keeping the position.
Terror is trying to hold Hussain in close to prevent damage but Hussain has managed to pass into half guard.
Terror is trying to control but can't.
Terror wants to get back to full guard.
Hussain is trying to control. Terror wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Terror shoots in and bounces Hussain off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Terror knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussain on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain working for a triangle but Terror defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Terror has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Terror has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terror scoring with some ground and pound.
Hussain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Terror tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussain is retaining full guard.
Hussain trying to control the position here.
Terror trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Hussain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Terror is aware though and is defending well.
Terror connects with a couple of short punches.
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
Terror is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Terror content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Terror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Terror's guard.
Terror is trying to keep Hussain in close.
Hussain is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussain trying to control the position from guard on top but Terror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Dark Terror will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Terror scores with a jab. Hussain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Terror shoots for a takedown but Hussain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hussain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Terror bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Hussain ! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Hussain is rocked!
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Terror can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hussain is still in real trouble! Can Terror finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain trying to keep a closed guard but Terror is proving a slippery customer.
Hussain seems to have recovered his senses.
Terror controlling from the top position.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Terror from controlling successfully.
Dark Terror overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror stays in close to Hussain 's body and controls the position.
Terror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terror has managed to get both his arms back between Hussain 's legs - danger averted.
Hussain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Terror doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hussain is tightening it up a little... Terror has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Terror reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Terror taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hussain !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Saladin Hussain !
A relieved looking Saladin Hussain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chang Pi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pi has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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287 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chang Pi!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Pi misses.
Cross throws a good cross that connects.
Cross tries to clinch up but Pi circles away and keeps his distance.
Pi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pi throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross clinches up with Pi and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cross blocks a body shot from Pi.
Cross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pi.
Cross seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross thuds a left hand into Pi's body.
Pi throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross.
Cross lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Cross!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Cross!
A very excited looking Magnus Cross rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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