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Tradition XXIV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kortelainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Souza is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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240 lbs
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225 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalle Kortelainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Souza!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortelainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Souza looking to control.
Kortelainen pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kortelainen is looking to advance position but Souza won't allow it.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Kortelainen seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is defending against the submission attempts here by Kortelainen.
Kortelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Kortelainen has control of the leg.
Kortelainen is working for a kimura but Souza is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza 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.
Kortelainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kortelainen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kortelainen's back!
Kortelainen turns into Souza and is now in his guard.
Souza should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kortelainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kortelainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kortelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for subs off his back but Kortelainen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Souza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kortelainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kortelainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kortelainen controlling the pace.
Souza tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen seems to be working for a kimura but Souza defends the submission attempt.
Kortelainen stalling.
Kortelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Kortelainen tries to pass to full mount but Souza defends it.
Souza tries to roll over but Kortelainen keeps him under control.
Kortelainen is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souza won't allow Kortelainen to pass to mount.
Kortelainen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kortelainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is looking to control Kortelainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souza avoid being mounted?
Souza tries to get to full guard but Kortelainen has control of the leg.
Souza looking for a kimura from the bottom but Kortelainen passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kortelainen misses the jab.
Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kortelainen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kortelainen is working for a submission of some sort.
Kortelainen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kortelainen tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kalle Kortelainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kortelainen looking to control but Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kortelainen controlling the position easily from mount.
Kortelainen takes Souza's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Souza is in trouble.
Souza preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kortelainen.
Souza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Souza is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kortelainen gets his way!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen working for the choke.
Kortelainen keeps control of the position as Souza tries to break free.
Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kortelainen's guard. Nice work there by Souza.
Kortelainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kortelainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Souza is looking to improve his position.
Kortelainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kortelainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Souza has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kortelainen trying to pass the guard but Souza defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Kortelainen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Kortelainen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Souza is looking to get back to full guard here but Kortelainen has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kortelainen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Souza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalle Kortelainen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kortelainen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kortelainen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kortelainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kortelainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souza can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kortelainen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kortelainen pushing down on Souza's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortelainen wants to pass to mount but Souza is defending the position.
Souza strikes from the bottom but Kortelainen passes into mount!
Kortelainen is trying to control here but Souza has managed to regain half guard.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Kortelainen is trying to control. Souza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kortelainen moves into full mount! Souza won't be happy about that!
Souza is desperately trying to improve his position but Kortelainen has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortelainen controlling from the full mount.
Kortelainen wants to finish this one by submission but Souza is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kortelainen.
Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Kortelainen content just to control the position here.
Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Kortelainen wants to control the pace but Souza is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kortelainen. What's that going to do exactly?
Kortelainen fails to take his opponent's back.
Kortelainen working for a guillotine from mount but Souza is in no mood to give up.
Kortelainen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kortelainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kortelainen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gabriel Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kortelainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working.
Souza throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kortelainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kalle Kortelainen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kortelainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Kalle Kortelainen!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Kalle Kortelainen!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Kalle Kortelainen!
Kalle Kortelainen wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zizor Dman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Tenhunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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134 lbs
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150 cm
19
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zizor Dman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kari Tenhunen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenhunen gets a double leg takedown into Dman's guard.
Dman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tenhunen's guard.
Dman looking to pass the guard.
Tenhunen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tenhunen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tenhunen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tenhunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenhunen tries to free his leg and advance position but Dman is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dman being controlled here, momentarily.
Tenhunen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dman wants to improve his position but instead Tenhunen has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenhunen lands strikes from half guard.
Tenhunen lands with a punch from half guard.
Dman taking some punishment here, with Tenhunen in his half guard.
Dman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tenhunen working Dman over with strikes.
Dman tries to roll over but Tenhunen keeps him under control.
Dman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tenhunen controlling the pace.
Dman taking some punishment here, with Tenhunen in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tenhunen in particular looking to stall.
Dman is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tenhunen lands a couple of elbows.
Dman wants to sweep here but Tenhunen controlling him for the moment.
Tenhunen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tenhunen won't allow Dman to sweep him here.
Tenhunen wants to control from the top but Dman keeps moving.
Tenhunen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tenhunen on the ground.
Tenhunen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tenhunen cracks Dman with a solid left hand.
Dman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tenhunen passes into half guard.
Tenhunen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dman wants to get back to full guard.
Dman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dman taking some punishment here, with Tenhunen in his half guard.
Tenhunen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tenhunen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dman is trying to get back to full guard.
Dman is working hard here to advance position.
Tenhunen passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tenhunen with shots to the head and body - Dman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tenhunen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tenhunen breaks from Dman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dman is rocked!
Tenhunen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Dman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Tenhunen! Dman is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kari Tenhunen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mietek Wegorz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Greene might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tiger Rap by-Andre Nickotina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mietek Wegorz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Wegorz seems unphased.
Greene lunges at Wegorz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wegorz's hand.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wegorz has a takedown stuffed.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wegorz misses with a body shot.
Greene is looking for a counter combo.
Greene goes for a double leg but Wegorz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wegorz continues to drive forward.
Greene scores with a punch to the head.
Greene seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greene seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wegorz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wegorz wants to control but Greene is keeping busy.
Greene is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene decides to return to a standing position.
Wegorz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene closes the distance and clinches up with Wegorz, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes Wegorz against the cage but Wegorz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Greene lands with a straight right. Wegorz didn't see that one coming.
Wegorz throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Wegorz shoots in and gets a takedown into Greene's guard.
Wegorz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Wegorz from controlling successfully.
Wegorz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wegorz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wegorz is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wegorz throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene misses with a hook.
Wegorz misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wegorz misses.
Wegorz looks to land a right hand but Greene moved out of range.
Wegorz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wegorz somewhat.
Greene darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz stuffs the takedown attempt from Greene. Greene gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene misses the body punch
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greene scores with a jab to the body.
Frank Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wegorz throws a right hand that Greene ducks under and follows up with a left that Greene also avoids with ease.
Wegorz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene scores with a nice right hand.
Wegorz throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wegorz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mietek Wegorz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Greene defending well as Wegorz loads up on a big left hand.
Greene looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wegorz is fending him off so far but Greene persists. Nope, Wegorz circles away and we're back to standing.
Greene scores with a nice head shot.
Wegorz throws out a powerful jab.
Greene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Greene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Greene decides to stand back up.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Wegorz.
Wegorz throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Wegorz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wegorz's hands.
Wegorz gets caught flat footed, as Greene shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greene is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wegorz can do to turn this around?
Greene's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greene decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wegorz, up you get!
Greene fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been informed that Wegorz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wegorz misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands with a nice body punch.
Wegorz drops his hands momentarily and Greene takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wegorz gets caught napping as Greene dives in and scores a takedown. Wegorz manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greene stands and steps away. Wegorz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wegorz.
Wegorz scores with a one two! Greene had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wegorz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wegorz!
It looks like Frank Greene has been cut.
Greene cracks Wegorz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Greene throws a big shot that misses.
Wegorz throws out a counter right but Greene avoids it with no problem.
No luck for Greene with that takedown attempt.
As Greene backs off Wegorz throws a huge counter combo but Greene manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Greene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene slips under a jab from Wegorz.
Nice sprawl there from Wegorz as Greene shoots in.
Wegorz unleashes a big counter combination but Greene bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Greene getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greene tries to bum rush Wegorz with a series of wild strikes but Wegorz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Wegorz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz throws a series of punches but Greene avoids them all with ease.
Greene doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wegorz counter with a right hand.
Greene shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Greene showed some decent athleticism there.
Wegorz is holding on to half guard well.
Greene stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Greene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Greene's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Greene throws a hook to the side of Wegorz's head but Wegorz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greene moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greene swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wegorz counters with a one-two to the body.
Wegorz jabs Greene to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Greene scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Greene trying to control from Wegorz's half guard. Wegorz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Greene looking to sit in guard and control but Wegorz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wegorz wanted to stand there but Greene had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wegorz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wegorz throws a big elbow that misses.
Wegorz gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wegorz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene dodges the punch combination from Wegorz.
Wegorz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Greene misses its target.
Greene lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene moves away from the strike by Wegorz.
A little feinted left hand from Greene on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Greene throws a series of punches but Wegorz avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Wegorz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene prevents Wegorz from standing back up.
Greene stands up from half guard.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Wegorz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wegorz.
A quick step to the side and Greene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Wegorz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Greene shoots in looking for a takedown but Wegorz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Greene's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A lazy left from Greene finds it's target.
Greene shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wegorz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wegorz holds on and takes a little breather.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greene wants to control from the top but Wegorz keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wegorz managing to control the position.
Greene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wegorz keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Greene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Greene has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Frank Greene!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Frank Greene!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Frank Greene!
Frank Greene wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Frank Greene thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Quirat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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25
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Quirat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jane forces Quirat back against the cage and clinches.
Jane jumps into guard, dragging Quirat to the mat.
Jane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jane's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Quirat scoring with some ground and pound.
Quirat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quirat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quirat being controlled here momentarily.
Quirat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jane looking for a guillotine here but Quirat defends easily.
Jane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quirat defending well though.
Jane wants to pass the guard but Quirat is defending well.
Quirat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jane is thwarting Quirat's attempts to control the position.
Jane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jane not doing much here.
Jane decides to stand up.
Jane scores with a hook.
Jane throws a series of punches but Quirat avoids them all with ease.
Quirat moves in looking to clinch but Jane pushes him off.
Quirat fails with a takedown attempt.
Jane throws a big counter combination but Quirat scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in but Quirat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Quirat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Quirat stuffs the takedown attempt from Jane. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
Quirat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Quirat as he jumps to the side.
Quirat lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quirat throws a counter combo.
Quirat checks a low kick from Jane.
Quirat has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jane fails with a takedown attempt.
Jane shoots in and drives through. Quirat sprawls well.
Quirat fails to land the takedown.
Jane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Quirat is trying to defend but Jane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left lands for Jane.
Jane misses with a low kick.
Jane avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quirat pinned against the cage. Quirat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane throws a leg kick
and Quirat counters with a three punch combo that has Jane backing up. Jane nods at Quirat to acknowledge the strikes.
Jane shoots in for a takedown but Quirat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Quirat's hands.
Jane throws a head kick but Quirat moves out of range.
Quirat throws out a counter right but Jane avoids it with no problem.
Jane fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quirat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Quirat jumps into guard, dragging Jane to the mat.
Quirat is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quirat is breathing heavily.
Jane engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Quirat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quirat is looking to stand up but Jane isn't so interested in that idea.
Jane 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.
Jane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quirat is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane slips nicely into half guard.
Jane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jane misses with a takedown attempt - Quirat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Despite the aggression on Quirat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Good shot there by Jane.
Jane dives in for a single leg takedown but Quirat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Quirat tries to keep at a distance but Jane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jane pulls Quirat into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jane has Quirat pulled in close to control his posture.
Quirat stopping the sweep attempt from Jane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jane dominated that second round.
That's time! Jane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jane closes the distance and pushes Quirat back into the cage.
Jane has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Quirat uses from the top position.
Quirat lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jane is on top in guard.
Quirat wants to get back to his feet but Jane passes into half guard.
Jane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quirat is in trouble now - Jane has advanced to mount!
Quirat is looking to improve his position but Jane isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane thowing shots but they're missing.
Jane controlling from the full mount.
Jane gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Jane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quirat unleashes a big counter combination but Jane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jane takes the fight into the clinch.
Jane wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Quirat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Quirat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quirat is trying to pull guard but Jane turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Quirat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Quirat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Quirat unleashes a big counter combination but Jane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jane shoots in for a double leg but Quirat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quirat but Quirat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jane instigates a clinch.
Jane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jane will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Quirat misses.
Jane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quirat sprawls well. Quirat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane gets a clinch.
Jane effectively controlling the action here.
Quirat has Jane pressed against the cage, preventing Jane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Quirat is trying to maintain a safe position but Jane gets an underhook and turns Quirat into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jane is pressed up against the cage. Quirat has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jane down to the mat. Jane avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quirat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jane somewhat.
Quirat unleashes a big counter combination but Jane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Jane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jane, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for Tom Jane!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Tom Jane!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Tom Jane!
Tom Jane wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Spigelman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Meat Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meat Boy has chosen Super Meat Boy! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Super Meat Boy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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19
278 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Spigelman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meat Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spigelman.
Spigelman throws a hook but Meat Boy avoids it easily.
Meat Boy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Spigelman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Meat Boy throws a lazy uppercut
and Spigelman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spigelman.
Meat Boy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spigelman doesn't seem bothered though.
Meat Boy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Arthur Spigelman has been cut.
Meat Boy connects with the punch.
Spigelman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meat Boy. Spigelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meat Boy misses with a looping left.
Meat Boy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meat Boy misses with a hook
and Spigelman counters with a nice uppercut.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the body
enabling Spigelman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meat Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meat Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spigelman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Meat Boy misses the target.
The fighters circling - Meat Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meat Boy. Spigelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spigelman tests Meat Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meat Boy. Spigelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looks like Spigelman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Meat Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meat Boy throws a lazy right hand but Spigelman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spigelman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Meat Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Spigelman steps away.
Spigelman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Meat Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Meat Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy scores with a nice strike.
Meat Boy swings for the body but Spigelman moves out of range.
Meat Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spigelman is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Meat Boy misses.
It looked like Spigelman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spigelman misses with a looping right.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy jabs at Spigelman's body.
Spigelman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spigelman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Meat Boy jabs Spigelman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meat Boy punishes Spigelman's body with a nice straight punch.
Meat Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spigelman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Meat Boy.
Spigelman walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meat Boy misses with the combination.
Meat Boy digs a good hook to Spigelman's body.
Nice shot lands for Meat Boy.
Meat Boy scores with a jab to the body.
Meat Boy scores with a body shot.
Spigelman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spigelman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spigelman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Meat Boy connects with a body shot.
Meat Boy throws a hook but Spigelman avoids it easily.
Spigelman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Meat Boy lands a right hook to the body.
Spigelman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Meat Boy lands a nice looking body shot.
Meat Boy jabs at Spigelman's body.
Meat Boy lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meat Boy connects with a body shot.
Spigelman slips a jab from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Meat Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Spigelman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Meat Boy misses.
Meat Boy misses with a hook.
Meat Boy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Spigelman counter with a right hand.
Spigelman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meat Boy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Meat Boy scores with a jab to the body.
Meat Boy digs a good hook to Spigelman's body.
Meat Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spigelman.
Meat Boy looks to throw the jab but Spigelman is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy throws a shot from downtown. Spigelman moves away and avoids it.
Meat Boy lands a glancing blow to the side of Spigelman's head.
Meat Boy connects with a body shot that sends Spigelman's belly button to the back.
Meat Boy lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meat Boy scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Meat Boy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meat Boy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Spigelman rather than just go for the knockout.
Meat Boy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meat Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meat Boy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meat Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spigelman was well out of range. Poor timing from Meat Boy.
Spigelman tries to counter by clinching up but Meat Boy breaks away and moves out of range.
Meat Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meat Boy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Meat Boy stuns Spigelman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spigelman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meat Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Meat Boy misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Meat Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spigelman.
Meat Boy works over Spigelman's head and body with a nice combination.
Super Meat Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Meat Boy looks to land a left hand but Spigelman moved out of range nicely.
Spigelman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meat Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Spigelman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meat Boy misses with a hook
and Meat Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meat Boy misses with an uppercut. Spigelman saw that one coming.
Spigelman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Meat Boy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Meat Boy misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spigelman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meat Boy slips a jab from Spigelman.
Meat Boy lands a right hook to the body.
Meat Boy lands a nice hook to Spigelman's body. Spigelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Meat Boy lands a body shot.
Meat Boy misses with an uppercut. Spigelman saw that one coming.
Spigelman is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy connects with a body shot that sends Spigelman's belly button to the back.
Spigelman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spigelman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spigelman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meat Boy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meat Boy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Meat Boy throws a looping overhand right but Spigelman ducks down to avoid it.
Meat Boy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meat Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spigelman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meat Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spigelman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meat Boy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meat Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meat Boy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spigelman.
Spigelman misses with a looping right.
Meat Boy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spigelman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Meat Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Spigelman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Meat Boy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spigelman.
Meat Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spigelman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spigelman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meat Boy misses the shot to the body.
Meat Boy throws a leg kick but Spigelman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spigelman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meat Boy throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Spigelman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spigelman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Meat Boy digs a good hook to Spigelman's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meat Boy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meat Boy cracks a nice hook into Spigelman's ribs.
Meat Boy scores with the left hand. Spigelman knows he should have avoided that one.
Meat Boy scores with a body shot.
Meat Boy works Spigelman's body with a nice hook.
Meat Boy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meat Boy works Spigelman's body with a nice hook.
Meat Boy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spigelman momentarily.
Meat Boy lands with a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Meat Boy.
Spigelman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spigelman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Spigelman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Meat Boy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spigelman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Meat Boy scores with a shot to the body.
Meat Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spigelman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meat Boy. Spigelman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spigelman tries to counter by clinching up but Meat Boy breaks away and moves out of range.
Spigelman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spigelman tries to move into range but Meat Boy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meat Boy jabs Spigelman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meat Boy lands a nice hook to Spigelman's body. Spigelman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spigelman slips under a jab.
Meat Boy thuds a left hand into Spigelman's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meat Boy tries to work over Spigelman's front leg with a kick but Spigelman checks it.
Spigelman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Meat Boy. Beautiful body shot.
Meat Boy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Spigelman drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Meat Boy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Spigelman's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Branton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Eduardo Demaestri looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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165 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Branton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branton moves out of range of the body kick.
Demaestri looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Branton has momentary wrist control but Demaestri slips an elbow through the middle.
Branton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Demaestri'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.
Branton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Branton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Demaestri wants to sweep here but Branton controlling him for the moment.
Demaestri striking from his own guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branton trying to control the position from guard on top but Demaestri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demaestri lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Demaestri throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Demaestri keeping full guard, as Branton tries to pass.
I've been told that Branton has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Demaestri controls Branton momentarily but Branton frees himself.
Branton trying to control the position from guard on top but Demaestri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demaestri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Branton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Demaestri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Branton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Branton trying to control the position from guard on top but Demaestri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Branton but Branton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demaestri looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Branton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Demaestri postures up in Branton's guard and throws a big left but Branton blocks it.
Branton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demaestri won't allow Branton to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branton trying to keep a closed guard but Demaestri is proving a slippery customer.
Branton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Demaestri preventing the sweep.
Branton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Demaestri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Branton trying to keep a closed guard but Demaestri is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Branton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Branton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Demaestri throws a strike from the bottom but Branton passes into side control!
Branton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Demaestri knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Branton tries for a kimura but Demaestri is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Demaestri is trying to improve his position.
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 Julian Eduardo Demaestri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A cross from Branton lands.
Branton lands with a kick to the ribs.
Julian Eduardo Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Branton scores with a head kick. Demaestri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Julian Eduardo Demaestri has been cut.
Branton lands a big head kick that sends Demaestri tumbling to the mat! Branton takes a step backwards and waves Demaestri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Demaestri is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oh Demaestri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Branton seems to be stalking Demaestri here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Demaestri drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Trent Branton!
Trent Branton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnsom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samed Ismailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Johnsom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samed Ismailov's chin.
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25
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
211 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Johnsom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samed Ismailov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Johnsom trying to control but Ismailov is working from the bottom.
Johnsom is looking to pass into half guard but Ismailov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ismailov is in guard.
Johnsom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnsom is looking for a triangle here but Ismailov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Johnsom is looking for a sweep.
Johnsom is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismailov wants to stand but Johnsom has his arm trapped.
Johnsom tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsom can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnsom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnsom manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ismailov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnsom has his takedown stuffed
and Ismailov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ismailov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ismailov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnsom goes for a double leg but Ismailov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ismailov continues to drive forward.
Ismailov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnsom is breathing heavily.
Ismailov feints a jab promting Johnsom to slip. Ismailov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnsom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ismailov swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnsom.
Ismailov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnsom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ismailov.
Nice sprawl there from Ismailov as Johnsom shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnsom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismailov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ismailov, as that shot connected.
Johnsom is rocked!
Ismailov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Johnsom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ismailov connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Johnsom covering up! Ismailov comes in with a big uppercut and Johnsom goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Samed Ismailov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitbull Lovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Kid Rock - Cowboy as his entrance music. The key to victory for Pitbull Lovski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
250 lbs
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272 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pitbull Lovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Lovski throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Lovski misses the jab.
Lovski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Lovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lovski misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Lovski.
Lovski sets himself, and Johnson steps forward looking for the clinch! Lovski avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lovski swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to counter with a clinch but Lovski shakes him off and moves away.
Lovski throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Lovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovski scores with a nice right hand.
Lovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Lovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lovski.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lovski to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Lovski.
Lovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Lovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Lovski is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lovski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson wants a takedown.
I was talking to Lovski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pitbull Lovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Johnson.
Lovski stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Lovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson has Lovski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lovski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lovski is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lovski down to the mat. Lovski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lovski misses with a double jab.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Lovski.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pitbull Lovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Lovski.
Lovski clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lovski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Lovski stuffs the takedown.
Lovski misses with an uppercut
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lovski keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of Lovski's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lovski seems comfortable defending it but Johnson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lovski is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lovski is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johnson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Johnson!
A very excited looking John Johnson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gurr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Kanye West - Homecoming as his entrance music. Ray Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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23
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Gurr!
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, Ray Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts cracks a nice hook into Gurr's ribs.
Gurr throws a shot from downtown. Roberts moves away and avoids it.
Roberts digs a good body shot into Gurr's ribs.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Roberts moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Gurr! Roberts continues to tee off on Gurr, landing with a left and a right! Roberts connects with a right hand that leaves Gurr sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Roberts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Roberts!
A relieved looking Ray Roberts thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Joe Gurr stepped up to the mic, saying 'You all seem it !it was a eye poke! I just could not see BUT ILL BE BACK '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hans Moleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultra Superb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moleman comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Run This Town. This should be a great matchup!
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26
172 lbs
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181 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Moleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ultra Superb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Superb closes the distance and pushes Moleman back into the cage.
Superb can't find room to land a body shot as Moleman controls the action.
Moleman slowing the pace effectively.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Superb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moleman backwards.
Moleman lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Superb.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moleman fails to land.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Superb misses with a punch to the body.
Superb misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Superb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moleman blocks a body shot from Superb.
Superb misses with a punch to the body.
Moleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Superb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moleman lands with a left to the head.
Superb can't find room to land a body shot as Moleman controls the action.
Moleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Superb working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Moleman scores with a shot to the side of Superb's head.
Superb blocking some punches.
Moleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Superb.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Superb.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moleman.
Superb lands a nice uppercut.
Moleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moleman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Superb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Moleman lands a nice uppercut.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Superb working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Superb has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moleman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Superb can turn it around.
Superb takes a shot to the head.
Moleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moleman lands with a light punch inside.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Superb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Moleman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb digs a right hand underneath Moleman's ribcage. Moleman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Superb blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Superb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moleman tries to stall but Superb uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
Superb throws a head punch that misses.
Superb wants a takedown.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Moleman avoiding damage.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Moleman lands a shoulder strike.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman effectively controlling the action here.
A nice left hand lands by Moleman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moleman blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Moleman.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman gets through Superb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Superb.
Nice body punch from Superb.
Moleman wants to stall.
Superb scores with a shot to the side of Moleman's head.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Superb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molemans head.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ultra Superb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Superb misses with a hook. Moleman ducked under it nicely.
Moleman ducks under a wild hook from Superb.
Moleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moleman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
Superb swings wildly with an uppercut but Moleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Superb can't find room to land a body shot as Moleman controls the action.
Superb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moleman prevents it.
Moleman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Moleman.
Moleman tries to land a knee to the head but Superb blocks with his arms.
Moleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Superbs head.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superb swings wildly with an uppercut but Moleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Superb.
Superb tries a body shot but Moleman blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Moleman fails to land.
A short right from Moleman.
Moleman scores with a shot to the side of Superb's head.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Moleman stalling in the clinch.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moleman blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Moleman effectively controlling the action here.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moleman connects with a knee to the head.
Moleman works on Superb's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moleman lands with a left to the head.
Superb lands a shoulder strike.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Moleman lands a right hand.
Moleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Superb backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moleman.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Superb misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superb swings wildly with an uppercut but Moleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superb working aggressively here.
Moleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Superb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Superb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Moleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Superb misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Superb.
A head punch on the inside from Superb fails to land.
Superb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moleman lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Superb.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moleman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Superb lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Moleman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Superb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moleman leaning his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Superb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Moleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Superb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Moleman prevents a body shot from Superb.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ultra Superb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Superb lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Hans Moleman has been cut.
Moleman pushes Superb up against the cage in a clinch.
Superb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Superb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ultra Superb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Superb throws a head punch that misses.
Moleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Superb tries to work over Moleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moleman blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Moleman on the inside.
Moleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superb misses with a punch to the body.
Moleman lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moleman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Superb takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Moleman.
Superb swings wildly with an uppercut but Moleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moleman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Superb backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Moleman.
Superb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moleman backwards.
A short left from Moleman.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Superb misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moleman has a couple of punches blocked by Superb.
Moleman lands a shoulder strike.
Superb is rocked!
Moleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Superb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Superb is still on wobbly legs! Can Moleman finish him?
Moleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Superb.
Moleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Superb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moleman lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
Moleman throws a head punch that misses.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Superb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superb seems to have recovered his senses.
Superb tries to throw a body punch but Moleman avoids it by throwing Superb back against the cage.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Moleman takes a shot to the head.
Superb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moleman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Superbs head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moleman pushes Superb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Superb.
Superb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Superb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moleman.
Moleman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Superb backwards.
Moleman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Moleman takes a shot to the head.
Superb blocks an uppercut.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moleman taking a breather.
Superb throws a head punch that misses.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molemans head.
Moleman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moleman looking to stall.
Superb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molemans head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Moleman is looking to control Superb's arms but Superb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moleman has his back to the cage.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Hans Moleman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Hans Moleman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moleman has managed to clinch.
Moleman scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Moleman.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Moleman lands a right hand.
Superb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A bit of stalling here from Moleman.
Superb swings wildly with an uppercut but Moleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moleman backwards.
Superb misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moleman trying to stall but Superb improves his position.
Moleman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Moleman stalling in the clinch.
Moleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moleman working aggressively here.
Moleman scores with a shoulder strike.
Moleman missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Superb fails to land.
Superb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moleman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Superb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Superb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moleman's elbow.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Moleman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Superb lands with a right to the head.
Moleman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Superb lands a hook that snaps the head of Moleman backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Superb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb cracks Moleman with a nice body shot.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Superb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Superb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Superb working aggressively here.
Moleman lands a nice uppercut.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Moleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superb blocks an uppercut.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Superb fails to land.
Moleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Moleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Superb.
Moleman lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Superb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
Superb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moleman blocking some punches.
A short right from Moleman.
Superb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Superb tries to work over Moleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Superb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molemans head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Moleman.
Moleman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Superb throws a head punch that misses.
Moleman throws a punch but it's blocked by Superb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moleman effectively controlling the action here.
Superb throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Moleman fails to land.
Moleman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Superb lands a right hand.
Moleman lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Superb fails to land.
Superb pushes Moleman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Superb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Molemans head.
Moleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Superb uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ultra Superb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hans Moleman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Moleman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Superb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Superb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Moleman on the inside.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Superb.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Superb misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Superb scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Superb lands with a right to the head.
Superb takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moleman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Superb throws a head punch that misses.
Superb working aggressively here.
Superb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Superb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moleman's elbow.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Superb fails to land.
Moleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Superb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moleman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Superb lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moleman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Moleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Superb backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Superb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superb misses with a punch on the inside.
Moleman lands with a left to the head.
Superb tries for a takedown but Moleman manages to get underhooks.
Superb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Superb backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moleman.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Moleman stalling against the cage.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Moleman throws a head punch that misses.
Moleman lands a shoulder strike.
Superb swings wildly with an uppercut but Moleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superb.
Superb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Superb working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Superb fails to land.
Moleman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moleman blocks an uppercut.
Superb tries to throw a body punch but Moleman avoids it by throwing Superb back against the cage.
Moleman has a couple of punches blocked by Superb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moleman.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moleman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Superb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Superb throws a punch but it's blocked by Moleman.
Moleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moleman effectively controlling the action here.
Superb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moleman blocking some punches.
Superb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Superb misses with the head strike.
Superb has a couple of punches blocked by Moleman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moleman.
Moleman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Superb backwards.
Superb lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Superb.
Moleman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Superb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moleman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ultra Superb.
Well Superb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ultra Superb!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Ultra Superb!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ultra Superb!
Ultra Superb wins by unanimous decision!
Ultra Superb is the new welterweight champion!
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