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WWF 5:world at war PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eirik Rivfader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Tumenov (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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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Eirik Rivfader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Tumenov!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tumenov throws a big shot that misses.
Rivfader slips a straight right by Tumenov.
Tumenov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tumenov tries to clinch there but Rivfader circles away.
Tumenov misses the body punch
and Rivfader counters with a solid body kick.
Rivfader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rivfader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tumenov.
Tumenov takes a swing at Rivfader's ribcage but misses.
Oooooh!!! Rivfader has knocked Tumenov down with a huge combo! Rivfader steps away and waves a wobbly Tumenov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tumenov is rocked!
It looks like Boris Tumenov has been cut.
Tumenov looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivfader gets a big slam - oh, Tumenov is out! Tumenov is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Eirik Rivfader!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onkel Bergmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hale Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergmann comes to the cage accompanied by Never Give Up. Hale Erwin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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222 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Onkel Bergmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hale Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin misses with a hook.
Bergmann appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erwin. Bergmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erwin misses with an uppercut. Bergmann saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Erwin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erwin lands a leg kick that knocks Bergmann off balance momentarily.
Bergmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bergmann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Erwin. That one must have hurt.
Erwin thuds a left hand into Bergmann's body.
Erwin lands a body shot.
Bergmann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bergmann is breathing heavily.
Erwin drops Bergmann with a beautiful combination! Bergmann stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Erwin is looking for the KO!
It looks like Onkel Bergmann has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Bergmann checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Erwin misses with a kick to the body.
Bergmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Erwin throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Bergmann is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hale Erwin!
An out of breath Hale Erwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glen Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Amiksah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig comes into the arena with The Misfits- Night of the Living Dead blaring out of the sound system. Hasan Amiksah is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Danzig!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hasan Amiksah!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Danzig catches Amiksah right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Hasan Amiksah has been cut.
Amiksah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Danzig defends well and Amiksah ends up having to push Danzig into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amiksah has his takedown stuffed
letting Danzig counter with a right hand.
Danzig ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Danzig throws a shot to the body.
Danzig darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Amiksah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Danzig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Amiksah! Danzig lets Amiksah back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Amiksah is rocked!
Glen Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hasan Amiksah.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danzig circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Amiksah tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Danzig wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glen Danzig!
Glen Danzig retains his lightweight title!
A less than humble Glen Danzig misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Judo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeya Morimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Judo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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149 lbs
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138 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Judo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeya Morimoto!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morimoto connects with a high kick.
Judo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Judo works Morimoto's body with a nice hook.
Judo stuns Morimoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judo.
Judo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Judo avoids the head kick by Morimoto.
Morimoto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick by Morimoto misses
and Judo counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morimoto is looking to clinch.
Judo throws a series of strikes that have Morimoto backpedaling.
Judo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Morimoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Judo.
Judo tries a body shot but Morimoto blocks it.
Morimoto tries a knee to the head but Judo blocks it.
Judo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Judo.
Judo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Judo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Judo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morimoto throws a knee to the head but misses.
Judo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Judo manages to end up in side control.
Morimoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Judo.
Morimoto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morimoto looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Judo has hold of Morimoto's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Morimoto seems comfortable defending it but Judo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Morimoto is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Morimoto is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Judo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Judo!
In his post fight interview, Jack Judo gave a big smile as he said 'Can I get a Shucky Ducky Quack Quack?'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Da Skrumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kayden Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbo 's entrance music is It's a fight!!. A fine choice. Da Skrumbo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Da Skrumbo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kayden Li!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrumbo moves out of range of the body kick from Li.
Skrumbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Li looks for the body kick but Skrumbo saw that one coming.
Li pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Skrumbo cracks Li with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Skrumbo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Li to stand back up!
Li is rocked!
It looks like Kayden Li has been cut.
Skrumbo finds Li's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Li flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Skrumbo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Li will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Da Skrumbo !
During a confident post fight interview, Da Skrumbo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tatti (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tatti!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mercer taking a breather.
Tatti breaks from the clinch.
Tatti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercer shoots for a takedown but Tatti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tatti has Mercer up against the cage in a clinch.
Tatti jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Tatti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mercer is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Tatti keeps moving.
Tatti wants to control but Mercer passes easily into half guard.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but Tatti defending well.
Ground and pound from Mercer.
Mercer is stalling here. Tatti is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mercer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tatti has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mercer is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatti prevents Mercer from escaping the position.
Mercer tries to buck Tatti off but Tatti is having none of it.
Tatti working away.
Tatti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mercer keeps working.
Tatti tries to stand but Mercer is controlling his head.
Mercer wants to control but Tatti postures up.
Mercer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatti working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatti gets to mount! Mercer was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tatti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mercer tries to hold on but Tatti pushes him away.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tatti goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mercer turns into him and now he's in Tatti's guard.
Mercer postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stops Tatti from standing up.
Tatti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mercer controls the pace.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tatti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatti throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tatti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tatti leaves Mercer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tatti doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatti but Tatti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Tatti with that takedown attempt.
Tatti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatti takes the fight into the clinch.
Tatti is trying to pull guard but Mercer has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer jumps guard but Tatti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Mercer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tatti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercer clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tatti fails with a takedown attempt.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Tatti tries to clinch there but Mercer circles away.
Tatti shoots for a takedown but Mercer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mercer tries to counter by clinching up but Tatti breaks away and moves out of range.
Mercer pushes Tatti up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer wants a takedown.
Tatti avoiding damage as Mercer throws knees to the body.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Tatti won't allow it.
Tatti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tatti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Tatti throws a push kick but Mercer slaps the foot to one side.
Mercer goes for a double leg but Tatti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tatti continues to drive forward.
Tatti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mercer defends it well.
Mercer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tatti eats them both and turns towards Mercer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercer.
Tatti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tatti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mercer but Mercer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mercer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tatti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tatti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tatti as he jumps to the side.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Tatti has closed the distance and engaged Mercer in a clinch.
Tatti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Tatti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mercer is defending well.
Tatti is working for takedown but Mercer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mercer successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatti is standing up over Mercer. Mercer looks to escape but Tatti dives into side control.
Tatti throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatti tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mercer sneaks back into half guard.
Tatti trying to control from half guard but Mercer is working away.
Tatti might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mercer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatti wants to stand up but Mercer is controlling the position.
Tatti controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Mercer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Mercer shoots for a double leg takedown but Tatti sprawls well. He's pushed Mercer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatti is looking to clinch but Mercer is avoiding it.
Mercer stuffs the takedown attempt from Tatti. Tatti gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tatti.
Mercer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mercer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tatti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mercer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer blocks a head kick by Tatti.
Tatti moves in looking to clinch but Mercer pushes him off.
Tatti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tatti tries for a takedown but Mercer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randy Mercer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tatti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mercer is defended easily by Tatti.
Mercer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Mercer.
Tatti moves into range and clinches up with Mercer.
Mercer tries to break free but Tatti pushes him back against the cage.
Tatti looking for a takedown.
Mercer just leaning against Tatti, taking a breather.
Tatti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mercer walks away with a smile on his face. Tatti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercer defends it nicely.
As Tatti looks to move away, Mercer throws a big counter combo bu Tatti just gets out of the way.
Mercer keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatti shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mercer sprawls well. Mercer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tatti gets slowly back to his feet.
Tatti takes the fight into the clinch.
Mercer wants to take the fight to the mat but Tatti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mercer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tatti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer stops a takedown attempt from Tatti.
Tatti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tatti has Mercer pressed against the cage, preventing Mercer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mercer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tatti jumps guard but Mercer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tatti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tatti fails to pull guard.
Mercer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tatti uses from the top position.
Tatti looking to sit in guard and control but Mercer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tatti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tatti looking to control.
Mercer preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatti is retaining full guard.
Mercer drops back looking for a leg! Tatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tatti manages to kick Mercer off! Mercer jumps back into Tatti's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Mercer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Randy Mercer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Deadwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Kirby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirby has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Stone Kirby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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222 lbs
18 - 6 - 1 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Derrick Deadwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Stone Kirby!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deadwood.
Kirby rushes Deadwood and presses him up against the cage.
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirby scores with a shot to the side of Deadwood's head.
It looks like Derrick Deadwood has been cut.
Deadwood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deadwood dodges an elbow strike from Kirby.
Kirby lands a nice shot to the body.
Deadwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deadwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Deadwood with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deadwood tries to land a knee to the head but Kirby blocks with his arms.
Kirby is working Deadwood over against the cage.
Deadwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kirby backwards.
Kirby is leaning against Deadwood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Deadwood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kirby blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deadwood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kirby avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirby.
Deadwood dodges an elbow strike from Kirby.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deadwood's brow.
Deadwood misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Kirby.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirby.
Kirby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deadwood trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kirby just misses with a elbow thrown towards Deadwood's brow.
Deadwood looking to throw knees to the head but Kirby is blocking nicely.
Deadwood landing knees to the head.
Kirby lands a nice uppercut.
Kirby tries to throw a body punch but Deadwood avoids it by throwing Kirby back against the cage.
Kirby misses with an elbow strike.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirby throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deadwoods head.
Deadwood tries to throw a body punch but Kirby avoids it by throwing Deadwood back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirby throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirby.
Kirby looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Deadwood blocks the elbow strike.
Kirby tries to work over Deadwood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Deadwood dodges an elbow strike from Kirby.
Kirby misses with the head strike.
Kirby throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kirby tries a body shot but Deadwood blocks it.
Deadwood blocks an elbow strike.
Kirby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Deadwood backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirby throws an elbow but misses.
Deadwood misses with a knee to the head.
Deadwood trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Deadwood has Kirby pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deadwood.
Deadwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deadwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deadwood blocks the elbow strike.
Kirby misses with some punches.
Kirby makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kirby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kirby throws an elbow but it misses.
Kirby lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Deadwood backwards.
Kirby managing to block the knees to the body from Deadwood.
Kirby lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deadwood blocks an elbow strike.
Kirby creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Deadwood's defenses.
Kirby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deadwood takes an elbow to the temple.
Derrick Deadwood's cut is getting worse.
Kirby swings wildly with an uppercut but Deadwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deadwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kirby gets through Deadwood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kirby lands an elbow inside.
Kirby throws an elbow that misses.
Deadwood blocks an elbow strike.
Kirby throws a head punch that misses.
Deadwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirby lands a damaging elbow.
Derrick Deadwood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kirby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kirby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Kirby dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Deadwood's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kirby cracks Deadwood with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kirby feints a jab promting Deadwood to slip. Kirby then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Deadwood slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deadwood is rocked!
Kirby throws a head kick that misses
and Deadwood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deadwood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Kirby.
Deadwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirby forces Deadwood back against the cage and clinches.
Kirby lands an elbow inside.
Kirby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Deadwood content to slow the pace in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Deadwood.
Kirby digs a right hand underneath Deadwood's ribcage. Deadwood let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Deadwood leaning against his opponent.
Deadwood blocks an elbow strike from Kirby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirby lands a nice uppercut.
Kirby lands an elbow inside.
Stone Kirby seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Deadwood is trying to force a seperation but Kirby has the dominant position.
Deadwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kirby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirby comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jeez, Derrick Deadwood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Deadwood tries to break free but Kirby pushes him back against the cage.
Kirby lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirby throws an elbow but misses.
Deadwood misses with a knee strike.
Kirby pushes off an throws an elbow but Deadwood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kirby.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derrick Deadwood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stone Kirby!
Stone Kirby gave a mention to BeastMode in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Contreras (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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25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Contreras was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanders.
Sanders clinches up with Contreras and pushes him back against the cage.
Contreras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
Sanders scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanders throws a punch but it's blocked by Contreras.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras is struggling to control the position.
Contreras misses with a punch to the body.
Contreras is pushing Sanders up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Contreras misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sam Sanders has been cut.
Sanders lands a damaging elbow.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Contreras as Sanders tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras dodges an elbow strike from Sanders.
A nice right hand lands inside from Contreras.
Contreras takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Contreras.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contreras makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanders throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Sanders fails to land.
Contreras avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Contreras.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Contreras creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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!
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanders wants to stall.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Contreras avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Contreras.
Contreras tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Sanders pushes off an throws an elbow but Contreras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanders.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras is trying to maintain a safe position but Sanders gets an underhook and turns Contreras into the cage.
Contreras misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Sanders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders blocks an elbow strike from Contreras.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Contreras avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanders.
Contreras gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Contreras.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
Sanders avoids the elbow strike from Contreras, against the cage.
Sanders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Contreras.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders blocks an elbow strike.
Sanders comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders gets through Contreras's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Contreras.
Contreras is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Contreras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Contreras blocks a body shot from Sanders.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders tries a body shot but Contreras blocks it.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
Contreras misses with an elbow over the top.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Contreras as Sanders tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Contreras.
Contreras misses with some punches.
Sanders digs a right hand into Contreras's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Contreras's gas tank.
Contreras avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Good body shot from Contreras.
A right handed body shot lands from Contreras.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike.
Sanders tries a body shot but Contreras blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Contreras will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Sanders's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanders moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sanders rushes Contreras and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders lands a nice uppercut.
Contreras softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Contreras tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanders's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
Contreras struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanders controls his hands.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Contreras's brow.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders tries to throw a body punch but Contreras avoids it by throwing Sanders back against the cage.
Contreras blocks a body shot from Sanders.
Pablo Contreras seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders lands a left hand.
Sanders avoiding damage.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanders throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanders's brow.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Contreras throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Contreras looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanders lands an elbow just above Contreras 's eye.
Sanders effectively controlling the action here.
Contreras swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contreras lands a shot to the body.
Sanders tries a body shot but Contreras blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Sanders is pushing Contreras up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Contreras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Contreras is leaning against Sanders and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Contreras.
Contreras lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
Contreras stalling against the cage.
Contreras throws an elbow that misses.
Sanders lands an elbow that stopped Contreras in his tracks for a moment.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras trying to stall but Sanders improves his position.
Contreras lands a damaging elbow.
Contreras scores with a hook to the body.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras blocking some punches.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Contreras controls the action.
Contreras throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Sanders as the two fighters clinch.
Contreras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Contreras blocks the elbow strike.
Contreras stalls.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Contreras tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
Contreras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Contreras tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Contreras back against the cage.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Contreras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Contreras lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sanders throws an elbow that misses.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Contreras lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanders struggles to land a body shot inside as Contreras controls his hands.
Sanders lands an elbow just above Contreras 's eye.
Sanders tries a body shot but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras lands an elbow that stopped Sanders in his tracks for a moment.
Sanders leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sanders is working Contreras over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Contreras.
Contreras tries a body shot but Sanders blocks it.
Contreras lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pablo Contreras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Sanders's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sanders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Contreras throws an elbow but it misses.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders avoids a wild elbow strike from Contreras.
Sanders misses with an elbow strike.
Contreras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Contreras lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sanders being controlled against the cage.
Contreras presses Sanders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Contreras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders blocks the elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Contreras.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Contreras controls the action.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Contreras working aggressively here.
Contreras pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Contreras lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Sanders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanders throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Contreras misses with a body punch.
Sanders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Contreras.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Contreras.
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras tries to stall but Sanders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Contreras as Sanders tries to tie him up.
A hook to the body from Contreras.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Contreras.
Sanders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Contreras takes an elbow to the forehead.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
Sanders lands with a light punch inside.
Contreras blocks an elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Contreras blocking some punches.
Contreras misses with a punch on the inside.
Contreras avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanders.
Sanders takes an elbow to the temple.
Sanders dodges an elbow strike from Contreras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sanders.
Sanders can't find room to land a body shot as Contreras controls the action.
Sanders gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanders.
Contreras lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Contreras scores with a hook to the body.
Sanders takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Contreras.
Sanders lands with a right to the head.
Contreras comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sam Sanders's cut is getting worse.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Contreras just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sanders's brow.
Contreras takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contreras avoids the elbow strike from Sanders, against the cage.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders misses with an elbow over the top.
Contreras pushes off an throws an elbow but Sanders leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Contreras throws an elbow but misses.
Contreras creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Contreras can't find room to land a body shot as Sanders controls the action.
Contreras blocking some punches.
Sanders lands a body punch in the clinch.
Contreras creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sanders's defenses.
Sanders throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sanders pushes off an throws an elbow but Contreras leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Contreras's brow.
Sanders misses with some punches.
Contreras looking to stall.
Contreras slows down the pace here.
Sanders lands an elbow that stopped Contreras in his tracks for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Sanders.
Well Contreras has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Contreras!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Rossa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Rossa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeffrey Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tony Rossa!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Rossa persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Barnes lands an overhand right.
Barnes sends Rossa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barnes is motioning to the referee to let Rossa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Rossa is rocked!
It looks like Tony Rossa has been cut.
Rossa fails with the takedown
and Barnes scores with a counter punch that sends Rossa to the canvas! Barnes smells blood - he's punishing Rossa with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rossa has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Barnes!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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