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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Quill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desert Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quill kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Quill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Desert Storm !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Storm misses
and Quill decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Storm 's guard.
Quill controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quill slips nicely into half guard.
Storm is looking for a sweep. Quill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Quill wants to take a breather but Storm is having none of it.
Storm trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quill is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Storm regains half guard.
Storm is not content to let Quill control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quill moves into full mount! Storm won't be happy about that!
Quill avoids the attempt from Storm to control.
Storm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Quill trying to control but Storm is having none of it.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Quill has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quill trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Quill lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quill jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Storm manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Storm gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Storm moves into full guard.
Storm working for submissions but it's allowed Quill to get to half guard.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Quill has control of the leg.
Quill uses his free foot to push down on Storm 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Storm .
Quill working Storm over with strikes here.
Storm is just holding on here. Quill manages to take his back.
Storm looking very determined here, making life difficult for Quill.
Quill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Storm is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm breaks Quill's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Quill looking to control.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Storm drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Quill manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Storm has Quill in his guard.
Quill is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Quill dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Storm throws a leg kick but Quill moved away.
Storm scores with a kick to the midsection.
Quill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quill misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quill shoots and misses
and Storm counters with a slapping leg kick.
Quill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm . Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Quill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Quill's leg but Quill calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands a head kick. Quill smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Quill misses with a takedown attempt - Storm sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Quill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quill shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Storm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Quill is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Storm as he connects with a hook.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Quill misses with a double jab.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Storm throws a low kick but Quill moves out of range easily.
Quill gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm .
Quill closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Quill lands in his opponent's guard.
Storm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls Quill momentarily but Quill frees himself.
Quill wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm looking to control but Quill passes into half guard.
Storm is staying active underneath Quill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Storm wants to control but Quill is keeping busy.
Quill wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Storm has his foot on Quill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quill works his way back into a safe position though.
Storm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quill has passed into half guard!
Quill wants to stand up but Storm has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Quill wants to control but Storm is keeping him busy.
Storm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Quill is trying to control. Storm wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Storm makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Storm .
Storm working for submissions but it's allowed Quill to get to half guard.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Quill controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quill is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desert Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Quill fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Quill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quill checks a low kick from Storm .
Storm with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quill throws a low kick but Storm moves out of range easily.
Quill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Storm avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm is looking to slow Quill down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Storm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quill somewhat.
Storm throws a push kick but Quill slaps the foot to one side.
Quill tries for a takedown but Storm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Quill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Quill is able to avoid easily.
Quill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Storm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quill throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm lands a brutal head kick. Quill looks out on his feet and Storm throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Desert Storm !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Keats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terror is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Superjoint Ritual - Dress Like A Target. Corey Terror has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kenneth Keats's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenneth Keats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Terror!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror dodges the punch combination from Keats.
Keats doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Terror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terror has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Keats misses with a double jab.
Keats fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keats lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Terror throws a jab but it's blocked by Keats.
Keats looks for a takedown but Terror sprawls well.
Keats with a poor takedown
and Terror counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Terror throws a right hand that Keats ducks under and follows up with a left that Keats also avoids with ease.
Terror looks to land a right hand but Keats moved out of range.
Keats feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keats avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror wants to stand up but Keats is controlling him.
Keats works over Terror with some ground and pound from guard.
Keats is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Keats throws a big right hand that misses.
Keats makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keats missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Terror managing to control the position.
Keats slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Terror looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keats is one step ahead there.
Keats controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Terror can do anything to dispel that myth.
Keats trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keats shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Terror pinned against the cage. Terror gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Keats. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keats feints and as Terror raises his hands in defense, Keats changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Terror really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keats. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror is looking to stand up but Keats isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keats stands up over Terror, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keats working some strikes from top position.
Keats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keats lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Keats is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keats working some strikes from top position.
Keats is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Keats with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Terror is trying to control the position but Keats postures up.
Terror looking for a guillotine here but Keats defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keats trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom.
Keats throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terror works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keats cracks Terror with a solid left hand.
Keats throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Keats landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Keats dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keats throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keats closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Terror did well to prevent Keats getting side control.
Keats is looking for a kimura here.
Terror trying to control here.
Terror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keats.
Keats lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keats not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenneth Keats overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Terror wants to control but Keats is keeping busy.
Terror is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keats scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keats has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keats trying to control the pace.
Keats stops Terror from getting back to his feet.
Keats slows the pace down in half guard.
Keats is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terror is just riding it out for now. Keats eventually gives up the hold.
Terror tries to roll over but Keats keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Keats winds up and cracks Terror with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Terror holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Keats is nestled in close to Terror, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Keats thows a huge punch but Terror dodges it nicely.
Keats is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Terror wants to improve his position but Keats is controlling well.
Keats working Terror over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Keats.
Keats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keats is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keats lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Keats working the head and body with strikes.
Keats controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Keats connects with a nice short shot to Terror's temple.
Terror is refusing to be controlled, as Keats sits in half guard.
Keats missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keats prevents Terror from standing back up.
Terror looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keats trying to control from half guard but Terror is working away.
Keats works his way into side control.
Keats scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Terror to see if he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keats trying to control the position but Terror is working away.
Terror is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Keats dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Terror.
Keats gets a takedown into half guard.
Keats slips a nice elbow through Terror's hands, connecting with Terror's forehead.
Terror trying to control but Keats postures up.
Keats is trying to control. Terror wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Keats takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Keats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terror can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keats is trying to control. Terror wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Terror wants to sweep but Keats has passed to side control!
Terror takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Terror manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror taking some punishment here, with Keats in his half guard.
Keats stops Terror from getting back to his feet.
Terror is looking to improve his position.
Terror actively working from the bottom here.
Keats sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terror defending well though.
Keats is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Keats trying to advance position but Terror counters by regaining guard.
Keats distracts Terror with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keats is in close to Terror's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Terror working a defensive guard but Keats manages to pass into side control anyway.
Keats lands a nice forearm strike.
Terror is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Keats grinds an elbow into Terror's temple.
Terror takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Keats working the body and head with strikes.
Terror is rocked!
Terror takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terror is still in real trouble! Can Keats finish him?
Keats cracks Terror with a big elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keats working the body and head with strikes.
Keats cracks Terror with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Keats immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Terror is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Keats!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Keats!
A very excited looking Kenneth Keats rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Tomonaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bible Basher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tomonaka comes to the cage accompanied by Pistolero. Bible Basher 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Tomonaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bible Basher!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomonaka avoids the body shot from Basher.
Tomonaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Basher throws a low kick, looking for Tomonaka's leg but Tomonaka calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Tomonaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tomonaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basher is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Basher looks to clinch
and Tomonaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Tomonaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basher.
Basher connects with a nice looking jab.
Basher jabs Tomonaka right on the nose. Tomonaka blinks but takes it well.
Basher slips under a jab.
It seemed like Basher was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomonaka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tomonaka loads up on a big right hand but Basher slips the punch.
Basher throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Tomonaka blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tomonaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Basher misses the jab.
Tomonaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basher.
Tomonaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Basher throws a leg kick but Tomonaka moved away.
Basher tries to land a body kick
enabling Tomonaka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomonaka throws a looping overhand right but Basher ducks down to avoid it.
Basher thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tomonaka if he has to take too many more of those.
Basher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Basher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tomonaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Basher.
It looked like Tomonaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Basher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomonaka attempts a counter takedown but Basher avoids it well and moves away.
Basher connects with an inside leg kick.
Tomonaka gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Basher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomonaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bashers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomonaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Basher has time to react.
Basher throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Basher throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomonaka.
Tomonaka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tomonaka throws a looping overhand right but Basher ducks down to avoid it.
Basher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomonaka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Basher.
Tomonaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Basher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Basher.
Bible Basher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tomonaka thuds a left hand into Basher's body.
Tomonaka slips a straight right by Basher.
Basher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher moves into range and clinches up with Tomonaka.
Tomonaka can't find room to land a body shot as Basher controls the action.
Basher breaks the clinch.
Basher misses with a head kick.
It looked like Tomonaka was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Basher.
Tomonaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Basher throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tomonaka counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tomonaka content to stall in guard here.
Basher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tomonaka is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomonaka stopping the sweep attempt from Basher.
Tomonaka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tomonaka forces his way into half guard.
Basher looking for submissions off his back.
Basher has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Basher wants to control but Tomonaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tomonaka moves into full mount! Basher won't be happy about that!
Tomonaka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 Magnus Tomonaka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Tomonaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Basher throws a push kick but Tomonaka slaps the foot to one side.
Basher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tomonaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Basher plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Basher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tomonaka lands with a shot to the body.
Tomonaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Basher.
Basher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Basher.
Good leg kick by Basher there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Basher throws a front kick aimed at Tomonaka's knee but Tomonaka avoids it well.
Basher motions for Tomonaka to come forward. Basher throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomonaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Basher misses with a kick to the body.
Basher throws a combination that misses
and Tomonaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Tomonaka wants to control but Basher is keeping him busy.
Basher is being controlled here.
Tomonaka is looking to take a break and control but Basher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Basher is trying to improve his position.
Basher gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basher is trying to get back to full guard.
Tomonaka seems to be looking for submissions.
Tomonaka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tomonaka trying to control but Basher is having none of it.
Tomonaka controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher can't escape the position.
Basher stops Tomonaka from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tomonaka controlling his opponent.
Tomonaka lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Basher is trying to escape the mount.
Tomonaka looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tomonaka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Tomonaka dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Basher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomonaka throws a hook to the side of Basher's head but Basher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tomonaka blocks a head kick by Basher.
Basher tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tomonaka is able to avoid easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Basher finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Basher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomonaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Basher.
Basher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tomonaka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Basher sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basher slips under a jab from Tomonaka.
Tomonaka misses with a body shot.
Basher throws a chopping leg kick but Tomonaka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tomonaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomonaka blocks a body shot from Basher.
Tomonaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tomonaka moves out of range as Basher throws a body kick.
Tomonaka is looking to counter punch.
Basher throws a head kick that half lands.
Basher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tomonaka lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Basher moves out of range of the strikes.
Basher misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Tomonaka.
Bible Basher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Basher takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomonaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Basher.
Tomonaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Basher throws a jab when Tomonaka was well out of range.
Basher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tomonaka is out of range.
Basher's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Basher duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomonaka. Basher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Basher is looking to clinch.
Basher tries to clinch there but Tomonaka circles away.
Tomonaka with a hook.
Tomonaka throws the left hand but Basher avoids the punch easily.
Basher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tomonaka misses its target.
Basher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tomonaka checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Basher tries to land a leg kick but Tomonaka saw it coming and moves away.
Basher lands a leg kick that knocks Tomonaka off balance momentarily.
Bible Basher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tomonaka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Basher's guard.
Basher wants to sweep here but Tomonaka controlling him for the moment.
Basher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomonaka passes Basher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tomonaka performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Basher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tomonaka slows the pace down in half guard.
Basher wants to improve his position but Tomonaka is controlling well.
Magnus Tomonaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Tomonaka 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Tomonaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tomonaka, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Tomonaka!
Magnus Tomonaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugmar Sidwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergiu Petrescu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugmar Sidwell's chin.
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19
195 lbs
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204 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugmar Sidwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've been hearing reports that Sidwell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petrescu takes a swing at Sidwell's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petrescu thuds his right hand into Sidwell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sidwell throws a leg kick which misses Petrescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrescu tries to avoid it.
Petrescu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sidwell.
Sidwell thuds his right hand into Petrescu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sidwell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Sidwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrescu on the side of the head.
Sidwell throws a leg kick but Petrescu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrescu! But no joy.
Sidwell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrescu.
Sidwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Sidwell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrescu is able to avoid easily.
Sidwell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Sidwell is predictable there
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sidwell lands a really nice looking cross but Petrescu seems unphased.
Sidwell wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu cracks Sidwell with an open hand slap.
Sergiu Petrescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sidwell.
A big right from Sidwell misses.
Sidwell tries to bum rush Petrescu with a series of wild strikes but Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrescu cracks Sidwell with an open hand slap.
Sidwell throws a body shot but no joy.
Sidwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
A big left from Sidwell misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrescu! But no joy.
Sidwell tried to score with a low kick but Petrescu checks it.
Petrescu stuns Sidwell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sidwell backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrescu rushes Sidwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Petrescu missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sidwell backwards.
Sidwell blocks an uppercut.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu tries a knee to the head but Sidwell blocks it.
Petrescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Petrescu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrescu obliges.
Petrescu breaks from the clinch.
Sidwell walks into a jab.
Sidwell throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Sidwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Petrescu.
Sidwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sidwell.
Sidwell lands with a nice combination. Petrescu backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu connects with a right hand. Sidwell shakes it off.
Nice cross by Petrescu.
Petrescu moves into range and clinches up with Sidwell.
Sidwell stalling in the clinch but Petrescu improves position.
Sidwell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrescu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sidwell is rocked!
It looks like Hugmar Sidwell has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrescu as Sidwell tries to tie him up.
Oh Sidwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrescu gets through Sidwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sidwell throws a head punch that misses.
Petrescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sidwell avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sidwell throws an elbow but misses.
Petrescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sidwell seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Petrescu on the inside.
Petrescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sidwell backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sidwell takes a shot to the head.
Sidwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrescu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sidwell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Petrescu can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Petrescu avoids the elbow strike from Sidwell, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Petrescu.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Petrescu lands a right hand.
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sidwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Sidwell drops his hands momentarily and Petrescu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sidwell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sidwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Petrescu.
Petrescu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sidwell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrescu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sidwell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sidwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugmar Sidwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sidwell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrescu lands a big head kick that sends Sidwell tumbling to the mat! Petrescu takes a step backwards and waves Sidwell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sidwell.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Sidwell.
Petrescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Sidwell.
Petrescu with a hook.
Petrescu tries a head kick but it misses.
Sidwell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sidwell tries to clinch there but Petrescu circles away.
Petrescu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sidwell throws a combination. Petrescu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sidwell throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Sidwell tries to clinch there but Petrescu circles away.
Petrescu throws out a counter right but Sidwell avoids it with no problem.
Sidwell misses with a looping right.
Petrescu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sidwell loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
A big left from Sidwell misses.
A head kick from Petrescu lands but Sidwell takes it in his stride.
Sidwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Sidwell misses its target.
Petrescu drives through and clinches with Sidwell against the cage.
Petrescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrescu obliges.
Sergiu Petrescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Petrescu.
Sidwell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrescu breaks from the clinch.
Petrescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sidwell throws a body kick that misses.
Sidwell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu.
Petrescu cracks Sidwell with a good jab.
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!
Petrescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sergiu Petrescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Petrescu lands.
Petrescu misses with an uppercut
and Petrescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Oooooh!!! Petrescu has knocked Sidwell down with a huge combo! Petrescu steps away and waves a wobbly Sidwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Petrescu misses with a double jab.
Sidwell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sidwell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sidwell gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Petrescu gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sidwell is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergiu Petrescu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eder Falcao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George West Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eder Falcao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, George West Jr!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcao moves out of range as West Jr strikes.
Falcao throws a shot from downtown. West Jr moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from West Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Falcao throws a hook but West Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from West Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from West Jr. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falcao appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falcao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falcao lands with an uppercut that bounces West Jr off the cage and back into range.
West Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Falcao's head.
Falcao fakes the leg kick and cracks West Jr in the body.
Falcao connects with a body shot.
Falcao slips under a jab.
West Jr missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Falcao counters with a nice body kick.
Falcao connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Falcao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West Jr misses with a hook. Falcao ducked under it nicely.
West Jr misses the jab.
West Jr throws a hook but Falcao avoids it easily.
Falcao fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West Jr wants to clinch.
Falcao throws a hook to the side of West Jr's head but West Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West Jr misses with a straight left.
George West Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West Jr misses the jab.
West Jr misses with a body shot.
West Jr misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
Falcao slips under a jab from West Jr.
Falcao throws a quick counter kick to the body but West Jr avoids it.
West Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
West Jr lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Falcao was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Falcao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West Jr looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
West Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for West Jr.
Falcao delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Falcao misses with an uppercut. West Jr saw that one coming.
West Jr swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
A punch combination from Falcao misses.
West Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from West Jr. Falcao does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for West Jr.
West Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcao moves away.
West Jr takes a swing at Falcao's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Falcao tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Falcao misses the target.
West Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falcao punishes West Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Falcao takes a swing at West Jr's ribcage but misses.
Falcao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Falcao tests West Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Falcao.
West Jr missing with a left hand there. Falcao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by West Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falcao. Falcao obviously looking to wear him down.
West Jr misses with a right hand
and West Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Falcao misses its intended target.
West Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
West Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West Jr slips under a jab from Falcao.
West Jr throws a looping overhand right but Falcao ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao moves out of range as West Jr strikes.
Falcao defending well as West Jr loads up on a big left hand.
West Jr throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West Jr misses with a hook.
West Jr throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Falcao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcao misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Falcao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Falcao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West Jr misses with a body shot
and Falcao counters with a low kick, right behind West Jr 's knee.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West Jr.
Falcao misses with an uppercut.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falcao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Falcao throws a hook but West Jr avoids it easily.
West Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West Jr is looking to clinch.
West Jr throws a hook but Falcao blocks it.
It looked like Falcao wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Falcao throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcao staying out of range there.
Eder Falcao is winning the standup battle so far.
West Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcao counters with a nice uppercut.
Falcao throws out a powerful jab.
Falcao moves away from the strike by West Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Falcao. Those never looked like landing.
West Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Falcao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
West Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
West Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West Jr is breathing heavily.
Falcao avoids the body shot from West Jr.
West Jr works Falcao's body with a nice hook.
West Jr misses with a hook.
Falcao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
West Jr misses with a looping left.
West Jr misses the shot to the body.
West Jr misses with an uppercut. Falcao saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Falcao lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcao misses its target.
West Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and West Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Falcao misses with a looping left.
West Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Falcao moves out of range as West Jr strikes.
Falcao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Falcao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West Jr! But no joy.
Falcao misses with a straight left.
West Jr wants to counter the offense by Falcao and move into the clinch position.
Falcao throws a jab but it's blocked by West Jr.
West Jr throws out a counter right but Falcao avoids it with no problem.
West Jr scores with the left hand. Falcao knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao throws a hook but West Jr avoids it easily.
Falcao lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West Jr.
West Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
West Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Falcao was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Falcao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcao tests West Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Falcao counters with a nice leg kick.
Falcao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for West Jr. That snapped Falcao's head back.
Falcao scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcao scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falcao lands a nice shot to the body.
West Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Falcao.
Falcao moves out of range as West Jr strikes.
West Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcao.
West Jr throws a jab when Falcao was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by West Jr.
Falcao throws a hook but West Jr blocks it.
West Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcao was well out of range. Poor timing from West Jr.
Falcao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West Jr can do to turn this around?
West Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Falcao throws a looping overhand right but West Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Falcao lets loose with a powerful body kick. West Jr will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Falcao dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
West Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Falcao circles away.
Falcao throwing a counter right hand but West Jr manages to avoid it.
A combination from Falcao does no damage.
The fighters circling - Falcao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West Jr.
A slow jab from West Jr misses its intended target.
Falcao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West Jr.
Falcao moves away from the strike by West Jr.
West Jr blocks a jab.
West Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Falcao.
Falcao throws a lazy uppercut
and West Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
West Jr looks to throw the jab but Falcao is out of range.
West Jr scores with a jab to the body.
West Jr swings for the body but Falcao moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West Jr throws a hook to the side of Falcao's head but Falcao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Falcao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Falcao's head backwards.
Falcao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Falcao connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by West Jr.
West Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West Jr misses the body punch
and Falcao counters with a nice right hand that sends West Jr toppling to the canvas! West Jr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Falcao finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcao lands a nice leg kick that just misses West Jr's sensitive parts.
West Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Falcao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West Jr wants to clinch
and Falcao counters with an inside leg kick.
West Jr misses with a body shot.
West Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from West Jr misses.
West Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Falcao.
West Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcao scoring well with a low kick there.
West Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Falcao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Falcao scores with a hook to the body. West Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
West Jr walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West Jr.
It looked like Falcao was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from West Jr.
Falcao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West Jr misses the jab.
Falcao looks to land a right hand but West Jr moved out of range.
Falcao misses with a hook. West Jr ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from West Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West Jr misses with a looping right.
Falcao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West Jr.
West Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Falcao throws a hook but West Jr avoids it easily.
West Jr misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Falcao misses its target.
West Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falcao under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from West Jr.
Falcao is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West Jr lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George West Jr!
George West Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mika Karalahti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karalahti's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ensiferum - Into Battle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 New York, Mika Karalahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fenix misses with an uppercut.
Karalahti takes the fight into the clinch.
Fenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Fenix scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Karalahti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Karalahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karalahti lands a body shot.
Karalahti scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've been informed that Fenix has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Karalahti is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fenix is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karalahti can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix digs a right hand underneath Karalahti's ribcage. Karalahti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karalahti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karalahti has Fenix pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Karalahti blocks an uppercut.
Fenix cracks Karalahti with a nice body shot.
Fenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karalahti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Karalahti tries to throw a body punch but Fenix avoids it by throwing Karalahti back against the cage.
Fenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fenix.
Fenix lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Karalahti working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
Karalahti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Karalahti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix tries to work over Karalahti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Fenix.
Karalahti throws a head punch that misses.
Karalahti lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix tries to work over Karalahti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fenix creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Karalahti.
Karalahti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karalahti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karalahti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fenix's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fenix can't find room to land a body shot as Karalahti controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
Karalahti lands a nice uppercut.
Fenix breaks the clinch.
Karalahti misses with a low kick as Fenix jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix takes a swing at Karalahti's ribcage but misses.
Karalahti moves out of range of the strikes.
Karalahti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Karalahti misses.
Karalahti looks to land a combination but Fenix avoids it well.
Karalahti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fenix throws a poor cross that misses
and Karalahti counters with an inside leg kick.
Fenix throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karalahti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karalahti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big right from Fenix misses.
Fenix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karalahti.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Karalahti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karalahti avoids the body shot from Fenix.
Fenix avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karalahti.
Karalahti throwing a counter right hand but Fenix manages to avoid it.
Karalahti scores with a sloppy right hand. Fenix should have avoided that one.
Fenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karalahti throws a low kick but Fenix avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Karalahti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karalahti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fenix's calf.
Karalahti throws a poor cross that misses
and Fenix counters with a right hand to the body.
Fenix throws a looping overhand right but Karalahti ducks down to avoid it.
Karalahti feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fenixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fenix scores with a shot to the body.
Karalahti avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karalahti misses with a right hand
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Fenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fenix is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karalahti rather than just go for the knockout.
Fenix lands an overhand right.
Fenix uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karalahti takes one to the side of the head.
Fenix moves out of range as Karalahti throws a body kick.
Fenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karalahti's sensitive parts.
Fenix misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Fenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karalahti tries to land a body kick
and Fenix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fenix swings widly with a right hand
letting Karalahti counter with a right hand.
Fenix scores with a jab.
Karalahti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Karalahti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fenix's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karalahti.
Karalahti motions for Fenix to come forward. Karalahti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fenix misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fenix misses the shot to the body.
Karalahti feints and then cracks Fenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fenix down.
Karalahti lands with a straight right. Fenix didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenix has Karalahti up against the cage in a clinch.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karalahti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fenix misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fenix has a couple of punches blocked by Karalahti.
Fenix misses with a body punch.
Marcus Fenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fenix working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karalahti throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fenix fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fenix.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenix scores with a shot to the side of Karalahti's head.
Karalahti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karalahti blocks a body shot from Fenix.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Karalahti scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karalahti blocks a body shot from Fenix.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Karalahti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karalahti.
Karalahti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karalahti tries to work over Fenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenix lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fenix.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Fenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fenix lands with a right to the head.
Karalahti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Karalahti uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Karalahti.
Karalahti gets through Fenix's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Karalahti.
Fenix works on Karalahti's body with a couple of short punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karalahti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Karalahti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fenix's elbow.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karalahti pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karalahti stalling the fight.
Karalahti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karalahti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fenix lands with a light punch inside.
Karalahti tries to stall but Fenix uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karalahti blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Karalahti blocks an uppercut.
Fenix working aggressively here.
Karalahti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fenixs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Fenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fenix just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Fenix blocks the low kick.
Fenix gets tackled into the cage by Karalahti. Karalahti maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fenix letting Karalahti take a breather here.
Fenix tries to throw a body punch but Karalahti avoids it by throwing Fenix back against the cage.
Karalahti misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karalahti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karalahti.
Fenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fenix on the inside.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Karalahti misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalahti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix blocking some punches.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Fenix manages to break the clinch.
Karalahti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karalahti throws a body kick that misses
and Fenix counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcus Fenix seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karalahti scores with a shot to the body.
Karalahti throws a poor cross that misses
and Fenix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karalahti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fenix circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fenix throws out a counter right but Karalahti avoids it with no problem.
Karalahti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fenix throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karalahti stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Karalahti.
Fenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalahti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fenix.
Fenix cracks a nice hook into Karalahti's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karalahti was well out of range. Poor timing from Fenix.
Karalahti is looking for a counter combo.
Karalahti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karalahti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karalahti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karalahti.
Fenix throws a big shot that misses.
Fenix does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karalahti lands a body shot.
Fenix works Karalahti's body with a nice hook.
Fenix lunges at Karalahti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karalahti's hand.
Fenix lands a right hook to the body.
Karalahti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenix closes the distance and clinches.
Karalahti throws a punch but it's blocked by Fenix.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karalahti trying to control the position but instead, Fenix has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karalahti into the cage.
Fenix blocking some punches.
Fenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Karalahti prevents a body shot from Fenix.
Fenix lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karalahti backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Fenix.
Fenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fenix lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fenix misses with the head strike.
Fenix fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karalahti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fenix tries to work over Karalahti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karalahti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karalahti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karalahti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fenix throws a head punch that misses.
Fenix misses with some punches.
Fenix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karalahti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fenix's calf.
Fenix fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Karalahti tries to land a leg kick but Fenix saw it coming and moves away.
Fenix fails to land with a series of punches.
Fenix walks into a straight right hand from Karalahti.
Fenix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karalahti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Karalahti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mika Karalahti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karalahti throws a leg kick but Fenix checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Fenix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fenix 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Fenix!
In his post fight interview, Marcus Fenix started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cu Chulainn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Bartoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Chulainn might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Blood of Cu Chulainn. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bartoo's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Bodies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cu Chulainn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Bartoo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bartoo throws a sloppy head kick
so Chulainn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bartoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chulainn won't allow Bartoo to get back to his feet.
Chulainn content to stall in guard here.
Bartoo wants to stand and escape but Chulainn is having none of it.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chulainn lands a couple of elbows.
Bartoo controls Chulainn momentarily but Chulainn frees himself.
Bartoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Chulainn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chulainn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chulainn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chulainn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bartoo's head.
Chulainn landing some decent shots from guard.
Chulainn with a nice head shot there.
Chulainn slips nicely into half guard.
Chulainn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartoo tries to roll over but Chulainn keeps him under control.
Bartoo tries to kick Chulainn off but Chulainn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Chulainn'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.
Chulainn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chulainn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bartoo is trying to stand up here but Chulainn is controlling him well.
Bartoo won't allow Chulainn to pass to mount.
Bartoo is looking to escape.
Chulainn slips a nice elbow through Bartoo's hands, connecting with Bartoo's forehead.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bartoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bartoo is trying to control but can't.
Chulainn working over Bartoo with some ground and pound. Bartoo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Chulainn prevents Bartoo from standing back up.
Chulainn is keen to just control but Bartoo is a slippery customer.
Bartoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chulainn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chulainn working the head and body with strikes.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Bartoo's head.
Chulainn drops an elbow to the side of Bartoo's head.
Chulainn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chulainn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bartoo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bartoo is rocked!
Chulainn winds up and cracks Bartoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bartoo is still in real trouble! Can Chulainn finish him?
Chulainn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chulainn is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Bartoo is hurt! He's hurt bad - Chulainn fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Bartoo from any more punishment! Congratulations to Chulainn! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cu Chulainn!
After the big win, Cu Chulainn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marius Budawalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Watson (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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210 lbs
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26
217 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marius Budawalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landry Watson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Budawalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budawalski throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Budawalski misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a head kick. That will keep Budawalski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Watson scores with a hook to the body. Budawalski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budawalski.
Budawalski throws a lazy right hand but Watson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budawalski shoots in and drives through. Watson sprawls well.
Budawalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budawalski misses with a hook
and Watson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Budawalski misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Budawalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Watson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budawalski throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
Watson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Budawalski looks to throw the jab but Watson is out of range.
Budawalski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watson slips a straight right by Budawalski.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budawalski throws out the jab.
Budawalski throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries a head kick but it misses.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budawalski throws out the jab.
Watson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budawalski.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budawalski manages to avoid it.
Budawalski misses with a hook
enabling Watson to counter with a crisp jab.
Watson misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Budawalski misses its intended target.
Budawalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Budawalski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watson takes one to the chin there.
Budawalski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budawalski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budawalski misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a big head kick but Budawalski shrugs it off.
Watson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Budawalski eats them both and turns towards Watson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Budawalski is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Budawalski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budawalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marius Budawalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budawalski looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Budawalski seems to have got his legs back now.
Budawalski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budawalski.
Budawalski shoots and misses
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marius Budawalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Budawalski misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Budawalski.
Watson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Budawalski.
Budawalski connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Budawalski throws an off balance right hand
and Watson counters with an outside leg kick.
Budawalski misses with a lunging right hand
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Budawalski throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Landry Watson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson takes a swing at Budawalski's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a one two combo.
Watson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Budawalski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budawalski cracks Watson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Watson tenderised Budawalski's leg. Budawalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Budawalski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budawalski misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Budawalski misses.
Budawalski needs to keep his hands up - Watson had a free shot at his head there.
Budawalski throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Budawalski throws a right hand that misses
and Budawalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budawalski fails with the takedown
and Watson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Budawalski back to the cage. Watson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson connects with a nice looking jab.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budawalski.
A little jabbing left from Watson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Budawalski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski misses with a right hand
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Watson works Budawalski's body with a nice hook.
Budawalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watson.
Budawalski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Budawalski ducks right into an uppercut from Watson.
Budawalski ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Budawalski is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Watson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Budawalski throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Budawalski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landry Watson dominated that round.
That's time! Budawalski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Budawalski throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Budawalski shoots in.
Watson slips a jab from Budawalski.
Budawalski throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson throws a head kick that half lands.
Budawalski looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Watson coming out on top.
Budawalski throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budawalski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Budawalski swings widly with a right hand
and Watson counters with a nice leg kick.
Watson slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budawalski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Budawalski throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a body kick that stops Budawalski in his tracks momentarily.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budawalski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Watson to score with a decent uppercut.
Budawalski misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budawalski throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budawalski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budawalski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Budawalski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Watson.
Budawalski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Budawalski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Budawalski throws a right hand that misses
and Watson counters with a nice leg kick.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budawalski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Watson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Budawalski's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Budawalski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budawalski lands the left hand.
Landry Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Budawalski throws a hook but Watson blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Budawalski misses with an uppercut
and Budawalski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budawalski throws a lazy uppercut
and Watson counters with a head kick.
Budawalski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Budawalski.
Budawalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watson moves away from the strike by Budawalski.
Watson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Budawalski.
Budawalski misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson slips a straight right by Budawalski.
Watson lands a big head kick that sends Budawalski tumbling to the mat! Watson takes a step backwards and waves Budawalski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Budawalski misses with a hook
and Watson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Budawalski misses with a left hand
and Watson counters with a hugh head kick that removes Budawalski from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Landry Watson!
During a confident post fight interview, Landry Watson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svork Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matti Laukanen (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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26
213 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Svork Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matti Laukanen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laukanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Laukanen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laukanen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Laukanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Silva is keeping busy.
Laukanen gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Laukanen scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
It looks like Svork Silva has been cut.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Laukanen has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Laukanen tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laukanen after a bit of a struggle.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laukanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva prevents a body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva prevents a body shot from Laukanen.
Laukanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Laukanen.
Laukanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laukanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva effectively controlling the action here.
Laukanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Laukanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laukanen is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Laukanen has his back to the cage.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Laukanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laukanen is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laukanen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva has managed to clinch.
A short right from Laukanen on the inside.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Laukanen blocks with his arms.
Laukanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Laukanen fails to 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!
Silva stalling.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laukanen throws a head punch that misses.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Laukanen is blocking nicely.
Laukanen has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laukanen.
Silva trying to stall but Laukanen improves his position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laukanen as Silva tries to tie him up.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Laukanen gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Laukanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Laukanen.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Laukanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Laukanen has him pressed against the cage.
Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva throws a knee to the head but misses.
Laukanen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laukanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laukanen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laukanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Laukanen taking a breather.
Laukanen is stalling here.
Silva has been working on his balance at Demon's Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Laukanen.
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!
Laukanen misses with a punch on the inside.
Laukanen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laukanen misses with a body punch.
Laukanen lands with a left to the head.
Silva is rocked!
Laukanen dips a shoulder and cracks Silva with a mighty uppercut! Silva falls back against the cage and Laukanen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Silva is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Laukanen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matti Laukanen!
Matti Laukanen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Svork Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm still a contender, I'm still a threat to the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions and ill be back after some regrouping!!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago comes to the cage accompanied by Drago. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
265 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Soa Palelei!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Palelei counters with a body kick.
A lazy body kick from Palelei
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Palelei.
Palelei ducks under a wild hook from Drago.
Palelei flicks out a counter leg kick but Drago steps away.
Drago takes one to the side of the head.
Palelei lands a big right hand that sends Drago crashing to the mat! Palelei stays standing though and waves Drago back to his feet!
It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Palelei ducks down to avoid it.
Drago lands a really nice looking cross but Palelei seems unphased.
Palelei avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago throws a hook but Palelei avoids it easily.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palelei was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Palelei feints a counter leg kick.
Drago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palelei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Palelei scores with a decent looking hook.
Palelei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palelei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
It seemed like Palelei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drago connects with a body shot that sends Palelei's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
Drago throws out a loose jab but Palelei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palelei.
Palelei feints a counter leg kick.
Drago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Axis of Evil in the buildup to the fight.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palelei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Palelei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palelei scores with a nice right hand.
Drago's corner calls for a 1-2. Drago obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drago getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drago lands with a shot to the body.
Drago moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Drago, as that shot connected.
Palelei just misses with a punch to the body.
Palelei walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palelei sends Drago crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Palelei is motioning to the referee to let Drago up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Drago scores with a body shot.
Drago throws a looping overhand right but Palelei ducks down to avoid it.
Palelei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Palelei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palelei throws a head kick but Drago moves out of range.
Drago throws an off balance right hand
and Palelei counters with a crisp right that sends Drago to the canvas! Palelei follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soa Palelei!
Our winner, Soa Palelei, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ivan Drago was interviewed post fight and said '"He's not human, he's like a piece of iron."'.
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