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CCF Midweek Mayhem 184 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Earlandson comes into the arena with the theme from titanic blaring out of the sound system. Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kermit Earlandson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21 - 30 - 0 |
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195 lbs
19 - 22 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Earlandson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fleming throws a push kick but Earlandson slaps the foot to one side.
Fleming throws a leg kick but Earlandson moved away.
Earlandson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fleming did well to prevent Earlandson getting side control.
Earlandson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fleming has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fleming is trying to maintain the position but Earlandson is very close to passing his half guard.
Fleming tries to roll over but Earlandson keeps him under control.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
Earlandson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson is looking to advance position but Fleming won't allow it.
Fleming wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy.
Earlandson is keen to just control but Fleming is a slippery customer.
Earlandson wants to pass the guard but Fleming is defending well.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Earlandson is thwarting Fleming's attempts to control the position.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but Fleming is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Earlandson to get the leverage.
Earlandson prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Earlandson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Earlandson prevents Fleming from improving his position.
Earlandson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming is looking for a sweep. Earlandson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
Earlandson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fleming is trying to control but can't.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Earlandson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fleming has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Earlandson is working away from the top position though.
Earlandson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fleming sees it coming and defends easily.
Earlandson is working for a kimura but Fleming is defending it quite comfortably.
Earlandson wants to work for an arm triangle but Fleming is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Earlandson stalling away here and it's allowed Fleming to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Earlandson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kermit Earlandson dominated that 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.
Fleming misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fleming, as that shot connected.
Earlandson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fleming has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Earlandson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fleming drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fleming with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Earlandson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Earlandson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Earlandson is trying to control the position but Fleming postures up.
Kermit Earlandson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.
Fleming must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fleming looking to sit in guard and control but Earlandson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been hearing good reports from Earlandson'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.
Earlandson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Earlandson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Earlandson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Earlandson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fleming trying to control from the bottom.
Fleming is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Earlandson seems to be working for a kimura but Fleming defends the submission attempt.
Fleming wants to get back to full guard.
Fleming wants to control but Earlandson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fleming tries to get to full guard but Earlandson has control of the leg.
Fleming gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Earlandson tries to pass.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Earlandson drops back looking for a leg! Fleming is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fleming manages to kick Earlandson off! Earlandson jumps back into Fleming's guard.
Fleming managing to control the position.
Earlandson trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
Fleming seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson trying to control but Fleming is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fleming defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Earlandson.
Earlandson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fleming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kermit Earlandson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Fleming as Earlandson shoots in.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Fleming circles away easily
and Fleming counters with a series of strikes. Earlandson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Earlandson dives in and scores a takedown into Fleming's guard.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fleming tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fleming keeping full guard, as Earlandson tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleming keeping moving, preventing Earlandson from controlling successfully.
Earlandson has gone for a leg lock! Fleming slips out almost immediately though and dives into Earlandson's guard.
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Earlandson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleming defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleming stands up over Earlandson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Earlandson has his foot on Fleming's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fleming works his way back into a safe position though.
Fleming avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Fleming will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fleming moves into range and clinches up with Earlandson.
Earlandson tries to pull guard but Fleming holds him up against the cage and eventually Earlandson drops back down to his feet.
Earlandson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fleming uses from the top position.
Fleming trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Earlandson working for a triangle but Fleming defends it easily.
Earlandson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fleming's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fleming throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleming postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming wants to control from the top but Earlandson keeps moving.
Fleming lands a couple of elbows.
Fleming content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Earlandson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fleming rolls with it to try and escape but Earlandson cranks on the arm and Fleming is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kermit Earlandson!
Kermit Earlandson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ash Thomas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ash Thomas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Tupper V. Those never looked like landing.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V dives in for a single leg takedown but Thomas Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Tupper V swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Tupper V thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tupper V swinging wildly here.
Thomas Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas Jr. No joy for Tupper V on that attempt.
Tupper V swings widly with a right hand
and Thomas Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thomas Jr.
Tupper V throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupper V lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas Jr's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Tupper V lands.
Thomas Jr dodges the punch combination from Tupper V.
As Tupper V backs away, Thomas Jr returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tupper V.
Thomas Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupper V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas Jr cracks the inside of Tupper V's front leg.
Tupper V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas Jr.
Tupper V misses with a jab to the body
and Thomas Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupper V fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas Jr throws a nice head kick!
Tupper V looks to land a combination but Thomas Jr avoids it well.
Thomas Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Tupper V avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Tupper V.
Tupper V finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tupper V shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thomas Jr eats them both and turns towards Tupper V to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V with a poor takedown
and Thomas Jr finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ash Thomas Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Thomas Jr moves out of range.
Thomas Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tupper V walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupper V misses with a body punch
and Thomas Jr counters with a thumping low kick.
Tupper V is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupper V throws a leg kick but Thomas Jr moved away.
A punch combination from Tupper V misses.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that Thomas Jr avoids nicely.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Thomas Jr avoids them all with ease.
Tupper V looks winded!
Thomas Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupper V momentarily.
Thomas Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas Jr throws a head kick but Tupper V moves out of range.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas Jr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tupper V is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Good leg kick by Thomas Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thomas Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses the shot to the body.
Thomas Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomas Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
and Thomas Jr counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Tupper V! He's just covering up as Thomas Jr starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ash Thomas Jr!
After the fight, Ash Thomas Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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161 lbs
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170 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater tries for a takedown but Spencer circles away easily
and Spencer counters with a stiff right hand.
Slater throws an off balance right hand
and Spencer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spencer looks to land a combination but Slater avoids it well.
Slater shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spencer. Slater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer scores with a jab. Slater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been informed that Spencer 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.
Slater waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Slater misses with a hook.
Slater looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer jabs at Slater's body.
Slater takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slater fails with the takedown.
Slater is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Spencer.
Spencer lands an overhand right.
Joe Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Slater.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Spencer sizes up Slater with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Slater misses
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slater is rocked!
Spencer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slater moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slater or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer, which made it look bad.
Spencer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Slater is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer moves out of range as Slater strikes.
Slater seems to have got his legs back now.
Spencer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slater's guard.
Spencer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spencer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spencer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slater has his foot on Spencer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spencer works his way back into a safe position though.
Spencer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slater utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spencer trying to control the position from guard on top but Slater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer stays in close to Slater's body and controls the position.
Slater looking for a guillotine here but Spencer defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer with a nice head shot there.
Spencer with a nice head shot there.
Spencer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spencer distracts Slater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spencer scoring with some ground and pound.
Spencer scoring with some ground and pound.
Slater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slater working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spencer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spencer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer landing with the ground and pound.
Spencer passes Slater's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spencer in particular looking to stall.
Spencer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slater's head.
Spencer slips a nice elbow through Slater's hands, connecting with Slater's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spencer.
Spencer not doing much here.
Slater blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Spencer dominated that round.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slater throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Slater down.
Spencer scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Harry Slater has been cut.
Slater misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Slater stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Spencer is on him like rabid pit bull! Slater slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Spencer!
An out of breath Joe Spencer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianpaolo Volpicelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gianpaolo Volpicelli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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197 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volpicelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Volpicelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rook moves away.
Volpicelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Volpicelli misses with a low kick as Rook jumps back.
Rook staying out of range there.
Volpicelli moves out of range as Rook throws a body kick.
Volpicelli tests Rook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Volpicelli circles away.
Volpicelli scores with a hook to the body. Rook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Volpicelli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Volpicelli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rook attempts a counter takedown but Volpicelli avoids it well and moves away.
Rook 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli wants to stand and escape but Rook is having none of it.
Volpicelli trying to keep a closed guard but Rook is proving a slippery customer.
Rook working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Volpicelli trying to control the position.
Rook wants to control from the top but Volpicelli keeps moving.
Rook scoring with some ground and pound.
Volpicelli keeping full guard, as Rook tries to pass.
Rook trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Volpicelli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rook keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
Volpicelli forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook wants to improve his position but Volpicelli is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volpicelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rook is looking for a sweep. Volpicelli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volpicelli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rook looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook wants to control but Volpicelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volpicelli is looking for a kimura here.
Rook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Volpicelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Rook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rook tries to roll over but Volpicelli keeps him under control.
Volpicelli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rook tries to get to full guard but Volpicelli has control of the leg.
Volpicelli wants to work for an arm triangle but Rook is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Volpicelli is just content to waste time from the top position. Rook takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volpicelli wants to pass the guard but Rook is keeping the position.
Rook keeping moving, preventing Volpicelli from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volpicelli drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volpicelli jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volpicelli throws a sloppy head kick and Rook moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli dominated that 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.
Volpicelli throws out a powerful jab.
Rook lands a nice looking body shot.
Volpicelli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volpicelli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rook checks it well.
Rook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Volpicelli's waist but Volpicelli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rook off to one side.
Rook lands a right hook to the body.
Rook throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rook scores with a punch to the head.
Rook blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Volpicelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Volpicelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Volpicelli scores with a jab. Rook acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Rook lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rook waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volpicelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volpicelli misses with a hook
and Rook counters by clinching up.
Volpicelli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Volpicelli manages to break the clinch.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Volpicelli throws a body punch but Rook moves out of range.
Volpicelli misses with an uppercut. Rook saw that one coming.
Rook misses the body punch
and Volpicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Rook throws a shot from downtown. Volpicelli moves away and avoids it.
Rook wants to clinch up but Volpicelli keeps it at a distance.
Volpicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rook.
Volpicelli connects with a right hand. Rook shakes it off.
Volpicelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Rook counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rook slips a nice elbow through Volpicelli's hands, connecting with Volpicelli's forehead.
The fighters are battling for position here. Volpicelli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bowman Rook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rook prevents Volpicelli from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli trying to control the position here.
Rook chips away with some ground and pound.
Volpicelli keeping moving, preventing Rook from controlling successfully.
Volpicelli wants to get back to his feet but Rook is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rook loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Volpicelli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rook.
Volpicelli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rook slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rook throws a leg kick which misses Volpicelli's front leg but catches the back leg as Volpicelli tries to avoid it.
Volpicelli tried to score with a low kick but Rook checks it.
Rook just misses with a punch to the body.
Rook throws the kick towards the body but Volpicelli avoids it.
Rook backing away here, and Volpicelli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rook dips to his left and cracks Volpicelli with an uppercut!
Volpicelli misses with a head kick.
Rook thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rook looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volpicelli misses with a straight left.
Rook connects with a leg kick. Volpicelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rook connects with a leg kick. Volpicelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rook throws a low kick but it's checked well by Volpicelli.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli lands a leg kick that knocks Rook off balance momentarily.
A jab from Volpicelli misses.
Rook tries to counter with a takedown but Volpicelli is quick to defend against it.
Rook moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Volpicelli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Volpicelli throws a head kick that Rook semi-blocks.
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!
Volpicelli misses with a hook. Rook ducked under it nicely.
Rook feinted with a counter takedown.
Rook scores with a shot to the body.
Volpicelli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volpicelli. Rook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volpicelli misses with a right hand
and Rook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rook moves to clinch but Volpicelli breaks away
and Volpicelli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rook clinches.
Volpicelli scores with a shot to the side of Rook's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bowman Rook will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Volpicelli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rook feinted with a counter takedown.
Volpicelli tries to work over Rook's front leg with a kick but Rook checks it.
Rook blocks a head kick by Volpicelli.
Volpicelli lands a head kick!
Rook moves forwards but Volpicelli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rook dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Volpicelli. That did some damage!
Volpicelli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, jab by Volpicelli - just one landing.
Nice shot by Rook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rook throws a body punch but Volpicelli moves out of range.
Rook takes a swing at Volpicelli's ribcage but misses.
Rook feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volpicelli's calf.
Nice body punch from Volpicelli.
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!
Volpicelli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook has managed to clinch.
Rook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volpicelli or not.
Volpicelli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rook's elbow.
Rook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rook tries a body shot but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli letting Rook take a breather here.
Volpicelli looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rook tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Volpicelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rook avoids it.
Volpicelli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rook avoids it.
Rook looking to slow down the pace here.
Volpicelli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rook misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rook.
Rook postures up.
Rook postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Volpicelli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volpicelli stands and throws Rook's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rook wants to control but Volpicelli postures up.
Rook is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volpicelli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rook is trying to get back to half guard.
Volpicelli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rook is looking to regain half guard here but Volpicelli keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rook is working hard here to advance position.
Rook can't do much from the bottom here.
Volpicelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rook keeps working.
Volpicelli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rook, who protects the arm well.
Volpicelli is trying to get an arm triangle but Rook is defending well.
That's four 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.
Rook gets back to half guard.
Volpicelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rook wants to get back to full guard.
Rook preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Volpicelli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gianpaolo Volpicelli just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Volpicelli thows a leg kick but Rook checks it
so Rook counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Volpicelli is trying to control the position but Rook postures up.
Rook looking to sit in guard and control but Volpicelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rook is trying to control the position but Volpicelli postures up.
Rook working for submissions but it's allowed Volpicelli to get to half guard.
Volpicelli seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rook has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rook has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Volpicelli has managed to get both his arms back between Rook's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volpicelli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Volpicelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Rook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volpicelli looking to pass the guard.
Rook pulls Volpicelli in close to his closed guard and prevents Volpicelli from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Volpicelli is pushing down on Rook's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rook is fighting to maintain full guard but Volpicelli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rook wants to get back to full guard.
Rook tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Volpicelli has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Volpicelli prevents Rook from getting the reversal.
Volpicelli working for a guillotine from mount but Rook is in no mood to give up.
Rook really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli trying to control but Rook is having none of it.
Volpicelli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rook is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rook and Volpicelli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rook prevents Volpicelli from moving into mount.
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.
Volpicelli wants to control but Rook is keeping him busy.
Volpicelli taking a break here but Rook is having none of it and regains half guard.
Rook has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volpicelli is working away from the top position though.
Volpicelli wants to pass the guard but Rook is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rook is pressing down on Volpicelli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gianpaolo Volpicelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Volpicelli.
Volpicelli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Volpicelli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rook sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rook misses with a hook. Volpicelli ducked under it nicely.
Volpicelli cracks a nice hook into Rook's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rook.
Volpicelli misses with a wild body shot.
Rook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volpicelli misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volpicelli misses the shot to the body.
Volpicelli digs a good hook to Rook's body.
Volpicelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rook fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volpicelli checks it well.
Rook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Volpicelli throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook tries to clinch up.
Volpicelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Volpicelli throws a jab when Rook was well out of range.
Rook catches Volpicelli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rook checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rook misses with a hook.
Volpicelli misses with a two punch combination.
Gianpaolo Volpicelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rook takes the fight into the clinch.
Volpicelli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rook unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Volpicelli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rook lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Volpicelli or not.
Volpicelli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rook wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rook taking a breather.
Volpicelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rook scores with a hook to the body.
Rook lands a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Rook.
Rook struggles to land a body shot inside as Volpicelli controls his hands.
Volpicelli avoiding damage as Rook throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Volpicelli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rook.
Rook taking a breather.
Volpicelli missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Rook as the two fighters clinch.
Volpicelli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rook tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volpicelli landing knees to the head.
Rook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rook tries a body shot but Volpicelli blocks it.
Volpicelli breaks the clinch.
Rook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rook darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rook clinches up with Volpicelli and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rook.
Volpicelli breaks from the clinch.
Rook connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Volpicelli momentarily.
Volpicelli misses with an uppercut. Rook saw that one coming.
Volpicelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Volpicelli.
Rook blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rook wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rook drives through with a takedown into guard.
Volpicelli controlling the position.
Rook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Volpicelli wants to hit a switch here but Rook passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Volpicelli there!
Rook is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bowman Rook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volpicelli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Gianpaolo Volpicelli!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Bowman Rook!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Bowman Rook!
Bowman Rook wins by split decision!
Bowman Rook managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Ngo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Trane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Ngo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Ngo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Trane!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngo fails with the takedown
and Trane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Henry Ngo has been cut.
Trane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ngo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Trane counter with a right hand.
Ngo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trane's waist but Trane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ngo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Ngo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ngo counters with a nice uppercut.
Trane works over Ngo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ngo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trane counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ngo badly! He tries to strike back but Trane puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ngo out cold! Oh man, Ngo will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Trane!
John Trane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Salvatore Lucania!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bosko Balaban!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balaban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lucania looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Balaban misses with a low kick as Lucania jumps back.
Lucania moves out of range of the body kick from Balaban.
Balaban scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balaban blocks a head kick by Lucania.
Lucania fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Balaban to the ground. Lucania is now in Balaban's guard.
Balaban trying to keep a closed guard but Lucania is proving a slippery customer.
Balaban being controlled here, momentarily.
Balaban controls Lucania momentarily but Lucania frees himself.
Lucania postures up and lands a big shot to Balaban's brow.
Balaban wants to sweep here but Lucania controlling him for the moment.
Lucania trying to control the position from guard on top but Balaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balaban is trying to keep Lucania in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania trying to control the position from guard on top but Balaban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balaban wants to sweep here but Lucania controlling him for the moment.
Balaban looking to control but Lucania passes into half guard.
Lucania is nestled in close to Balaban, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Balaban trying to hold on to Lucania's head to control him but Lucania postures up.
Balaban tries to roll over but Lucania keeps him under control.
Lucania wants to take a breather but Balaban is having none of it.
Balaban felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucania in particular looking to stall.
Balaban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucania is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balaban keeping hold of Lucania's head, controlling as best he can.
Lucania controlling the action here.
Lucania not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lucania is thwarting Balaban's attempts to control the position.
Lucania throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Balaban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucania is working away from the top position though.
Balaban keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Balaban is looking to control Lucania's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balaban avoid being mounted?
Lucania is pressing down on Balaban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balaban is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucania is trying to control. Balaban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lucania tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Balaban is able to avoid easily.
Balaban misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lucania throws a solid leg kick but Balaban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lucania.
Lucania wants to clinch.
Balaban misses with a kick to the body.
Lucania throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balaban ducks under a wild hook from Lucania.
Balaban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucania half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Balaban lands a lovely overhand right.
Balaban misses with a kick to the body.
Lucania slips a jab from Balaban.
Lucania darts in looking for a takedown but Balaban gets double underhooks and turns Lucania into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balaban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucania takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lucania takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Balaban throws a big shot that misses.
Balaban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Balaban.
Lucania appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Balaban is looking to land body kicks.
Lucania tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balaban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balaban throws a hook but Lucania blocks it.
Bosko Balaban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucania jabs Balaban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balaban throws a head kick that Lucania semi-blocks.
It looks like Salvatore Lucania has been cut.
Lucania looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Balaban.
Lucania feinted with a counter takedown.
Balaban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balaban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucania appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Lucania.
Lucania appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Balaban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvatore Lucania's cut.
That's time! Lucania's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Balaban throws a looping overhand right but Lucania ducks down to avoid it.
Balaban throws a sloppy head kick and Lucania moves out of range easily.
Lucania lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balaban at a distance.
Lucania tries to bum rush Balaban with a series of wild strikes but Balaban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucania takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lucania tries to clinch up but Balaban circles away and keeps his distance.
Lucania tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balaban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balaban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucania takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good exchange - Balaban coming out on top.
Lucania takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucania moves out of range as Balaban throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Lucania.
A good leg kick by Balaban.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balaban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balaban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lucania has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucania keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Lucania was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balaban.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucania misses with a low kick.
Balaban throws a sloppy head kick and Lucania moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Balaban.
Balaban lands a leg kick that knocks Lucania off balance momentarily.
Lucania avoids the head kick by Balaban.
Lucania misses with a looping left.
Lucania clobbers Balaban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Balaban checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balaban checks a low kick from Lucania.
Balaban throws a low kick but Lucania avoids it.
Balaban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bosko Balaban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucania takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucania scores with a shot to the body.
Balaban misses with a kick to the body.
Balaban misses with a hook to the body
and Lucania counters with a single leg into guard. Balaban didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucania looking to sit in guard and control but Balaban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucania is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucania is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Balaban frees his head nicely. Oh but Lucania has switched to an armbar! Balaban is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Salvatore Lucania!
A victorious Salvatore Lucania thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benji Cheshire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Spishak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spishak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sleeping with Sirens kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benji Cheshire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Spishak!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheshire takes the fight into the clinch.
Cheshire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Sammy Spishak has been cut.
Spishak takes an elbow to the temple.
Spishak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheshire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spishak pushes Cheshire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spishak misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cheshire.
That has opened up Sammy Spishak's cut even more.
Spishak lands with a short shot to the head.
Cheshire lands a nice shot to the body.
Spishak is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheshire has double underhooks.
Spishak managing to block the knees to the body from Cheshire.
Spishak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheshire's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cheshire lands a knee to the head.
Cheshire connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Spishak just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheshire's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheshire lands an elbow that stopped Spishak in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Sammy Spishak's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spishak slows down the pace here.
Cheshire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been informed that Spishak 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 nice glancing elbow lands by Spishak.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
Spishak throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spishak.
Cheshire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spishak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spishak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spishak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spishak avoids the elbow strike from Cheshire, against the cage.
Spishak has had enough of the clinch but Cheshire keeps him there for the moment.
Spishak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cheshire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spishak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire throws a head kick that misses.
Spishak throws a body shot but no joy.
Spishak tries to keep at a distance but Cheshire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cheshire throws an elbow that misses.
Cheshire looking for a takedown.
Spishak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Cheshire gets underhooks to prevent Spishak's takedown attempt.
Spishak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cheshire or not.
Spishak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spishak has a couple of punches blocked by Cheshire.
Spishak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Spishak avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
Cheshire taking a breather.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Spishak avoiding damage as Cheshire throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheshire lands with a short shot to the head.
Sammy Spishak's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Spishak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheshire trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cheshire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spishak.
Spishak is trying to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling him.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Spishak misses with some punches.
Spishak stalling.
Cheshire blocking some punches.
Spishak is looking to break free of the clinch but Cheshire has double underhooks.
Spishak lands with a left to the head.
Spishak scores with a shot to the side of Cheshire's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Spishak.
Spishak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spishak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheshire misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spishak tries to break the clinch but Cheshire is controlling the position.
Cheshire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spishak is defending well for now.
Cheshire lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sammy Spishak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Benji Cheshire!
A victorious Benji Cheshire thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Tyroon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Bradman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Tyroon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Don Bradman's chin.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Tyroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Bradman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradman throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tyroon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bradman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bradman throws a leg kick but Tyroon moved away.
Tyroon moves away from the strike by Bradman.
Tyroon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradman tries to score with a low kick but Tyroon moves his leg out of the way.
Tyroon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Don Bradman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradman thows a body kick. Tyroon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Bradman tenderised Tyroon's leg. Tyroon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bradman misses with a head kick.
Tyroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyroon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bradman throws a series of punches but Tyroon moves out of range.
Tyroon is looking to counter punch.
Bradman looks to throw the jab but Tyroon is out of range.
Tyroon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyroon fails to land with a series of punches.
Bradman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bradman connects with a solid leg kick.
Bradman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyroon throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Tyroon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyroon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradman.
Tyroon drops his hands momentarily and Bradman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradman throws out a powerful jab.
Tyroon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradman misses with a right hand
and Tyroon counters with a straight right hand.
Bradman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyroon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradman.
Bradman connects with a body shot that sends Tyroon's belly button to the back.
Bradman misses with a looping left.
Bradman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bradman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyroon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyroon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Tyroon blocks the low kick.
Bradman throws a leg kick which misses Tyroon's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyroon tries to avoid it.
Bradman drops Tyroon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tyroon! Bradman dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Bradman!
A very excited looking Don Bradman 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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