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FF XXV: Jones v Klewis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Zbyszek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georgiy Karakhanyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenek Zbyszek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zenek Zbyszek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Georgiy Karakhanyan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zbyszek throws a series of punches but Karakhanyan avoids them all with ease.
Karakhanyan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Karakhanyan.
Zbyszek is breathing heavily.
Karakhanyan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Karakhanyan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karakhanyan lands a head kick!
It looks like Zenek Zbyszek has been cut.
Karakhanyan feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Zbyszek collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Georgiy Karakhanyan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niilo Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zedd Jebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Face the Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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197 lbs
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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 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Niilo Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zedd Jebb!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamalainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jebb is looking to clinch.
Jebb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamalainen.
Jebb throws out a counter right but Hamalainen avoids it with no problem.
Hamalainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jebb as he jumps to the side.
Jebb punishes Hamalainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jebb stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamalainen. Hamalainen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Hamalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hamalainen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hamalainen misses with a takedown attempt - Jebb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamalainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Jebb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jebb throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebb with a nice cross.
Hamalainen blocks a head kick by Jebb.
Niilo Hamalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jebb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jebb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jebb tries to clinch but Hamalainen is having none of it.
Jebb has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen can't get the takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jebb obliges.
Hamalainen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jebb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamalainen blocks an elbow strike from Jebb.
Jebb missing with knees to the body.
Jebb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jebb clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jebb is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jebb trying to control the action but Hamalainen just sinks the hooks in.
Jebb avoids the strikes from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jebb. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Jebb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hamalainen connects with a big shot to the side of Jebb's head.
Hamalainen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jebb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hamalainen biding his time, controlling Jebb.
Hamalainen keeps control of the position as Jebb tries to break free.
Hamalainen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Hamalainen lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jebb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hamalainen.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hamalainen.
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jebb is trying to break free.
Jebb trying to control the hands but Hamalainen won't let him.
Hamalainen scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Hamalainen is not going to allow Jebb to sit and survive in this position.
Jebb staying busy and making it hard for Hamalainen to control.
Hamalainen 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.
The referee is taking a good look at Jebb as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hamalainen!
I really don't envy Jebb right now.
Hamalainen is not going to allow Jebb to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jebb is trying to get back to his feet but Hamalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Jebb has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hamalainen lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jebb is trying to get back to his feet but Hamalainen has full control of the position and if anything, Jebb has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hamalainen cracks Jebb with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Jebb from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jebb trying to control the action but Hamalainen just sinks the hooks in.
Hamalainen tries to keep control of the position but Jebb is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jebb breaks Hamalainen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jebb wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
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 Niilo Hamalainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jebb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamalainen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jebb.
Jebb pushes Hamalainen up against the cage in a clinch.
Jebb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hamalainen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jebb tries to work over Hamalainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamalainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jebb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niilo Hamalainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jebb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jebb lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hamalainen wants to take the fight to the mat but Jebb manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jebb with a knee to the head.
Jebb avoiding damage.
Hamalainen can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamalainen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jebb lands a nice elbow.
Hamalainen wants a takedown but no success here.
Zedd Jebb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamalainen wants a takedown.
Hamalainen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Jebb as the two fighters clinch.
Jebb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jebb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hamalainen's face.
It looks like Niilo Hamalainen has been cut.
A nice left hand lands by Jebb.
Jebb tries to land knees in the clinch but Hamalainen avoids the damage to the body.
Jebb lands a nice knee to the body.
Jebb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jebb.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jebb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jebb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jebb prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jebb lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jebb.
Hamalainen managing to block the knees to the body from Jebb.
Jebb lands an elbow that stopped Hamalainen in his tracks for a moment.
Jebb lands a nice knee to the body.
Jebb crunches a lovely knee into Hamalainen's ribcage.
Jebb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jebb working Hamalainen over with knees to the body.
Jebb scores a nice knee to the body.
Jebb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamalainen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jebb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hamalainen is rocked!
Jebb creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hamalainen's defenses.
Oh Hamalainen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jebb lands an elbow inside that Hamalainen shrugs off.
Jebb pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Hamalainen out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zedd Jebb!
Niilo Hamalainen spoke after the fight, saying 'I will come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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201 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Luther!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miguel Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Luther throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Luther.
Luther swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a jab when Luther was well out of range.
Luther lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luther attempts a counter takedown but Oliveira avoids it well and moves away.
Luther keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luther's calf.
Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luther tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Luther's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Luther duly obliges.
It looks like Miguel Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luther lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luther with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Luther swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Luther connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Luther drops Oliveira with a beautiful combination! Oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Luther is looking for the KO!
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Luther steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luther half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Luther finish him?
Oliveira throws the kick towards the body but Luther avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luther fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Oliveira square on the jaw! Damn, Oliveira is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Luther!
The defeated Miguel Oliveira had this to say: 'Foi uma boa luta, mas dessa vez não deu para mim. Vou melhorar para a proxima'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ritmo Abarth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ritmo Abarth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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224 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritmo Abarth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerbouchard drives through and clinches with Abarth against the cage.
Abarth lands a left hand.
Kerbouchard told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kerbouchard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abarth's brow.
Kerbouchard tries to land knees in the clinch but Abarth avoids the damage to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Abarth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kerbouchard blocking some punches.
Kerbouchard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ritmo Abarth has been cut.
Kerbouchard misses with a knee strike.
Kerbouchard gets underhooks to prevent Abarth's takedown attempt.
Abarth managing to block the knees to the body from Kerbouchard.
Kerbouchard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abarth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abarth tries to throw a body punch but Kerbouchard avoids it by throwing Abarth back against the cage.
Abarth misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerbouchard blocks an uppercut.
Abarth has Kerbouchard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kerbouchard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerbouchard misses with a knee strike.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the body.
Abarth is breathing heavily.
Kerbouchard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abarth misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerbouchard connects with a knee to the head.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the head.
Abarth takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abarth being controlled against the cage.
Kerbouchard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ritmo Abarth's cut is getting worse.
Kerbouchard lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kerbouchard obliges.
Kerbouchard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kerbouchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kerbouchard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kerbouchard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kerbouchard throws an elbow that misses.
Kerbouchard trying to land knees to the body.
Kerbouchard landing knees to the body.
Kerbouchard trying to land knees to the body.
Abarth misses with the head strike.
Kerbouchard lands a nice elbow.
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!
Kerbouchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abarth's defenses.
Ritmo Abarth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kerbouchard lands a shoulder strike.
Abarth takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kerbouchard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerbouchard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abarth's defenses.
Kerbouchard misses with a knee to the head.
Kerbouchard working aggressively here.
Abarth misses with the head strike.
Abarth has a couple of punches blocked by Kerbouchard.
Knees to the body from Kerbouchard.
Abarth takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Ritmo Abarth's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kerbouchard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kerbouchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abarth takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ritmo Abarth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Kerbouchard!
After winning the bout, Matt Kerbouchard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Corrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corrigan comes to the cage accompanied by Flagpole Sitta. Cole has chosen Sweater Weather as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rico Cole was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Corrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cole, right into the meat.
Corrigan shoots in but no luck this time.
Cole unleashes a big counter combination but Corrigan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Corrigan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cole lands a head kick. Corrigan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Mark Corrigan has been cut.
Corrigan throws a body shot but no joy.
Cole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corrigan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corrigan is rocked!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cole - that will leave a mark!
Oh Corrigan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole lands a brutal head kick. Corrigan looks out on his feet and Cole throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Oscar Leopoldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leopoldo comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a Dream - Lux Aeterna. Loveladdy has chosen Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King! as his entrance music. 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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251 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Oscar Leopoldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Leopoldo. Those never looked like landing.
Loveladdy is trying to counter with his kicks.
Leopoldo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a low kick, right behind Leopoldo 's knee.
Leopoldo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Loveladdy moves out of range of the strikes.
Leopoldo misses the body punch
and Loveladdy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Leopoldo throws a one two combo.
It looks like Eagle Loveladdy has been cut.
Leopoldo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pedro Oscar Leopoldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leopoldo is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Loveladdy - that will leave a mark!
Loveladdy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Loveladdy tenderised Leopoldo's leg. Leopoldo is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Loveladdy.
Loveladdy lands with a kick to the temple. Leopoldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Pedro Oscar Leopoldo has been cut.
Loveladdy throws a front kick that sends Leopoldo stumbling back into the cage.
Loveladdy lands a big head kick that sends Leopoldo tumbling to the mat! Loveladdy takes a step backwards and waves Leopoldo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leopoldo is rocked!
A head kick by Loveladdy - that's a beauty! Leopoldo is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Loveladdy can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eagle Loveladdy!
Eagle Loveladdy 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Powell comes into the arena with 8 Mile blaring out of the sound system. Jimi Powell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimi Powell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powell scores with a sloppy right hand. Dorn should have avoided that one.
Powell lands an overhand right.
Dorn misses with a lunging right hand
and Powell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dorn wants to control but Powell is keeping busy.
Dorn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Powell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dorn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dorn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dorn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Powell is defending well. Dorn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Powell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dorn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Dorn!
Ivan Dorn is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Klewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klewis has chosen Black as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myron Klewis!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Klewis on that attempt.
Klewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jones napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Klewis working the ground and pound from side control.
Klewis scores with punches from side control.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Klewis in his half guard.
Jones is rocked!
Jones moves into full guard.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klewis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Klewis gets to his feet and stands over Jones, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Jones felt that one! Klewis unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Jones from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myron Klewis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Myron Klewis made sure he mentioned Dissolution Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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