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Highland Games 106 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chem Spaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Muse is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Muse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chem Spaletti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Spaletti checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Muse throws a low kick but Spaletti avoids it.
Muse connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Muse misses
and Spaletti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muse won't be happy with that.
Muse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spaletti's best efforts.
Spaletti is working for a kimura but Muse is defending it quite comfortably.
Spaletti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Muse sees it coming and defends easily.
Muse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spaletti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muse is just riding it out for now. Spaletti eventually gives up the hold.
Spaletti stops Muse from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaletti is looking for a kimura here.
Muse tries to kick Spaletti off but Spaletti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Spaletti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muse has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spaletti seems to be working for a kimura but Muse defends the submission attempt.
Muse is defending against the submission attempts here by Spaletti.
Spaletti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Spaletti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Muse is just riding it out for now. Spaletti eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muse is looking for a sweep. Spaletti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muse wants to control but Spaletti is keeping busy.
Spaletti stops Muse from getting back to his feet.
Spaletti is trying to work for a kimura but Muse is defending well.
Muse wants to get back to his feet.
Muse trying to control but Spaletti postures up.
Spaletti wants to free his trapped foot but Muse is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to roll over but Spaletti keeps him under control.
Muse makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Spaletti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Spaletti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spaletti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Muse scores with a hook to the body. Spaletti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Muse does no damage.
Muse tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muse tries to work over Spaletti's front leg with a kick but Spaletti checks it.
Muse walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spaletti checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mike Muse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muse fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spaletti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muse throws a head kick that misses.
Muse misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Muse dominated that round.
That's time! Muse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muse pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spaletti is out of range and Muse settles back down.
Spaletti avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spaletti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muse throws a jab when Spaletti was well out of range.
Muse throws a push kick but Spaletti slaps the foot to one side.
Spaletti with the counter takedown but Muse avoids it easily.
Mike Muse is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muse scores with a hook.
Muse throws a body punch but Spaletti moves out of range.
Spaletti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spaletti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muse misses with an uppercut. Spaletti saw that one coming.
Spaletti tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Muse connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muse throws out a leg kick but Spaletti moves out of range and Muse only half commits.
Spaletti feints the counter takedown.
Muse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muse.
Spaletti gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Muse 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 Spaletti has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spaletti and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spaletti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Muse defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse throws a leg kick
and Spaletti counters with a single leg into guard. Muse didn't expect that.
Spaletti drops back looking for a leg! Muse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Muse manages to kick Spaletti off! Spaletti jumps back into Muse's guard.
Muse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Muse manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muse lands a jab to the nose.
Muse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muse throws a front kick aimed at Spaletti's knee but Spaletti avoids it well.
Spaletti with the counter takedown but Muse avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spaletti counters with a nice double leg into side control. Muse won't be happy with that.
Spaletti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Muse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spaletti is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Muse looks calm but he's in trouble here. Spaletti gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Muse is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Spaletti lets go of the hold and Muse can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chem Spaletti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cordell Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cordell Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordell Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker throws a body kick that misses.
Walker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Frank Lopez has been cut.
Lopez blocks a leg kick.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez misses with a hook. Walker ducked under it nicely.
Lopez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker lands with a hook. Lopez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lopez misses.
Walker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lopez slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Walker.
A clash of legs there as Lopez blocks the low kick.
Walker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Walker takes one to the chin there.
Walker tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Walker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walker fakes the leg kick and cracks Lopez in the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Walker is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Walker lands a head kick!
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Walker. That one must have hurt.
Walker connects with an inside leg kick.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Walker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Walker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker with a hook.
Walker throws a head kick that misses
and Lopez counters with an outside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Walker
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Lopez throws a counter combo.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Walker throws a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez checks the leg kick.
Walker avoids the head kick by Lopez.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Walker.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Lopez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Walker throws a body kick that misses
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walker.
Walker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Walker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Lopez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lopez connects with the punch.
We've been informed that Lopez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Walker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lopez is able to avoid easily.
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 Cordell Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Walker sees coming a mile off.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez wants to slow Walker down by chopping away at his legs.
Walker throws a solid leg kick but Lopez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Walker.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez scores with a nice strike.
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Walker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lopez slips under a jab.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Walker misses with a body kick.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Cordell Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Walker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Walker lands a head kick. Lopez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Lopez.
Lopez avoids the body shot from Walker.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Walker's ribs.
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Walker's leg but Walker calmly moves out of range.
Walker throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters by clinching up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lopez.
Lopez misses with an elbow strike.
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez lands a right hand.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Walker throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
Walker throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
A low kick from Walker is predictable there
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Walker blocks the leg kick.
As Lopez looks to move away, Walker throws a big counter combo bu Lopez just gets out of the way.
Walker lands a jab.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lopez defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lopez swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walker avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Walker moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
It appears Walker was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Walker misses with the body kick
and Lopez counters with a nice body shot.
A solid body kick from Lopez.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lopez misses the jab.
Walker lands a nice hook to Lopez's body. Lopez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lopez throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walker is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Lopez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lopez cracks Walker with an open hand slap.
Walker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Walker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a stiff right hand.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez checks a low kick from Walker.
Walker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walker blocks a head kick by Lopez.
Lopez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Walker checks it.
A nice combination there by Walker.
Lopez lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Walker throws a body kick that misses
and Lopez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker misses with a leg kick.
A low kick from Walker misses
and Lopez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Walker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lopez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lopez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick by Walker misses
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nice elbow from Lopez.
Walker is rocked!
It looks like Cordell Walker has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Walker seems to have got his legs back now.
Lopez throws a right hand that Walker ducks under and follows up with a left that Walker also avoids with ease.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walker was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Walker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Lopez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopez throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Walker misses with a hook.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walker misses with a low kick.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Walker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Lopez counters with a straight right hand.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Walker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lopez misses with a two punch combination.
Walker misses with a kick to the body
letting Lopez counter with a right hand.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Lopez lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Lopez lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker scoring well with a low kick there.
Walker throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lopez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Walker checks it well.
Lopez slips under a jab from Walker.
Lopez blocks the body kick.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez lands a two punch combo.
Lopez moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
It seemed like Lopez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lopez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lopez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Lopez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Semerad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Itshak Rabinovitch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabinovitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Semerad.
A little jabbing left from Rabinovitch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rabinovitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Semerad avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.
A counter left hand to the body from Semerad misses its target.
Semerad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rabinovitch to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerad slips under a jab from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch thumps Semerad with a low kick.
Rabinovitch misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerad throws a body punch but Rabinovitch moves out of range.
Semerad rushes Rabinovitch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Semerad gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rabinovitch regains guard.
Semerad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rabinovitch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Semerad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Semerad stays in close to Rabinovitch's body and controls the position.
Semerad postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Semerad 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.
Rabinovitch looking for a sweep. Not yet Rabinovitch, not yet.
Rabinovitch wants to stand but Semerad is controlling the position.
Semerad won't allow Rabinovitch to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerad trying to control but Rabinovitch is working from the bottom.
Rabinovitch looking to control.
Semerad drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Semerad jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Semerad tries to free his leg and advance position but Rabinovitch is retaining full guard.
Rabinovitch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Semerad's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Semerad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Semerad throws a body shot but no joy.
Rabinovitch throws out a counter right but Semerad avoids it with no problem.
Rabinovitch scores with a jab to the head.
Ty Semerad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabinovitch throws the left hand but Semerad avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semerad.
A jab from Rabinovitch misses.
A quick step to the side and Semerad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semerad looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Semerad gets a takedown into half guard.
Rabinovitch is controlling Semerad's trapped leg to prevent Semerad from advancing to side control.
Rabinovitch trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerad wants to work for an arm triangle but Rabinovitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rabinovitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Semerad is working away from the top position though.
Semerad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand back up but Semerad is controlling him
Semerad is trying to work for a kimura but Rabinovitch is defending well.
Rabinovitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Semerad is working away from the top position though.
Semerad is trying to work for a kimura but Rabinovitch is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabinovitch keeping hold of Semerad's head, controlling as best he can.
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 Ty Semerad will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rabinovitch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semerad's head.
Semerad gets the takedown into side control.
Semerad advances nicely into full mount.
Rabinovitch tries to hold on but Semerad pushes him away.
Semerad is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rabinovitch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerad wants to finish this one by submission but Rabinovitch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Semerad.
Semerad tries to control but Rabinovitch wriggling away.
Semerad looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Semerad looking to control but Rabinovitch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabinovitch is looking to get to half guard.
Rabinovitch tries to hold on but Semerad postures up.
Semerad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rabinovitch is looking to escape.
Semerad controlling the position easily from mount.
Semerad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rabinovitch bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rabinovitch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Semerad's guard.
Semerad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rabinovitch wants to control from the top but Semerad keeps moving.
Semerad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Semerad working for a triangle but Rabinovitch defends it easily.
Rabinovitch controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabinovitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rabinovitch wants to control from the top but Semerad keeps moving.
Semerad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rabinovitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Semerad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rabinovitch controls the pace.
Ty Semerad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Semerad keeping moving, preventing Rabinovitch from controlling successfully.
Semerad is looking for a triangle but Rabinovitch pushes his legs off easily.
Rabinovitch wanted to stand there but Semerad had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semerad can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rabinovitch controls the pace.
Rabinovitch wants to stand but Semerad is controlling his posture from full guard.
Semerad is trying to keep Rabinovitch in close.
Semerad keeping moving, preventing Rabinovitch from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Semerad looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rabinovitch is defending well. Semerad quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rabinovitch has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Semerad celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Semerad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saladin Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Macari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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173 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saladin Hussain !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Macari!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain throws a right hand that Macari ducks under and follows up with a left that Macari also avoids with ease.
Macari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hussain misses with a double jab.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Hussain feints a jab promting Macari to slip. Hussain then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Macari slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussain throws a right hand that Macari ducks under and follows up with a left that Macari also avoids with ease.
A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Hussain moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hussain looks to land a combination but Macari avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macari looks to land a left hand but Hussain moved out of range nicely.
Hussain throws a nice looking combination but Macari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hussain lands with a nice combination. Macari backs away looking to recover.
Macari misses with the combination.
Hussain tries to bum rush Macari with a series of wild strikes but Macari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macari wants to counter the offense by Hussain and move into the clinch position.
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain .
Saladin Hussain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussain throws a right hand that Macari ducks under and follows up with a left that Macari also avoids with ease.
Hussain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House of Savage in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hussain , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussain sets himself, and Macari steps forward looking for the clinch! Hussain avoids it this time.
Macari throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
Hussain slips a jab from Macari.
Hussain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macari throws a nice looking combination but Hussain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hussain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Macari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Macari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussain .
Hussain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hussain swats away the attempt to clinch by Macari.
Macari throws a head kick but Hussain moves out of range.
A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Hussain closes the distance and pushes Macari back into the cage.
Hussain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macari is looking to control Hussain 's arms but Hussain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macari has his back to the cage.
Hussain lands with a light punch inside.
Macari breaks the clinch.
Hussain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macari.
Hussain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hussain blocks a head kick by Macari.
Hussain throws a one two combo.
Macari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Macari wants to counter with a clinch but Hussain pushes him away.
Hussain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hussain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Macari misses with a low kick as Hussain jumps back.
Macari tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Hussain . Those never looked like landing.
Hussain throws a nice looking combination but Macari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macari throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
Hussain misses with a two punch combination.
Hussain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussain rushes Macari and presses him up against the cage.
Macari looking to slow down the pace here.
Hussain tries to land a knee to the head but Macari blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hussain swinging wildly here.
Hussain darts in and clinches Macari up against the cage.
Hussain misses with a knee to the head.
Hussain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macari breaks from the clinch.
Hussain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macari tries a head kick but it misses.
Macari dodges the punch combination from Hussain .
Macari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hussain slips a jab and a cross from Macari.
Sloppy strikes from Hussain . Those never looked like landing.
Macari tries to clinch up.
Macari misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hussain .
It looked like Hussain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Macari eats them both and turns towards Hussain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macari.
Macari tries to land a leg kick but Hussain saw it coming and moves away.
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hussain tries to bum rush Macari with a series of wild strikes but Macari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Macari swinging wildly here.
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Macari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hussain swinging wildly here.
Macari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hussain swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Hussain .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Hussain .
Macari throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saladin Hussain 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.
Macari throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Hussain was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hussain lands a jab-cross combination.
Hussain misses with a double jab.
Macari throws a sloppy head kick and Hussain moves out of range easily.
Macari will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hussain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Macari counters by moving into the clinch.
Macari avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussain .
Macari tries to throw a body punch but Hussain avoids it by throwing Macari back against the cage.
Macari stalling.
Hussain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macari is trying to pull guard but Hussain has him pressed against the cage.
Hussain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Macari avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macari has a couple of punches blocked by Hussain .
Hussain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macari is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hussain .
Macari trying to stall but Hussain improves his position.
Macari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hussain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain missing with knees to the body.
Macari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macari throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Hussain , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Hussain .
Saladin Hussain is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Hussain .
Hussain misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Hussain .
Hussain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hussain sets himself, and Macari steps forward looking for the clinch! Hussain avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Hussain .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hussain swinging wildly here.
Macari throws out a loose jab but Hussain uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hussain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macari dodges the punch combination from Hussain .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macari throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Macari tries to clinch there but Hussain circles away.
Macari tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
Hussain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macari circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Hussain . Those never looked like landing.
Macari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macari is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some wild striking there from Hussain .
Hussain misses with a wild combination.
Macari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hussain throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Hussain does no damage.
Macari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Macari misses with a few strikes there.
Macari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussain throws a right and a left that Macari avoids nicely.
Macari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hussain .
Hussain tries to bum rush Macari with a series of wild strikes but Macari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Macari is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hussain swinging wildly here.
Hussain is working the combinations to good effect here.
Macari closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hussain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hussain .
Macari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Macari drives through and clinches with Hussain against the cage.
Hussain missing with knees to the body.
Macari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hussain looking to throw knees to the head but Macari is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain can't find room to land a body shot as Macari controls the action.
Macari is looking for a takedown.
Macari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Macari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Macari.
Macari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Macari slips a jab and a cross from Hussain .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macari showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussain .
Macari wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Macari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussain .
Hussain throws a right hand that Macari ducks under and follows up with a left that Macari also avoids with ease.
Macari misses the shot to the body.
Macari moves in looking to clinch but Hussain pushes him off.
Macari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussain tries to bum rush Macari with a series of wild strikes but Macari uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hussain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saladin Hussain dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hussain throws a right hand that Macari ducks under and follows up with a left that Macari also avoids with ease.
Macari wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Hussain is looking for a counter combo.
Macari takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Macari tries to clinch but Hussain is having none of it.
Macari darts in and clinches Hussain up against the cage.
Macari content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macari blocks the elbow strike.
Saladin Hussain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Macari tries to land knees in the clinch but Hussain avoids the damage to the body.
Macari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hussain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hussain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Macari avoids a wild elbow strike from Hussain .
Hussain with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hussain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macari taking a breather.
Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macari tries for a takedown but Hussain manages to get underhooks.
Hussain throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Macari is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macari is working for takedown but Hussain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saladin Hussain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Macari.
Hussain scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Macari is looking to control Hussain 's arms but Hussain gets an underhook and turns him. Now Macari has his back to the cage.
Hussain tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Macari misses with the head strike.
Hussain lands with a light punch inside.
Hussain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hussain is keeping busy.
Hussain is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Macari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hussain is keeping busy.
Hussain tries a body shot but Macari blocks it.
Hussain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macari's elbow.
Hussain tries to throw a body punch but Macari avoids it by throwing Hussain back against the cage.
Hussain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Macari's elbow.
Hussain struggles to land a body shot inside as Macari controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macari effectively controlling the action here.
Macari manages to break the clinch.
Macari dodges the punch combination from Hussain .
Hussain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macari can do to turn this around?
Hussain misses with the combination.
Macari misses with a low kick.
Hussain avoids the head kick by Macari.
Hussain gets a clinch.
Hussain digs a right hand underneath Macari's ribcage. Macari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Macari blocking some punches.
Macari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Macari tries for a takedown but Hussain manages to get underhooks.
Hussain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain tries a body shot but Macari blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain misses with the head strike.
Hussain struggles to land a body shot inside as Macari controls his hands.
Macari tries to stall but Hussain uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Macari looking to stall.
Macari seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hussain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saladin Hussain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knees to the body from Macari.
Hussain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Macari pulls guard.
Hussain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hussain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hussain is stalling in the full guard.
Hussain looking to sit in guard and control but Macari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macari trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hussain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Macari's guard.
Hussain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hussain stopping the sweep attempt from Macari.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saladin Hussain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussain , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saladin Hussain !
A victorious Saladin Hussain 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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25
186 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill The Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid lunges at Kent with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kent's hand.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
The Kid thuds a left hand into Kent's body.
The Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Kent's shoulder, as Kent tries to avoid the shot.
The Kid just misses with a punch to the body.
The Kid lands the left hand.
Kent misses with a takedown attempt - The Kid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kent get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Kent stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but The Kid runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill The Kid!
Bill The Kid very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Marduk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mib Louie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marduk comes to the cage accompanied by Three 6 Mafia - It's A Fight. Louie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Batter-up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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27
280 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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29
253 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Marduk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mib Louie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louie throws a hook but Marduk avoids it easily.
Marduk throws an overhand right that lands on Louie's shoulder, as Louie tries to avoid the shot.
Marduk misses with a series of wild punches.
Marduk catches Louie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Mib Louie has been cut.
Marduk misses with a hook. Louie ducked under it nicely.
Marduk throws the left hand but Louie avoids the punch easily.
Marduk throws a big shot that misses.
Marduk misses with a right hand
and Louie counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Craig Marduk has been cut.
Louie throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marduk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Louie.
Louie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Louie throws a body kick that misses
and Marduk counters with a nice uppercut.
Marduk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Louie.
Louie throws a sloppy head kick and Marduk moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Louie stalks Marduk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marduk's face. Marduk staggers backwards, shaken.
Louie is looking to land body kicks.
Jab by Marduk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marduk. Louie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louie scores with a hook.
Louie throws a powerful right kick. Marduk tried to block low but the kick was high! Marduk was taken right off of his feet! Louie jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mib Louie!
A relieved looking Mib Louie thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 2nd Sucks - A Day To Remember. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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28
155 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brooks gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brooks is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brooks defends it easily.
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Brooks drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Brooks off! Brooks jumps back into Smith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brooks grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Brooks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brooks gets to mount! Smith was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brooks looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brooks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith taking shots to the head.
Brooks looking to finish Smith with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smith!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Jason Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks working for a submission but Smith is keeping him at bay.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brooks postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Smith in real trouble here! The ref calls for Smith to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Brooks!
In his post fight interview, Calvin Brooks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noah Sauvageau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marx Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marx Bronson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noah Sauvageau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marx Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauvageau misses with a body shot.
Bronson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sauvageau defends it well.
Bronson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sauvageau has been working on his boxing with his coaches at X Training Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Sauvageau defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronson.
Sauvageau swings widly with a right hand
and Bronson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sauvageau's guard.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sauvageau is keeping the position for now.
Sauvageau looking to control.
Bronson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauvageau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sauvageau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bronson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sauvageau is retaining full guard.
Bronson trying to control but Sauvageau is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sauvageau has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bronson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Sauvageau is keeping the position.
Bronson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bronson drops back looking for a leg! Sauvageau is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sauvageau manages to kick Bronson off! Bronson jumps back into Sauvageau's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Sauvageau is keeping the position.
Sauvageau keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronson 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.
Bronson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bronson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sauvageau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bronson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sauvageau keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Bronson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bronson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sauvageau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sauvageau tries to get out of the position.
Bronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sauvageau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sauvageau has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sauvageau has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bronson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bronson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sauvageau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sauvageau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sauvageau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Sauvageau keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sauvageau circles away.
Noah Sauvageau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marx Bronson.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson is rocked!
Sauvageau jabs Bronson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sauvageau finish him?
Bronson looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauvageau cracks Bronson with a hook to the temple - Bronson is on wobbly legs here! Sauvageau swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bronson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Sauvageau wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noah Sauvageau!
Noah Sauvageau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bob Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Bob Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Fury!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bob Bob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bob Bob pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob Bob lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fury.
Fury can't get the takedown.
Bob Bob working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bob Bob lands a right hand.
Fury is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bob Bob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bobby Bob Bob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Fury.
Fury tries to score a body lock takedown but Bob Bob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fury tries to score a body lock takedown but Bob Bob shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fury changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bob Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fury has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bob Bob counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob Bob lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bob Bob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bob Bob sizes up Fury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobby Bob Bob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury misses with a takedown attempt
and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch.
Fury changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bob Bob fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fury shoots for a double leg takedown but Bob Bob sprawls well. He's pushed Fury's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fury tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fury somewhat.
Fury fails with the takedown
and Bob Bob counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bob Bob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bob works on Fury's body with a couple of short punches.
Bob Bob stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury goes for a takedown attempt but Bob Bob pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bob Bob to score with a decent uppercut.
Bob Bob lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob Bob connects with a jab.
Fury is rocked!
Bob Bob flashes Fury a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fury's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fury crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bob Bob punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bob Bob!
A determined Bobby Bob Bob didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Theodorou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvar Kares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kares is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC - Back in Black. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Theodorou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alvar Kares!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodorou scores with a jab to the body.
Theodorou gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kares to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Theodorou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kares is looking to stand up but Theodorou won't let him.
Kares preventing the sweep.
Kares would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Theodorou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Theodorou is working hard here to advance position.
Kares wants to stand but Theodorou is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kares looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Theodorou cracks Kares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Alvar Kares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kares will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jake Theodorou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvar Kares.
Kares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodorou pinned against the cage. Theodorou gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodorou stuffs the takedown.
Kares tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theodorou defends well and Kares ends up having to push Theodorou into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodorou feinted with a counter takedown.
Theodorou darts in looking for a takedown but Kares gets double underhooks and turns Theodorou into the cage.
Kares has a takedown stuffed.
Theodorou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kares keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kares preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kares wants to stand but Theodorou has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kares preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kares would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Theodorou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Theodorou 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.
Theodorou chips away with some ground and pound.
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!
Theodorou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theodorou got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kares has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Theodorou has managed to get both his arms back between Kares's legs - danger averted.
Kares is trying to control the position but Theodorou postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kares escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Theodorou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Theodorou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Theodorou passes into half guard.
Kares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Theodorou scores with a couple of nice shots.
Theodorou working the head and body with strikes.
Kares is looking for a sweep. Theodorou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kares works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kares trying to keep a closed guard but Theodorou is proving a slippery customer.
Theodorou keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kares's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Theodorou defends it easily.
We've been hearing that Theodorou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Theodorou with a nice head shot there.
Theodorou trying to control but Kares is working from the bottom.
Theodorou landing with the ground and pound.
Kares wants to sweep here but Theodorou controlling him for the moment.
Kares is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kares looking for a guillotine here but Theodorou defends easily.
Theodorou works over Kares with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Theodorou dominated that round.
That's time! Theodorou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Theodorou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Theodorou defends it nicely.
Kares fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodorou tries to counter with a takedown but Kares is quick to defend against it.
Kares shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodorou as he jumps to the side.
Jake Theodorou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvar Kares.
Theodorou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kares circles away.
Theodorou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodorou wants it to stay on the feet.
Kares looks for a takedown but Theodorou sprawls well.
Kares dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodorou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodorou fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kares sprawls well initially but Theodorou persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kares is staying active underneath Theodorou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kares actively working from the bottom here.
Kares trying to control but Theodorou postures up.
Jake Theodorou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Theodorou lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodorou lands strikes from half guard.
Theodorou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Theodorou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kares keeps working.
Kares is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Theodorou there.
Kares wants to control but Theodorou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Theodorou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Theodorou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Theodorou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is nestled in close to Kares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Theodorou wants to pass the guard but Kares is defending well.
Kares looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Theodorou working Kares over with strikes.
Kares taking some punishment here, with Theodorou in his half guard.
Kares is trying to get back to full guard.
Theodorou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kares can do to turn this around?
Theodorou lands with a punch from half guard.
Kares slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou postures up and lands a big shot to Kares's brow.
Theodorou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kares's head.
Theodorou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Theodorou won't allow Kares to sweep him here.
Kares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theodorou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Theodorou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Theodorou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Theodorou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodorou is working Kares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kares has his foot on Theodorou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Theodorou works his way back into a safe position though.
Theodorou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kares 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.
Theodorou connects with a couple of short punches.
Theodorou is working Kares over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Theodorou postures up and lands a big shot to Kares's brow.
Theodorou working some strikes from top position.
Theodorou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Theodorou landing with the ground and pound.
Kares is rocked!
Theodorou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Theodorou dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Theodorou bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Theodorou grinds an elbow into Kares's temple.
Kares is still in real trouble! Can Theodorou finish him?
Theodorou tries to move to mount but Kares blocks the move with his legs.
Kares seems to have recovered his senses.
A big shot lands for Theodorou! That's hurt Kares! Will he recover? Theodorou fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Theodorou!
Jake Theodorou decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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