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VCL Champions: 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Nuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Pablo looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Nuts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pablo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pablo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nuts.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Nuts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nuts throws a body punch but Pablo moves out of range.
Nuts lands a nice looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Nuts.
Nuts misses with a few strikes there.
Pablo tries for a takedown but Nuts circles away easily
and Nuts counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pablo! Nuts lets Pablo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pablo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pablo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pablo is still on wobbly legs! Can Nuts finish him?
Nuts lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pablo head around and knocks him out cold! Nuts hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Nuts!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinsuke Kushida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Wilson (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shinsuke Kushida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Kushida.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kushida.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kushida gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kushida leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Kushida.
Kushida throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Kushida, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Kushida against the cage but Kushida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shinsuke Kushida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Wilson.
Wilson moves out of range as Kushida strikes.
Wilson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Donk. Kushida catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Kushida.
Kushida misses with the combination.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kushida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Kushida looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kushida dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
Kushida fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kushida circles away.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kushida sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kushida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushida looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushida's half guard.
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!
Kushida keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kushida is controlling Wilson's trapped leg to prevent Wilson from advancing to side control.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kushida wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Kushida is defending well.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Kushida dodges it nicely.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kushida to regain full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kushida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kushida lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kushida as he avoids it easily.
Kushida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kushida throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Wilson is chipping away with strikes.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kushida keeps working.
Wilson working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Kushida dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kushida sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kushida to get to his feet.
Kushida throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kushida's half guard.
Kushida wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson trying to control from Kushida's half guard. Kushida has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Matt Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson postures up in Kushida's guard and throws a big left but Kushida blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kushida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kushida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson postures up in Kushida's guard and throws a big left but Kushida blocks it.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kushida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kushida avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kushida trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Kushida, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Kushida against the cage but Kushida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kushida.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kushida trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Kushida is working away.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kushida is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Kushida is defending the position.
Kushida tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kushida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Kushida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matt Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kushida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kushida throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kushida. Those never looked like landing.
Shinsuke Kushida is winning the standup battle so far.
Kushida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilson at a distance.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Kushida sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kushida throws a big counter combination but Wilson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kushida thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
Kushida trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Kushida blocks nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wilson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kushida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Kushida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kushida stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Kushida trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson has his foot on Kushida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kushida works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushida stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Kushida is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Kushida pushes him off.
Kushida tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Kushida throws a leg kick which misses Wilson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wilson tries to avoid it.
Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kushida sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pushes Kushida up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushida's efforts to push away.
Kushida can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kushida swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kushida is trying to keep an underhook but Wilson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kushida is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.
Wilson is keen to just control but Kushida is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shinsuke Kushida.
I think Kushida has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shinsuke Kushida!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bors Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog Iii is just out of range.
Dog Iii slips a straight right by Ysengrin.
Nice body punch from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ysengrin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dog Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog Iii moves away.
Dog Iii jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ysengrin throws an overhand right that lands on Dog Iii's shoulder, as Dog Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Ysengrin takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Dog Iii blocks it.
Ysengrin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dog Iii will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ysengrin up against the cage.
Dog Iii pushes Ysengrin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Dog Iii back against the cage.
Dog Iii misses with some punches.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Ysengrin tries to work over Dog Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dog Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dog Iii blocking some punches.
A short left from Ysengrin.
Dog Iii pushes Ysengrin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ysengrin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ysengrin's coach down at Gonzasco Hydropathy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ysengrin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dog Iii backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog Iii controls his hands.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Dog Iii controls the action.
Dog Iii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dog Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog Iii looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ysengrin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dog Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Ysengrin.
Dog Iii misses with some punches.
Dog Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin can't get the takedown.
Dog Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Dog Iii prevents a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin jumps guard.
Ysengrin pushes a forearm under Dog Iii's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dog Iii is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bors Ysengrin!
Our winner, Bors Ysengrin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estafan Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Gerber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerber has chosen Rammstein - Sonne 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Estafan Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Gerber!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Atunes's head but Atunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gerber throws a jab but it's blocked by Atunes.
Atunes throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber connects with a looping right hand.
Gerber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atunes's guard.
Gerber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gerber trying to control the position from guard on top but Atunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gerber.
Atunes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gerber drops back looking for a leg! Atunes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Atunes manages to kick Gerber off! Gerber jumps back into Atunes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes seems keen to control Gerber's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gerber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gerber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atunes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerber throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gerber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerber throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gerber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gerber throws a strike but Atunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gerber throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atunes escapes and throws Gerber's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gerber tries to buck Atunes off but Atunes is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gerber tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Atunes presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Gerber is trying desperately to improve position.
Atunes manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gerber to take his back!
Atunes biding his time, controlling Gerber.
Atunes is hanging on to Gerber's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber is still trying to improve position.
Atunes not allowing Gerber to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gerber tries to roll but Atunes sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber keeps trying to improve his position.
Atunes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gerber on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Atunes's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gerber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Gerber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gerber fails with the takedown.
Gerber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atunes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerber scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Sven Gerber has been cut.
Gerber slips under a jab from Atunes.
Atunes staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Gerber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Atunes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerber throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Gerber swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gerber or perhaps it was just good defense by Atunes, which made it look bad.
Sven Gerber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerber misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes throws a push kick but Gerber slaps the foot to one side.
Gerber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Gerber misses.
Gerber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Atunes slips a straight right by Gerber.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Atunes is just out of range.
Gerber throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Gerber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.
Gerber scores with a takedown into Atunes's guard.
Gerber throwing strikes but missing.
Gerber throws a strike but Atunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Atunes passes into half guard.
Atunes controlling the pace.
Atunes continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gerber is trying to get back to full guard.
Atunes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gerber has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Atunes escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Atunes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerber trying his best to control but Atunes has mounted him.
Gerber gets back to half guard.
Gerber looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Atunes pushes past his half guard into mount!
Gerber tries to hold on but Atunes postures up.
Gerber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Atunes trying to control the pace.
Estafan Atunes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gerber gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerber has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Atunes should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gerber has tightened it up now! Atunes should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sven Gerber!
Sven Gerber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baeddan MacAuliffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chief Sperry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacAuliffe comes to the cage accompanied by Notorious by Duran Duran. The key to victory for Baeddan MacAuliffe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baeddan MacAuliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chief Sperry!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sperry shoots in but no luck this time.
MacAuliffe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sperry counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacAuliffe moves into full guard.
Sperry 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.
Sperry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sperry advances position into side control!
MacAuliffe is looking for a sweep.
Sperry in the domination position with MacAuliffe hanging on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacAuliffe tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sperry easily slips into full mount!
Sperry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacAuliffe is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAuliffe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sperry controlling the action here.
MacAuliffe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sperry stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and MacAuliffe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sperry manages to get his head free but now MacAuliffe has transitioned to an armbar! Sperry grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from MacAuliffe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
A very excited looking Baeddan MacAuliffe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hyashi Hayakawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyashi Hayakawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronald Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayakawa is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Hayakawa circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayakawa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Griffin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hayakawa wants to get back to his feet but Griffin passes into half guard.
Hayakawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to stand and escape but Hayakawa is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayakawa punching from the bottom.
Hayakawa keeping control of the position.
Griffin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hayakawa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Griffin prevents Hayakawa from improving his position.
Griffin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hayakawa controls his leg.
Hayakawa is trying to control but Griffin passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayakawa is trying to control Griffin's posture but Griffin avoids it.
Hayakawa is trying to improve his position.
Griffin tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffin dives in and grabs Hayakawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayakawa pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Hayakawa. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Hyashi Hayakawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronald Griffin.
Griffin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin wants to stand up but Hayakawa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.
Hayakawa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hayakawa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hayakawa is trying to control the position but Griffin postures up.
Hayakawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hayakawa tries to get out of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayakawa is looking for a triangle but Griffin pushes his legs off easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hayakawa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Griffin is in Hayakawa's guard.
Hayakawa is looking to stand back up but Griffin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hayakawa.
Hayakawa trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Griffin manages to pass to mount!
Hayakawa reaches up to try and control the position but Griffin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hayakawa rolls and tries to escape and now Griffin has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayakawa trying to control the position but Griffin manages to sink in the hooks.
Griffin controlling well, preventing Hayakawa from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Griffin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Griffin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hayakawa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Griffin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hayakawa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Griffin wants to stand but Hayakawa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hayakawa controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayakawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayakawa controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Griffin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hayakawa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Griffin dives in and grabs Hayakawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hayakawa pushes down on Griffin's head and hops out.
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hayakawa to the ground. Griffin is now in Hayakawa's guard.
Hayakawa controls Griffin momentarily but Griffin frees himself.
Griffin won't allow Hayakawa to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa working for submissions but it's allowed Griffin to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayakawa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffin is working away from the top position though.
Hayakawa is concentrating on defense, preventing Griffin from advancing position.
Griffin passes into side control, despite Hayakawa's attempt to control the position.
Griffin wants to stand but Hayakawa is controlling his arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Griffin easily slips into full mount!
Hayakawa wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hayakawa wants to hold on but Griffin pushes him away.
Hayakawa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Griffin doesn't have the hooks in and Hayakawa manages to turn into his guard.
Griffin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hayakawa is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayakawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hayakawa throws a big elbow that misses.
Hayakawa stops Griffin from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayakawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayakawa wants to pass the guard but Griffin is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ronald Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Hayakawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hayakawa throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
Griffin scores with a takedown into Hayakawa's guard.
Hayakawa is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Griffin dives into side control.
Hayakawa keeping his opponent close.
Hayakawa is looking to regain half guard here but Griffin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin tries to stand but Hayakawa is controlling his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayakawa tries to bench press Griffin off him but Griffin keeps the position.
Hayakawa tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griffin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Griffin wants to stand but Hayakawa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hayakawa tries to hold on but Griffin pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hayakawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Griffin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hayakawa to take his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Griffin controlling the positon.
Griffin wants to stand back up.
Hayakawa trying to control the position but Griffin manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin is hanging on to Hayakawa's back as he tries to escape.
Griffin is looking to stand but he's in a difficult position to do so.
Hyashi Hayakawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayakawa is in bad spot here.
Ronald Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayakawa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Griffin can't escape the position, to get back to his feet.
Ronald Griffin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hayakawa trying to control the position but Griffin manages to sink in the hooks.
Griffin gets back to his feet from a dominant position... quite strange.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hayakawa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hayakawa wants to get back to his feet but Griffin is dominant here and he's now got Hayakawa's back!
Hayakawa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hayakawa prevents his opponent from getting back to his feet.
I really don't envy Hayakawa right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Griffin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Griffin!
Hyashi Hayakawa spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to spartan nutrition my sponsor for making fighting my job. I'll come back to whoop some ass'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chase Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DropKick Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murphy's choice of entrance music: Warrior's Code. On his way into the cage it seems that Chase Angelov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chase Angelov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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223 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chase Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DropKick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Angelov moved out of range nicely.
Angelov tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Angelov misses with a body kick.
Angelov moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Angelov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy swats away the attempt to clinch by Angelov.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Angelov tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Angelov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Angelov moves to clinch but Murphy breaks away
and Murphy counters with a nice right hand that sends Angelov toppling to the canvas! Angelov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murphy finish him?!
It looks like Chase Angelov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Angelov misses
and Murphy counters with a big right hand! Oh Angelov is in trouble here! Murphy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DropKick Murphy!
After the fight, DropKick Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ki Xang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xang has chosen Pschosocial-Slipknot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ben Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ki Xang!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner thinks about countering with a head kick.
Xang throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Xang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xang's coach down at Demon's Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Xang's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Xang shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ben Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ki Xang.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xang. That did some damage!
Xang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Xang with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a hugh head kick that removes Xang from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Turner!
The defeated Ki Xang had this to say: '"Wonder how much he paid the ref."'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erik Hiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rush and Run - Shake and Jump. Osvaldo Gomez is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Hiller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Gomez tenderised Hiller's leg. Hiller is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiller. Gomez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hiller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hiller to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hiller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hiller drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomez sprawls and moves away.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Hiller is looking to slow Gomez down with leg kicks.
Hiller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hiller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Gomez tries a low kick but Hiller avoids it.
Nice cross by Hiller.
Hiller's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hiller scrambles back to his feet.
Hiller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomez throws the left hand but Hiller avoids the punch easily.
Hiller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Hiller throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gomez throws out the jab.
Gomez throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hiller throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Hiller blocks a jab.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hiller shoots in but no luck this time.
Hiller checks a low kick from Gomez.
Hiller misses with a shot to the body
and Gomez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Gomez feints a counter leg kick.
Hiller fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Erik Hiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Hiller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hiller misses with a lunging right hand
and Hiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gomez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Hiller sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gomez digs a good hook to Hiller's body.
Hiller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hiller tries to clinch but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hiller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Hiller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Hiller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hiller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hiller backing away here, and Gomez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hiller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gomez lands a leg kick that knocks Hiller off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiller dives in and grabs Gomez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes down on Hiller's head and hops out.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hiller shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Hiller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gomez can pounce on him.
Hiller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gomez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gomez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gomez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiller has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gomez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hiller's head.
Gomez throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.
Hiller misses with a hook.
Osvaldo Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiller lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Hiller off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hiller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomez throws the kick towards the body but Hiller avoids it.
Hiller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Gomez.
Hiller loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Hiller shoots for a double leg takedown but Gomez sprawls well. He's pushed Hiller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez tries a quick counter leg kick but Hiller is wise to it.
Hiller connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomez's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gomez. Hiller shrugs it off though.
Hiller misses with a leg kick
and Gomez counters with a nice leg kick.
Hiller fails to land the takedown.
Hiller misses with a body shot.
Gomez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osvaldo Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gomez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gomez lands a leg kick that knocks Hiller off balance momentarily.
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hiller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiller blocks the body kick.
Hiller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hiller walks into a jab.
Gomez scores with a leg kick.
Gomez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Hiller misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hiller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gomez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiller.
Hiller shoots in for a takedown but Gomez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hiller moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGomez.
Hiller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gomez under the eye.
Osvaldo Gomez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Hiller dives in for a single leg takedown but Gomez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erik Hiller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hiller blocks a jab.
Hiller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gomez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez's corner calls for a 1-2. Gomez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez tries to work over Hiller's front leg with a kick but Hiller checks it.
Hiller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gomez avoids it really well and circles away.
Hiller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a head kick that drops Hiller to the mat! Hiller scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hiller is rocked!
Gomez steps in with a hook that catches Hiller right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gomez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hiller looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osvaldo Gomez! Osvaldo Gomez retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Osvaldo Gomez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Erik Hiller was interviewed post fight and said 'Gongrat to mr.Gomez! So what now? Im going to training for awhile and comeback for another run for the title. *Laugh*'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksanteri Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelin comes to the cage accompanied by CCCP. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Karelin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Simpson.
Karelin throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Karelin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karelin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
Karelin loads up on a big right hand but Simpson slips the punch.
Karelin swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karelin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Simpson lands a leg kick that knocks Karelin off balance momentarily.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses.
Simpson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karelin circles away quickly and effectively.
Karelin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.
A telegraphed right hand from Karelin misses the target.
Karelin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin throws the left hand but Simpson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Simpson throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin is looking to counter the offense by Simpson and move into the clinch.
Karelin cracks Simpson with a good jab.
Simpson misses with a body kick.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karelin was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson misses the shot to the body.
Karelin moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Karelin misses the shot to the body.
Karelin lands with a good body shot.
Karelin cracks Simpson with an open hand slap.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That has opened up Bart Simpson's cut even more.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Karelin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simpson momentarily.
Simpson walks into a left hand.
The cut above Bart Simpson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Simpson. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson avoids the body shot from Karelin.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karelin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Karelin saw that one coming.
Karelin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karelin throws a looping overhand right but Simpson ducks down to avoid it.
Karelin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Simpson.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson moves forwards but Karelin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bart Simpson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karelin.
Simpson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karelin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bart Simpson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aleksanteri Karelin!
Aleksanteri Karelin is the new super heavyweight champion!
Aleksanteri Karelin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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