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*T113* - Cold Embrace PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lou Nahtic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Endel Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahtic comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping My Day Away. This should be a great matchup!
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Nahtic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Endel Stark!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
And Stark tries to counter it with a takedown but Nahtic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Nahtic.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Nahtic misses with a series of wild punches.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses.
And Stark tries to counter it with a takedown but Nahtic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stark tries to clinch up but Nahtic circles away and keeps his distance.
Stark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nahtic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nahtic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stark has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nahtic tries a head kick but it misses.
Lou Nahtic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a series of strikes that have Nahtic backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark throws a series of punches but Nahtic moves out of range.
Stark looks to land a left hand but Nahtic moved out of range nicely.
Stark decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stark controlling the action here.
Nahtic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark drops an elbow to the side of Nahtic's head.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Nahtic is defending well.
Nahtic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Stark is looking for a kimura but Nahtic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stark to get the leverage.
Nahtic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stark.
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
Stark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark trying to control the action but Nahtic is working from the bottom.
Stark is nestled in close to Nahtic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nahtic wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Nahtic is refusing to be controlled, as Stark sits in half guard.
Nahtic 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.
Stark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nahtic wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark moves into full mount! Nahtic won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nahtic manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nahtic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nahtic, who protects the arm well.
Stark passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nahtic!
Stark jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nahtic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nahtic and Stark has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Stark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nahtic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is putting a hurting on Nahtic here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Nahtic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to control but Nahtic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Endel Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab by Stark.
Nahtic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nahtic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lou Nahtic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nahtic throws a sloppy head kick
and Stark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nahtic!
Stark misses with the ground and pound.
Stark works to advance to full mount. Nahtic defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nahtic is looking to escape.
Nahtic is working to get back to half guard.
Stark landing strikes from the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nahtic is controlling an arm, preventing Stark from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Nahtic tries to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
Endel Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark content just to control the position here.
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.
Stark goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nahtic turns into him and now he's in Stark's guard.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nahtic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nahtic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nahtic manages to get himself to full guard.
Nahtic manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Stark finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nahtic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stark.
Stark is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nahtic's half guard.
Stark looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Nahtic defends the submission attempt.
Nahtic trying to control from the bottom.
Stark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stark wants to take a breather but Nahtic is having none of it.
Nahtic is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stark is working for a kimura but Nahtic is defending it quite comfortably.
Nahtic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Nahtic keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Endel Stark showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nahtic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stark has time to react.
Stark slips a jab from Nahtic.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Nahtic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nahtic tries to score with a low kick but Stark moves his leg out of the way.
Nahtic slips under a jab from Stark.
Stark moves out of range as Nahtic strikes.
Nahtic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark 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.
Stark advances to half guard.
Nahtic tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark is trying to control the action in half guard but Nahtic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stark prevents Nahtic from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nahtic keeps working.
Nahtic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stark is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nahtic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stark.
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Nahtic is looking to escape.
Endel Stark is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nahtic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark throws a leg kick but Nahtic checks it.
Nahtic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nahtic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nahtic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lou Nahtic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nahtic defending well as Stark loads up on a big left hand.
Nahtic misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Nahtic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark shoots for a takedown but Nahtic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Nahtic both land. Nice combination.
Stark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nahtic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahtic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stark tries to clinch but Nahtic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahtic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nahtic defends it well.
Nahtic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nahtic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nahtic.
Nahtic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nahtic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Nahtic.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nahtic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahtic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahtic throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark slips a jab from Nahtic.
Nahtic misses with the combination.
Nahtic throws a hook but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nahtic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nahtic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nahtic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stark is rocked!
Nahtic catches Stark with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Stark forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lou Nahtic!
Our winner, Lou Nahtic, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shezzo Wicked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wicked's choice of entrance music: Takin U' High by Greyhoundz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shezzo Wicked!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wicked throws a series of punches but Yiftos moves out of range.
Yiftos catches Wicked with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wicked avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wicked clobbers Yiftos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wicked buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yiftos misses the shot to the body.
Wicked works Yiftos's body with a nice hook.
Wicked staying out of range there.
Sisa Yiftos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yiftos cracks Wicked with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wicked looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yiftos finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yiftos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wicked.
Wicked scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wicked throws a series of punches but Yiftos avoids them all with ease.
Yiftos throws a jab but it's blocked by Wicked.
Wicked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wicked scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yiftos doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Wicked.
A big left from Yiftos misses.
Yiftos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wicked only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wicked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yiftos.
Yiftos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yiftos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wicked's waist but Wicked gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yiftos off to one side.
Yiftos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yiftos walks into a jab.
Wicked fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yiftos.
Yiftos takes one to the chin there.
Wicked bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wicked uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yiftos.
Yiftos misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Wicked was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yiftos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wicked lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yiftos takes a step back to recover.
Yiftos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yiftos throws a shot from downtown. Wicked moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Wicked lands.
Yiftos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Wicked.
The fighters circling - Yiftos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wicked lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yiftos's sensitive parts.
Wicked connects with a solid leg kick.
Wicked throws a head kick that half lands.
Yiftos wants to clinch up but Wicked keeps it at a distance.
Yiftos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wicked defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yiftos.
Wicked is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body kick from Wicked.
Yiftos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wicked keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wicked staying out of range there.
Wicked throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yiftos's head.
Wicked looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wicked connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Wicked does no damage.
Yiftos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wicked moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Yiftos misses with a hook
and Wicked counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yiftos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yiftos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wicked's head backwards.
Wicked throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Shezzo Wicked is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yiftos fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wicked jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wicked throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yiftos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yiftos throws a right and a left that Wicked avoids nicely.
Yiftos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wicked takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wicked thuds his shin into the meat of Yiftos's side.
Yiftos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wicked lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wicked cracks Yiftos with a good jab.
Yiftos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yiftos misses with a wild body shot.
Yiftos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yiftos manages to break the clinch.
Yiftos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wicked scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wicked cracks the inside of Yiftos's front leg.
A big left from Yiftos misses.
Yiftos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yiftos misses with an uppercut
and Wicked connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wicked cracks Yiftos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wicked.
Wicked is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Yiftos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wicked pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yiftos throws a sloppy head kick
and Wicked counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yiftos's knee momentarily.
Yiftos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wicked throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wicked throws a leg kick which misses Yiftos's front leg but catches the back leg as Yiftos tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Yiftos misses its intended target.
Yiftos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wicked is fending him off so far but Yiftos persists. Nope, Wicked circles away and we're back to standing.
Yiftos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yiftos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yiftos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wicked gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yiftos throws a nice looking combination but Wicked bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wicked lands a leg kick that knocks Yiftos off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wicked connects with an inside leg kick.
Yiftos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wicked throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wicked throws a body kick that misses.
Yiftos misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shezzo Wicked 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.
Wicked lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wicked tests Yiftos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wicked throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shezzo Wicked seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wicked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yiftos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yiftos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wicked. Wicked obviously looking to wear him down.
Wicked throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wicked has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yiftos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wicked looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Wicked finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Yiftos.
Wicked lands with a shot to the body.
Yiftos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wicked glances at the clock... BAM! Yiftos nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Wicked crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Wicked is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sisa Yiftos!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sisa Yiftos made sure he mentioned Mystic Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taw DawTang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Pondingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DawTang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Imperial March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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31
228 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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278 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taw DawTang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Pondingham!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DawTang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DawTang misses with a punch to the body.
Pondingham manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Pondingham misses.
Pondingham lands with a straight right. DawTang didn't see that one coming.
Pondingham has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DawTang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Douglas Pondingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pondingham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pondingham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DawTang.
Pondingham takes one on the button.
It looks like Douglas Pondingham has been cut.
DawTang slips under a jab.
DawTang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Pondingham knocks DawTang out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Douglas Pondingham!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Pondingham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Breeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sithole might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Miss The Misery. Moses Sithole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
209 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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217 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Breeze!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Breeze. That snapped Sithole's head back.
Sithole throws a shot to the body.
Sithole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Breeze checks it well.
Breeze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sithole misses the shot to the body.
Sithole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sithole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Breeze misses with a series of wild punches.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sithole.
Breeze closes the distance and clinches up with Sithole, looking for a takedown. Breeze pushes Sithole against the cage but Sithole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sithole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Breeze was well out of range. Poor timing from Sithole.
Breeze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sithole as he jumps to the side.
Sithole is looking to counter punch.
Breeze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Breeze there.
Breeze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sithole is trying to get back to full guard.
Breeze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breeze thows a huge punch but Sithole dodges it nicely.
Sithole is trying to stand.
Sithole is looking for a sweep. Breeze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Breeze throwing shots but Sithole is blocking nicely.
Sithole moves into full guard.
Sithole tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sithole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sithole wriggles free and stands up.
Sithole 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.
Breeze shoots in for a double leg but Sithole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moses Sithole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Breeze.
Breeze with a poor takedown
and Sithole counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Breeze shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sithole sprawls well. Sithole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Breeze gets slowly back to his feet.
Breeze looks winded!
A shot to the liver by Sithole. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole misses with a wild body shot.
Breeze stalks Sithole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sithole's face. Sithole staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole lands a nice hook to Breeze's body. Breeze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sithole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Breeze gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sithole.
Moses Sithole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sithole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Breeze is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sithole sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sithole moves into the clinch.
Sithole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moses Sithole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sithole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Breeze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sithole moves away.
Sithole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sithole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Breeze dives in for a single leg takedown but Sithole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sithole drops Breeze with a big left hand and mounts him. Breeze is in big trouble!
Breeze is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sithole lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Breeze! Sithole sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Breeze and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moses Sithole!
A relieved looking Moses Sithole 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Halo Olah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conway Pulford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conway Pulford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
283 lbs
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253 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Halo Olah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conway Pulford!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Olah counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Olah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulford.
Olah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Halo Olah has been cut.
Pulford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Olah throws a right hand that Pulford ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulford also avoids with ease.
Pulford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Olah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Pulford.
Pulford thuds a left hand into Olah's body.
Pulford cracks a nice hook into Olah's ribs.
Olah is breathing heavily.
Pulford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olah.
Olah avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulford misses the target.
Pulford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olah was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulford.
Pulford throws a body kick that misses.
Olah appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulford to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulford leaves Olah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olah feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulford's calf.
Pulford misses with a low kick.
Pulford lands a left and a right that send Olah crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Olah is rocked!
Pulford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulford feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Olah collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Conway Pulford!
After the fight, Conway Pulford 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Olin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso has chosen Glory of love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daniel Larusso has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jack Olin's chin.
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Olin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olin misses with a takedown
and Larusso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larusso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Olin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Larusso manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Olin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Larusso to work.
A nice left hand lands by Larusso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Olin is trying to pull guard but Larusso turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Olin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Larusso to keep the fight standing.
Olin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larusso just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larusso lands a shoulder strike.
Larusso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Olin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Larusso prevents it.
Larusso lands a shoulder strike.
Olin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso manages to break the clinch.
Larusso fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larusso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larusso digs a good hook to Olin's body.
Larusso connects with a solid leg kick.
Larusso cracks Olin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Olin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larusso.
Olin moves out of range as Larusso strikes.
Olin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Olin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larusso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Olin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Larusso wants to control but Olin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olin working the head with strikes.
Olin throws a strike aimed at the side of Larusso's head but Larusso avoids it well.
Larusso is looking for a sweep.
Olin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Olin scores with punches from side control.
Larusso is trying to buck Olin off.
Larusso told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Olin crashes against the mat.
Olin landing strikes.
Larusso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Olin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Olin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Olin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olin working the head and body with strikes.
Olin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larusso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Olin throws a strike but Larusso avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Larusso pushes Olin off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Larusso throws a hook but Olin avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Larusso as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olin is defended easily by Larusso.
Larusso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larusso chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larusso misses with a looping left.
Olin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Olin blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Olin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Larusso counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larusso looks to land a right hand but Olin moved out of range.
Larusso keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Larusso moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Larusso dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Olin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larusso is trying to defend but Olin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Larusso manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Larusso throws a body kick that misses
and Olin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Larusso!
Larusso throws Olin to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Larusso circles away.
Daniel Larusso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Larusso avoids it really well and circles away.
Olin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Olin ducks under a wild hook from Larusso.
Larusso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larusso lands with an uppercut that bounces Olin off the cage and back into range.
Olin shoots in looking for a takedown. Larusso tries to sprawl out of it but Olin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larusso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Larusso on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Olin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Larusso defends well and Olin ends up having to push Larusso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Larusso connects with the punch.
Larusso turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larusso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larusso connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Olin's hands.
Larusso throws an overhand right that lands on Olin's shoulder, as Olin tries to avoid the shot.
Larusso throws a shot from downtown. Olin moves away and avoids it.
Larusso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larusso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Larusso is trying to defend but Olin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jack Olin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Larusso to regain full guard.
Olin lands a couple of elbows.
Olin distracts Larusso with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Olin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larusso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Olin is controlling him.
Olin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Larusso wants to sweep here but Olin controlling him for the moment.
Olin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larusso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olin lands a couple of digs.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses.
Olin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larusso is trying to control the position but Olin postures up.
Olin connects with a couple of short punches.
Olin stopping the sweep attempt from Larusso.
Olin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Olin postures up and lands a big shot to Larusso's brow.
Olin postures up in Larusso's guard and throws a big left but Larusso blocks it.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Olin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larusso working a defensive guard here.
Olin is looking to work some ground and pound but Larusso has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olin lands a couple of digs.
Olin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olin postures up and lands a big shot to Larusso's brow.
Olin cracks Larusso with a solid left hand.
Olin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larusso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Olin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Olin cracks Larusso with a solid left hand.
Larusso is rocked!
Olin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Larusso is still in real trouble! Can Olin finish him?
Larusso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larusso seems to have recovered his senses.
Olin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olin looking to pass the guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Larusso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Larusso leaves Olin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Olin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larusso.
Olin attempts a counter takedown but Larusso avoids it well and moves away.
Olin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Olin dives in and grabs Larusso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larusso pushes down on Olin's head and hops out.
Good exchange - Larusso coming out on top.
Olin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Larusso sprawls well. Larusso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Olin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larusso lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olin blocks a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olin.
Larusso throws a leg kick which misses Olin's front leg but catches the back leg as Olin tries to avoid it.
Larusso fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Larusso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Larusso.
Larusso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daniel Larusso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Olin goes for a double leg but Larusso avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Larusso continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larusso misses with a head kick.
Olin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Olin has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Olin with that takedown attempt.
Olin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Larusso lands a really nice looking cross but Olin seems unphased.
Olin shoots in for a takedown but Larusso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Olin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Larusso counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larusso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Larusso.
Larusso throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Olin's head.
Olin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larusso thumps Olin with a low kick.
Olin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Larusso counters with a left and a right that stings Olin.
Larusso lands with a thumping leg kick.
Olin slips a jab from Larusso.
Olin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Olin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Larusso misses with a hook. Olin ducked under it nicely.
Olin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larusso as he avoids it easily.
Larusso flicks out a counter leg kick but Olin steps away.
Jack Olin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olin tries for a takedown but Larusso circles away easily
and Larusso counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Olin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larusso can pounce on him.
Olin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olin shoots in but Larusso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Daniel Larusso is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Larusso jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Larusso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larusso 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Larusso!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Daniel Larusso made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Boris Gregorovitsj is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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164 lbs
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World class 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
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Larry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Balls lands a leg kick that knocks Gregorovitsj off balance momentarily.
Balls connects with a single shot there.
Balls ducks under a wild hook from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balls on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gregorovitsj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Balls half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gregorovitsj.
Balls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Balls misses the shot to the body.
Balls has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Wolf Training Lair in the buildup to the fight.
Balls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gregorovitsj but Gregorovitsj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Balls tried to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Balls blocks the leg kick.
Gregorovitsj avoids the body shot from Balls.
Balls avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Balls takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorovitsj looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balls. That did some damage!
Balls uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gregorovitsj.
A little feinted left hand from Balls on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gregorovitsj punishes Balls's body with a nice straight punch.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balls thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregorovitsj throws a sloppy body shot
and Balls counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Balls works Gregorovitsj's body with a nice hook.
Gregorovitsj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Balls cracks Gregorovitsj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Boris Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Gregorovitsj misses with an uppercut
and Gregorovitsj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gregorovitsj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balls tries to score with a low kick but Gregorovitsj moves his leg out of the way.
Balls avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balls pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gregorovitsj is out of range and Balls settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Balls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gregorovitsj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregorovitsj looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gregorovitsj fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Balls has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Balls keeps the fight on the outside.
Balls looks for the body kick but Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.
Gregorovitsj is looking to clinch.
Gregorovitsj throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gregorovitsj looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gregorovitsj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balls throws a sloppy head kick and Gregorovitsj moves out of range easily.
Balls loads up on a big right hand but Gregorovitsj slips the punch.
Gregorovitsj throws a lazy head kick
and Balls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balls looks to land a right hand but Gregorovitsj moved out of range.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Balls is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj tries to work over Balls's front leg with a kick but Balls checks it.
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregorovitsj moves away.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick but Balls moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gregorovitsj. Balls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balls misses with a low kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a body shot but no joy.
Balls connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gregorovitsj 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 Balls has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Balls and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Balls.
Balls slips a jab from Gregorovitsj.
Boris Gregorovitsj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls avoids the head kick by Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balls moves away.
Gregorovitsj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gregorovitsj ducks under a wild hook from Balls.
Gregorovitsj throws a wild body kick that Balls sees coming a mile off.
Gregorovitsj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balls takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gregorovitsj walks into a stiff left hand from Balls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gregorovitsj looks to throw the jab but Balls is out of range.
Balls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gregorovitsj manages to avoid it.
Balls moves out of range of the body kick from Gregorovitsj.
Balls looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Balls takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balls thumps Gregorovitsj with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Gregorovitsj misses.
Balls changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gregorovitsj is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Balls lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Gregorovitsj. Those never looked like landing.
Balls darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balls is looking to clinch but Gregorovitsj is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Gregorovitsj has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gregorovitsj uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balls.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balls connects with the punch.
Gregorovitsj takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gregorovitsj is rocked!
Gregorovitsj leaves his chin hanging out and Balls seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gregorovitsj crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Balls!
After winning the bout, Larry Balls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Ragnarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sud Saming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saming is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter the Tiger. Gustav Ragnarson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sud Saming's chin.
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184 lbs
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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
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustav Ragnarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sud Saming!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Saming shows good takedown defense.
Saming has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saming dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnarson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saming leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustav Ragnarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ragnarson has a takedown stuffed.
Saming appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ragnarson.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ragnarson or perhaps it was just good defense by Saming, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saming throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ragnarson tries to counter with a takedown but Saming is quick to defend against it.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but Saming shows good takedown defense.
Saming now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saming bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ragnarson's head.
It looks like Gustav Ragnarson has been cut.
Ragnarson 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.
A jab from Saming does it's job there.
Saming keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saming throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saming keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saming stuffs the takedown.
Saming now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ragnarson shoots in looking for a takedown. Saming tries to sprawl out of it but Ragnarson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saming manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saming swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ragnarson.
Saming getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saming throws out a counter right but Ragnarson avoids it with no problem.
Ragnarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saming sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saming appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saming throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saming tries to avoid it but Ragnarson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saming to the ground. Saming escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saming scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saming leaves Ragnarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ragnarson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saming as he jumps to the side.
Saming sizes up Ragnarson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sud Saming is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saming counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnarson has his takedown stuffed
and Saming counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saming.
Gustav Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown but Saming sprawls well.
Saming lunges at Ragnarson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ragnarson's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saming misses with a double jab.
Ragnarson with a poor takedown
and Saming counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarson is rocked!
Ragnarson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saming looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ragnarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saming is fending him off so far but Ragnarson persists. Nope, Saming circles away and we're back to standing.
Ragnarson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saming defends well and Ragnarson ends up having to push Saming into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ragnarson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Saming to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Ragnarson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gustav Ragnarson's cut is getting worse.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Saming has cracked Ragnarson with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Saming lands another huge swinging hook and Ragnarson tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ragnarson, before Saming can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sud Saming!
A very excited looking Sud Saming 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Epicity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Sailor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sailor has chosen Sailing on the Seven Seas as his entrance music. Sinbad Sailor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brynden Epicity's chin.
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163 lbs
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170 lbs
16 - 4 - 0 |
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World class 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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Epicity!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sinbad Sailor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sailor fails to land the takedown.
Epicity walks into a stiff left hand from Sailor.
Sailor misses with a straight left.
Sinbad Sailor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sailor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sailor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Epicity defends well and Sailor ends up having to push Epicity into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Epicity appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Epicity swats away the attempt to clinch by Sailor.
Sailor fails with the takedown.
Brynden Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinbad Sailor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity cracks the inside of Sailor's front leg.
Sailor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a looping left.
Epicity lands a high kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Epicity manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Epicity appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brynden Epicity is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epicity tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sailor was well out of range. Poor timing from Epicity.
Epicity throws a poor cross that misses
and Sailor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sailor.
Epicity is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sailor tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Sailor back against the cage.
Sailor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sailor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Epicity up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailor.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Sailor controls the action.
Sailor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailor misses with a body punch.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Sailor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sailor blocks it.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Sailor.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Sailor.
Sailor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sailor blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity tries to break the clinch but Sailor is controlling the position.
Sailor prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Sailor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sailor tries to pull guard but Epicity holds him up against the cage and eventually Sailor drops back down to his feet.
Sailor being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Sailor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sailor jumps guard and drags Epicity to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Epicity sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sailor wants to control but Epicity passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sailor actively working from the bottom here.
Epicity trying to control the pace.
Epicity wants to control but Sailor is keeping him busy.
Sailor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sailor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Epicity pulls his head out easily.
Epicity wants to control but Sailor is keeping him busy.
Epicity tries to stand and escape but Sailor is controlling the position.
Sailor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sailor working for submissions but it's allowed Epicity to get to half guard.
Sailor wants to improve his position but Epicity is controlling well.
Sailor trying to control but Epicity postures up.
Epicity controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sailor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sailor tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Sailor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Epicity circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been told by Epicity's head coaches at Blackthorn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Epicity tries to land a leg kick but Sailor saw it coming and moves away.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sailor.
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Sailor.
Epicity takes a swing at Sailor's ribcage but misses.
Sailor with the counter takedown but Epicity avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor blocks a head kick by Epicity.
Sailor feints the counter takedown.
Epicity avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epicity looks for the body kick but Sailor saw that one coming.
Sailor tries to clinch up but Epicity circles away and keeps his distance.
Epicity was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epicity throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sailor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sailor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epicity is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sailor is keeping busy.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Sailor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity avoiding damage.
Epicity is looking to break free of the clinch but Sailor has double underhooks.
Epicity is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sailor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Epicity gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Sailor controls his hands.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailor blocks an uppercut.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sailor blocks it.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Sailor pulls Epicity into guard.
Sailor trying to control the position.
Epicity is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sailor can do to turn this around?
Sailor working a defensive guard but Epicity passes into half guard.
Brynden Epicity overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sailor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Epicity has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Sailor is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epicity looking to control but Sailor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sailor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Epicity sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sailor is looking to get back to full guard here but Epicity has managed to pass to side control instead.
Sailor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sailor struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epicity is looking to take a break and control but Sailor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Epicity decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Epicity displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sailor.
Brynden Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinbad Sailor.
Sailor walks into a left hand.
Epicity throws a right and a left that Sailor avoids nicely.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sailor ducks right into an uppercut from Epicity.
Sailor dives in for a single leg takedown but Epicity sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Epicity is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brynden Epicity dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sailor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Epicity on his heels. He'll look to pass Epicity's guard now, I'm sure.
Sailor is stalling in the full guard.
Epicity avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Epicity keeping moving, preventing Sailor from controlling successfully.
Epicity looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Epicity holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sailor is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sailor stopping the sweep attempt from Epicity.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Epicity shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Sailor clinches up with Epicity and pushes him back against the cage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Sailor has Epicity pushed against the cage.
Brynden Epicity has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Epicity taking a breather.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailor.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sailor struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Sailor avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sailor blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sailor.
Sailor has Epicity pushed against the cage.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sailor's elbow.
Sailor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sailor jumps guard but Epicity turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sailor taking a breather.
Epicity manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sailor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sailor misses with a lunging right hand
and Epicity counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epicity connects with a body shot that sends Sailor's belly button to the back.
Epicity looks to land a right hand but Sailor moved out of range.
Sailor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Epicity - that landed with a thud.
Sailor manages to pull guard.
Epicity stands up and waves to Sailor to follow him.
Sinbad Sailor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epicity 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 Sailor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sailor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Epicity throws a big shot that misses.
Sailor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sailor has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Sailor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Sailor controls the action.
Sailor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
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!
Sailor misses with a body punch.
Epicity tries a body shot but Sailor blocks it.
Sailor prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Brynden Epicity is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sailor blocking some punches.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Sailor working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sailor fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Epicity lands a left hand.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sailor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Epicity after a bit of a struggle.
Brynden Epicity has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinbad Sailor.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brynden Epicity showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epicity has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brynden Epicity!
After winning the bout, Brynden Epicity thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami comes to the cage accompanied by The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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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
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boulami tries to counter by clinching up but Griffiths breaks away and moves out of range.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boulami moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Boulami.
Griffiths breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boulami throws a shot to the body.
Griffiths lands with a hook. Boulami tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boulami throws a half hearted mid kick.
Griffiths 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!
Boulami connects with a leg kick. Griffiths looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boulami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths throws out a loose jab but Boulami uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Boulami.
Griffiths takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Griffiths dips to his left and cracks Boulami with an uppercut!
Stephen Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami misses the shot to the body.
Boulami moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
Boulami takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boulami uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffiths.
Griffiths moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boulami avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Boulami moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boulami wants to clinch up but Griffiths keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Griffiths misses with a few strikes there.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulami has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulami is looking to clinch.
Griffiths misses with a body shot
and Boulami counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffiths throws a nice looking combination but Boulami bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boulami thuds his right hand into Griffiths's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami throws a wild body kick that Griffiths sees coming a mile off.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boulami was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boulami takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Griffiths thuds his right hand into Boulami's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Boulami steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boulami is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Boulami moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Boulami ducks down to avoid it.
Boulami scores with a shot to the body.
Griffiths fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Boulami is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffiths sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths keeps Boulami at a distance using the push kick.
Griffiths is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boulami had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Boulami showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths lands a head kick. Boulami smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Griffiths throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boulami.
Boulami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boulami has been working on his balance at Canadian Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Griffiths.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulami scores with a jab to the head.
Griffiths tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boulami is able to avoid easily.
Griffiths misses with a series of wild punches.
Boulami tries to counter with a takedown but Griffiths is quick to defend against it.
Griffiths connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boulami's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boulami cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffiths misses with a double jab
letting Boulami counter with a right hand.
Boulami tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffiths swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boulami throws a lazy right hand but Griffiths sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Boulami is just out of range.
Boulami instigates a clinch.
Boulami lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boulami tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffiths jumps guard but Boulami stands there with Griffiths around his waist. Griffiths gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boulami tries to work over Griffiths's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Griffiths pulls guard effortlessly.
Boulami postures up and lands a big shot to Griffiths's brow.
Griffiths had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boulami defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Griffiths works over Boulami's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Boulami is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boulami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boulami gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths lands an overhand right.
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Boulami moves away and avoids it.
Boulami fails with an attempt to clinch.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boulami misses with an uppercut.
Boulami throws a leg kick but Griffiths sees it coming and moves out of range.
Griffiths thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boulami lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths connects with a body shot.
Boulami throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Griffiths.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boulami crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Griffiths - the referee stops the clock and Boulami gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Griffiths. Boulami manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Boulami uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boulami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
Griffiths's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Griffiths duly obliges.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Griffiths.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Boulami takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffiths circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffiths misses with a straight left.
Boulami walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Griffiths swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boulami counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Griffiths there.
Boulami tries to clinch but Griffiths is having none of it.
Griffiths looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Griffiths.
Boulami throws a hook but Griffiths avoids it easily.
Boulami fails to land with a series of punches.
Boulami chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Griffiths can pounce on him.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Griffiths.
Boulami thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boulami avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick from Griffiths lands but Boulami takes it in his stride.
Omar Boulami's cut is getting worse.
Griffiths tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffiths takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boulami tries to clinch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Boulami moves out of range of the strikes.
Boulami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boulami's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griffiths under the eye.
Boulami ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Griffiths moves away.
Griffiths throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boulami counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boulami on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boulami keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Boulami scores with a jab to the body.
Boulami throws a body punch but Griffiths moves out of range.
Boulami blocks a low kick nicely.
Boulami changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Griffiths is breathing heavily.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boulami attempts a counter takedown but Griffiths avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths misses with a looping left.
Griffiths waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulami.
Boulami closes the distance and pushes Griffiths back into the cage.
Boulami jumps guard.
Boulami 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.
Boulami pulls Griffiths in close to prevent any damage.
Griffiths trying to control but Boulami is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffiths puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Omar Boulami's cut.
That's time! Boulami's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Boulami scores with a nice head shot.
Boulami cracks Griffiths with a good jab.
Griffiths misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Boulami misses the target.
Griffiths gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths is rocked!
Griffiths fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boulami on the side of the head.
Boulami fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boulami moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Boulami lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths is still on wobbly legs! Can Boulami finish him?
Griffiths misses with a two punch combination.
Boulami instigates a clinch.
Boulami lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffiths jumps guard but Boulami turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boulami dips a shoulder and cracks Griffiths with a mighty uppercut! Griffiths falls back against the cage and Boulami unloads with a barrage of strikes! Griffiths is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Boulami screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Boulami!
A relieved looking Omar Boulami 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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RATING
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