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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Metaxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukas Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metaxas comes to the cage accompanied by The Yeti. Hammer has chosen Can't Touch This - Mc Hammer as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas Metaxas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukas Hammer! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Metaxas swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer swings for the body but Metaxas moves out of range.
Metaxas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hammer paws at him with a jab and circles away. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy. Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Metaxas.
Hammer throws a combination that misses and Metaxas counters with a solid body kick. Hammer misses with a leg kick and Metaxas counters with a slapping leg kick. Metaxas scores with a punch to the head. Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Metaxas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metaxas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Metaxas misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back. Metaxas throws a leg kick but Hammer moved away. Hammer moves out of range of the strikes. Metaxas clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage. Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metaxas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metaxas gets through Hammer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Hammer stalls. Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Metaxas keeps him there for the moment. Metaxas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metaxas works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches. Metaxas scores with an uppercut up the middle. A body shot lands from Metaxas.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer taking a breather. Hammer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Metaxas lands a body punch in the clinch. Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Metaxas scores with a hook to the body. A hook to the body from Metaxas.
Hammer looks winded! Metaxas lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Metaxas lands with a right to the head. Metaxas manages to pull guard.
Metaxas looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Metaxas is looking to sweep but instead, Hammer has passed into half guard.
Metaxas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Metaxas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hammer wants to pass to mount but Metaxas is defending the position. Metaxas is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Metaxas actively working from the bottom here. Metaxas is trying to maintain the position but Hammer is very close to passing his half guard. Metaxas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Metaxas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Metaxas is looking for a sweep. Hammer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Metaxas manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Metaxas keeping full guard, as Hammer tries to pass. Metaxas working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hammer has passed into half guard!
Metaxas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hammer is working away from the top position though. Metaxas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Metaxas actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Metaxas dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hammer digs a good hook to Metaxas's body.
Metaxas lands with a cross. Metaxas misses with a shot to the body enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab. Hammer misses with a hook. Metaxas ducked under it nicely. Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Metaxas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metaxas slips a jab from Hammer. Metaxas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hammer has time to react. Atlas Metaxas is winning the standup battle so far. Hammer throws a hook but Metaxas blocks it. Metaxas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammer misses with a hook
and Metaxas counters with a straight right hand. Hammer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hammer slips a straight right by Metaxas. Hammer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Metaxas with a body shot. Metaxas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammer cracks Metaxas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Atlas Metaxas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Hammer. Metaxas throws the left hand but Hammer avoids the punch easily. Both fighters circling a little - Hammer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hammer slips under a jab from Metaxas. Metaxas takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses. Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range. Hammer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hammer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hammer clobbers Metaxas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Metaxas scores with a nice strike. Metaxas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Metaxas jabbing away but nothing is landing. Metaxas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around? Metaxas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab by Metaxas. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Metaxas throws a right and a left that both miss. Metaxas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Metaxas's head. Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metaxas moves away. Good leg kick by Metaxas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammer. Hammer throws a push kick but Metaxas slaps the foot to one side. Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metaxas. It looks like Metaxas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Hammer throws a sloppy body shot
and Metaxas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. A jab from Hammer misses. Metaxas half committed to a counter leg kick. Hammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hammer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metaxas. Hammer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Metaxas.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body kick from Metaxas. Metaxas misses the body punch and Hammer counters with a left to the body. Nice straight punches there by Metaxas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metaxas. Metaxas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hammer's calf. Metaxas lands with an overhand left. Metaxas tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hammer misses with a wild body shot. An attempted straight right counter from Metaxas misses the target. Metaxas throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely. A jab from Hammer misses. Metaxas has Hammer up against the cage in a clinch.
Metaxas misses with a short punch on the inside. Hammer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metaxas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Metaxas throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Metaxas throws a big shot that misses. Hammer looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Hammer tenderised Metaxas's leg. Metaxas is trying to keep his angry face on. A jab lands there for Hammer. A big right from Metaxas misses. A punch lands to the side of Metaxas 's head but he takes it in his stride. Hammer blocks the body kick.
Hammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. A head kick misses from Metaxas. Hammer moves out of range of the strikes. Metaxas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hammer at a distance.
Metaxas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hammer can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atlas Metaxas dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammer takes a swing at Metaxas's ribcage but misses. Hammer throws a head kick that misses. Metaxas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hammer 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Metaxas misses the target. Metaxas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hammer. That's going to slow Metaxas down. Metaxas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range. Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss! Metaxas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Hammer tries to land a front kick but Metaxas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Metaxas moves into the clinch. Atlas Metaxas has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Metaxas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metaxas. Metaxas lands an uppercut. Hammer working hard to break the clinch. Metaxas tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Metaxas back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metaxas lands a nice uppercut. Metaxas misses with a body punch.
Hammer stalling in the clinch but Metaxas improves position. Metaxas lands with a short shot to the head. Hammer taking a breather. Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Metaxas connects with a high kick. A swing and a miss from Metaxas. A jab from Metaxas finds it's way through Hammer's defenses. Good exchange - Metaxas coming out on top. Hammer tries to land a front kick but Metaxas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Metaxas misses with a straight left. Hammer looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Metaxas. Hammer counters with a body kick. Metaxas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lukas Hammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Metaxas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Metaxas. A bone on bone clash there as Hammer blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hammer misses with a wild body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Metaxas throws a series of punches but Hammer moves out of range. Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metaxas is out of range and Hammer settles back down. Hammer wants to land a leg kick but Metaxas is out of range. Metaxas misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely. Metaxas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metaxas.
Metaxas tests Hammer's chin there with a solid looking shot. Metaxas misses with an uppercut. Metaxas tries to land a leg kick but Hammer saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hammer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hammer throws a body shot but no joy. Metaxas forces Hammer back against the cage and clinches. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A nice leg kick lands there from Metaxas. Hammer throws a solid leg kick but Metaxas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammer. Metaxas throwing a counter right hand but Hammer manages to avoid it. Metaxas throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut. Metaxas swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Hammer only half commits to the counter leg kick. Metaxas misses with a looping left. Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hammer lands a big head kick that sends Metaxas tumbling to the mat! Hammer takes a step backwards and waves Metaxas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Metaxas is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Oh Metaxas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Hammer throws a head kick but Metaxas moves out of range.
Metaxas misses with a low kick as Hammer jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Hammer! Metaxas is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lukas Hammer! Lukas Hammer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Sigfridsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's entrance music is Pantera - Mouth For War. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phil Taylor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Sigfridsson! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taylor throws a front kick aimed at Sigfridsson's knee but Sigfridsson avoids it well. Taylor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sigfridsson is able to avoid easily. Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sigfridsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor. Taylor scores with a kick to the body.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sigfridsson jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well. Sigfridsson moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Taylor misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Sigfridsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Taylor delivers a nice body kick. Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing. A countering left hand to the body from Sigfridsson misses. Taylor misses with a head kick.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away. Sigfridsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Sigfridsson misses with a left hand and Taylor counters with a nice right hand that sends Sigfridsson toppling to the canvas! Sigfridsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taylor finish him?!
Sigfridsson is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him? Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Sigfridsson off balance momentarily. Sigfridsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sigfridsson seems to have recovered his senses. A head kick misses from Taylor. Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little jabbing left from Sigfridsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sigfridsson checks a leg kick. Taylor backing away here, and Sigfridsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Sigfridsson checks the leg kick. Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick. Sigfridsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Nice defenses there by Taylor. Taylor lands a big head kick that sends Sigfridsson tumbling to the mat! Taylor takes a step backwards and waves Sigfridsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Benjamin Sigfridsson has been cut. Taylor moves out of range as Sigfridsson throws a body kick.
Taylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Sigfridsson wants to counter with a clinch but Taylor pushes him away. Sigfridsson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Taylor! During a confident post fight interview, Phil Taylor 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Partner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Murdock's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Partner! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Murdock! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Partner rushes Murdock and presses him up against the cage. Partner has Murdock pressed against the cage.
Partner stalling.
Partner struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
Partner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murdock is defending well for now. Partner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Partner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Partner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Partner is looking to clinch but Murdock is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murdock! But no joy. Partner moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away and Partner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jim Partner has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Partner throws a hook but Murdock blocks it. Murdock lands the left hand. Murdock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Partner momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murdock scores with a sloppy right hand. Partner should have avoided that one. Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
Partner walks straight into a right hand from Murdock - that's dropped him! Murdock jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Partner from any more punishment! Partner complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Murdock! Jack Murdock retains his heavyweight title! Jack Murdock gave a mention to Machiavelli Boutique in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Jim Partner was interviewed post fight and said 'He was a better fighter tonight. Back to the gym and work on whats needed. I do promise to be back and better...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atanase Teodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Zackrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Teodor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Oy to Ne Vecher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gabriel Zackrisson! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nice straight punches there by Teodor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Teodor. A telegraphed right hand from Zackrisson misses the target. Teodor lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Zackrisson. Teodor throws a head kick that misses. Zackrisson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Teodor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Zackrisson avoids the head kick by Teodor.
Teodor throws a nice outside leg kick. Zackrisson misses with a leg kick. Teodor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zackrisson. Teodor misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor. Teodor throws a low kick, looking for Zackrisson's leg but Zackrisson calmly moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Teodor takes one to the side of the head.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Teodor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zackrisson counters with a straight right hand. Zackrisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teodor.
Teodor scores with a head kick.
Teodor stuns Zackrisson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Zackrisson swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Zackrisson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Teodor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Teodor misses with a leg kick. Zackrisson moves into range and clinches up with Teodor. Zackrisson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teodor takes a shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zackrisson. Zackrisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Teodor backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A head punch on the inside from Teodor fails to land. Zackrisson throws a punch but it's blocked by Teodor.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Zackrisson fails to land. Zackrisson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zackrisson lands a nice uppercut. A shot in the inside from Teodor. Zackrisson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Teodor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Teodor misses enabling Zackrisson to counter with a crisp jab. A shot to the body from Teodor misses and Zackrisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zackrisson throws a low kick, looking for Teodor's leg but Teodor calmly moves out of range. Teodor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zackrisson's calf. Zackrisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zackrisson throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range. A head kick misses from Teodor. Zackrisson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teodor is out of range. Teodor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zackrisson. Teodor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Teodor defending well as Zackrisson loads up on a big left hand. Teodor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teodor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zackrisson throws a hook to the side of Teodor's head but Teodor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Teodor is looking to counter with head kicks. Zackrisson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Teodor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Zackrisson closes the distance and clinches. Zackrisson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teodor. Teodor blocks an uppercut.
Teodor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zackrisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teodor backwards. Teodor avoids the elbow strike from Zackrisson, against the cage.
Zackrisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Teodor backwards.
Teodor is rocked! A short right from Zackrisson. Oh Teodor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zackrisson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Teodor. Zackrisson lands a shot to the body. Zackrisson lands a big right hand that drops Teodor! The killer instinct kicks in and Zackrisson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zackrisson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Zackrisson! Gabriel Zackrisson is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Stefan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan has chosen Onward to Victory as his entrance music. Hector Stefan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Evil Nixon's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Evil Nixon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hector Stefan! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stefan is looking to score with low kicks. Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefan. Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon misses with a straight right. Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefan. Stefan staying out of range there. Stefan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nixon is landing a low percentage of strikes. Stefan ducks under a wild hook from Nixon. Stefan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stefan counters with a leg kick. Nixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stefan. Stefan blocks a head kick by Nixon.
Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stefan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Nixon misses with a jab to the body
and Stefan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Nixon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stefan. Stefan swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nixon lands with an overhand left. A big right from Nixon misses. Nixon scores with a spinning back kick! Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefan! But no joy. A nice leg kick lands there from Nixon. Stefan connects with a looping right hand.
Stefan throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Nixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A head kick misses from Nixon. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefan! But no joy. The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Stefan scores with a nice right hand.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Stefan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nixon defending well as Stefan loads up on a big left hand. As Stefan tries to get set, Nixon tries to push him back and clinch up but Stefan manages to avoid the attempt. Stefan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
Stefan throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stefan lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Evil Nixon has been cut. Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. An inside leg kick lands from Stefan. Nixon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Stefan swats away the attempt to clinch by Nixon. A little jabbing left from Stefan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A head kick misses from Stefan. Nixon throws the left hand but Stefan avoids the punch easily. Nixon throws the left hand but Stefan avoids the punch easily. Nixon throws a lazy right hand but Stefan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nixon looks to land a left hand but Stefan moved out of range nicely. Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stefan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A big right from Stefan misses. Stefan throws out a leg kick but Nixon moves out of range and Stefan only half commits. Stefan is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stefan throws a head kick that misses and Nixon counters with a left to the body. Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stefan throws a nice looking combination but Nixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nixon throws out a loose jab but Stefan uses good head movement to avoid it. Sloppy strikes from Stefan. Those never looked like landing. Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Stefan. Stefan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nixon. Nixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Stefan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nixon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stefan flicks out a counter leg kick but Nixon steps away. Nixon avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Stefan blocks a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stefan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stefan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon. Stefan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss! Stefan misses with a straight right. Stefan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nixon throws out the jab. Stefan missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nixon closes the distance but Stefan moves to the side and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nixon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stefan scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nixon throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range. Stefan moves out of range of the leg kick from Nixon. Nixon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nixon misses with a jab to the body
and Stefan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nixon misses with a body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Stefan will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut. That's time! Nixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stefan lands a lovely overhand right. Nixon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Nixon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stefan punishes Nixon's body with a nice straight punch. A big left from Nixon misses. Stefan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stefan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stefan moves out of range of the body kick. Stefan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Nixon walks into a stiff left hand from Stefan. Nixon misses with a head kick.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Stefan is just out of range. Stefan scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Stefan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stefan connects with a right hand. Nixon shakes it off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stefan ducks under a wild hook from Nixon. Stefan connects with a body shot. Stefan looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stefan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nixon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Nixon misses with a wild body shot. Stefan lands an overhand right. Stefan works the jab nicely. A big right from Stefan misses. Nixon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stefan manages to circle out of the way. Nixon's corner calls for a 1-2. Nixon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. A bone on bone clash there as Stefan blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefan, right into the meat.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Stefan. Stefan looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range. Nixon feints and then cracks Stefan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stefan down. Stefan misses with a straight left. Nixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stefan. Nixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nixon avoids the body shot from Stefan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Stefan does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nixon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stefan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Stefan walks into a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stefan tries to work over Nixon's front leg with a kick but Nixon checks it. Nixon tries to counter by clinching up but Stefan breaks away and moves out of range. A low kick from Nixon is predictable there and Stefan counters with a straight right hand. Nixon throws a head kick but Stefan moves out of range.
Stefan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nixon's sensitive parts. Stefan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Nixon moves forwards but Stefan connects with a nice, crisp jab. No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stefan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Stefan slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stefan manages to avoid it. Stefan tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefan connects with a solid leg kick. Stefan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stefan lands a head shot. Stefan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefan, right into the meat.
Stefan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nixon missing with a left hand there. Stefan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nixon throws a half hearted mid kick. Nixon lands a nice looking body kick. Good leg kick by Nixon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
letting Stefan counter with a right hand. Stefan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nixon throws a leg kick that is checked and Stefan counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hector Stefan seems to be getting the better of the standup. A jab from Stefan misses. Nixon scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nixon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Stefan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nixon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nixon throws a shot from downtown. Stefan moves away and avoids it. Stefan feints a counter leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Stefan. Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefan.
Stefan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Stefan throws a chopping leg kick but Nixon manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nixon lands a body shot.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stefan. Nixon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nixon tries to move into range but Stefan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Decent striking displayed by Nixon there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stefan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stefan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Stefan tries to move into range but Nixon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stefan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Evil Nixon's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Stefan counters with an outside leg kick.
Nixon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stefan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stefan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon half committed to a counter leg kick. Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefan throws out the jab. Stefan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nixon throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range. Stefan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Stefan 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stefan throws out the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nixon throws a body shot but no joy. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stefan, right into the meat.
Stefan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nixon checks it well. Stefan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nixon takes a step back to recover. Nixon motions for Stefan to come forward. Nixon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Stefan misses. Stefan swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nixon misses with a straight right. Stefan avoids a kick to the body.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Stefan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stefan has time to react. Stefan checks a low kick from Nixon. Nixon throws a big shot that misses. Nixon wants to clinch but Stefan slips to the side and Stefan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nixon avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Nixon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stefan under the eye. Stefan clobbers Nixon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Stefan slips a straight right by Nixon. Stefan lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stefan checks a low kick from Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stefan scores with a hook. Stefan throws out a loose jab but Nixon uses good head movement to avoid it. A solid leg kick lands there for Stefan.
Nixon misses with a right hand and Stefan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nixon thinking. Stefan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Nice jab there from Nixon. Nixon throws a low kick but Stefan avoids it. Nixon throws a sloppy body shot
and Stefan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Stefan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nixon. Nixon blocks a jab. Nixon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stefan. Nixon throws a leg kick and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Nixon scores with a shot to the body.
Nixon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Stefan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Nixon misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stefan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Stefan dips to his left and cracks Nixon with an uppercut! Stefan looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range. Nixon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Nice cross by Stefan. Nixon misses with a head kick.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Stefan.
Nixon wants to clinch. Stefan swinging wildly here.
Stefan throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Nixon throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range. Stefan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nixon with a body shot. Evil Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking body kick lands there for Stefan. Stefan misses the shot to the body. Stefan on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stefan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stefan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stefan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stefan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stefan! But no joy. Stefan is looking to score with low kicks. Some wild striking there from Stefan.
Hector Stefan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Nixon's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Stefan misses with a body shot.
Stefan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Nixon throws a body punch but Stefan moves out of range. Stefan feints a counter leg kick. Stefan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Stefan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stefan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Stefan! An out of breath Hector Stefan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Gerber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerber has chosen Rammstein - Sonne as his entrance music. Sven Gerber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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285 lbs
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272 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Leonardo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Gerber! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gerber throws a looping overhand right but Leonardo ducks down to avoid it. Gerber looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Gerber swings and misses with a shot to the body and Leonardo moves into the clinch. Leonardo jumps into guard, dragging Gerber to the mat.
Gerber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Leonardo wants to improve his position but instead Gerber has moved into half guard.
Leonardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gerber. Gerber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leonardo's head. Gerber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gerber trying to pass the guard but Leonardo defending well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gerber is trying to control the action in half guard but Leonardo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gerber trying to advance position but Leonardo counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leonardo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gerber has passed into half guard!
Gerber is nestled in close to Leonardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Leonardo controlling the position for now. Gerber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Gerber prevents Leonardo from improving his position. Gerber is looking to advance position but Leonardo won't allow it. Leonardo is looking to improve his position.
Gerber looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leonardo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gerber connects with a nice short shot to Leonardo's temple. Leonardo actively working from the bottom here. Gerber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leonardo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Leonardo is looking for a sweep. Gerber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Gerber working Leonardo over with strikes. Gerber is pressing down on Leonardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leonardo is holding on for now. Leonardo trying to control here.
Leonardo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gerber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Leonardo is looking for a sweep. Gerber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gerber is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Leonardo is trying to control but can't.
Leonardo is looking for a sweep. Gerber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Leonardo has a hand on Gerber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gerber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Gerber breaks from Leonardo's wrist control and lands an elbow. Gerber raining down shots from the mount! Gerber working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Ernesto Leonardo has been cut. Gerber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gerber is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Leonardo goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Gerber!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sven Gerber! After the fight, Sven Gerber 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 Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filipe Acosta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Acosta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Saw Theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lachlan Cassidy! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Filipe Acosta! The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Acosta moves into the clinch. Cassidy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Acosta misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta. Cassidy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Acosta pushes Cassidy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Acosta working aggressively here.
Acosta blocks a body shot from Cassidy. Acosta swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassidy uses good head movement to avoid it. Acosta works on Cassidy's body with a couple of short punches. Cassidy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Acosta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cassidy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Acosta backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Acosta working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Acosta scores with a nice short uppercut. Acosta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassidy swings wildly with an uppercut but Acosta uses good head movement to avoid it. Acosta lands a hook to the side of the head. Acosta misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Acosta scores with a shoulder strike. Cassidy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Acosta lands a shot to the body. Cassidy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A nice right hand lands inside from Cassidy. Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Acosta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta blocks an uppercut.
Acosta can't find room to land a body shot as Cassidy controls the action.
Acosta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cassidy lands a shot to the body. Acosta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta tries to work over Cassidy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Acosta tries to throw a body punch but Cassidy avoids it by throwing Acosta back against the cage. A short right from Acosta on the inside. Acosta digs a right hand into Cassidy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cassidy's gas tank. Nice body punch from Acosta - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cassidy throws a punch but it's blocked by Acosta. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Acosta as Cassidy tries to tie him up. Acosta scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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! Acosta pushes Cassidy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Acosta pushes Cassidy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cassidy lands with a short shot to the head. Cassidy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cassidy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Acosta digs a right hand underneath Cassidy's ribcage. Cassidy let out a lung full of air as it connected. Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cassidy pushes Acosta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cassidy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Acosta struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassidy controls his hands.
Cassidy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acosta. Cassidy prevents a body shot from Acosta. Cassidy misses with some punches.
Acosta tries a body shot but Cassidy blocks it.
Acosta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cassidy pushes Acosta back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Acosta fails to land. Cassidy struggles to land a body shot inside as Acosta controls his hands.
Acosta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Cassidy. Acosta softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Acosta lands a right hand. Cassidy lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Cassidy scores with a nice short uppercut. Cassidy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acostas head. Cassidy lands with a right to the head. A body shot lands from Cassidy.
Cassidy lands a left hand.
Acosta is rocked! Cassidy pushes Acosta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Acosta is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him? This has been an exciting period of action! Cassidy scores with a shot to the side of Acosta's head. A short body shot lands from Cassidy as the two fighters clinch.
Acosta looks winded! Cassidy lands a nice shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Cassidy.
Cassidy stalls. Acosta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Acosta lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cassidy backwards. Cassidy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Acosta seems to have recovered his senses. Cassidy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cassidy lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Cassidy. Cassidy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Acosta's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Acosta drops to his knees and Cassidy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lachlan Cassidy! Lachlan Cassidy is the new featherweight champion! Post fight, Lachlan Cassidy stared into the camera and said 'G'day mates, Did you see that belt? What a beautiful specimen! Ill have to add it to my collection! This is my belt you better be ready for war if you want it.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksanteri Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karelin's choice of entrance music: CCCP. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Bender! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Karelin! The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bender lands a really nice looking cross but Karelin seems unphased.
Karelin defending well as Bender loads up on a big left hand. Bender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin lands with a shot to the body. Bender avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Karelin avoids the body shot from Bender.
Karelin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A slapping leg kick lands for Bender.
Good exchange - Karelin coming out on top.
It looks like Blake Bender has been cut. Bender scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Karelin scores with a punch to the head. Karelin closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bender! Karelin dives in looking to finish! Bender is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksanteri Karelin! Aleksanteri Karelin retains his super heavyweight title! Aleksanteri Karelin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Quint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Quint is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sam Quint! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Machado! The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Quint throws a right hand that misses
and Machado counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quint! Quint manages to work his way to half guard, despite Machado's best efforts. Quint gets full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Machado throws a big right hand that misses. Quint controls Machado momentarily but Machado frees himself. Quint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Quint sitting and controlling from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quint passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Quint punching from mount but Machado doing a good job of avoiding damage. Quint controlling his opponent. Machado tries to hold on but Quint pushes him away. Machado is working to get back to half guard.
Quint tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Machado takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quint thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Machado manages to regain half guard. Good work. Quint wants to take a breather but Machado is having none of it. Machado is trying is best to control the position here. Quint trying to pass the guard but Machado defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quint is thwarting Machado's attempts to control the position. Quint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working. Quint thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Machado tries to roll over but Quint keeps him under control. Quint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machado 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. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Quint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Quint misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely. Quint moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Quint pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Quint looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd cheers as Quint lands an impressive looking overhand right. Machado doesn't seem phased though. Quint is looking to score with low kicks. Sam Quint is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Quint throws a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Quint dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quint. Quint throws a one two combo.
Sam Quint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Machado defending well as Quint loads up on a big left hand. Quint misses with a looping left. Machado with the counter takedown but Quint avoids it easily. Quint fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking body kick lands there for Quint. Nice defenses there by Machado. Machado with the counter takedown but Quint avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quint throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quint. Quint looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming. Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Quint. Machado with the counter takedown but Quint avoids it easily. Quint throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily. Machado with the counter takedown but Quint avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A slapping leg kick lands for Quint.
Quint misses with a low kick. Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quint defends it well. Quint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Machado is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Quint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Quint lands with a nice body punch. Quint misses with a looping left. Sam Quint is winning the standup battle so far. Quint misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Machado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Quint connects with an inside leg kick. Machado blocks a leg kick. Machado feints the counter takedown. Quint looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range. Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Quint. Quint looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Machado feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Quint tries to land a leg kick but Machado saw it coming and moves away.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quint misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely. Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quint defends it well. Quint scores with a jab to the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Quint misses the target. Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Quint throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Quint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Quint lands a really nice looking cross but Machado seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Quint dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Machado staying out of range there. Machado staying out of range there. Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quint defends it well. Quint misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quint defends it well. Quint misses with a straight right. Quint connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machado's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Quint throws a nice looking combination but Machado bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Quint misses with a straight left. And Machado tries to counter it with a takedown but Quint pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Quint goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Quint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado. Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quint throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot. Machado feints the counter takedown. Quint ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away. Quint tries to score with a low kick but Machado moves his leg out of the way. Quint's corner calls for a 1-2. Quint obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Quint misses with a straight right. Machado feints the counter takedown. Quint thows a left - swing and a miss! Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Machado avoids the body shot from Quint.
Quint misses with a low kick as Machado jumps back. Machado drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Quint defends it well. No joy there for Quint, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Quint misses with a low kick.
Quint throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Machado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Quint cracks Machado with a good jab. Quint lands a nice shot to the body.
Machado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machado is rocked! Machado leaves his chin hanging out and Quint seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Machado crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Quint! Sam Quint is the new bantamweight champion! A less than humble Sam Quint misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kosti Lom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elroy Kleinschmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lom comes to the cage accompanied by ЦельРазгроl. Kleinschmidt has chosen Pezet - Slang 2 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36
265 lbs
41 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
41 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kosti Lom! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Elroy Kleinschmidt! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kleinschmidt misses with a body shot.
Kosti Lom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lom blocks the body kick.
Kleinschmidt throws a head kick but Lom moves out of range.
Kleinschmidt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Elroy Kleinschmidt has been cut. Kleinschmidt scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kosti Lom has been cut. Lom lands with an overhand left. Kleinschmidt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We've been told by Lom's head coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kleinschmidt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Lom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Lom punishes Kleinschmidt's body with a nice straight punch. Kleinschmidt looks winded! Kleinschmidt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. 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! Lom punishes Kleinschmidt's body with a nice straight punch. Lom jabs Kleinschmidt to the body, keeping him at a distance. Kleinschmidt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lom. That one must have hurt. Lom scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lom feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kleinschmidt sprawling to the canvas! Kleinschmidt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lom finish him?!
Kleinschmidt is rocked! Lom is looking to slow Kleinschmidt down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lom lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kleinschmidt falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lom dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kosti Lom! In defeat, Elroy Kleinschmidt stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want rematch!'.
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