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UPF 38: Kordic Vs. High PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Allan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Strazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strazas has chosen Blue eyes as his entrance music. Marcelo Strazas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Allan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Strazas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Allan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allan stops Strazas from standing up.
Allan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Strazas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Strazas keeping moving, preventing Allan from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Strazas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Allan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Allan throws a big elbow that misses.
Allan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Allan prevents Strazas from getting back to his feet.
Allan wants to control from the top but Strazas keeps moving.
Allan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Strazas has momentary wrist control but Allan slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strazas keeping moving, preventing Allan from controlling successfully.
Allan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Check out the look on Allan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Allan working away.
Allan cracks Strazas with a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Allan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Allan advances nicely into full mount.
Allan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Strazas is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strazas wants to control but Allan is having none of it.
Allan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Strazas is desperately trying to improve his position but Allan has a good base and remains in mount.
Allan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Allan postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Strazas badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Allan around the waist but Allan pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Allan is the winner by TKO! Allan jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Allan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George West Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vrushak Madhura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, George West Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vrushak Madhura!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madhura is looking to clinch.
Madhura tries to close the distance and clinch up but West Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West Jr is looking to counter punch.
West Jr forces Madhura back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from West Jr on the inside.
Madhura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Madhura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West Jr has managed to clinch.
West Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Madhura tries to break free but West Jr pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from West Jr as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West Jr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from West Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West Jr lands a body punch.
West Jr lands with a light punch inside.
West Jr cracks Madhura with a nice body shot.
West Jr lands with a right to the head.
Madhura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
George West Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vrushak Madhura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
West Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
West Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West Jr lands a shot to the body.
Madhura looks winded!
West Jr lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from West Jr.
West Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madhura backwards.
West Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West Jr lands a right hook to the body.
George West Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Madhura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Vrushak Madhura has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West Jr lands a big right hand that sends Madhura crashing to the mat! West Jr stays standing though and waves Madhura back to his feet!
Madhura is rocked!
Madhura is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. West Jr doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Madhura crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Madhura's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George West Jr!
A very excited looking George West Jr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Smesman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Parklife- Blur. Daniel Joshua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Smesman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Daniel Joshua!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua is looking to chop away at Smesman's legs.
Smesman scores with a jab. Joshua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smesman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smesman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smesman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Turbo Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Smesman's belly button to the back.
Smesman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Joshua misses its intended target.
Joshua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smesman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joshua throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Smesman counters with a straight right hand.
Joshua dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smesman. That did some damage!
Joshua throws a body kick that misses.
Jimmy Smesman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joshua tries to land a front kick but Smesman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smesman clinches up against the cage.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Smesman controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Smesman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua misses with a body punch.
Joshua cracks Smesman with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smesman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Joshua lands an uppercut.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Smesman avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Joshua tries a body shot but Smesman blocks it.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Smesman controls his hands.
Joshua tries to throw a body punch but Smesman avoids it by throwing Joshua back against the cage.
Smesman blocks an uppercut.
Joshua lands a left hand.
Smesman lands an elbow that stopped Joshua in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Smesman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smesman stalling in the clinch.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
Smesman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Smesman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Daniel Joshua has been cut.
Joshua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smesman lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Smesman controls the action.
Come on Smesman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Joshua.
A shot in the inside from Joshua.
Smesman working aggressively here.
Smesman lands a damaging elbow.
Smesman pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smesman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smesman lands with a right to the head.
Smesman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joshua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Smesman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joshua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joshua.
Still in the clinch, Joshua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smesman misses with a punch on the inside.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smesman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Smesman.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smesman lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smesman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Joshua's brow.
Joshua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Smesman blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Smesman throws a head punch that misses.
Smesman scores with a shoulder strike.
Joshua trying to stall but Smesman improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Smesman.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
Smesman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Smesman pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joshua taking a breather.
Smesman manages to break the clinch.
Joshua misses with a straight right.
Smesman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smesman is out of range.
Joshua throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smesman on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Smesman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Joshua doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smesman missing with a left hand there. Joshua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smesman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joshua looks to throw a body kick
enabling Smesman to counter with a crisp jab.
Joshua is rocked!
Smesman knocks out Joshua with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Smesman before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Smesman picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Smesman!
In defeat, Daniel Joshua stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe it, after all my hard work. My next opponent is going to get it tenfold.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Olamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with 679 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lenny Williams!
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, Hank Olamon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Williams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olamon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams misses with a body punch
enabling Olamon to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Olamon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Olamon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Olamon throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olamon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Olamon's head but Olamon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Olamon. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olamon closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Williams! Olamon dives in looking to finish! Williams 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Olamon!
A relieved looking Hank Olamon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Boskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mc Elroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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279 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Mc Elroy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Elroy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mc Elroy wants to pass the guard but Boskins is keeping the position.
Mc Elroy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mc Elroy wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Boskins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boskins will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boskins controlling the position.
Mc Elroy postures up in Boskins's guard and throws a big left but Boskins blocks it.
Mc Elroy trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Elroy stands and throws Boskins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mc Elroy controlling from side mount.
Boskins is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskins can't do much from the bottom here.
Mc Elroy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boskins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boskins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mc Elroy.
Mc Elroy looking to control but instead Boskins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mc Elroy seems to be looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mc Elroy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mc Elroy is nestled in close to Boskins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boskins is refusing to be controlled, as Mc Elroy sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mc Elroy wants to free his trapped foot but Boskins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boskins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mc Elroy is working away from the top position though.
Mc Elroy tries to pass to full mount but Boskins defends it.
Mc Elroy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mc Elroy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boskins is trying to get back to full guard.
Boskins trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy working Boskins over with strikes.
Mc Elroy moves into full mount! Boskins won't be happy about that!
Mc Elroy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boskins tries to hold on but Mc Elroy pushes him away.
Boskins is trying to stand up.
Mc Elroy misses with a head shot.
Mc Elroy working for a submission but Boskins is keeping him at bay.
Mc Elroy goes for an armbar but Boskins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boskins.
Boskins wants to stand but Mc Elroy is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Elroy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boskins is one step ahead there.
Boskins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boskins with a nice head shot there.
Boskins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mc Elroy holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boskins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mc Elroy is proving hard to escape from.
Mc Elroy is looking for a triangle but Boskins pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Mc Elroy dominated that round.
That's time! Boskins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mc Elroy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boskins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boskins is looking to clinch.
Boskins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mc Elroy shoots for a double leg takedown but Boskins sprawls well. He's pushed Mc Elroy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Boskins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Boskins.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Mc Elroy got wobbled bad by a big combination! Boskins presses forward with punches and knees until Mc Elroy stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Mc Elroy closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwayne Boskins!
Dwayne Boskins gave a mention to Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toal Kean Cionaoith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toal Kean Cionaoith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeffrey Taylor's chin.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Toal Kean Cionaoith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffrey Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cionaoith tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cionaoith to the ground. Cionaoith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cionaoith throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Cionaoith lands an overhand right.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cionaoith pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Cionaoith keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cionaoith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Cionaoith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cionaoith manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Cionaoith's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cionaoith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cionaoith's head.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cionaoith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cionaoith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor passes Cionaoith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping him busy.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cionaoith's coaches at Cutthroat have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cionaoith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cionaoith is trying is best to control the position here.
Taylor is trying to control. Cionaoith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cionaoith sprawls well. Cionaoith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Toal Kean Cionaoith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor wants to clinch but Cionaoith slips to the side
and Cionaoith counters with a straight right hand.
Cionaoith lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor is rocked!
A jab from Cionaoith misses.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Cionaoith finish him?
Cionaoith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cionaoith gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor pushing down on Cionaoith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cionaoith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toal Kean Cionaoith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cionaoith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cionaoith gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Cionaoith looking to control.
Cionaoith keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor distracts Cionaoith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cionaoith is adopting a defensive guard.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cionaoith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cionaoith keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Cionaoith is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cionaoith is keeping the position for now.
Cionaoith is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor passes Cionaoith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jeffrey Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Cionaoith is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cionaoith avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taylor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cionaoith has recovered full guard.
Cionaoith looking to control.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor dives in and grabs Cionaoith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cionaoith pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cionaoith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Taylors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cionaoith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cionaoith's waist but Cionaoith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Cionaoith feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Cionaoith punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor shoots in and bounces Cionaoith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor wants to control but Cionaoith is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Cionaoith is defending well.
Cionaoith wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Cionaoith tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor tries for a kimura but Cionaoith is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cionaoith parries the strikes from Taylor easily there. Taylor is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cionaoith to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cionaoith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cionaoith throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Cionaoith tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cionaoith.
Cionaoith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cionaoith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cionaoith counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cionaoith is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Cionaoith circles away and we're back to standing.
Toal Kean Cionaoith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Taylor.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cionaoith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cionaoith lands a jab.
Cionaoith tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cionaoith lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cionaoith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Cionaoith sprawls well.
A lazy left from Cionaoith finds it's target.
Taylor misses with a hook
letting Cionaoith counter with a right hand.
Cionaoith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Cionaoith throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Cionaoith throws a body shot but no joy.
Cionaoith misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Cionaoith and move into the clinch position.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Cionaoith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cionaoith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cionaoith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cionaoith throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Cionaoith lands with a nice body punch.
Cionaoith keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Cionaoith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Cionaoith as Taylor shoots in.
Cionaoith thuds his shin into the meat of Taylor's side.
Cionaoith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cionaoith scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Cionaoith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith misses with a body kick.
Cionaoith works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cionaoith.
Cionaoith delivers a nice body kick.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cionaoith.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cionaoith swivels and escapes.
Taylor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor darts in and clinches Cionaoith up against the cage.
Cionaoith lands an uppercut.
Taylor wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cionaoith on the inside.
Cionaoith lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cionaoith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Still in the clinch, Cionaoith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cionaoith misses with a punch to the body.
Cionaoith lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Taylor to his knees! Cionaoith keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toal Kean Cionaoith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Jules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Jules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cain!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jules throws a body shot but no joy.
Jules throws a shot from downtown. Cain moves away and avoids it.
Cain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jules misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Cain throws the left hand but Jules avoids the punch easily.
Jules wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cain throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Jules.
Jules sends Cain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jules is motioning to the referee to let Cain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cain is rocked!
It looks like David Cain has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jules rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cain is still on wobbly legs! Can Jules finish him?
Jules misses with an uppercut.
Jules finds Cain's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Cain flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Jules lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Cain will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Jules!
An out of breath Aaron Jules 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ The Perfectionist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Technique has chosen Eye in the sky as his entrance music. AJ The Perfectionist had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, AJ The Perfectionist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Technique 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Immortal Technique has been cut.
The Perfectionist misses with a two punch combination.
Technique swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Technique takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Technique takes a jab right on the kisser.
Technique ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Technique has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Perfectionist thuds his right hand into Technique's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Perfectionist scores with a decent looking hook.
The Perfectionist swings for the body but Technique moves out of range.
The Perfectionist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Technique was well out of range. Poor timing from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Technique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Technique shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Perfectionist as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from The Perfectionist does it's job there.
The Perfectionist dips to his left and cracks Technique with an uppercut!
The Perfectionist lands a big head kick that sends Technique tumbling to the mat! The Perfectionist takes a step backwards and waves Technique back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Technique is rocked!
The Perfectionist stuffs the takedown attempt from Technique. Technique gets slowly back to his feet.
AJ The Perfectionist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Perfectionist misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Perfectionist drops Technique with a beautiful combination! Technique stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - The Perfectionist is looking for the KO!
Technique is still on wobbly legs! Can The Perfectionist finish him?
That has opened up Immortal Technique's cut even more.
The Perfectionist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist tries to sprawl but Technique drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Perfectionist manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Technique seems to have recovered his senses.
The Perfectionist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Perfectionist slips a jab and a cross from Technique.
A counter left hand to the body from The Perfectionist misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Technique tries for a takedown but The Perfectionist circles away easily
letting The Perfectionist counter with a right hand.
AJ The Perfectionist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immortal Technique.
The Perfectionist throws a big shot that misses.
The Perfectionist looks to land a left hand but Technique moved out of range nicely.
The Perfectionist lunges at Technique with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Technique's hand.
The Perfectionist misses with a right hand
and Technique counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Technique.
The Perfectionist can't find room to land a body shot as Technique controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist lands with a light punch inside.
The cut above Immortal Technique's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Perfectionist digs a right hand underneath Technique's ribcage. Technique let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Perfectionist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Perfectionist lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist lands a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Technique decides to pull guard.
Technique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Perfectionist has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Technique is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Perfectionist is controlling him.
The Perfectionist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Perfectionist landing some decent shots from guard.
The Perfectionist showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Technique pushes The Perfectionist off and scrambles back to his feet.
Technique takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist throws a looping overhand right but Technique ducks down to avoid it.
The Perfectionist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Technique sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Technique gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Perfectionist counters with a nice body kick.
The Perfectionist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Perfectionist scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The Perfectionist shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Technique eats them both and turns towards The Perfectionist to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jab from The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Perfectionist connects with the punch.
Immortal Technique's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Technique shoots in but The Perfectionist avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ The Perfectionist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Immortal Technique's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Perfectionist throws the kick towards the body but Technique avoids it.
Technique is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Perfectionist lands with an uppercut that bounces Technique off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - The Perfectionist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Perfectionist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Technique.
Technique tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Technique drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Perfectionist looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Immortal Technique has got the better of the ground game so far.
Technique postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Perfectionist is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Technique is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The Perfectionist pulls Technique in close to prevent any damage.
The Perfectionist has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Technique postures up in The Perfectionist's guard and throws a big left but The Perfectionist blocks it.
The Perfectionist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Technique pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Perfectionist is keeping the position for now.
Technique loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The Perfectionist is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Technique can do to turn this around?
Technique with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Perfectionist 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.
The Perfectionist defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Technique.
It looked like The Perfectionist wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Perfectionist.
Technique misses with a double jab.
The Perfectionist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Technique lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Perfectionist lands a lovely overhand right.
The Perfectionist lands with a nice body punch.
The Perfectionist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Technique stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Immortal Technique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from The Perfectionist tenderised Technique's leg. Technique is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Perfectionist throws a leg kick which misses Technique's front leg but catches the back leg as Technique tries to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Perfectionist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Immortal Technique's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). AJ The Perfectionist!
AJ The Perfectionist retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, AJ The Perfectionist was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Kjaer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Kjaer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kjaer wants to counter the offense by Wayne and move into the clinch position.
Wayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wayne with a jab.
Wayne looks to throw the jab but Kjaer is out of range.
Wayne's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wayne duly obliges.
It looks like Edwin Kjaer has been cut.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Kjaer dodges the punch combination from Wayne.
Kjaer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wayne scores with a hook.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kjaer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wayne.
Sloppy strikes from Wayne. Those never looked like landing.
Wayne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne misses with a looping left.
Wayne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wayne sets himself, and Kjaer steps forward looking for the clinch! Wayne avoids it this time.
Kjaer ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Kjaer wants to counter with a clinch but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne misses with a body shot.
Wayne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wayne misses with a hook. Kjaer ducked under it nicely.
Kjaer wants to counter with a clinch but Wayne pushes him away.
Wayne stuns Kjaer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wayne misses with the combination.
Kjaer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wayne moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wayne cracks Kjaer with an open hand slap.
Wayne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kjaer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wayne lands a glancing blow to the side of Kjaer's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kjaer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wayne connects with a looping right hand.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Wayne dips to his left and cracks Kjaer with an uppercut!
Kjaer ducks right into an uppercut from Wayne.
Kjaer is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Wayne ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kjaer clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Wayne!
Post fight, Bruce Wayne stared into the camera and said 'Did you fart or is that your breath??'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kordic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil High has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Kordic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kordic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
High throws a leg kick but Kordic sees it coming and moves out of range.
High tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kordic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
High thumps Kordic with a low kick.
Kordic moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kordic.
Kordic tries to work over High's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
High misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kordic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kordic - that landed with a thud.
High misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kordic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kordic tries to work over High's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
High blocking some punches.
High tries to work over Kordic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kordic works on High's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kordic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from High.
High can't find room to land a body shot as Kordic controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High blocks a punch to the side of the head.
High tries to break the clinch but Kordic is controlling the position.
Kordic lands an uppercut.
Kordic lands an uppercut.
Kordic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kordic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kordic jumps guard and drags High to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kordic pulls High in close to his closed guard and prevents High from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kordic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
High must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kordic continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. High manages to get himself to full guard.
Kordic wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
Kordic looking to pass the guard.
High keeping moving, preventing Kordic from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordic looking to pass the guard.
High not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
High working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kordic.
Kordic trying to control but High is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kordic throws a big elbow that misses.
High is trying to control the position but Kordic postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
High misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kordic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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.
Kordic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kordic blocks a low kick nicely.
High throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kordic's head.
Kordic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
High lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
High tries to work over Kordic's front leg with a kick but Kordic checks it.
A big right from Kordic misses.
High appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kordic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kordic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
High uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kordic.
High swings for the body but Kordic moves out of range.
Kordic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
Phil High is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kordic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
High can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kordic is working High over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kordic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
High waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kordic.
Kordic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that High can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by High.
Kordic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. High doesn't seem bothered though.
Kordic throws a leg kick that misses.
High feints and then cracks Kordic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kordic down.
Kordic avoids the body shot from High.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by High.
High throws a low kick, looking for Kordic's leg but Kordic calmly moves out of range.
Kordic misses with a looping right.
High cracks a nice hook into Kordic's ribs.
Kordic works High's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kordic throws a good cross that connects.
Kordic with a jab.
High throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kordic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from High - the referee stops the clock and Kordic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says High. Kordic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kordic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordic throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
High digs a good hook to Kordic's body.
Kordic tries to clinch up.
High connects with a high kick.
High misses with a leg kick.
High connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kordic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kordic throws a body kick that misses.
Kordic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from High misses.
High lands the left hand.
High throws a leg kick which misses Kordic's front leg but catches the back leg as Kordic tries to avoid it.
High staying out of range there.
Kordic scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Kordic.
Kordic just misses with a punch to the body.
Kordic backing away here, and High unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling High to score with a decent 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!
High misses with a straight left.
High moves out of range of the body kick.
Kordic moves out of range as High throws a body kick.
Kordic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kordic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
High misses with a kick to the body.
Kordic cracks High with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kordic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from High.
Kordic throws out a loose jab but High uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kordic blocks the body kick.
Kordic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kordic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with High but High pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kordic 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordic jabs at High's body.
Kordic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
High uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kordic.
Kordic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
High lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kordic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kordic scores with a spinning back kick!
Kordic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but High paws at him with a jab and circles away.
High is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kordic wants to clinch.
Kordic catches High with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
High walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kordic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kordic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but High was well out of range. Poor timing from Kordic.
High throws a lazy right hand but Kordic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kordic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
High bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kordic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as High throws out the jab.
Kordic closes this distance looking for a takedown but High circles away.
High misses with a low kick.
Kordic throws a jab but it's blocked by High.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kordic scores with a push kick.
High on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
High takes one on the chin but seems OK.
High lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kordic misses with a looping left.
High appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kordic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from High.
High throws a front kick aimed at Kordic's knee but Kordic avoids it well.
Kordic fires out a quick counter leg kick but High just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phil High will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Kordic's cut.
That's time! Kordic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kordic lands with an uppercut that bounces High off the cage and back into range.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kordic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Kordic.
Kordic half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
High circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by High.
High swings for the body but Kordic moves out of range.
High swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by High. That's going to slow Kordic down.
Kordic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by High.
Kordic throws a head kick but High moves out of range.
Kordic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kordic throws a body shot but no joy.
High misses with a head kick.
Kordic throwing a counter right hand but High manages to avoid it.
Kordic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kordic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
High misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kordic throwing a counter right hand but High manages to avoid it.
Kordic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kordic throws a hook but High blocks it.
Kordic connects with a body shot that sends High's belly button to the back.
Kordic scores with a decent looking hook.
Kordic shoots in and bounces High off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
High working a defensive guard here.
High takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
High avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
High has momentary wrist control but Kordic slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kordic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
High keeping moving, preventing Kordic from controlling successfully.
Kordic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
High is trying to control the position but Kordic postures up.
Kordic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kordic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
High trying to control the position.
Kordic tries to free his leg and advance position but High is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kordic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kordic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some bone on bone action there as High checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
High throws out a counter right but Kordic avoids it with no problem.
Kordic misses with a right hand
enabling High to counter with a crisp jab.
High throws a leg kick but Kordic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kordic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of High's head.
High tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kordic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kordic is thwarting High's attempts to control the position.
Kordic wants to pass to mount but High is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kordic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kordic working the head and body with strikes.
Kordic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kordic lands a nice short elbow.
Kordic slips a nice elbow through High's hands, connecting with High's forehead.
High is rocked!
Kordic works his way into full mount!
High is still in real trouble! Can Kordic finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kordic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, High has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kordic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kordic postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have High in real trouble here! The ref calls for High to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kordic!
John Kordic retains his light heavyweight title!
John Kordic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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