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EVO 229: Break it Down PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macho Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toby comes to the cage accompanied by Will Smith - The Fresh Prince. James Toby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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242 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, James Toby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Macho Randy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Randy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Toby connects with a solid leg kick.
Toby misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toby.
Toby looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Toby misses with a kick to the body.
Toby keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toby.
Randy slips a jab and a cross from Toby.
Randy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Randy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Toby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Randy lands a head shot.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy checks a low kick from Toby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Randy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Randy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Toby there.
Toby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Randy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy scores with a jab to the head.
Toby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Randy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Macho Randy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A clash of legs there as Toby blocks the low kick.
Randy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Toby lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Randy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Randy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Toby thumps Randy with a low kick.
Toby changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Randy tries to avoid it but Toby manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Randy to the ground. Randy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randy! But no joy.
Toby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Randy defends it nicely.
Toby misses with a body kick.
Toby tried to score with a low kick but Randy checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toby.
A clash of legs there as Toby blocks the low kick.
Randy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Randy lunges at Toby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Toby's hand.
Randy tries to move into range but Toby moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Toby misses with a kick to the body.
Randy connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby checks a low kick from Randy.
Randy has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Randy lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Toby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Toby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Randy slips under a jab from Toby.
Randy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Toby wants to slow Randy down by chopping away at his legs.
Randy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randy lands a jab to the head.
Randy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randy. Toby does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Randy misses.
Randy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Randy lands an overhand right.
Randy checks a leg kick.
Toby thows a leg kick but Randy checks it
and Randy counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby sizes up Randy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toby moves away.
Randy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toby moves away.
Toby jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Toby checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Randy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toby throws out the jab.
Randy connects with a leg kick. Toby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Randy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Toby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Toby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Randy scoring well with a low kick there.
Randy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Randy wants to clinch up but Toby keeps it at a distance.
Randy moves away from the strike by Toby.
Toby misses with a wild body shot.
Toby motions for Randy to come forward. Toby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Randy checks a low kick from Toby.
Randy moves out of range as Toby throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randy digs a good hook to Toby's body.
Randy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Randy takes a swing at Toby's ribcage but misses.
Randy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Toby misses.
Toby tests Randy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toby was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
Toby takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Randy throws out a loose jab but Toby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Toby checks it well.
Toby misses with a few strikes there.
Toby tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Toby looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toby is looking to land body kicks.
Randy lands a front kick.
Toby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Randy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Randy scores with a kick to the body.
Toby is breathing heavily.
Toby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macho Randy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Randy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Toby.
Randy connects with a leg kick. Toby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Randy cracks Toby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toby. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Toby or perhaps it was just good defense by Randy, which made it look bad.
Randy throws out a counter right but Toby avoids it with no problem.
Randy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randy.
Randy lands an elbow inside that Toby shrugs off.
Randy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy lands an elbow inside.
Toby misses with a punch to the body.
Toby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Randy blocking some punches.
Randy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toby tries to work over Randy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Randy prevents a body shot from Toby.
Toby lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Randy on the inside.
Randy effectively controlling the action here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Randy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Toby takes an elbow to the forehead.
Randy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randy is trying to maintain a safe position but Toby gets an underhook and turns Randy into the cage.
Toby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Randy has a couple of punches blocked by Toby.
Randy blocks an elbow strike from Toby.
Randy is trying to stall.
Toby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toby misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Randy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Randy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toby tries to land a front kick but Randy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Randy just misses with a punch to the body.
Toby looks to score with a jab to the body but Randy is just out of range.
Toby connects with a body shot.
Randy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Randy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toby avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Toby scoring well with a low kick there.
Toby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toby checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Randy!
Toby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randy manages to avoid it.
And Randy responds with a good body kick, but Toby manages to step out the way in time.
Toby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Randy if he has to take too many more of those.
Randy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toby throws a low kick but Randy avoids it.
Randy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
Randy moves into the clinch.
Toby works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toby lands with a short shot to the head.
Randy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Toby is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Randy is defending well for now.
Randy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Randy lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy prevents a body shot from Toby.
Randy working aggressively here.
Toby misses with a punch to the body.
Toby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Toby throws a leg kick but Randy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Toby walks into a stiff left hand from Randy.
Macho Randy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Randy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Toby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randy throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy works the jab nicely.
Toby drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Toby looks to land a body kick but Randy moved away.
Toby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Randy will feel that in the morning.
Toby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Toby throws a low kick but it's checked well by Randy.
Randy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toby misses with a kick to the body.
Randy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Toby throws a quick counter kick to the body but Randy avoids it.
Toby on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Toby takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot by Randy.
Randy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toby.
A countering left hand to the body from Randy misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Randy to score with a decent uppercut.
Randy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Randy lands a jab.
Randy lands with a straight right. Toby didn't see that one coming.
Toby looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crunch! Randy slams his shin into Toby's torso.
Toby throws a low kick but Randy moves out of range easily.
Randy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Randy.
Toby throws out a powerful jab.
Toby looks for the body kick but Randy saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Randy.
Toby digs a good hook to Randy's body.
Randy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Randy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Randy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Randy looks to move away, Toby throws a big counter combo but Randy just gets out of the way.
Toby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Toby does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
Randy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Randy looks to throw a body kick
and Toby counters with an inside leg kick.
Randy moves in looking to clinch but Toby pushes him off.
Toby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Randy scores with a nice strike.
Toby lands a slapping body shot.
Toby looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Toby throws a leg kick that is checked
and Randy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Toby's knee momentarily.
Toby moves out of range of the body kick.
Randy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Toby stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Toby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randy sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Toby to the ground! Randy dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy tries to control but Toby wriggling away.
Toby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macho Randy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy tries to control but Toby wriggling away.
Toby is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toby can't escape the position.
Randy avoids the attempt from Toby to control.
Toby is squirming around, avoiding Randy's attempts to control the action.
Toby regains half guard.
Toby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toby is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Toby wants to control but Randy is keeping busy.
Randy controlling the action here.
Randy is thwarting Toby's attempts to control the position.
Toby is defending against the submission attempts here by Randy.
Toby moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Randy controlling from the top position.
Randy 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.
Toby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James Toby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Randy trying to control but Toby is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randy with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macho Randy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Randy 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Randy!
Our winner, Macho Randy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnar Danneskjöld has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danneskjöld wants to clinch up but Maellard keeps it at a distance.
Danneskjöld throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
Maellard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Danneskjöld moves in looking to clinch but Maellard pushes him off.
Danneskjöld has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Danneskjöld drives through and clinches with Maellard against the cage.
Maellard digs a right hand underneath Danneskjöld's ribcage. Danneskjöld let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maellard has a couple of punches blocked by Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maellard throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Danneskjölds head.
Maellard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danneskjöld backwards.
Maellard struggles to land a body shot inside as Danneskjöld controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard tries to throw a body punch but Danneskjöld avoids it by throwing Maellard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Danneskjöld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Danneskjöld jumps guard but Maellard stands there with Danneskjöld around his waist. Danneskjöld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Danneskjöld jumps guard but Maellard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maellard.
Danneskjöld wants to take the fight to the mat but Maellard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Maellard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Maellard.
Maellard gets through Danneskjöld's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maellard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Maellard leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Maellard to work.
Maellard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Danneskjöld tries to pull guard but Maellard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Good body shot from Maellard.
Danneskjöld fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Maellard.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Danneskjöld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Maellard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Danneskjöld controls the action.
Danneskjöld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Maellard is pushing Danneskjöld up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Danneskjöld gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Maellard regains guard.
Maellard is looking to stand back up but Danneskjöld counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Maellard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maellard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Danneskjöld working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Danneskjöld seems to be looking for submissions.
Danneskjöld thows a huge punch but Maellard dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld prevents Maellard from improving his position.
Danneskjöld is working for a kimura but Maellard is defending it quite comfortably.
Maellard trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Danneskjöld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Danneskjöld trying to mount his opponent but Maellard defends it.
Danneskjöld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maellard trying to control but Danneskjöld postures up.
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.
Danneskjöld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maellard is just riding it out for now. Danneskjöld eventually gives up the hold.
Danneskjöld landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maellard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maellard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Danneskjöld scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maellard has control of Danneskjöld's left arm, preventing Danneskjöld from doing any damage.
Danneskjöld scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danneskjöld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Danneskjöld misses with a takedown
and Maellard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maellard.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Danneskjöld is looking for a takedown.
Maellard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Danneskjöld backwards.
Danneskjöld tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Maellard.
Maellard taking a breather.
Maellard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard misses with some punches.
Maellard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maellard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maellard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maellard is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danneskjöld.
Maellard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Maellard.
A head kick misses from Maellard.
Danneskjöld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Danneskjöld doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maellard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A left lands for Maellard.
Pops Maellard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maellard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danneskjöld throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard throws a lazy head kick
and Danneskjöld counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danneskjöld is working for a kimura but Maellard is defending it quite comfortably.
Maellard kicks Danneskjöld off and gets back to his feet.
Danneskjöld closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maellard circles away.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danneskjöld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maellard is fending him off so far but Danneskjöld persists. Nope, Maellard circles away and we're back to standing.
Danneskjöld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maellard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maellard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Maellard. No joy for Danneskjöld on that attempt.
Danneskjöld gets the takedown into side control.
Danneskjöld is breathing heavily.
Maellard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maellard is trying to get back to full guard.
Maellard wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maellard wants to get back to full guard.
Maellard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maellard.
Danneskjöld throwing strikes from guard but Maellard blocks nicely.
Maellard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Danneskjöld working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maellard's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard looking to control.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Danneskjöld postures up in Maellard's guard and throws a big left but Maellard blocks it.
Danneskjöld throwing strikes but missing.
Danneskjöld is looking to work some ground and pound but Maellard has wrist control.
Maellard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danneskjöld can do to turn this around?
Maellard pulls Danneskjöld in close to prevent any damage.
Danneskjöld throwing strikes from guard but Maellard blocks nicely.
Maellard can't keep his opponent in guard - Danneskjöld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maellard is looking for a sweep. Danneskjöld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pops Maellard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Danneskjöld misses with a series of wild punches.
Maellard tried to counter with a leg kick but Danneskjöld avoided it.
Maellard keeps the fight on the outside.
Danneskjöld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maellard pinned against the cage. Maellard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maellard connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maellard throws a series of strikes that have Danneskjöld backpedaling.
Danneskjöld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maellard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looks for a takedown but Maellard sprawls well.
Danneskjöld tries for a takedown but Maellard circles away easily
and Maellard counters with an outside leg kick.
Pops Maellard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Danneskjöld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Danneskjöld with that takedown attempt.
Pops Maellard is winning the standup battle so far.
Danneskjöld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maellard throws a series of punches but Danneskjöld moves out of range.
Maellard scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maellard lands with a shot to the body.
Danneskjöld on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Danneskjöld walks forward, straight into a front kick from Maellard.
Danneskjöld tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maellard throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danneskjöld wants to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maellard.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maellard thuds his right hand into Danneskjöld's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danneskjöld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danneskjöld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maellard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maellard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Danneskjöld forces Maellard back against the cage and clinches.
Maellard misses with a punch on the inside.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnar Danneskjöld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maellard scores with a hook to the body.
Maellard is working Danneskjöld over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pops Maellard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maellard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Danneskjöld backwards.
Maellard lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Maellard.
Danneskjöld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maellard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maellard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maellard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maellard throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard cracks Danneskjöld with a nice body shot.
Maellard tries to work over Danneskjöld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maellard lands a nice shot to the body.
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard works on Danneskjöld's body with a couple of short punches.
Maellard tries a body shot but Danneskjöld blocks it.
Pops Maellard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maellard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Danneskjöld.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pops Maellard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maellard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pops Maellard!
An out of breath Pops Maellard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ragnar Danneskjöld spoke after the fight, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominik Kokoszka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It On. 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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37
155 lbs
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25
168 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominik Kokoszka!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokoszka walks into a left hand.
We've been informed that Kokoszka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wildstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Kokoszka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wildstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kokoszka.
Wildstein cracks Kokoszka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kokoszka ducks under a wild hook from Wildstein.
Wildstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kokoszka slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
Sloppy strikes from Wildstein. Those never looked like landing.
Kokoszka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wildstein is out of range.
Kokoszka throws a head kick but Wildstein moves out of range.
Kokoszka tries to score with a low kick but Wildstein moves his leg out of the way.
Kokoszka throws a head kick but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kokoszka.
A clash of legs there as Wildstein blocks the low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
JD Wildstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kokoszka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kokoszka slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
Kokoszka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kokoszka.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kokoszka scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein moves out of range as Kokoszka throws a body kick.
Wildstein scores with a jab to the body.
Dominik Kokoszka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kokoszka thuds his right hand into Wildstein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kokoszka clinches with his opponent.
Kokoszka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wildstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wildstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Kokoszka.
Wildstein lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wildstein working aggressively here.
Wildstein misses with some punches.
Wildstein lands with a right to the head.
Kokoszka blocks an uppercut.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kokoszka.
Wildstein tries to work over Kokoszka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kokoszka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Kokoszka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kokoszka blocking some punches.
Kokoszka misses with a punch to the body.
Kokoszka tries a body shot but Wildstein blocks it.
Wildstein blocks an uppercut.
Wildstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wildstein scores with a shot to the side of Kokoszka's head.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wildstein as Kokoszka tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wildstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka tries to work over Wildstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wildstein lands a shoulder strike.
Wildstein has a couple of punches blocked by Kokoszka.
Kokoszka throws a head punch that misses.
Kokoszka is looking to control Wildstein's arms but Wildstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kokoszka has his back to the cage.
Wildstein wants to break free but Kokoszka has control.
Wildstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kokoszka's elbow.
Wildstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Kokoszka backwards.
Wildstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wildstein wants to stall.
Wildstein tries to throw a body punch but Kokoszka avoids it by throwing Wildstein back against the cage.
Wildstein displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kokoszka up against the cage.
Wildstein lands with a light punch inside.
Kokoszka working aggressively here.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Wildstein.
Kokoszka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kokoszka taking a breather.
Wildstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Wildstein.
A left hand lands to the body for Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wildstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wildstein misses with a body punch.
Kokoszka taking a breather.
Wildstein throws a head punch that misses.
Wildstein lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kokoszka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wildstein.
Come on Kokoszka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kokoszka is stalling here.
Kokoszka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kokoszka avoids a kick to the body.
Kokoszka appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wildstein throws a looping overhand right but Kokoszka ducks down to avoid it.
Kokoszka tries to move into range but Wildstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kokoszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kokoszka, right into the meat.
Kokoszka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wildstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Wildstein throws an overhand right that lands on Kokoszka's shoulder, as Kokoszka tries to avoid the shot.
Wildstein throws a hook but Kokoszka avoids it easily.
Kokoszka is looking to slow Wildstein down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Kokoszka.
JD Wildstein is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wildstein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wildstein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kokoszka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wildstein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wildstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wildstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wildstein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kokoszka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein tries to clinch but Kokoszka is having none of it.
Wildstein misses with a hook. Kokoszka ducked under it nicely.
Wildstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Kokoszka's guard.
Wildstein postures up.
Kokoszka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wildstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kokoszka is keeping the position for now.
Wildstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kokoszka is adopting a defensive guard.
Wildstein looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka has Wildstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Let's hope that Kokoszka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wildstein catches Kokoszka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wildstein has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kokoszka finds it's way round the side to connect with Wildstein's head.
Kokoszka blocks a head kick by Wildstein.
Kokoszka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wildstein cracks Kokoszka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kokoszka wants to counter the offense by Wildstein and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wildstein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein misses with a hook.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wildstein tries to bum rush Kokoszka with a series of wild strikes but Kokoszka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kokoszka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wildstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Kokoszka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wildstein blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Wildstein misses the target.
Wildstein throws a hook but Kokoszka blocks it.
It seemed like Kokoszka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wildstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kokoszka slaps away a takedown attempt from Wildstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wildstein seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kokoszka.
Wildstein throws a leg kick
and Kokoszka counters with a straight right hand.
Kokoszka looks to land a left hand but Wildstein moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Wildstein misses
and Kokoszka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kokoszka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wildstein.
Wildstein backing away here, and Kokoszka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein scores with a hook to the body. Kokoszka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokoszka tries to score with a low kick but Wildstein moves his leg out of the way.
Wildstein swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wildstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kokoszka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wildstein.
Kokoszka stuffs the takedown.
Kokoszka moves out of range of the strikes.
Wildstein wants to slow Kokoszka down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Kokoszka finds it's way through Wildstein's defenses.
Kokoszka on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wildstein lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Wildstein looks for the body kick but Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Wildstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kokoszka can do to turn this around?
Kokoszka throws a leg kick which misses Wildstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wildstein tries to avoid it.
Kokoszka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wildstein blocks a head kick by Kokoszka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JD Wildstein dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wildstein misses with a straight left.
Wildstein ducks under a wild hook from Kokoszka.
Wildstein throwing a counter right hand but Kokoszka manages to avoid it.
Wildstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wildstein missing with a left hand there. Kokoszka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kokoszka works Wildstein's body with a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wildstein!
Wildstein misses with an uppercut. Kokoszka saw that one coming.
Kokoszka throws a chopping leg kick but Wildstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wildstein works over Kokoszka's head and body with a nice combination.
Wildstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kokoszka counters with a thumping low kick.
Wildstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kokoszka.
Wildstein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kokoszka misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kokoszka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wildstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wildstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kokoszka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a body punch but Kokoszka moves out of range.
Wildstein wants to clinch.
Kokoszka only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Wildstein. Beautiful body shot.
Kokoszka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kokoszka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kokoszka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wildstein cracks the inside of Kokoszka's front leg.
Wildstein throws a sloppy head kick and Kokoszka moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wildstein. Kokoszka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick
and Wildstein counters with a straight right hand.
Kokoszka looks to throw a body kick
and Wildstein counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kokoszka won't be happy with that.
Dominik Kokoszka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wildstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kokoszka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wildstein's best efforts.
Wildstein looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kokoszka with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kokoszka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wildstein.
Kokoszka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wildstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wildstein content to control rather than advance.
Wildstein wants to free his trapped foot but Kokoszka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kokoszka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wildstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein thows a huge punch but Kokoszka dodges it nicely.
Wildstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
JD Wildstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wildstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wildstein tries to pass to full mount but Kokoszka defends it.
Wildstein is trying to control. Kokoszka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kokoszka gets back to full guard.
Wildstein postures up in Kokoszka's guard and throws a big left but Kokoszka blocks it.
Kokoszka wants to sweep but no luck.
Wildstein wants to control from the top but Kokoszka keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kokoszka keeping full guard, as Wildstein tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kokoszka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kokoszka lands a nice looking body shot.
Wildstein throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kokoszka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokoszka! But no joy.
Kokoszka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wildstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Wildstein as he checks the leg kick.
Wildstein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kokoszka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wildstein misses with a looping right.
Kokoszka tries a quick counter leg kick but Wildstein is wise to it.
Kokoszka throws a leg kick
and Wildstein counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kokoszka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
JD Wildstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wildstein has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
JD Wildstein decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Milat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cyco Vision. Ivan Milat is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
29 - 16 - 2 |
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32
139 lbs
13 - 3 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Milat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rivers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rivers tries to keep at a distance but Milat has taken the fight into the clinch.
Milat lands a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milat backwards.
Rivers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Milat prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Milat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers throws a punch but it's blocked by Milat.
Rivers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Milat misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milat misses with a punch to the body.
Milat tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rivers blocks a body shot from Milat.
Milat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rivers's defenses.
Milat missing with knees to the body.
Milat misses with a body punch.
Milat can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Milat obliges.
Milat told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Milat can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is stalling here.
Milat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Milat regains guard immediately.
Milat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
Milat working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rivers has passed into half guard!
Milat looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat wants to improve his position but Rivers is controlling well.
Milat is doing well to control the position and prevent Rivers from advancing to side control.
Milat actively working from the bottom here.
Milat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rivers is working away from the top position though.
Rivers stops Milat from getting back to his feet.
Milat has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rivers is on him like a limpet, forcing Milat back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Rivers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A hook to the body from Milat.
Milat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Milat.
Milat misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
Milat misses with an elbow strike.
Milat tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Milat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Milat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers dodges an elbow strike from Milat.
Milat tries a knee to the head but Rivers blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers managing to block the knees to the body from Milat.
Milat misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Milat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Milat wants to clinch
and Rivers counters with a left to the body.
Milat misses with a body shot.
Rivers misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Milat.
Milat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rivers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rivers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Milat.
Milat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Milat.
Rivers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Milat throws a big shot that misses.
Rivers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rivers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Milat. Milat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers avoids the body shot from Milat.
Milat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Milat tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers lands a really nice looking cross but Milat seems unphased.
Stan Rivers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Milat moves out of range easily.
Milat walks into a left hand.
Rivers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Milat attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice shot lands for Rivers.
Milat is rocked!
Milat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rivers. Rivers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Milat is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ivan Milat has been cut.
Rivers shoots in looking for a takedown. Milat tries to sprawl out of it but Rivers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Milat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Milat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Milat seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivan Milat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milat throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
Rivers throws a sloppy head kick and Milat moves out of range easily.
Milat tries to clinch but Rivers moves away
and Rivers counters with a left and a right that hurts Milat! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Rivers jumps into full mount!
Rivers prevents Milat from getting the reversal.
Milat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Milat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rivers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rivers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Milat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers controlling from the full mount.
Milat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Milat can't escape the position.
Rivers controlling from mount.
Milat tries to reverse the position but Rivers maintains control.
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.
Milat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Milat wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Rivers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Milat is trying to get back to full guard.
Milat is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Rivers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Milat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Milat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rivers slowing the pace effectively.
Milat tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rivers blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Milat.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Milat avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Milat tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Milat misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers swings wildly with an uppercut but Milat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Milat misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Milat controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milat looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Milat trying to land knees to the body.
Milat misses with a punch on the inside.
Milat lands a knee to the head.
Milat lands a right hand.
Milat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Rivers.
Ivan Milat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Milat working aggressively here.
Rivers trying to land knees to the body.
Milat misses with the head strike.
Milat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Milat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milat lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milat swings wildly with an uppercut but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rivers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Milat misses with a knee strike.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but Milat avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Milat as Rivers tries to tie him up.
Milat tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
Milat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milat tries a body shot but Rivers blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Milat fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Rivers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Milat.
Rivers is pushing Milat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Milat lands with a right to the head.
Milat misses with some punches.
Milat lands an elbow inside that Rivers shrugs off.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Milat as the two fighters clinch.
Milat lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rivers's elbow.
Rivers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Milat's defenses.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Rivers as the two fighters clinch.
Milat lands an elbow inside that Rivers shrugs off.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Milat.
Rivers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Milat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Milat lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers is rocked!
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milat misses with a punch on the inside.
Milat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Milat misses with a knee strike.
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Milat throws a head punch that misses.
Rivers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Milat's elbow.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
Milat misses with a knee to the head.
Milat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Milat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Milat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Milat!
A relieved looking Ivan Milat thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Stan Rivers spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Museum of Monsters & Madmen for making me look so good,the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym,all of my loved ones back home,and Mega Jug for letting me fight here in EVOLUTION! I really wanted the win tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Gajewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gajewski has chosen Smile as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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37
141 lbs
45 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrzej Gajewski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gajewski is fending him off so far but Jamison persists. Nope, Gajewski circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamison lands with a shot to the body.
Jamison jabs at Gajewski's body.
Gajewski connects with a looping right hand.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Gajewski's leg. Gajewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jamison throws a wild body kick that Gajewski sees coming a mile off.
Jamison misses with a looping right.
Gajewski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jamison closes the distance and clinches.
Jamison successfully pulls guard.
Jamison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jamison looking for a sweep. Not yet Jamison, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gajewski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gajewski preventing the sweep.
Gajewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski lands a couple of digs.
Jamison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gajewski trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Jamison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jamison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gajewski defends well.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gajewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gajewski has managed to get both his arms back between Jamison's legs - danger averted.
Gajewski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gajewski has managed to get both his arms back between Jamison's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison has his foot on Gajewski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gajewski works his way back into a safe position though.
Gajewski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jamison working for submissions but it's allowed Gajewski to get to half guard.
Gajewski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamison actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jamison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gajewski forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gajewski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gajewski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gajewski trying to control from half guard but Jamison is working away.
Jamison has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Gajewski escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Gajewski!
Gajewski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jamison is looking to regain half guard here but Gajewski keeps moving and retains side control.
Jamison regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gajewski has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jamison working to try and regain half guard.
Jamison gets back to half guard.
Jamison is looking for a sweep. Gajewski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
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 John Jamison will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jamison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jamison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jamison wants to clinch.
Jamison throws a body kick that misses
and Gajewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jamison thuds his shin into the meat of Gajewski's side.
Jamison tries to clinch up.
Gajewski throws out a counter right but Jamison avoids it with no problem.
Gajewski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gajewski counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jamison tries to land a leg kick but Gajewski saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gajewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jamison misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Gajewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrzej Gajewski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from Jamison.
Jamison misses with a series of wild punches.
Jamison lands with a good body shot.
Gajewski walks into a stiff left hand from Jamison.
Jamison throws a leg kick
and Gajewski counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like John Jamison has been cut.
Gajewski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jamison wants to land a leg kick but Gajewski is out of range.
Jamison fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
Jamison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Gajewski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jamison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gajewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jamison looks for the body kick but Gajewski saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gajewski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gajewski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jamison lands with a good body shot.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
Gajewski avoids a kick to the body.
Jamison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gajewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jamison.
Jamison tries to clinch but Gajewski moves away
and Gajewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jamison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jamison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gajewski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamison.
Gajewski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jamison thows a leg kick but Gajewski checks it
and Gajewski counters with an inside leg kick.
Jamison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gajewski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jamison with a body shot.
Gajewski throws a shot to the body.
Jamison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gajewski misses with a straight left.
Gajewski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Jamison backs off Gajewski throws a huge counter combo but Jamison manages to avoid it all.
Gajewski swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski checks a leg kick.
Gajewski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jamison's calf.
Gajewski avoids the head kick by Jamison.
Gajewski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gajewski scores with a jab to the head.
John Jamison is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajewski drops his hands momentarily and Jamison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gajewski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jamison throws a body shot but no joy.
Gajewski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gajewski misses with an uppercut.
Jamison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jamison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gajewski counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gajewski but Gajewski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andrzej Gajewski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jamison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jamison lands a head shot.
Jamison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jamison is looking to wear down Gajewski with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Jamison throws a low kick, looking for Gajewski's leg but Gajewski calmly moves out of range.
Gajewski gets tackled into the cage by Jamison. Jamison maintains the clinch.
Jamison blocks a body shot from Gajewski.
Jamison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gajewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch lands to the side of Jamison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gajewski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jamison. That one must have hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gajewski enables Jamison to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gajewski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gajewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamison is stalling in the full guard.
Gajewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jamison trying to control the position from guard on top but Gajewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jamison pushes down on Gajewski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jamison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gajewski defending well though.
Jamison throws a strike but Gajewski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jamison is looking to pass into half guard but Gajewski pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gajewski is in guard.
Jamison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gajewski is aware though and is defending well.
Gajewski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jamison being controlled here, momentarily.
Jamison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jamison looking for a guillotine here but Gajewski defends easily.
Gajewski trying to control but Jamison is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
Jamison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gajewski defends it easily.
Jamison wants to sweep but no luck.
Gajewski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jamison looking for a guillotine here but Gajewski defends easily.
Gajewski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Gajewski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jamison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gajewski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gajewski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jamison looking for subs off his back but Gajewski has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gajewski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamison keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison tries to get to full guard but Gajewski has control of the leg.
Jamison looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but John Jamison did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jamison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jamison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gajewski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jamison has a takedown stuffed.
Jamison thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Gajewski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gajewski throws a hook to the side of Jamison's head but Jamison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gajewski thumps Jamison with a low kick.
Gajewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gajewski wants it to stay on the feet.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
Jamison lands with a nice body punch.
Gajewski 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.
Gajewski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gajewski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jamison scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jamison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jamison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gajewski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gajewski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jamison misses with a lunging right hand
and Gajewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gajewski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jamison is out of range.
Gajewski looks to land a left hand but Jamison moved out of range nicely.
Jamison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gajewski sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Gajewski. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gajewski.
Gajewski keeps Jamison at a distance using the push kick.
Gajewski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jamison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jamison closes the distance but Gajewski moves to the side
and Gajewski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gajewski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jamison lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gajewski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jamison's head.
Gajewski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gajewski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jamison - the referee stops the clock and Gajewski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jamison. Gajewski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gajewski lands with a cross.
Gajewski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gajewski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Gajewski coming out on top.
Jamison misses with a wild body shot.
Gajewski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jamison.
Gajewski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamison.
A nice side step and Gajewski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch but Gajewski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jamison throws a lazy right hand but Gajewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gajewski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gajewski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jamison under the eye.
Gajewski takes one on the button.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gajewski pinned against the cage. Gajewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jamison doesn't manage to clinch there - Gajewski circles away.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison is looking to clinch.
Donk. Gajewski catches Jamison right on the button with a cross.
Gajewski scores with a punch to the head.
Jamison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gajewski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gajewski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jamison off the cage and back into range.
Jamison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Gajewski's leg. Gajewski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jamison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gajewski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jamison.
Gajewski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jamison takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jamison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gajewski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gajewski.
Jamison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jamison is looking to chop away at Gajewski's legs.
Gajewski scores with a nice body kick.
Jamison tries for a takedown but Gajewski circles away easily
and Gajewski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Gajewski dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on John Jamison's cut.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gajewski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Gajewski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Gajewski.
Gajewski looks to land a left hand but Jamison moved out of range nicely.
Jamison throws the left hand but Gajewski avoids the punch easily.
Jamison looks for the body kick but Gajewski saw that one coming.
Gajewski keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gajewski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
Jamison closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gajewski counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gajewski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Gajewski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jamison throws the kick towards the body but Gajewski avoids it.
Gajewski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jamison eats them both and turns towards Gajewski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jamison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jamison. Gajewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jamison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gajewski avoids it really well and circles away.
Gajewski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jamison. Jamison gets slowly back to his feet.
Gajewski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gajewski lands a jab to Jamison's midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Gajewski.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gajewski sprawls well. Gajewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jamison gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gajewski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gajewski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gajewski scores with a jab to the head.
Jamison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gajewski pinned against the cage. Gajewski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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!
Gajewski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gajewski counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gajewski misses with a body kick.
Gajewski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jamison.
Jamison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gajewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gajewski misses with an uppercut. Jamison saw that one coming.
Jamison fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jamison catches Gajewski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gajewski scores with a body shot.
Jamison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gajewski misses with a body punch.
Gajewski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gajewski, pushing him back against the cage.
Gajewski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamison tries to clinch but Gajewski moves out of range.
Gajewski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gajewski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jamison tries to counter with a takedown but Gajewski is quick to defend against it.
Jamison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gajewski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jamison has Gajewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Gajewski has a couple of punches blocked by Jamison.
Gajewski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Gajewski.
Jamison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jamison lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrzej Gajewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gajewski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deck is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA-Guillotine (Swordz). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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207 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
35 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer lands with a nice body punch.
Deck scores with a nice body kick.
Custer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deck under the eye.
Deck throws a front kick aimed at Custer's knee but Custer avoids it well.
Custer throws a hook but Deck blocks it.
Deck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jesse Custer has been cut.
Custer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deck to score with a decent uppercut.
Custer misses with an uppercut. Deck saw that one coming.
Custer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Barracks - LOD in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deck. Custer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custer lands with a good body shot.
Custer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Custer feinted with a counter takedown.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Custer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Custer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Custer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Custer.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Deck.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Deck. Custer shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Custer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Custer looks to land a right hand but Deck moved out of range.
Deck tries to land a front kick but Custer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oooooh!!! Deck has knocked Custer down with a huge combo! Deck steps away and waves a wobbly Custer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer throws a jab when Deck was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Deck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Deck lands a jab to the head.
Custer is rocked!
Deck lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oh Custer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Custer lands a jab to the nose.
Deck lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perälä slips under a jab.
Perälä keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perälä. Crowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perälä throws a leg kick
and Crowe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Crowe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perälä avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perälä swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perälä misses with a hook
and Crowe counters with a body kick.
Perälä moves out of range of the body kick.
Perälä swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been informed that Crowe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Crowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crowe stalks Perälä and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Perälä's face. Perälä staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Taisto Perälä has been cut.
Crowe connects with a leg kick. Perälä looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perälä moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perälä lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crowe cracks Perälä with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe throws a wild body kick that Perälä sees coming a mile off.
Crowe throws out a leg kick but Perälä moves out of range and Crowe only half commits.
Perälä connects with a body shot that sends Crowe's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Perälä.
Nice sprawl there from Crowe as Perälä shoots in.
Crowe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Crowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Perälä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Crowe misses.
It looked like Perälä wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Perälä is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Perälä swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Perälä.
Crowe throws a big shot that misses.
Perälä throws a half hearted mid kick.
Perälä blocks the body kick.
Perälä throws a jab but it's blocked by Crowe.
Crowe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perälä's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perälä sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Crowe tenderised Perälä's leg. Perälä is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Crowe.
Perälä thuds a left hand into Crowe's body.
Perälä feints and then cracks Crowe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crowe down.
Perälä drives through with a takedown into Crowe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crowe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Perälä blocking some punches.
Crowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Perälä backwards.
Perälä dodges an elbow strike from Crowe.
Crowe swings wildly with an uppercut but Perälä uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perälä's elbow.
Crowe lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perälä struggles to land a body shot inside as Crowe controls his hands.
Perälä breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perälä looks to score with a jab to the body but Crowe is just out of range.
Perälä misses with a jab to the body
and Crowe counters with a nice leg kick.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perälä or perhaps it was just good defense by Crowe, which made it look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
A low kick from Perälä misses
and Crowe counters with a good low kick that Perälä was not able to check.
Crowe connects with a single shot there.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Crowe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crowe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good exchange - Perälä coming out on top.
Perälä keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crowe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perälä needs to keep his hands up - Crowe had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Perälä throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Crowe looks for the body kick but Perälä saw that one coming.
Crowe throws a sloppy head kick and Perälä moves out of range easily.
Perälä throws a head kick that Crowe semi-blocks.
Crowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Perälä there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Perälä misses its intended target.
Perälä lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crowe lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Perälä lands.
Crowe is rocked!
Perälä staying out of range there.
Perälä feints and as Crowe raises his hands in defense, Perälä changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crowe is still in real trouble! Can Perälä finish him?
Perälä controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Crowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crowe connects with a jab.
Crowe seems to have recovered his senses.
Crowe misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Perälä chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crowe can pounce on him.
Jab from Crowe.
Crowe dips to his left and cracks Perälä with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Perälä.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Perälä down.
Some bone on bone action there as Perälä checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perälä looks to throw the jab but Crowe is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crowe throws a leg kick but Perälä sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Perälä was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crowe.
Crowe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slim Crowe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crowe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perälä.
Perälä swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perälä misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perälä.
A leg kick checked by Perälä.
Perälä scores with a decent looking hook.
Crowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perälä.
Good leg kick by Perälä there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crowe throws a head kick but Perälä moves out of range.
Crowe with a hook.
Crowe throws a head kick but Perälä moves out of range.
Perälä dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crowe. That did some damage!
Crowe has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perälä scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Perälä coming out on top.
Perälä cracks Crowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crowe. That's going to slow Perälä down.
Crowe scores with a nice head shot.
Crowe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crowe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perälä.
Crowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crowe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perälä avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Crowe misses.
Perälä pushes Crowe away with a front kick.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Crowe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perälä counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crowe slips under a jab from Perälä.
Perälä connects with a body shot.
Crowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Crowe.
Crowe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Perälä with a body shot.
Crowe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perälä.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Crowe checks a low kick from Perälä.
Crowe misses with a hook
and Perälä counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Perälä.
Perälä throwing a counter right hand but Crowe manages to avoid it.
Crowe connects with a crisp jab.
Perälä moves forwards but Crowe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Perälä swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Perälä scores with a hook.
Crowe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Perälä moves out of range of the body kick.
Perälä was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Perälä checks a leg kick.
Perälä connects with a body shot that sends Crowe's belly button to the back.
Crowe misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perälä cracks Crowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crowe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä lands with a straight right. Crowe didn't see that one coming.
Perälä jabs at Crowe's body.
Crowe moves out of range as Perälä strikes.
Perälä throws a leg kick
and Crowe counters with a nice leg kick.
Crowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Perälä has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perälä.
Perälä misses with a straight left.
Perälä checks the leg kick.
Perälä looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crowe counters with a body kick.
Perälä throws out a leg kick but Crowe moves out of range and Perälä only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Perälä lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crowe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crowe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perälä fakes the leg kick and cracks Crowe in the body.
Perälä waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crowe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Slim Crowe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Taisto Perälä's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Perälä checks a low kick from Crowe.
Crowe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perälä.
Perälä misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Perälä - that will leave a mark!
Crowe ducks under a wild hook from Perälä.
Crowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perälä.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Perälä is just out of range.
Perälä scores with a hook.
Perälä throws a right hand that misses
and Crowe counters with an outside leg kick.
Perälä misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Crowe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Perälä on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crowe. Crowe obviously looking to wear him down.
Perälä throws a nice inside leg kick.
Perälä moves out of range as Crowe throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perälä connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crowe. Crowe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Perälä tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Perälä.
Crowe gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Perälä gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Perälä!
Taisto Perälä thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edogawa Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conan has chosen Detective Conan Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
36 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edogawa Conan!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spanked looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conan cracks Spanked with an open hand slap.
Spanked swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spanked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Conan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Spanked throws a jab but it's blocked by Conan.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Conan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spanked fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Conan misses with a straight right.
Spanked throws a counter high kick but Conan was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spanked delivers a nice body kick.
Spanked slips under a jab.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spanked moves away.
Spanked avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spanked showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conan.
Spanked misses with a looping left.
Nice body punch from Conan.
Conan works Spanked's body with a nice hook.
Conan throws a series of punches but Spanked moves out of range.
Conan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spanked stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Spanked darts in looking for a takedown but Conan gets double underhooks and turns Spanked into the cage.
Spanked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Spanked misses with a wild body shot.
Conan stuffs the takedown.
Spanked misses with a low kick as Conan jumps back.
Conan lunges at Spanked with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spanked's hand.
Conan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spanked.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanked slips a jab from Conan.
Conan fails to land the takedown.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spanked was covering up waiting for the punch and Conan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Conan throwing strikes but missing.
Conan trying to control but Spanked is working from the bottom.
Spanked wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked working a defensive guard here.
Spanked tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conan stops Spanked from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spanked fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Conan is out of range.
Spanked throws a leg kick which misses Conan's front leg but catches the back leg as Conan tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Conan sizes up Spanked with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conan connects with a nice looking jab.
A cross from Conan lands.
Conan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spanked defends well and Conan ends up having to push Spanked into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gonna Spanked has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edogawa Conan.
No luck for Conan with that takedown attempt.
Spanked takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spanked scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spanked moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Conan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spanked keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conan.
Spanked fires out a quick counter leg kick but Conan just manages to avoid it.
Spanked scores with a hook to the body. Conan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conan shoots for a double leg takedown but Spanked sprawls well. He's pushed Conan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spanked throwing a counter right hand but Conan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Spanked throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range.
Conan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spanked sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spanked looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spanked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
Spanked blocks a jab.
Spanked missing with a left hand there. Conan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spanked lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Conan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conan lands in his opponent's guard.
Conan wants to pass the guard but Spanked is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spanked controls Conan momentarily but Conan frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan tries to free his leg and advance position but Spanked is retaining full guard.
Spanked had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.
Spanked is looking to sweep but instead, Conan has passed into half guard.
Spanked tries to roll over but Conan keeps him under control.
Spanked is trying to control but can't.
Spanked tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spanked wants to control but Conan is keeping busy.
Conan trying to control the action but Spanked is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spanked manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spanked is keeping the position for now.
Conan throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan throws a series of punches but Spanked avoids them all with ease.
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
Conan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spanked.
A counter left hand to the body from Spanked misses its target.
Spanked fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conan on the side of the head.
Spanked throws a jab but it's blocked by Conan.
Spanked throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
Conan misses with an uppercut.
Spanked seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Spanked tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Conan is able to avoid easily.
Conan feints the counter takedown.
Edogawa Conan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Spanked scoring well with a low kick there.
Spanked fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spanked looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
Conan moves out of range of the leg kick from Spanked.
Spanked displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
Spanked looks to land a right hand but Conan moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan throws out a loose jab but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spanked thows a leg kick but Conan checks it
and Conan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spanked at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked cracks Conan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Edogawa Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Conan showed some decent athleticism there.
Conan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spanked does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conan prevents Spanked from improving his position.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Spanked is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Conan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanked misses with a straight right.
Spanked throws a hook but Conan avoids it easily.
Spanked throws a solid leg kick but Conan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spanked.
Conan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spanked.
Conan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conan jabs at Spanked's body.
Conan misses with a straight left.
Spanked ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked needs to keep his hands up - Conan had a free shot at his head there.
Spanked pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conan looks to land a left hand but Spanked moved out of range nicely.
Conan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Spanked misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spanked throws out the jab.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spanked tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spanked to the ground. Spanked escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Conan lands a jab to the head.
Conan jabs Spanked to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Spanked blocks a jab.
Spanked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conan.
Spanked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conan.
Spanked throws a jab when Conan was well out of range.
Conan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spanked tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conan stuffs the takedown.
Conan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spanked.
Conan looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanked is just out of range.
Conan connects with a body shot that sends Spanked's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked's jab looks to have found its range, popping Conan under the eye.
Spanked throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Conan misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanked.
Spanked chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Conan misses with the combination.
Conan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spanked wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spanked misses with a low kick as Conan jumps back.
Spanked motions for Conan to come forward. Spanked throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spanked walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spanked misses with a hook.
Conan leaves Spanked with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked closes the distance and clinches.
Conan jumps guard.
Spanked lands a couple of elbows.
Conan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spanked has passed into half guard!
Edogawa Conan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spanked not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conan wants to sweep but no luck.
Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spanked can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Ryōzanpaku Dojo inform us that Conan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spanked trying to control but Conan is working from the bottom.
Spanked makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spanked is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Conan being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab lands there for Conan.
Conan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Spanked is trying to keep Conan in close.
Conan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked keeping moving, preventing Conan from controlling successfully.
Spanked utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Conan works over Spanked with some ground and pound from guard.
Spanked looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanked, not yet.
Conan trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Conan moves away from the strike by Spanked.
Spanked takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spanked misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Spanked misses its intended target.
Conan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Spanked tries a low kick but Conan avoids it.
Conan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands a nice hook to Spanked's body. Spanked takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Conan takes a swing at Spanked's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Spanked on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spanked misses with a wild body shot.
Spanked defending well as Conan loads up on a big left hand.
Spanked misses the shot to the body.
Spanked tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conan was well out of range. Poor timing from Spanked.
Good standup being displayed there by Spanked as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanked is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Conan.
Conan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Conan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spanked misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
Spanked defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Conan.
Jab from Spanked.
Spanked thuds his right hand into Conan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spanked dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Conan. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Conan lands in his opponent's guard.
Conan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spanked looking for a sweep. Not yet Spanked, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spanked has Conan pulled in close to control his posture.
Conan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conan controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Spanked's guard.
Spanked is looking for a sweep. Conan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spanked makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spanked.
Spanked working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Conan.
Spanked is looking to stand up but Conan isn't so interested in that idea.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edogawa Conan dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spanked takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gonna Spanked has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Conan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Conan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spanked looking for a sweep but Conan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Conan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Spanked looks a forlorn figure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee warns Spanked that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spanked is squirming around, avoiding Conan's attempts to control the action.
Spanked sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Spanked tries to roll over but Conan keeps him under control.
Spanked is looking to control Conan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spanked avoid being mounted?
Spanked is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Conan lands a nice shot to the head.
Spanked is desperately trying to improve his position but Conan has a good base and remains in mount.
Conan unloading with bombs!
Conan raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spanked is desperately trying to improve his position but Conan has a good base and remains in mount.
Conan scoring with strikes but Spanked is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spanked is in a horrible position here. Conan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan working the ground and pound effectively.
Spanked wants to control but Conan is having none of it.
Conan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Spanked is rocked!
Spanked is looking to improve his position but Conan isn't that keen on the idea.
Conan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Spanked is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Conan! That's really hurt Spanked and he's turned his back - Conan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Conan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edogawa Conan!
Edogawa Conan is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Edogawa Conan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Maldini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldini has chosen Just one cornetto 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 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
35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Joe Frazier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Giuseppe Maldini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier jabs Maldini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frazier scores with a punch to the head.
A solid body kick from Frazier.
Frazier throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Frazier throws a chopping leg kick but Maldini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses.
Frazier really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frazier lands an overhand right.
Frazier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frazier dodges the punch combination from Maldini.
Frazier throws a body kick that misses
and Maldini counters by moving into the clinch.
Frazier blocks an uppercut.
Frazier lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frazier prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Maldini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier punishes Maldini's body with a nice straight punch.
Frazier lands a jab-cross combination.
Maldini checks a leg kick nicely.
Maldini throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.
Frazier throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maldini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frazier.
Frazier lunges at Maldini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maldini's hand.
Frazier misses with a head kick.
Frazier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frazier.
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frazier.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Frazier looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Frazier thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maldini if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier lands a jab.
Frazier is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frazier throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Frazier.
Frazier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frazier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frazier connects with a body shot.
Maldini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frazier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frazier lands a slapping body shot.
Maldini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frazier throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maldini.
Maldini misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini lands a shot to the body.
Frazier missing with knees to the body.
Maldini lands a right hand.
Maldini avoiding damage as Frazier throws knees to the body.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Frazier takes a shot to the head.
Maldini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maldini misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier is trying to push Maldini away but Maldini has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Frazier stalling in the clinch but Maldini improves position.
Maldini lands a right hand.
Frazier misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maldini.
Frazier putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maldini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Frazier misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maldini lands a hook that snaps the head of Frazier backwards.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maldini misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maldini is defending well for now.
Frazier prevents a body shot from Maldini.
Maldini breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Frazier blocks the low kick.
Frazier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frazier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maldini.
Frazier misses with a looping left.
Maldini throws a big counter head kick but Frazier avoids it with no problem.
Frazier throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Frazier sets himself, and Maldini steps forward looking for the clinch! Frazier avoids it this time.
Frazier blocks a leg kick.
Frazier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier looks for the body kick but Maldini saw that one coming.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frazier swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frazier's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldini moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Maldini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Frazier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick.
Maldini appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maldini throws an off balance right hand
and Frazier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frazier fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maldini checks it well.
Joe Frazier is winning the standup battle so far.
Frazier misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Frazier scores with a four punch combination!
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frazier jabs Maldini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've been told by Frazier's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maldini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Maldini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Frazier throws a sloppy body shot
and Maldini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frazier's knee momentarily.
Frazier is looking to wear down Maldini with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Frazier buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Frazier scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Frazier lands with a right hand.
Frazier swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Frazier misses with a body kick.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Frazier lands a nice hook to Maldini's body. Maldini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frazier throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Maldini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frazier throws a hook but Maldini blocks it.
Maldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Maldini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldini wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looks to land a body kick but Maldini moved away.
Frazier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maldini in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frazier lunges at Maldini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maldini's hand.
Frazier throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Frazier explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maldini throws a right hand that Frazier ducks under and follows up with a left that Frazier also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frazier lands a nice looking body shot.
Frazier takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frazier.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a big shot that misses.
As Maldini looks to move away, Frazier throws a big counter combo but Maldini just gets out of the way.
Maldini throws a shot to the body.
Maldini tries to clinch but Frazier is having none of it.
It looked like Frazier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maldini.
Maldini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frazier half committed to a counter leg kick.
Frazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Frazier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frazier with a hook.
Frazier takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
Maldini misses with a shot to the body
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Maldini misses the shot to the body.
Frazier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maldini's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldini appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maldini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frazier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldini can do to turn this around?
Maldini walks into a jab.
Frazier jabs Maldini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maldini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frazier lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Frazier.
Maldini is breathing heavily.
Frazier throws the kick towards the body but Maldini avoids it.
Maldini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frazier, pushing him back against the cage.
Frazier breaks from the clinch.
Frazier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maldini manages to avoid it.
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frazier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maldini's hands.
Frazier with a nice cross.
Frazier connects with a solid leg kick.
Maldini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frazier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frazier looks to land a combination. Maldini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Frazier blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Frazier misses its target.
Frazier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini slips a jab from Frazier.
Frazier lands with an overhand left.
Maldini checks the leg kick.
Maldini wants to clinch.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldini was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Maldini is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frazier with a body shot.
Maldini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frazier lands a nice looking body kick.
Frazier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Maldini counter with a right hand.
Maldini moves out of range of the body kick from Frazier.
Frazier throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frazier takes a swing at Maldini's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is looking to clinch.
Frazier connects with an inside leg kick.
Frazier swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
Frazier throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maldini on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frazier.
Maldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Frazier.
Maldini throws a hook but Frazier avoids it easily.
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!
Frazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Frazier throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frazier.
Maldini wants to counter the offense by Frazier and move into the clinch position.
Frazier misses with a combination
and Maldini counters with a leg kick.
Maldini has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frazier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maldini tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Frazier.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Maldini releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Frazier.
Maldini is looking for the big counter here.
Frazier throws the kick towards the body but Maldini avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Frazier.
Frazier scores with a decent looking hook.
Frazier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldini tries to counter with a clinch but Frazier shakes him off and moves away.
Frazier throws a push kick but Maldini slaps the foot to one side.
Maldini lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Frazier misses with a body shot
enabling Maldini to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldini moves out of range as Frazier throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini is looking to clinch but Frazier is avoiding it.
Maldini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frazier. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldini throws out a counter right but Frazier avoids it with no problem.
Maldini tries to clinch up but Frazier circles away and keeps his distance.
Frazier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maldini fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frazier staying out of range there.
Maldini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Maldini misses with a body punch.
Maldini lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Maldini scores with a hook to the body.
Maldini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maldini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Frazier misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frazier misses with a left hand
and Frazier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maldini blocks the body kick.
Frazier misses with a wild body shot.
Maldini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the body from Frazier misses
and Maldini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Maldini has cracked Frazier with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Maldini lands another huge swinging hook and Frazier tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Frazier, before Maldini can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Giuseppe Maldini!
Giuseppe Maldini is the new heavyweight champion!
Giuseppe Maldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Joe Frazier stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am losing skills soooooooo fast it is scary, how was I even champ when a 24 year old is better skilled now than me?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stack Shillings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stack Shillings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shillings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shillings misses the shot to the body.
Shillings misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Barrett misses.
Jeremy Barrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shillings checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barrett sizes up Shillings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shillings looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shillings manages to avoid it.
Barrett looks to throw the jab but Shillings is out of range.
Shillings lands an overhand right.
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrett throws a right hand that Shillings ducks under and follows up with a left that Shillings also avoids with ease.
Barrett swinging wildly here.
Barrett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Shillings throws a push kick but Barrett slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrett misses with a shot to the body
and Shillings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shillings keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Shillings as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shillings scores with a jab.
Shillings is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shillings throws a series of punches but Barrett avoids them all with ease.
Barrett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shillings blocks a leg kick.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Shillings moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Shillings as he connects with a hook.
Barrett throws a right and a left that Shillings avoids nicely.
Barrett is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shillings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shillings misses with a kick to the body.
Barrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shillings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shillings connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett tries to score with a low kick but Shillings moves his leg out of the way.
Shillings fakes the leg kick and cracks Barrett in the body.
Shillings is looking to slow Barrett down with leg kicks.
Barrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Barrett misses with a hook.
Shillings misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett avoids a kick to the body.
Shillings slips a straight right by Barrett.
Barrett misses with a hook.
Shillings thumps Barrett with a low kick.
Shillings walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrett tries to score with a low kick but Shillings moves his leg out of the way.
Shillings lands the left hand.
Barrett throws a series of punches but Shillings moves out of range.
Shillings looks to throw the jab but Barrett is out of range.
Shillings keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barrett looks to land a left hand but Shillings moved out of range nicely.
Barrett misses with a double jab
and Barrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shillings throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barrett takes the fight into the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shillings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrett throws a leg kick but Shillings moved away.
Barrett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shillings.
Shillings thuds a left hand into Barrett's body.
Barrett avoids the body shot from Shillings.
Shillings scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shillings misses with a double jab.
Barrett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shillings.
Shillings lands a nice shot that snaps Barrett's head back.
A lazy left from Shillings finds it's target.
Barrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shillings.
Barrett tries to clinch up but Shillings circles away and keeps his distance.
Barrett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shillings connects with a single shot there.
Barrett works the jab nicely.
Barrett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Shillings lands.
Shillings slips under a jab.
Shillings's jab looks to have found its range, popping Barrett under the eye.
Barrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shillings.
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Shillings's head but Shillings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shillings looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Shillings.
Shillings slips a jab from Barrett.
Barrett throws a jab when Shillings was well out of range.
Barrett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barrett moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Stack Shillings has been cut.
Barrett tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shillings swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shillings scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrett throws a body punch but Shillings moves out of range.
Barrett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barrett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shillings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stack Shillings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stack Shillings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Shillings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shillings fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shillings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrett can do to turn this around?
Barrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Shillings.
Shillings slips under a jab from Barrett.
Barrett misses with a lunging right hand
and Barrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shillings avoids the head kick by Barrett.
Barrett lands a nice looking body shot.
Shillings lands the left hand.
Barrett wants to clinch.
Barrett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shillings takes a swing at Barrett's ribcage but misses.
Shillings is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shillings feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Stack Shillings is winning the standup battle so far.
Shillings swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barrett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Shillings slams his shin into Barrett's torso.
Barrett is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shillings - that will leave a mark!
Shillings throws a good cross that connects.
Shillings throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrett on the side of the head.
Barrett walks straight into a right hand from Shillings - that's dropped him! Shillings jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Barrett from any more punishment! Barrett 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 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stack Shillings!
Stack Shillings decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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