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APF 43 - GP Second Cuming PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giani Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loose Mooseknuckle has chosen John Mellencamp - Hurts So Good as his entrance music. 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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177 lbs
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178 cm
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177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Giani Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez misses with a two punch combination.
Suarez throws a hook but Loose Mooseknuckle blocks it.
Suarez throws a head kick that misses.
Loose Mooseknuckle connects with a right hand. Suarez shakes it off.
Suarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loose Mooseknuckle.
Suarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle has been cut.
Loose Mooseknuckle connects with a jab.
Suarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Loose Mooseknuckle leaves Suarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Suarez throws a hook to the side of Loose Mooseknuckle's head but Loose Mooseknuckle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suarez throws a right hand that Loose Mooseknuckle ducks under and follows up with a left that Loose Mooseknuckle also avoids with ease.
Suarez loads up on a big right hand but Loose Mooseknuckle slips the punch.
Loose Mooseknuckle misses with a double jab
and Suarez counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a left to the body.
Suarez throws a lazy head kick
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Loose Mooseknuckle jumps into guard, dragging Suarez to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but Loose Mooseknuckle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Loose Mooseknuckle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loose Mooseknuckle holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Suarez wants a takedown.
Loose Mooseknuckle drags the fight down to the ground.
Suarez won't allow Loose Mooseknuckle to get back to his feet.
Loose Mooseknuckle trying to control the position.
Loose Mooseknuckle wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Suarez wants to stand and escape but instead Loose Mooseknuckle has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Suarez tries to strike from the bottom.
Loose Mooseknuckle won't allow Suarez to get back to his feet.
Suarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Suarez tries to get out of the position.
Suarez wants to get back to his feet but Loose Mooseknuckle passes into half guard.
Suarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Loose Mooseknuckle moves into the clinch.
Loose Mooseknuckle tries to score a body lock takedown but Suarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Suarez tries to break free but Loose Mooseknuckle pushes him back against the ropes.
Suarez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Suarez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giani Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suarez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a nice uppercut.
Loose Mooseknuckle scores with a sloppy right hand. Suarez should have avoided that one.
Decent striking displayed by Loose Mooseknuckle there.
Suarez lands an overhand right.
Loose Mooseknuckle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suarez is breathing heavily.
Loose Mooseknuckle lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Giani Suarez has been cut.
Loose Mooseknuckle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suarez throws out the jab.
Loose Mooseknuckle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suarez.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suarez misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loose Mooseknuckle staying out of range there.
Loose Mooseknuckle has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Suarez misses
and Loose Mooseknuckle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez takes one on the button.
Suarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loose Mooseknuckle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Loose Mooseknuckle counter with a right hand.
Suarez is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Loose Mooseknuckle's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Loose Mooseknuckle cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Loose Mooseknuckle to counter with a crisp jab.
Loose Mooseknuckle clinches with his opponent.
Loose Mooseknuckle pulls guard.
Loose Mooseknuckle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suarez wants to stand but Loose Mooseknuckle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Loose Mooseknuckle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Loose Mooseknuckle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Loose Mooseknuckle won't allow Suarez to get back to his feet.
Loose Mooseknuckle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Loose Mooseknuckle sprawls well. He's pushed Suarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suarez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loose Mooseknuckle.
Suarez throws a jab when Loose Mooseknuckle was well out of range.
Suarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a straight right hand.
Suarez misses with a double jab
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loose Mooseknuckle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Suarez was covering up waiting for the punch and Loose Mooseknuckle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Suarez is striking but Loose Mooseknuckle is not phased and passes to half guard.
Suarez tries to kick Loose Mooseknuckle off in order to stand up. Loose Mooseknuckle Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Suarez strikes from the bottom but Loose Mooseknuckle takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Loose Mooseknuckle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suarez tries to buck Loose Mooseknuckle off but Loose Mooseknuckle takes his back!
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but Loose Mooseknuckle has full control of the position and if anything, Suarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Suarez wants to control his opponent's hands but Loose Mooseknuckle gets his hands free.
Suarez is trying to get back to his feet but Loose Mooseknuckle has full control of the position and if anything, Suarez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Suarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Loose Mooseknuckle.
Suarez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Loose Mooseknuckle controls the action.
Suarez is trying to break free.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez is trying to stand back up.
Suarez can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Suarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loose Mooseknuckle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Loose Mooseknuckle counter with a right hand.
Suarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suarez scores with a head kick.
Loose Mooseknuckle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loose Mooseknuckle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Loose Mooseknuckle is standing up over Suarez. Suarez looks to escape but Loose Mooseknuckle dives into side control.
Loose Mooseknuckle slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Suarez.
Suarez tries to buck Loose Mooseknuckle off but Loose Mooseknuckle takes his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose Mooseknuckle biding his time, controlling Suarez.
Suarez tries to escape but Loose Mooseknuckle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Loose Mooseknuckle breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Loose Mooseknuckle controlling the positon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez trying to get back to his feet but Loose Mooseknuckle is in full control for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suarez can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is trying to shake Loose Mooseknuckle off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Loose Mooseknuckle won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Giani Suarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Suarez does no damage.
Suarez misses with a combination
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suarez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Loose Mooseknuckle lands a head shot.
Loose Mooseknuckle throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suarez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a series of strikes. Suarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loose Mooseknuckle slips under a jab.
Suarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Loose Mooseknuckle throws a nice looking combination but Suarez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Loose Mooseknuckle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Suarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Loose Mooseknuckle counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Giani Suarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Loose Mooseknuckle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loose Mooseknuckle forces Suarez back against the ropes and clinches.
Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suarez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suarez throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Loose Mooseknuckle 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nchadanadaa Loose Mooseknuckle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cross Dresser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Mimms (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
220 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cross Dresser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wes Mimms!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mimms shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dresser sprawls well. Dresser wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mimms gets slowly back to his feet.
Dresser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Mimms.
Mimms throws the left hand but Dresser avoids the punch easily.
Cross Dresser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mimms misses with a combination
letting Dresser counter with a right hand.
Mimms shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dresser's guard.
Dresser working a defensive guard here.
Mimms passes into half guard.
Mimms looks to land a strike but Dresser avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mimms passes Dresser's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mimms looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dresser is looking for a sweep. Mimms is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresser trying to hold on to Mimms's head to control him but Mimms postures up.
Mimms throwing shots but Dresser is blocking nicely.
Dresser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mimms's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mimms's back!
Mimms breaks Dresser's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mimms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dresser keeping moving, preventing Mimms from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dresser trying to keep a closed guard but Mimms is proving a slippery customer.
Mimms has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mimms throwing strikes from guard but Dresser blocks nicely.
Mimms drops back looking for a leg! Dresser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dresser manages to kick Mimms off! Mimms jumps back into Dresser's guard.
Dresser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dresser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dresser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mimms moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dresser lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dresser.
A good leg kick by Mimms.
Dresser throws a right and a left that Mimms avoids nicely.
Mimms misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mimms.
Dresser connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dresser throws a combination that misses
and Mimms counters with a takedown into side control.
Mimms is looking to take a break and control but Dresser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mimms scoring with punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Mimms crashes against the mat.
Mimms tries to score with some ground and pound. Dresser controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimms is putting a hurting on Dresser here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mimms sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dresser is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Dresser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mimms off and has taken his back!
Mimms tries to roll but Dresser sticks to his back.
Mimms is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dresser's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mimms tries to escape but Dresser has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wes Mimms will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dresser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mimms thows a body shot but no joy.
Dresser misses the body punch
and Mimms counters with a good, hard body kick but Dresser shrugs it off.
Dresser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Dresser.
Mimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mimms throws a combination that misses
and Dresser counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dresser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mimms.
Dresser takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mimms scores with a jab to the body.
Mimms slips a jab from Dresser.
Dresser avoids the body shot from Mimms.
Dresser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mimms misses the shot to the body.
Mimms is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dresser rather than just go for the knockout.
Mimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dresser.
Mimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dresser misses the body punch
and Mimms counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dresser. Mimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mimms listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dresser looks to score with a jab to the body but Mimms is just out of range.
Mimms is looking to clinch.
Cross Dresser is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dresser throws a series of punches but Mimms avoids them all with ease.
Mimms throws out a powerful jab.
Dresser lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mimms tries to clinch but Dresser is having none of it.
Mimms misses with a few strikes there.
Mimms attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cross Dresser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mimms lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mimms has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mimms rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dresser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mimms lands with an uppercut that bounces Dresser off the ropes and back into rage.
Mimms misses with a body shot.
Mimms tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mimms throws a sloppy head kick and Dresser moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Dresser.
Crunch! Mimms slams his shin into Dresser's torso.
Mimms misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mimms fails to land with a series of punches.
Dresser catches Mimms with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mimms misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dresser walks into a jab.
Mimms lands a right hook to the body.
Mimms is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dresser misses with a straight right.
Dresser takes one to the chin there.
Dresser looks to land a combination but Mimms avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Mimms.
Dresser takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dresser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dresser throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mimms fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mimms misses with an uppercut. Dresser saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mimms misses.
Dresser misses with a jab to the body
and Dresser takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dresser tries to bum rush Mimms with a series of wild strikes but Mimms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dresser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mimms. Mimms obviously looking to wear him down.
Dresser throws a right and a left that Mimms avoids nicely.
Cross Dresser is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Mimms.
Mimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mimms scores with a body shot.
Mimms looks to land a combination but Dresser avoids it well.
Dresser on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mimms. Mimms obviously looking to wear him down.
Mimms tests Dresser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mimms is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dresser stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mimms.
Dresser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dresser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mimms.
Mimms not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dresser tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mimms has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mimms lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mimms misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Mimms throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Mimms showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mimms.
Mimms misses the shot to the body.
Mimms throws a series of punches but Dresser avoids them all with ease.
Dresser scores with a jab. Mimms acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mimms scores with a head kick.
Dresser misses the body punch
and Mimms counters with a straight right hand.
Dresser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mimms throws a body kick that misses.
Dresser throws a looping overhand right but Mimms ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mimms.
Mimms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mimms sizes up Dresser with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mimms looks to land a combination but Dresser avoids it well.
Mimms is looking to clinch but Dresser is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mimms changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dresser tries to avoid it but Mimms manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dresser to the ground. Dresser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mimms closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dresser circles away.
Dresser closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dresser misses.
Mimms misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mimms looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dresser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mimms.
Dresser throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mimms counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mimms avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dresser is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mimms shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dresser defends it nicely.
Cross Dresser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Mimms.
Mimms shoots for a double leg takedown but Dresser sprawls well. He's pushed Mimms's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dresser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mimms counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dresser's knee momentarily.
Mimms will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mimms lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dresser moves away.
Dresser falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mimms counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dresser takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mimms is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mimms throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dresser's waist but Dresser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mimms off to one side.
Mimms connects with a body shot.
Mimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dresser slaps away a takedown attempt from Mimms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mimms closes the distance and pushes Dresser back into the ropes.
Dresser fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dresser looking to stall.
Mimms works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mimms loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mimms looking to pass the guard.
Mimms trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross Dresser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mimms thows a big elbow that misses.
Mimms sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dresser keeping moving, preventing Mimms from controlling successfully.
Mimms connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mimms drops back looking for a leg! Dresser is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dresser manages to kick Mimms off! Mimms jumps back into Dresser's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mimms connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mimms gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mimms slips a jab and a cross from Dresser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mimms. Dresser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dresser moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mimms avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mimms throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dresser tries to bum rush Mimms with a series of wild strikes but Mimms uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mimms scores with a three punch combo!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wes Mimms comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mimms 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wes Mimms!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Putzillini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasmus Soderstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putzillini comes to the ring accompanied by Battle March Medley. Soderstrom has chosen Metallica Don't Tread on Me as his entrance music. Rasmus Soderstrom acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Putzillini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rasmus Soderstrom!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putzillini misses with a straight left.
Putzillini tries to keep at a distance but Soderstrom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside.
Putzillini blocks an elbow strike.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Putzillini dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside that Putzillini shrugs off.
Putzillini tries to stall but Soderstrom uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Putzillini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Putzillini misses with some punches.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Putzillini blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Putzillini is breathing heavily.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putzillini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside.
Putzillini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Putzillini in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Putzillini dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soderstrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Putzillini's defenses.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soderstrom blocks a body shot from Putzillini.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Putzillini won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soderstrom thuds his shin into the meat of Putzillini's side.
Nice straight punches there by Soderstrom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Soderstrom.
Soderstrom moves into the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Putzillini won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Soderstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Soderstrom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soderstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Soderstrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soderstrom lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soderstrom obliges.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putzillini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putzillini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soderstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Soderstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Putzillini's defenses.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Putzillini won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Putzillini takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom lands an elbow just above Putzillini 's eye.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Soderstrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putzillini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soderstrom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Putzillini if he has to take too many more of those.
Putzillini keeps the fight on the outside.
Soderstrom feints and then cracks Putzillini's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Putzillini down.
A head kick from Soderstrom lands but Putzillini takes it in his stride.
Putzillini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soderstrom's head backwards.
Putzillini looks to score with a jab to the body but Soderstrom is just out of range.
Soderstrom gets a clinch.
Soderstrom prevents a body shot from Putzillini.
Nice elbow from Soderstrom.
Putzillini is looking to control Soderstrom's arms but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Putzillini has his back to the ropes.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Putzillini won't want to take too many of those.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Putzillini blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom digs a right hand into Putzillini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Putzillini's gas tank.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soderstrom landing knees to the head.
Putzillini takes an elbow to the temple.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putzillini avoids it.
Putzillini blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the body.
Putzillini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soderstrom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Soderstrom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Putzillini throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Putzillini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soderstrom.
Putzillini pushes Soderstrom back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soderstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Putzillini.
Soderstrom misses with a knee strike.
Putzillini works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soderstrom.
A short right from Putzillini on the inside.
Putzillini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putzillini is defending well for now.
Putzillini lands a body shot.
Soderstrom prevents a body shot from Putzillini.
Putzillini tries to work over Soderstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Putzillini.
Putzillini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putzillini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putzillini avoids the elbow strike from Soderstrom, against the ropes.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putzillini avoids it.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Putzillini blocks it with crossed arms.
Putzillini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putzillini lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Soderstrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Putzillini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soderstrom misses with the combination.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws a nice looking combination but Putzillini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soderstrom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soderstrom 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.
A punch combination from Soderstrom misses.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Putzillini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soderstrom throws out the jab.
Soderstrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soderstrom scores with a head kick.
Soderstrom misses with a wild body shot.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick which misses Putzillini's front leg but catches the back leg as Putzillini tries to avoid it.
Soderstrom delivers a nice body kick.
Soderstrom throws a nice head kick!
Soderstrom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putzillini.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands with a shot to the body.
Putzillini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soderstrom throws a hook to the side of Putzillini's head but Putzillini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soderstrom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Putzillini will feel that in the morning.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch.
Soderstrom pushes Putzillini away with a front kick.
Soderstrom lands a front kick.
Soderstrom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putzillini looks to score with a jab to the body but Soderstrom is just out of range.
Soderstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soderstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Putzillini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Soderstrom tries to clinch up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini throws a right and a left that Soderstrom avoids nicely.
Soderstrom throws a series of strikes that have Putzillini backpedaling.
Nice body kick there by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom throws a leg kick which misses Putzillini's front leg but catches the back leg as Putzillini tries to avoid it.
Soderstrom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Soderstrom scores with a head kick.
Soderstrom looks to land a combination but Putzillini avoids it well.
Soderstrom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Putzillini has time to react.
Soderstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderstrom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Soderstrom scores with a punch to the head.
Putzillini is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Soderstrom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Soderstrom clinches up against the ropes.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Putzillini tries a body shot but Soderstrom blocks it.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Putzillini in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putzillini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putzillini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putzillini.
A short body shot lands from Soderstrom as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderstrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Putzillini avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Soderstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Putzillini's defenses.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putzillini takes a knee right on the jaw!
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Putzillini misses with a body punch.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putzillini's face.
Soderstrom lands a damaging elbow.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
A shot in the inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini dodges an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Putzillini avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Putzillini fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Putzillini fails to land.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Putzillini trying to control the position but instead, Soderstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Putzillini into the ropes.
Soderstrom breaks the clinch.
Putzillini misses with a double jab
and Soderstrom counters with a series of strikes. Putzillini will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soderstrom.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Putzillini misses with a looping right.
Soderstrom wants to clinch up but Putzillini keeps it at a distance.
Soderstrom clinches up with Putzillini and pushes him back against the ropes.
Putzillini misses with some punches.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Putzillini wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Putzillini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Putzillini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Soderstrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Putzillini backwards.
Soderstrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Putzillini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soderstrom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Soderstrom lands an elbow just above Putzillini 's eye.
Soderstrom has a couple of punches blocked by Putzillini.
Putzillini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Putzillini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Putzillini as the two fighters clinch.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Soderstrom throws a looping overhand right but Putzillini ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Soderstrom catches Putzillini right on the button with a cross.
Soderstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Soderstrom scores with a four punch combination!
Rasmus Soderstrom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soderstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom wants to clinch.
Putzillini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soderstrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soderstrom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soderstrom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Putzillini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soderstrom throws a lazy right hand but Putzillini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soderstrom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Putzillini's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putzillini misses with the combination.
Soderstrom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Putzillini misses with an uppercut. Soderstrom saw that one coming.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Putzillini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Soderstrom thumps Putzillini with a low kick.
Putzillini throws a hook but Soderstrom avoids it easily.
Soderstrom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putzillini's face.
Soderstrom working Putzillini over with knees to the body.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soderstrom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Soderstrom closes the distance and pushes Putzillini back into the ropes.
Putzillini takes a shot to the head.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Putzillini in his tracks for a moment.
Putzillini lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Soderstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom manages to break the clinch.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soderstrom throws the kick towards the body but Putzillini avoids it.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
Putzillini just misses with a punch to the body.
Soderstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soderstrom thumps Putzillini with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soderstrom avoids the body shot from Putzillini.
Soderstrom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Putzillini.
Soderstrom darts in and clinches Putzillini up against the ropes.
Putzillini is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Putzillini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soderstrom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Putzillini's defenses.
Soderstrom lands a shot to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putzillini avoids it.
Putzillini swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Putzillini misses with a punch on the inside.
Soderstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Soderstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Nice elbow from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Putzillini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putzillini.
Soderstrom throws an elbow that misses.
Putzillini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini trying to control the position but instead, Soderstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Putzillini into the ropes.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
A shot in the inside from Putzillini.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Putzillini avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Putzillini - that landed with a thud.
Putzillini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soderstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Soderstrom.
Putzillini has a couple of punches blocked by Soderstrom.
A short left from Putzillini.
Putzillini throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Soderstroms head.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Putzillini lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Putzillini gets through Soderstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putzillini.
Putzillini swings wildly with an uppercut but Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putzillini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soderstrom backwards.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Soderstrom looking to throw knees to the head but Putzillini is blocking nicely.
Putzillini wants to stall.
Putzillini lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Putzillini lands with a left to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Putzillini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Putzillini blocks with his arms.
Putzillini lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soderstrom backwards.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow over the top.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Putzillini swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putzillini scores with a hook to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putzillini avoids it.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Putzillini throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderstrom.
Putzillini tries to break the clinch but Soderstrom is controlling the position.
Soderstrom misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Putzillini.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Putzillini digs a right hand underneath Soderstrom's ribcage. Soderstrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soderstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Putzillini is leaning against Soderstrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putzillini trying to control the position but instead, Soderstrom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Putzillini into the ropes.
Putzillini softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Putzillini avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Putzillini controlling the action here for a moment.
Putzillini has a couple of punches blocked by Soderstrom.
That's six 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.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom landing knees to the body.
Putzillini has a couple of punches blocked by Soderstrom.
Nice body punch from Putzillini.
Putzillini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putzillini lands with a right to the head.
Putzillini is trying to maintain a safe position but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns Putzillini into the ropes.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Putzillini works on Soderstrom's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Putzillini.
Putzillini avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Putzillini avoids a wild elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putzillini.
Putzillini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putzillini working aggressively here.
A short left from Putzillini.
Putzillini working aggressively here.
Putzillini scores with a shoulder strike.
Soderstrom breaks from the clinch.
Soderstrom looks to land a left hand but Putzillini moved out of range nicely.
Soderstrom misses with a kick to the body.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Putzillini misses with a combination
and Soderstrom makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Putzillini really felt that one!
Soderstrom pushes Putzillini away with a front kick.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Putzillini moves out of range.
Soderstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Putzillini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Putzillini takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Soderstrom gets a clinch.
Soderstrom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Putzillini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasmus Soderstrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Putzillini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soderstrom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Soderstrom throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Putzillini takes a step back to recover.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch.
Soderstrom misses with a hook to the body
and Putzillini counters with a nice uppercut.
Putzillini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Putzillini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soderstrom gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Putzillini in his tracks for a moment.
Putzillini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands an elbow just above Putzillini 's eye.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Soderstrom.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soderstrom obliges.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands an elbow just above Putzillini 's eye.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom working Putzillini over with knees to the body.
Soderstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Soderstrom lands an elbow that stopped Putzillini in his tracks for a moment.
Soderstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Putzillini won't want to take too many of those.
Putzillini blocks an elbow strike from Soderstrom.
Putzillini misses with the head strike.
Soderstrom pushes Putzillini back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Soderstrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soderstrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Putzillini working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Putzillini stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Soderstrom.
Putzillini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Putzillini avoids the damage to the body.
Soderstrom tries a body shot but Putzillini blocks it.
Putzillini looking to stall.
Soderstrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Soderstrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Putzillini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soderstrom lands an elbow just above Putzillini 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soderstrom obliges.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Putzillini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Soderstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No joy there for Soderstrom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soderstrom wants to clinch.
Soderstrom cracks Putzillini with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Putzillini misses with a body shot.
Soderstrom scores with a hook.
Putzillini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Soderstrom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Putzillini.
Soderstrom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soderstrom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Putzillini.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soderstrom tries a head kick but it misses.
Soderstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soderstrom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putzillini lands a body shot.
Soderstrom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Soderstrom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soderstrom connects with a single shot there.
Putzillini swinging wildly here.
Soderstrom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Soderstrom blocking some punches.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Putzillini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putzillini is defending well for now.
A short right from Putzillini.
Soderstrom lands an elbow inside that Putzillini shrugs off.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putzillini is defending well for now.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putzillini's face.
Soderstrom trying to land knees to the body.
Soderstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Putzillini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini cracks Soderstrom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soderstrom wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Soderstrom, right into the meat.
A combination from Soderstrom does no damage.
Putzillini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Soderstrom backs up against the ropes.
Soderstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Soderstrom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Soderstrom is looking to clinch but Putzillini is avoiding it.
Putzillini throws a body punch but Soderstrom moves out of range.
Soderstrom throws a series of punches but Putzillini moves out of range.
Soderstrom lands a nice shot to the body.
Putzillini throws a nice looking combination but Soderstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Soderstrom slams his shin into Putzillini's torso.
Soderstrom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Soderstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putzillini.
Soderstrom is looking to slow Putzillini down with leg kicks.
Soderstrom scores with a nice body kick.
Soderstrom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Putzillini. That did some damage!
Soderstrom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Soderstrom.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soderstrom. That's going to slow Putzillini down.
Soderstrom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Putzillini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soderstrom scores with a one two! Putzillini had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Putzillini throws a predictable looking body shot
and Soderstrom counters with a good low kick that Putzillini was not able to check.
Soderstrom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soderstrom forces Putzillini back against the ropes and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom breaks the clinch.
Soderstrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Putzillini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Putzillini looking to stall.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Putzillini takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Soderstrom.
Putzillini takes an elbow to the temple.
Putzillini throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Soderstrom putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Putzillini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Soderstrom breaks from the clinch.
Soderstrom lands with a kick to the temple. Putzillini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Putzillini looks to land a left hand but Soderstrom moved out of range nicely.
Soderstrom scoring well with a low kick there.
Putzillini moves away from the strike by Soderstrom.
Soderstrom instigates a clinch.
Soderstrom manages to break the clinch.
Soderstrom avoids the body shot from Putzillini.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Soderstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Soderstrom tries to clinch but Putzillini is having none of it.
Soderstrom slips a straight right by Putzillini.
Soderstrom misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Putzillini.
Putzillini swats away the attempt to clinch by Soderstrom.
Putzillini avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Soderstrom.
Putzillini is looking to clinch but Soderstrom is avoiding it.
Soderstrom swings for the body but Putzillini moves out of range.
Soderstrom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Putzillini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soderstrom.
That's six 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.
Soderstrom scores with the left hand. Putzillini knows he should have avoided that one.
Soderstrom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Putzillini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Soderstrom's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Soderstrom duly obliges.
Putzillini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soderstrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putzillini.
Putzillini can't find room to land a body shot as Soderstrom controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soderstrom obliges.
Soderstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Soderstrom lands a knee to the head.
Soderstrom working Putzillini over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Soderstrom.
Putzillini is looking to control Soderstrom's arms but Soderstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now Putzillini has his back to the ropes.
Soderstrom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Putzillini.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Putzillini's brow.
Soderstrom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Putzillini misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Rocky Putzillini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putzillini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Putzillini lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Soderstrom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putzillini digs a right hand underneath Soderstrom's ribcage. Soderstrom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Putzillini working aggressively here.
Soderstrom crunches a lovely knee into Putzillini's ribcage.
Soderstrom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Putzillini struggles to land a body shot inside as Soderstrom controls his hands.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Putzillini lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soderstrom.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the head but Putzillini blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Putzillini.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Putzillini avoids the elbow strike from Soderstrom, against the ropes.
Putzillini gets through Soderstrom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Putzillini throws a punch but it's blocked by Soderstrom.
A head punch on the inside from Putzillini fails to land.
Soderstrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Putzillini avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Soderstrom obliges.
Putzillini lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Putzillini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's eight 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.
Soderstrom missing with knees to the body.
Putzillini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Putzillini lands a body shot in the clinch.
Putzillini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putzillini avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Putzillini.
A short body shot lands from Soderstrom as the two fighters clinch.
Putzillini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putzillini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Putzillini.
Soderstrom being controlled against the ropes.
Soderstrom misses with an elbow strike.
Putzillini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putzillini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soderstrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Putzillini.
Putzillini managing to block the knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Putzillini lands a body shot.
Putzillini looking to stall.
Soderstrom tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putzillini avoids it.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
Putzillini misses with a punch on the inside.
Soderstrom is trying to break free.
Putzillini avoids the elbow strike from Soderstrom, against the ropes.
Putzillini lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Soderstrom backwards.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putzillini lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Putzillini.
Putzillini is leaning against Soderstrom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putzillini lands a hook that snaps the head of Soderstrom backwards.
Putzillini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Soderstrom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Putzillini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Putzillini avoiding damage as Soderstrom throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Soderstrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Putzillini's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soderstrom as Putzillini tries to tie him up.
Putzillini lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Soderstrom as Putzillini tries to tie him up.
Soderstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Putzillini's face.
Rasmus Soderstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Putzillini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putzillini is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Soderstrom.
Putzillini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soderstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section. Putzillini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Putzillini creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Soderstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Putzillini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soderstrom is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Putzillini is defending well for now.
Putzillini misses with a punch on the inside.
Putzillini misses with a body punch.
Soderstrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Soderstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soderstrom 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Soderstrom!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Humphry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Abadi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humphry comes to the ring accompanied by Iggy And The Stooges - . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derek Humphry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Abadi!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abadi.
Abadi swings for the body but Humphry moves out of range.
Abadi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Humphry, as that shot connected.
Humphry thuds a left hand into Abadi's body.
Abadi throws a head kick that misses.
Abadi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Derek Humphry has been cut.
Humphry lands a nice hook to Abadi's body. Abadi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abadi ducks under a wild hook from Humphry.
Abadi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Humphry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Joel Abadi has been cut.
Abadi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Humphry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Humphry checks the leg kick.
A combination from Abadi does no damage.
Humphry scores with a shot to the body.
Abadi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Humphry's sensitive parts.
Humphry closes the distance and pushes Abadi back into the ropes.
Humphry misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Humphry.
Abadi looks gassed!
Humphry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abadi tries to break free but Humphry pushes him back against the ropes.
Humphry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abadi's efforts to push away.
Humphry lands a nice shot to the body.
Humphry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Humphry lands a body punch.
Abadi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Humphry cracks Abadi with a nice body shot.
Humphry lands a shoulder strike.
Humphry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Humphry cracks Abadi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Humphry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abadi doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abadi misses with a body punch
and Humphry counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Humphry.
Humphry moves into range and clinches up with Abadi.
A short right from Humphry on the inside.
A short right from Humphry.
Humphry breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humphry throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abadi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abadi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Humphry.
Humphry scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Humphry scores with a shot to the body.
Humphry punishes Abadi's body with a nice straight punch.
Humphry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abadi, pushing him back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Humphry.
Humphry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Humphry breaks from the clinch.
Humphry connects with a body shot.
Humphry lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Humphry lands with a good body shot.
Abadi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abadi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Humphry punishes Abadi's body with a nice straight punch.
Humphry scores with a nice head shot.
Abadi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abadi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humphry throws a shot to the body.
Humphry stuns Abadi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Humphry scores with a sloppy right hand. Abadi should have avoided that one.
Humphry lands a head shot.
Humphry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abadi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abadi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abadi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Humphry avoids the head kick by Abadi.
Humphry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Humphry closes the distance and pushes Abadi back into the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Humphry.
Humphry makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Humphry lands a body shot.
Humphry lands a body shot.
Humphry digs a right hand underneath Abadi's ribcage. Abadi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humphry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abadi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Humphry scores with the left hand. Abadi knows he should have avoided that one.
Humphry gets a clinch.
Humphry pushes Abadi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Humphry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Humphry.
Humphry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Humphry misses with a few strikes there.
Humphry digs a good hook to Abadi's body.
Abadi misses with a shot to the body
and Humphry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Humphry thuds a left hand into Abadi's body.
Humphry lands a nice shot to the body.
Humphry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Humphry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abadi, pushing him back against the ropes.
Humphry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Humphry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humphry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Abadi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abadi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humphry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Humphry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Humphry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abadi.
A left hand lands to the body for Humphry.
A right hand to the body from Humphry.
Humphry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abadi backwards.
Humphry lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Humphry.
Humphry presses Abadi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humphry pushes Abadi back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Humphry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Humphry lands a body punch.
Humphry digs a right hand into Abadi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abadi's gas tank.
Humphry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Humphry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Humphry.
Humphry manages to break the clinch.
Abadi throws a head kick but Humphry moves out of range.
Humphry scores with a jab to the head.
Humphry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abadi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Humphry.
Humphry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abadi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Humphry digs a good body shot into Abadi's ribs.
Joel Abadi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abadi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abadi walks into a stiff left hand from Humphry.
Humphry lands a nice looking body shot.
Humphry cracks Abadi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Humphry closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Humphry scores with a punch to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Humphry lands a nice shot to the body.
Humphry scores with a shot to the body.
Humphry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abadi doesn't seem bothered though.
Abadi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That has opened up Joel Abadi's cut even more.
Abadi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Abadi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Humphry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Humphry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Humphry lands a body shot.
Humphry lands a body punch.
Humphry lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Humphry.
A body shot lands from Humphry.
Humphry lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humphry lands a body punch in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Humphry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Humphry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Humphry scores with a four punch combination!
Humphry punishes Abadi's body with a nice straight punch.
Humphry is looking to wear down Abadi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Humphry jabs at Abadi's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Humphry.
Left hook, right uppercut from Humphry.
Jab from Humphry.
Humphry instigates a clinch.
Humphry gets through Abadi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Humphry breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Abadi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abadi moves forwards but Humphry connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Humphry lands a really nice looking cross but Abadi seems unphased.
Humphry throws a shot to the body.
Abadi throws a head kick that misses
and Humphry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abadi thinking.
Humphry lands a nice hook to Abadi's body. Abadi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Humphry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Humphry lands a slapping body shot.
Humphry scores with a jab to the head.
Humphry lands a nice looking body shot.
Humphry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abadi.
Abadi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humphry fails to land with a series of punches.
Humphry avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to de liver by Humphry. Beautiful body shot.
Humphry stalks Abadi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Abadi's face. Abadi staggers backwards, shaken.
Humphry scores with a sloppy right hand. Abadi should have avoided that one.
Abadi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from Humphry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Humphry rushes Abadi and presses him up against the ropes.
Humphry digs a right hand underneath Abadi's ribcage. Abadi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Humphry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Humphry clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Humphry dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Humphry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Humphry lands a nice shot to the body.
Humphry misses with a two punch combination.
Humphry moves out of range of the body kick from Abadi.
Humphry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Humphry cracks a nice hook into Abadi's ribs.
Humphry checks a low kick from Abadi.
Abadi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Humphry.
A jab lands there for Humphry.
Humphry thuds his right hand into Abadi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Humphry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abadi momentarily.
Humphry scores with a body shot.
Humphry connects with a body shot.
Humphry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abadi on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Humphry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Humphry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Humphry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Humphry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abadi on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Humphry throws a good cross that connects.
Humphry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abadi momentarily.
Humphry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The cut above Joel Abadi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Abadi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Abadi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Humphry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abadi walks into a left hand.
Humphry tests Abadi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Humphry lands.
Humphry lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humphry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Humphry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Humphry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abadi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Humphry rushes Abadi and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Humphry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Humphry.
Humphry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Humphry cracks Abadi with a nice body shot.
Humphry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Humphry lands a jab to Abadi's midsection.
Humphry scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abadi doesn't seem bothered though.
Humphry digs a good body shot into Abadi's ribs.
Humphry lands a head shot.
Joel Abadi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Humphry misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Humphry.
Abadi throws a body punch but Humphry moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Humphry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abadi doesn't seem phased though.
Humphry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Humphry as he connects with a hook.
Humphry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abadi has time to react.
Humphry rushes Abadi and presses him up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Humphry.
Humphry lands a shot to the body.
Humphry pushes Abadi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Humphry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Abadi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derek Humphry!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grimaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes into the arena with Paint It Black By The Rolling Stones blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Grimaldi!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox throws a jab when Grimaldi was well out of range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimaldi.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimaldi.
Knox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Mike Grimaldi has been cut.
Knox tries for a takedown but Grimaldi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox looks to land a combination but Grimaldi avoids it well.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Grimaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimaldi drops Knox with a beautiful combination! Knox stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Grimaldi is looking for the KO!
Knox is rocked!
It looks like Tommy Knox has been cut.
Grimaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Grimaldi looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grimaldi at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi misses with a double jab
and Knox counters with a left and a right that stings Grimaldi.
Grimaldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimaldi misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grimaldi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knox circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi cracks Knox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
Grimaldi throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Grimaldi moves away from the strike by Knox.
Good shot there by Grimaldi.
Knox slips under a jab from Grimaldi.
Grimaldi throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi slips a straight right by Knox.
Knox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Grimaldi.
Knox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grimaldi throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimaldi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grimaldi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Knox throws an elbow but Grimaldi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Knox trying to control the position but Grimaldi is working away.
Knox laying and praying for a moment but Grimaldi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Grimaldi looks gassed!
Grimaldi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Knox seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grimaldi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Knox looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Knox lands a two punch combo.
Knox wants to slow Grimaldi down by chopping away at his legs.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grimaldi missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox fails with the takedown.
Grimaldi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mike Grimaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox shoots for a double leg takedown but Grimaldi sprawls well. He's pushed Knox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimaldi has his takedown stuffed
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Mike Grimaldi's cut even more.
Knox connects with a body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Grimaldi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grimaldi as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grimaldi sprawls well. Grimaldi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Knox gets slowly back to his feet.
Grimaldi throws a combination that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Mike Grimaldi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Knox throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grimaldi ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Grimaldi misses with a combination
and Knox counters with a three punch combo that has Grimaldi backing up. Grimaldi nods at Knox to acknowledge the strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Grimaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Knox!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between JT Colossus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack has chosen Ain't no Rest for the Wicked as his entrance music. JT Colossus had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JT Colossus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Mack!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mack throws a half hearted mid kick.
A left lands for Colossus.
Mack walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Colossus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colossus.
Colossus misses with an uppercut.
Colossus staying out of range there.
Mack looks to score with a jab to the body but Colossus is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Mack there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colossus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mack was well out of range. Poor timing from Colossus.
Mack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Colossus.
Mack throws a leg kick but Colossus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Colossus moves out of range of the body kick.
Mack connects with a nice looking jab.
Mack misses with a double jab
and Colossus counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colossus blocks a head kick by Mack.
Mack is looking to chop away at Colossus's legs.
Mack throws a head kick but Colossus moves out of range.
Mack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colossus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Colossus lands a head shot.
Mack is rocked!
Colossus lands a jab to the head.
Mack is still on wobbly legs! Can Colossus finish him?
Mack throws a front kick aimed at Colossus's knee but Colossus avoids it well.
Mack seems to have recovered his senses.
Mack misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colossus scores with a decent looking hook.
Colossus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mack doesn't seem bothered though.
Mack looks gassed!
Mack throws a push kick but Colossus slaps the foot to one side.
Mack misses with a combination
and Colossus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Colossus cracks Mack with a big right hand and Mack goes down!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Colossus controlling from the top position.
Colossus advances position into side control!
Colossus takes a little break here. Mack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mack tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Colossus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Mack is trying to escape and Colossus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Mack is forced to tap! Nice work there by Colossus! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JT Colossus!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Dzagoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomislav Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic has chosen PPK - Resurection as his entrance music. Alan Dzagoev had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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210 lbs
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220 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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Dzagoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomislav Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dzagoev does no damage.
Dzagoev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Tomislav Vukovic has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Dzagoev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vukovic.
No joy there for Dzagoev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dzagoev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dzagoev misses with a few strikes there.
Dzagoev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dzagoev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dzagoev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vukovic.
Dzagoev swinging wildly here.
Vukovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dzagoev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dzagoev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dzagoev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vukovic scores with a jab. Dzagoev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dzagoev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vukovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vukovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vukovic misses with a hook. Dzagoev ducked under it nicely.
Dzagoev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vukovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vukovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dzagoev thows a body shot but no joy.
Dzagoev misses with an uppercut.
Dzagoev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dzagoev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dzagoev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dzagoev misses with a looping right.
Vukovic feints and then cracks Dzagoev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dzagoev down.
Dzagoev throws the left hand but Vukovic avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Vukovic misses the target.
Vukovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dzagoev was well out of range. Poor timing from Vukovic.
Vukovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vukovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vukovic blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Dzagoev.
Dzagoev throws a jab when Vukovic was well out of range.
Vukovic pushes Dzagoev up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vukovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vukovic rushes Dzagoev and presses him up against the ropes.
Vukovic scores with a hook to the body.
Vukovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Vukovic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dzagoev's efforts to push away.
Vukovic can't find room to land a body shot as Dzagoev controls the action.
Vukovic lands a shot to the body.
Vukovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Dzagoev is breathing heavily.
Vukovic misses with a body punch.
Vukovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vukovic lands a jab to the head.
Dzagoev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vukovic counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic moves into the clinch.
Vukovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Vukovic.
Vukovic pushes Dzagoev back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Vukovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vukovic is working Dzagoev over against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vukovic lands a shot to the body.
Vukovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vukovic clinches with his opponent.
Vukovic scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Vukovic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Vukovic.
Vukovic breaks the clinch.
Vukovic lands a head shot.
Donk. Vukovic catches Dzagoev right on the button with a cross.
Vukovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vukovic.
Vukovic lands a body shot.
Vukovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dzagoev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vukovic lands a body shot.
Vukovic lands a body punch.
Vukovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Vukovic.
Dzagoev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vukovic.
Vukovic throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dzagoev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vukovic to score with a decent uppercut.
Dzagoev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vukovic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vukovic scores with a leg kick.
Dzagoev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vukovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislav Vukovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomislav Vukovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vukovic scores with a nice head shot.
Dzagoev lands a two punch combo.
Dzagoev misses with a body shot.
Alan Dzagoev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dzagoev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vukovic counters by clinching up.
Vukovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vukovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vukovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dzagoev misses with a combination
and Vukovic counters with an inside leg kick.
Vukovic tries to clinch but Dzagoev is having none of it.
Dzagoev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vukovic moves into the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vukovic 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.
Vukovic misses with a punch to the body.
Vukovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vukovic pushes Dzagoev back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Tomislav Vukovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dzagoev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vukovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dzagoev backwards.
Dzagoev is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vukovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oh Dzagoev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Vukovic.
A left hand lands to the body for Vukovic.
Dzagoev seems to have got his legs back now.
Vukovic holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A body shot lands from Vukovic.
Dzagoev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vukovic has him pressed against the ropes.
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic works the jab nicely.
Vukovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vukovic clinches up against the ropes.
Vukovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dzagoev or not.
Vukovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vukovic moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vukovic.
Dzagoev tries to break free but Vukovic pushes him back against the ropes.
Vukovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic misses with a double jab.
Vukovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dzagoev.
Vukovic closes the distance and pushes Dzagoev back into the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vukovic lands a shot to the body.
Vukovic presses Dzagoev against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Vukovic.
Vukovic manages to break the clinch.
Vukovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dzagoev momentarily.
Vukovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dzagoev.
Dzagoev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dzagoev slips a jab and a cross from Vukovic.
Dzagoev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vukovic counters with a three punch combo that has Dzagoev backing up. Dzagoev nods at Vukovic to acknowledge the strikes.
Vukovic works Dzagoev's body with a nice hook.
Vukovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vukovic clobbers Dzagoev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vukovic.
Vukovic throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Dzagoev colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Vukovic as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Dzagoev is left battered and dazed whilst Vukovic and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomislav Vukovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nalle Puh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Puh comes to the ring accompanied by Nalle Puhin uudet seikkailut. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
196 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nalle Puh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pepe Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Puh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Puh tries to get out of the position.
Mendoza passes to side control.
Puh tries to buck Mendoza off but Mendoza is having none of it.
Mendoza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendoza trying to control the position but Puh is working away.
Puh is trying to control Mendoza's posture but Mendoza avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza is trying to get an arm triangle but Puh is defending well.
Mendoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Puh is looking for a sweep.
Mendoza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Puh is looking to regain half guard here but Mendoza keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Puh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puh dodges the ground and pound from Mendoza.
Puh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mendoza's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puh is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Puh reverses the position - he's now on top in Mendoza's guard.
Puh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendoza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Puh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendoza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puh trying to control but Mendoza is working from the bottom.
Mendoza is looking for a triangle but Puh pushes his legs off easily.
Mendoza controlling the position.
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.
Puh trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Puh's guard.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Puh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puh is keeping the position for now.
Mendoza trying to control but Puh is working from the bottom.
Mendoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Puh dives on top into guard.
Mendoza looks gassed!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Mendoza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Puh tries to clinch up.
Puh takes a swing at Mendoza's ribcage but misses.
Nalle Puh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Puh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mendoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Puh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puh. That's going to slow Mendoza down.
Puh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
Puh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mendoza blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Puh holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Puh scores a nice knee to the body.
Puh is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendoza is defending well for now.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Puh won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Puh.
Puh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puh trying to stall but Mendoza improves his position.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Puh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Puh lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh lands a nice elbow.
Puh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Puh stalls.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Puh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mendoza throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mendoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puh is keeping busy.
Mendoza misses with a punch to the body.
Puh lands a right hand.
Puh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puh crunches a lovely knee into Mendoza's ribcage.
A short right from Puh.
Puh tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mendoza backwards.
Puh lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Puh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Puh.
Mendoza takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puh is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Puh.
Mendoza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Puh trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puh into the ropes.
Puh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Puh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mendoza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Puh lands a knee to the body.
Puh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puh is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mendoza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puh backwards.
Puh lands a body punch.
Puh lands an elbow inside.
Puh misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Puh to work.
Puh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza looking to slow down the pace here.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Puh holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mendoza drops back down to his feet.
Nalle Puh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Mendoza.
Puh trying to control the position but instead, Mendoza has worked for underhooks and has pushed Puh into the ropes.
Puh lands a nice knee to the body.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Puh - that landed with a thud.
Puh stalling the fight.
Puh trying to stall but Mendoza improves his position.
Puh misses with a knee strike.
Mendoza is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puh is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puh slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nalle Puh.
Puh scores with a jab to the body.
Puh throws a one two combo.
Puh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puh throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Puh is trying to defend but Mendoza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Puh gets back to full guard.
Mendoza works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Puh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puh wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nalle Puh dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mendoza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Puh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendoza somewhat.
Puh misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puh.
Puh cracks Mendoza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Puh throws a push kick but Mendoza slaps the foot to one side.
Puh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Puh misses.
Puh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Puh is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Puh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mendoza on the ground.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puh wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Puh is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mendoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puh is defending against the submission attempts here by Mendoza.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puh gets full guard.
Mendoza stopping the sweep attempt from Puh.
Puh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mendoza closes the distance and clinches.
Mendoza looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puh throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Puh.
Puh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Puh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Puh lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Puh lands an elbow that stopped Mendoza in his tracks for a moment.
Mendoza is trying to stall.
Puh landing knees to the head.
Puh connects with a knee to the head.
Puh stalling in the clinch but Mendoza improves position.
A body shot lands from Puh.
Puh slows down the pace here.
Puh presses Mendoza against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Puh lands with a left to the head.
Puh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mendoza as Puh tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Puh.
Puh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Puh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Puh.
Puh lands a knee to the body.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Puh won't allow it.
Nalle Puh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepe Mendoza.
Puh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puh tries to stall but Mendoza uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puh tries a body shot but Mendoza blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Mendoza as the two fighters clinch.
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Puh controls the action.
Puh throws a punch but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Puh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Puh just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mendoza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puh.
Puh lands an elbow inside.
Puh looking to slow down the pace here.
Puh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Puh to work.
Mendoza is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nalle Puh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puh has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nalle Puh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hercule Poirot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zygarath Shinsaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poirot comes to the ring accompanied by Poirot Theme. Zygarath Shinsaku will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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162 lbs
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153 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hercule Poirot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Zygarath Shinsaku!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinsaku.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shinsaku, right into the meat.
Poirot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shinsaku counters with a thumping low kick.
Poirot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shinsaku counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shinsaku throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Shinsaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick by Poirot misses
and Shinsaku counters with a head kick. That will keep Poirot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A low kick from Poirot misses
and Shinsaku counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poirot throws a sloppy head kick
and Shinsaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shinsaku checks a low kick from Poirot.
Shinsaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses
and Shinsaku counters with a nice leg kick.
Shinsaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shinsaku lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poirot's sensitive parts.
Shinsaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poirot is breathing heavily.
Shinsaku throws a leg kick which misses Poirot's front leg but catches the back leg as Poirot tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinsaku cracks Poirot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hercule Poirot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirot looks to throw a body kick
and Shinsaku makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shinsaku thuds his right hand into Poirot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shinsaku keeps Poirot at a distance using the push kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poirot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shinsaku - the referee stops the clock and Poirot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shinsaku. Poirot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shinsaku.
Poirot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shinsaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Poirot in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinsaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku scores with a leg kick.
Shinsaku cracks Poirot with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shinsaku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shinsaku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poirot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shinsaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shinsaku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shinsaku lands a high kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Shinsaku!
Shinsaku scores with a leg kick.
Shinsaku cracks Poirot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poirot is rocked!
Shinsaku lands a nice shot that snaps Poirot's head back.
Oh Poirot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shinsaku scores with a leg kick.
Poirot seems to have got his legs back now.
A good leg kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku is looking to slow Poirot down with leg kicks.
Shinsaku scores with a kick to the body.
Shinsaku moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Shinsaku scores with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Shinsaku. That snapped Poirot's head back.
Shinsaku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku cracks Poirot with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poirot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shinsaku connects with a nice looking jab.
Shinsaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shinsaku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poirot's calf.
Shinsaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shinsaku.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shinsaku.
Shinsaku lands a big head kick that sends Poirot tumbling to the mat! Shinsaku takes a step backwards and waves Poirot back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shinsaku.
Shinsaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poirot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinsaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shinsaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shinsaku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poirot on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Shinsaku.
Poirot throws a leg kick
and Shinsaku counters with a left to the body.
Poirot tries to move into range but Shinsaku moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shinsaku lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shinsaku throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poirot.
Shinsaku comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poirot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shinsaku can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shinsaku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poirot. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Shinsaku.
Shinsaku scores with a nice strike.
Shinsaku scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zygarath Shinsaku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shinsaku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shinsaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poirot throws a head kick that misses
and Shinsaku counters with a head kick. That will keep Poirot thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shinsaku lands a nice shot that snaps Poirot's head back.
Poirot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shinsaku lands a big head kick that sends Poirot to the canvas! Shinsaku follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zygarath Shinsaku!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parnell Calhoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calhoun's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Big Pimpin" by Jay Z. Thorn has chosen AC/DC - TNT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mike Thorn acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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214 lbs
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25
202 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Parnell Calhoun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Thorn!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Calhoun.
Thorn lands a jab to the nose.
Calhoun lands with an uppercut that bounces Thorn off the ropes and back into rage.
Thorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Calhoun cracks Thorn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thorn drops his hands momentarily and Calhoun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calhoun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thorn moves away.
Calhoun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Parnell Calhoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calhoun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thorn looks to land a combination but Calhoun avoids it well.
Calhoun misses with a straight right.
Calhoun thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thorn lands in his opponent's guard.
Calhoun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorn is controlling him.
Calhoun is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Calhoun 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.
Calhoun trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun throwing shots but Thorn is blocking nicely.
Calhoun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thorn tries to roll over but Calhoun keeps him under control.
Calhoun trying to control from half guard but Thorn is working away.
Calhoun sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorn defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thorn's thigh. Thorn counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thorn looks for a takedown but Calhoun sprawls well.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Calhoun's shoulder, as Calhoun tries to avoid the shot.
Calhoun drops his hands momentarily and Thorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calhoun misses with a low kick.
Thorn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Calhoun lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Thorn throws a hook to the side of Calhoun's head but Calhoun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Calhoun ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Nice uppercut there from Calhoun.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thorn as he avoids it easily.
Calhoun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calhoun looks to land a left hand but Thorn moved out of range nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Calhoun misses.
Thorn shoots in for a double leg but Calhoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Parnell Calhoun will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calhoun.
Calhoun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thorn but Thorn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Calhoun stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorn. Thorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Calhoun missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calhoun dips to his left and cracks Thorn with an uppercut!
Calhoun throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn slips a straight right by Calhoun.
Calhoun moves out of range as Thorn strikes.
Calhoun is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thorn closes the distance and clinches up with Calhoun, looking for a takedown. Thorn pushes Calhoun against the ropes but Calhoun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun misses with a looping right.
Calhoun connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.
Horrible takedown by Thorn or perhaps it was just good defense by Calhoun which made him look bad.
Parnell Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thorn.
Calhoun looks to land a right hand but Thorn moved out of range.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Calhoun counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calhoun thows a body shot but no joy.
Thorn throws a body punch but Calhoun moves out of range.
Thorn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Calhoun as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calhoun scores with a jab. Thorn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Calhoun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calhoun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Calhoun swinging wildly here.
Calhoun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thorn throws out the jab.
Thorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Calhoun paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Calhoun scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thorn misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Calhoun.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Thorn defending well as Calhoun loads up on a big left hand.
Calhoun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Calhoun displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thorn.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Calhoun misses the shot to the body.
Thorn has Calhoun up against the ropes in a clinch.
Calhoun is trying to drag Thorn to the mat but Thorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
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.
Thorn wants to break free but Calhoun has control.
Calhoun is trying to break the clinch but Thorn has him pressed against the ropes.
Thorn can't find room to land a body shot as Calhoun controls the action.
Calhoun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thorn.
Nice shot by Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a hook but Thorn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorn throws a right and a left that Calhoun avoids nicely.
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parnell Calhoun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calhoun is defended easily by Thorn.
Calhoun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a straight right hand.
Thorn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Calhoun defends it nicely.
Calhoun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Calhoun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
Calhoun throws a shot from downtown. Thorn moves away and avoids it.
Calhoun misses with a looping right.
Thorn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Calhoun.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thorn.
Calhoun walks into a jab.
Calhoun is looking to score with low kicks.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a big shot that misses.
Calhoun throws a combination that misses
and Thorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Calhoun.
Calhoun swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thorn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calhoun ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Nice shot lands for Calhoun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun leaves Thorn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorn misses with a combination
and Calhoun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Calhoun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Calhoun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn misses the shot to the body.
Calhoun misses with a body punch
and Thorn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calhoun won't be happy with that.
Thorn lands a decent elbow from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorn is looking to take a break and control but Calhoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun can't do much from the bottom here.
Thorn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Calhoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thorn laying and praying for a moment but Calhoun takes advantage and regains half guard.
Thorn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Calhoun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thorn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thorn's back!
Thorn has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Calhoun.
Calhoun missing with punches from the back.
Thorn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Calhoun's guard. Nice work there by Thorn.
Calhoun wants to stand but Thorn is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Thorn with that takedown attempt.
Calhoun misses with a looping right.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorn blocks a jab.
No joy there for Calhoun, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn slips under a jab.
Calhoun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calhoun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun blocks a jab.
Calhoun misses with a body shot
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Calhoun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calhoun manages to avoid it.
Thorn misses with an uppercut.
Calhoun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thorn.
Thorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calhoun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thorn.
Calhoun missing with a left hand there. Thorn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Calhoun misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thorn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calhoun.
A telegraphed right hand from Calhoun misses the target.
Thorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calhoun.
A shot to the body from Calhoun misses
and Thorn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Calhoun thinking.
Parnell Calhoun is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calhoun. Thorn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thorn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Calhoun.
Thorn shoots in but Calhoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calhoun looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Calhoun connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calhoun tries to avoid it but Thorn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calhoun to the ground. Calhoun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parnell Calhoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Thorn.
Calhoun swings for the body but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Calhoun misses.
Calhoun takes one to the side of the head.
Thorn throws a sloppy body shot
and Calhoun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Thorn.
Calhoun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thorn.
Calhoun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calhoun misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn moves away from the strike by Calhoun.
Thorn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Calhoun sprawls well initially but Thorn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thorn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Calhoun defending well though.
Thorn is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thorn is working Calhoun over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calhoun is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thorn is controlling him.
Thorn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calhoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Thorn dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Calhoun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Calhoun throws a leg kick but Thorn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thorn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Calhoun counter with a right hand.
Thorn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thorn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thorn moves forwards but Calhoun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Calhoun throws a hook to the side of Thorn's head but Thorn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calhoun throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn slips under a jab from Calhoun.
Thorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Calhoun staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Calhoun there.
Calhoun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calhoun walks into a stiff left hand from Thorn.
Calhoun throws a combination that misses
and Thorn counters with a stiff right hand.
Calhoun looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calhoun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun throws out a leg kick but Thorn moves out of range and Calhoun only half commits.
Calhoun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thorn.
A big right from Calhoun misses.
Thorn staying out of range there.
Thorn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calhoun throws out the jab.
Thorn tries to bum rush Calhoun with a series of wild strikes but Calhoun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Thorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Thorn as he checks the leg kick.
Thorn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Calhoun swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn shoots and misses
and Calhoun counters with a nice body shot.
Thorn fails to land with a series of punches.
Calhoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Calhoun.
Calhoun misses with a body shot.
Calhoun throws a right and a left that Thorn avoids nicely.
Calhoun misses with a jab to the body
letting Thorn counter with a right hand.
Thorn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calhoun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thorn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thorn misses the body punch
and Calhoun counters with a nice uppercut.
Calhoun throws a lazy right hand but Thorn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calhoun misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Calhoun.
Calhoun throws a jab but it's blocked by Thorn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thorn throws the left hand but Calhoun avoids the punch easily.
Calhoun scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Parnell Calhoun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calhoun has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Parnell Calhoun!
Parnell Calhoun retains his light heavyweight title!
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