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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nir Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nir Sosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nir Sosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Steel Penn Alliance scores with the left hand. Sosa knows he should have avoided that one.
Steel Penn Alliance has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sosa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel Penn Alliance feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sosa keeping full guard, as Steel Penn Alliance tries to pass.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance looking to sit in guard and control but Sosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Penn Alliance, not yet.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking for a triangle but Sosa pushes his legs off easily.
Sosa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Steel Penn Alliance looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sosa passes into half guard.
Sosa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sosa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sosa content just to control the position here.
Sosa with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sosa wants to control the pace but Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around nicely.
Steel Penn Alliance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to hold on but Sosa postures up.
Steel Penn Alliance is trying desperately to improve position.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sosa looking to control but Steel Penn Alliance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sosa controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa fails to move to back control.
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 Nir Sosa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in but Sosa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick that misses.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steel Penn Alliance. Steel Penn Alliance obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a head kick but Sosa moves out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a sloppy head kick and Sosa moves out of range easily.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is quick to defend against it.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots for a takedown but Sosa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sosa feinted with a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steel Penn Alliance somewhat.
Sosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance sprawls and moves away.
Nir Sosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Steel Penn Alliance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steel Penn Alliance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sosa is fending him off so far but Steel Penn Alliance persists. Nope, Sosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in looking for a takedown but Sosa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steel Penn Alliance's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sosa tries to counter with a takedown but Steel Penn Alliance is quick to defend against it.
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa attempts a counter takedown but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn Alliance.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel Penn Alliance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance throws a nice head kick!
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.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sosa's guard.
Steel Penn Alliance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sosa is keeping the position for now.
Steel Penn Alliance trying to control the position from guard on top but Sosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn Alliance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Steel Penn Alliance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sosa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steel Penn Alliance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sosa avoids the head kick by Steel Penn Alliance.
Sosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel Penn Alliance looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown but Sosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn Alliance shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sosa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The Steel Penn Alliance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sosa is trying to control Steel Penn Alliance's posture but Steel Penn Alliance avoids it.
Sosa is trying to get back to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Steel Penn Alliance but great work by Sosa.
Steel Penn Alliance can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn Alliance gets full guard.
Steel Penn Alliance wants to sweep here but Sosa controlling him for the moment.
Steel Penn Alliance has an active guard here but Sosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Sosa passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn Alliance really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sosa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sosa tries to control but Steel Penn Alliance wriggling away.
That's four 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.
Sosa controlling his opponent.
Sosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Steel Penn Alliance is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sosa wants to control the pace but Steel Penn Alliance is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nir Sosa.
I think Sosa 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nir Sosa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nir Sosa made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sutter Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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149 lbs
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150 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nick Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sutter Cane!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tests Cane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Evans tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cane defends well and Evans ends up having to push Cane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cane misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Evans was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cane.
Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cane.
Cane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Evans.
Cane fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Evans is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cane as Evans shoots in.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cane. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cane throws a solid leg kick but Evans takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cane, right into the meat.
Cane feints and then cracks Evans's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Evans down.
Sutter Cane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Evans.
Cane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Cane misses.
Evans feints and then cracks Cane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cane down.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Evans has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cane.
Cane misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Evans was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've been informed that Cane has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Evans walks into a jab.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Cane jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
Evans looks for the body kick but Cane saw that one coming.
Cane throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Cane connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans checks a low kick from Cane.
Cane blocks a head kick by Evans.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
A cross from Cane lands.
It looks like Nick Evans has been cut.
Cane scores with a nice body kick.
Sutter Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cane misses with a right hand
and Evans counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Evans scores with a jab to the head.
Cane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane misses with a kick to the body.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Evans is able to avoid easily.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Evans.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but Evans checks it.
Cane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Evans counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cane thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Cane stalls.
A short right from Cane.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans slows down the pace here.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cane breaks the clinch.
Evans misses with a two punch combination.
Cane scores with a kick to the body.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cane tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cane to the ground. Cane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cane wants to slow Evans down by chopping away at his legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cane.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans throws a head kick but Cane moves out of range.
Evans takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sutter Cane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Evans misses with a leg kick
and Cane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cane throws a leg kick but Evans moved away.
Cane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cane.
Evans walks into a left hand.
Evans wants to land a leg kick but Cane is out of range.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cane connects with a body shot.
Cane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cane tries to work over Evans's front leg with a kick but Evans checks it.
Evans feinted with a counter takedown.
Cane lands a lovely overhand right.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evans quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cane moves out of range as Evans strikes.
Evans backing away here, and Cane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Cane as he connects with a hook.
Cane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Cane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Evans counters with a nice kick to the body.
Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Cane.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cane moves away.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cane's head.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Cane.
Evans tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans moves out of range of the leg kick from Cane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane motions for Evans to come forward. Cane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Cane throws out a counter right but Evans avoids it with no problem.
Evans shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Evans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Evans appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cane misses the jab.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Cane avoids the head kick by Evans.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cane as he avoids it easily.
Cane throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Evans throws a nice head kick!
Cane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans avoids the head kick by Cane.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
Cane thumps Evans with a low kick.
Cane is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Cane lands with a cross.
Nick Evans's cut is getting worse.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cane connects with a leg kick. Evans looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evans is looking to score with low kicks.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane misses the jab.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cane tries a low kick but Evans avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane throws a leg kick which misses Evans's front leg but catches the back leg as Evans tries to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans walks into a straight right hand from Cane.
Cane jabs Evans right on the nose. Evans blinks but takes it well.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick from Evans misses.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Cane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Cane was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cane thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sutter Cane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Evans's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cane motions for Evans to come forward. Cane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
Cane avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Evans's calf.
Nice shot by Evans.
Evans is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cane lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Evans avoids the body shot from Cane.
Evans changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans wants to slow Cane down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Cane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Cane saw it coming and moves away.
Cane throws a wild body kick that Evans sees coming a mile off.
Cane lands with a good body shot.
Cane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane tries to land a front kick but Evans steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Cane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Evans.
Sutter Cane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cane misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans tries to counter by clinching up but Cane breaks away and moves out of range.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Cane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Evans.
Cane lands a jab to Evans's midsection.
Evans is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cane flicks out a counter leg kick but Evans steps away.
Nick Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Cane blocks a jab.
Evans on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cane. Cane obviously looking to wear him down.
Evans swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cane.
Cane scores with a crisp jab that stopped Evans in his tracks.
Cane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Evans is looking to chop away at Cane's legs.
Cane swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans checks a leg kick nicely.
Evans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cane misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Cane avoids the damage to the body.
Cane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane cracks Evans with a nice body shot.
Cane misses with a punch to the body.
Cane lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Cane.
A short left from Cane.
Cane prevents a body shot from Evans.
A shot in the inside from Cane.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sutter Cane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cane 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sutter Cane!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
20 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Fadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Fadden.
Juan tries to bum rush Fadden with a series of wild strikes but Fadden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fadden moves out of range as Juan throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juan. Fadden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fadden shoots in and drives through. Juan sprawls well.
Juan lands a nice hook to Fadden's body. Fadden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Juan moves out of range of the leg kick from Fadden.
Fadden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fadden takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadden swinging wildly here.
Fadden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juan throws out the jab.
Fadden drops down looking for a counter takedown but Juan sprawls and moves away.
Juan cracks Fadden with a good jab.
Juan checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden misses with the combination.
Juan lands a jab.
Fadden fails with a takedown attempt.
Juan is looking for the big counter here.
Fadden doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juan keeps Fadden at a distance using the push kick.
Juan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fadden was well out of range. Poor timing from Juan.
Juan is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan connects with a jab.
Fadden fails with the takedown
and Juan counters with a leg kick.
Fadden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Strikers in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fadden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan scores with a push kick.
Juan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fadden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Juan somewhat.
Fadden gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Juan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fadden is keeping the position for now.
Fadden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan stops Fadden from standing up.
Juan is pushing down on Fadden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fadden is fighting to maintain full guard but Juan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fadden is staying active underneath Juan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fadden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juan on the ground.
Fadden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Juan wants to control the pace but Fadden is squirming around nicely.
Juan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fadden has his hands clasped together but Juan breaks the hold and Fadden is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Juan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Juan!
Sean Juan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ambitionz Az A Ridah kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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45
241 lbs
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202 lbs
25 - 17 - 2 |
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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
27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phoenix avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Phoenix goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Hardy moves out of range as Phoenix throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix is looking to clinch.
Phoenix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Phoenix's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Phoenix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardy's sensitive parts.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix scoring well with a low kick there.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardy avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
A punch combination from Hardy misses.
Hardy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phoenix.
Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy dodges an elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Phoenix.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Phoenix throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phoenix tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phoenix scores with a hook to the body.
Phoenix goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Phoenix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Hardy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardy throws a combination that misses
and Phoenix counters with a left to the body.
Hardy looks winded!
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phoenix dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phoenix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix tries to clinch up.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Phoenix misses with a kick to the body.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Paul Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phoenix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Phoenix creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
Phoenix looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Phoenix misses with a punch on the inside.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phoenix has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Phoenix looking to throw knees to the head but Hardy is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Hardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hardy taking a breather.
Phoenix can't get the takedown.
Paul Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phoenix throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix punishes Hardy's body with a nice straight punch.
Paul Phoenix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phoenix.
Hardy feints a counter leg kick.
Phoenix wants to clinch.
Phoenix misses with a hook to the body
and Hardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Phoenix scores with a head kick. Hardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Phoenix with a body shot.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Hardy keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a left and a right that stings Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Hardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Phoenix misses with a lunging right hand
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Phoenix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Phoenix moves in looking to clinch but Hardy pushes him off.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
Phoenix misses with a low kick.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Andre Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Phoenix was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phoenix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Phoenix throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phoenix lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Phoenix dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Phoenix darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy is rocked!
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hardy with a big uppercut! Hardy tries to clinch up but Phoenix pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hardy to the mat! Hardy covers up and Phoenix unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Phoenix!
A victorious Paul Phoenix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Mangold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mangold is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dead Prez . Danny Mangold is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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44
171 lbs
24 - 23 - 3 |
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42
235 lbs
24 - 18 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
24 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks scores with a takedown into Mangold's guard.
Hendricks throws a big right hand that misses.
Hendricks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
Mangold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendricks landing with the ground and pound.
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendricks throws a big elbow that misses.
Hendricks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hendricks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hendricks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mangold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangold has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendricks is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangold has wrist control.
Hendricks trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Mangold looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hendricks throwing strikes but missing.
Mangold is looking for a triangle but Hendricks pushes his legs off easily.
Mangold has his foot on Hendricks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendricks works his way back into a safe position though.
Mangold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendricks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendricks lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks drops back looking for a leg! Mangold is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mangold manages to kick Hendricks off! Hendricks jumps back into Mangold's guard.
Hendricks postures up and lands a big shot to Mangold's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold looking for a guillotine here but Hendricks defends easily.
Hendricks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mangold throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hendricks uses it to pass to side control.
Hendricks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mangold, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Mangold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hendricks tries for a kimura but Mangold is defending well.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold wants to control but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mangold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hendricks.
Mangold sneaks back into half guard.
Hendricks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mangold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Mangold avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hendricks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mangold keeps working.
Mangold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mangold actively working from the bottom here.
Mangold actively working from the bottom here.
Mangold actively working from the bottom here.
Mangold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hendricks connects with a nice short shot to Mangold's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mangold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks is nestled in close to Mangold, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hendricks dominated that round.
That's time! Hendricks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt.
Hendricks tries to counter with a takedown but Mangold is quick to defend against it.
Mangold has a takedown stuffed.
Mangold looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well.
Tony Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Mangold.
Hendricks misses with a leg kick.
Hendricks scores with a shot to the body.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Hendricks keeps it at a distance.
Hendricks misses with a straight left.
Hendricks throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendricks throws a head kick but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hendricks half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mangold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendricks.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt
and Hendricks counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendricks cracks the inside of Mangold's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold shoots in looking for a takedown but Hendricks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mangold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mangold just manages to avoid it.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hendricks as he jumps to the side.
Mangold shoots for a takedown but Hendricks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danny Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold looks for a takedown but Hendricks sprawls well.
As Mangold looks to move away, Hendricks throws a big counter combo but Mangold just gets out of the way.
Mangold is breathing heavily.
Hendricks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hendricks wants it to stay on the feet.
Mangold has his takedown stuffed
and Hendricks counters with a straight right hand.
Danny Mangold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mangold is defended easily by Hendricks.
Decent striking displayed by Hendricks there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendricks circles away.
Mangold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
Hendricks throws a counter high kick but Mangold was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mangold gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hendricks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hendricks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mangold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hendricks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Mangold has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hendricks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mangold.
Hendricks lands an elbow.
Hendricks working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mangold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hendricks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mangold is trying to get back to half guard.
Mangold wants to control but Hendricks postures up.
Hendricks in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hendricks tries for a kimura but Mangold is defending well.
Mangold can't do much from the bottom here.
Hendricks working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hendricks seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mangold tries to buck Hendricks off but Hendricks is having none of it.
Hendricks working away.
Hendricks landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mangold is trying to control Hendricks's posture but Hendricks avoids it.
Hendricks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hendricks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tony Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hendricks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hendricks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mangold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mangold manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hendricks tries to roll over but Mangold keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mangold lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hendricks dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Hendricks.
Mangold stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendricks. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Mangold with that takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hendricks enables Mangold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hendricks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hendricks working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hendricks is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mangold is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hendricks has his hands clasped together but Mangold extends and breaks Hendricks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mangold.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Mangold!
Danny Mangold took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Cascada - Dangerous. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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282 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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45
148 lbs
35 - 33 - 2 |
Great wrestler
World class 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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 33 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Elastinen moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Steel looks to land a left hand but Elastinen moved out of range nicely.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Elastinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steel swivels and escapes.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Steel counters with a crisp one two that drops Elastinen! Steel thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Elastinen to his feet! Elastinen is in big trouble!
Elastinen is rocked!
Elastinen moves out of range as Steel strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel cracks Elastinen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Elastinen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Steel finish him?
Elastinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
It looks like Erkki Elastinen has been cut.
Freddy Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Steel throwing a counter right hand but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Elastinen is out of range.
Elastinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Elastinen fails to land the takedown.
Steel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elastinen blocks a jab.
Freddy Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elastinen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Elastinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steel's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel wants to stand and escape but Elastinen is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel pushes Elastinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Steel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elastinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Some wild striking there from Steel.
Steel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Elastinen sprawling to the canvas! Elastinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steel finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elastinen.
Elastinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but Elastinen persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elastinen.
Steel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Elastinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Elastinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Steel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel misses with a double jab.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Steel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a hook
and Elastinen counters with a shoot takedown. Steel fights it but they end up in guard.
Elastinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Elastinen wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
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!
Elastinen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erkki Elastinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Elastinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elastinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel stuffs the takedown.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Freddy Steel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Elastinen.
Steel misses with a combination
and Elastinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel kicks off Elastinen and gets to his feet.
Elastinen seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Steel shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Elastinen is backing up but Steel catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Elastinen covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Steel Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Steel!
A very excited looking Freddy Steel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sara McSlamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nataniel Byczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Byczynski's choice of entrance music: War is My Destiny. This should be a great matchup!
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285 lbs
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260 lbs
47 - 46 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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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
40 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sara McSlamm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
47 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nataniel Byczynski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Byczynski is predictable there
and McSlamm counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Byczynski!
Byczynski sneaks out the side door and pushes McSlamm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McSlamm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Byczynski throws a nice looking combination but McSlamm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McSlamm throwing a counter right hand but Byczynski manages to avoid it.
McSlamm jabs Byczynski right on the nose. Byczynski blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSlamm ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.
McSlamm appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Byczynski throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Byczynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski throws an overhand right that lands on McSlamm's shoulder, as McSlamm tries to avoid the shot.
McSlamm tries to counter with a takedown but Byczynski is quick to defend against it.
A good leg kick by Byczynski.
Byczynski misses with an uppercut.
McSlamm slips under a jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McSlamm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byczynski.
Byczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McSlamm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McSlamm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Byczynski just manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Byczynski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch lands to the side of McSlamm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McSlamm back to the cage. Byczynski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Byczynski thows a leg kick but McSlamm checks it
so McSlamm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczynski keeping full guard, as McSlamm tries to pass.
McSlamm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSlamm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byczynski's head.
Byczynski trying to control the position.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McSlamm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm stopping the sweep attempt from Byczynski.
McSlamm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McSlamm postures up in Byczynski's guard and throws a big left but Byczynski blocks it.
McSlamm wants to control from the top but Byczynski keeps moving.
Byczynski wants to sweep here but McSlamm controlling him for the moment.
McSlamm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byczynski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McSlamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Byczynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byczynski cracks McSlamm with a right hand to the side of the head.
Byczynski staying out of range there.
Byczynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byczynski wants to slow McSlamm down by chopping away at his legs.
McSlamm attempts a counter takedown but Byczynski avoids it well and moves away.
Byczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
so McSlamm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McSlamm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McSlamm throws a big elbow that misses.
Byczynski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nataniel Byczynski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A bone on bone clash there as McSlamm blocks the leg kick.
McSlamm feinted with a counter takedown.
Byczynski throws a body kick that misses.
Byczynski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Byczynski blocks a jab.
Byczynski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McSlamm. That did some damage!
Byczynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSlamm keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McSlamm ducks under a wild hook from Byczynski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczynski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McSlamm tries to counter with a takedown but Byczynski is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by McSlamm or perhaps it was just good defense by Byczynski, which made it look bad.
McSlamm moves out of range of the strikes.
Byczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byczynski throws out a loose jab but McSlamm uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from McSlamm misses the target.
Byczynski throws a jab but it's blocked by McSlamm.
Byczynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Byczynski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski throws a combination that misses
and McSlamm counters with a stiff right hand.
McSlamm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McSlamm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byczynski.
McSlamm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byczynski tries to avoid it but McSlamm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byczynski to the ground. Byczynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McSlamm. Byczynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Byczynski does no damage.
Byczynski throws the kick towards the body but McSlamm avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McSlamm.
Byczynski swings for the body but McSlamm moves out of range.
McSlamm is looking to counter with head kicks.
Byczynski throws a lazy uppercut
and McSlamm counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byczynski won't be happy with that.
Byczynski is looking for a sweep.
McSlamm throws a strike aimed at the side of Byczynski's head but Byczynski avoids it well.
McSlamm working the head and body with strikes.
Byczynski can't do much from the bottom here.
Byczynski is not content to let McSlamm control the position.
Byczynski is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSlamm scores with a couple of short elbows.
McSlamm moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Byczynski wants to control but McSlamm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byczynski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McSlamm haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McSlamm sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Byczynski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nataniel Byczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Byczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McSlamm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nataniel Byczynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byczynski throws a leg kick
and McSlamm counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McSlamm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McSlamm is working for a kimura but Byczynski is defending it quite comfortably.
McSlamm wants to control but Byczynski is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczynski has hold of McSlamm's hands but McSlamm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McSlamm is working for an americana but Byczynski has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst McSlamm was thinking about the submission.
McSlamm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSlamm loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McSlamm is stalling in the full guard.
McSlamm looking to pass the guard.
McSlamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Byczynski has wrist control.
Byczynski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byczynski trying to control the position.
That's two 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.
McSlamm with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McSlamm seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Byczynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSlamm is one step ahead there.
McSlamm is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Byczynski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Byczynski has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczynski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nataniel Byczynski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Byczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but McSlamm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McSlamm is on top in guard.
McSlamm is looking to work some ground and pound but Byczynski has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byczynski has his hands on McSlamm's head, controlling the position.
McSlamm lands a couple of digs.
McSlamm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byczynski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Byczynski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byczynski keeping moving, preventing McSlamm from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McSlamm throwing strikes from guard but Byczynski blocks nicely.
Sara McSlamm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byczynski looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sara McSlamm showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byczynski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nataniel Byczynski!
Nataniel Byczynski gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Sara McSlamm had this to say: 'I made a mental error. when your flipping a burger thats not a big deal. you dont go to the hospital after forgetting to put the pickle on it... I gotta heal up but ill be back.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Rick James, Bitch! will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
39 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick James!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch! cracks Susi with a good jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bitch!. No joy for Susi on that attempt.
Susi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bitch! tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bitch! to the ground. Bitch! escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bitch! as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Susi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitch! avoids it really well and circles away.
Susi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Susi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bitch! sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Susi somewhat.
Susi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bitch!.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bitch! as he jumps to the side.
Bitch! keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Susi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bitch! to the ground. Susi is now in Bitch!'s guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! keeping full guard, as Susi tries to pass.
Susi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bitch! looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bitch! looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bitch!!
Susi prevents Bitch! from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Susi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bitch! really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Susi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Susi is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi is working hard here to advance position.
Susi struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi is looking for a sweep.
Susi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Susi is trying to control but can't.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitch! pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitch! pulls his head out easily.
Susi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Susi is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at V Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Susi looking for subs from the bottom but Bitch! mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bitch! controlling the position easily from mount.
Susi is looking to improve his position but Bitch! isn't that keen on the idea.
Bitch! looking to control and managing it successfully.
Susi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Susi can't escape the position.
Bitch! tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Susi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Susi lands a couple of elbows.
Bitch! looking to hit a scissor sweep but Susi is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick James, Bitch! dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bitch! lands with a right hand.
Bitch! swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Susi shoots in and bounces Bitch! off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Susi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bitch! keeping moving, preventing Susi from controlling successfully.
Susi looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitch! is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Susi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Susi tries to free his leg and advance position but Bitch! is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch! wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Susi pushes down on Bitch!'s leg and manages to get into half guard.
Susi is trying to work for a kimura but Bitch! is defending well.
Susi throwing shots but Bitch! is blocking nicely.
Susi thows a huge punch but Bitch! dodges it nicely.
Bitch! controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two 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.
Bitch! is trying to control but can't.
Bitch! gets back to full guard.
Bitch! preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susi stands and throws Bitch!'s legs to the side, diving into side control.
Susi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Susi working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bitch! struggling a bit here.
Susi has hold of Bitch!'s arm. He's looking for a kimura. Bitch! seems comfortable defending it but Susi has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Bitch! is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Bitch! is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Susi couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keni Susi!
A relieved looking Keni Susi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Corrida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cats. Corrida has chosen Shadowhunter as his entrance music. Noel Contemprato could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Juan Corrida's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class 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
53 - 27 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 26 - 4, fighting out of London, Juan Corrida!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contemprato rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corrida counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Corrida is looking to chop away at Contemprato's legs.
Contemprato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corrida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corrida, right into the meat.
Corrida misses with a body shot.
Contemprato lands with a kick to the temple. Corrida shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Corrida throws a chopping leg kick but Contemprato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Corrida.
Contemprato takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Noel Contemprato has been cut.
Corrida thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corrida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corrida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contemprato.
Contemprato lands a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Contemprato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Contemprato's leg but Contemprato calmly moves out of range.
Corrida misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
Corrida throws a lazy uppercut
and Contemprato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Contemprato misses with a looping right.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Corrida takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corrida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contemprato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Corrida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Corrida thuds his right hand into Contemprato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Corrida with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida throws a sloppy body shot
and Contemprato counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrida lands a nice hook to Contemprato's body. Contemprato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Corrida misses the shot to the body.
Contemprato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Contemprato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corrida has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Corrida misses with a body kick.
Contemprato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Contemprato throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it.
Corrida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Contemprato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corrida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
Corrida scores with a head kick.
Contemprato blocks a low kick nicely.
Corrida misses with a body shot
and Contemprato counters with a nice uppercut.
Contemprato avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato checks the leg kick nicely there.
Corrida misses with the combination.
Contemprato throws a body shot but no joy.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut
and Corrida counters with a good low kick that Contemprato was not able to check.
Corrida is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Contemprato rather than just go for the knockout.
Contemprato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Contemprato tries to land a front kick but Corrida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Contemprato takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Corrida drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Contemprato is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Corrida postures up.
Contemprato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida won't allow Contemprato to sweep him here.
Corrida trying to control the position from guard on top but Contemprato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Corrida controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Contemprato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corrida was well out of range. Poor timing from Contemprato.
Corrida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corrida throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corrida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corrida fails with the takedown
and Contemprato counters with a straight right hand.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contemprato at a distance.
Corrida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corrida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contemprato moves away.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Contemprato is looking to counter with a body kick.
Contemprato jabs Corrida right on the nose. Corrida blinks but takes it well.
Corrida scores with a hook to the body. Contemprato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Contemprato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corrida's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrida misses with a hook to the body
letting Contemprato counter with a right hand.
Corrida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corrida misses with a body shot.
Corrida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a three punch combo that has Corrida backing up. Corrida nods at Contemprato to acknowledge the strikes.
Contemprato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corrida can pounce on him.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Corrida tries to land a body kick
and Contemprato counters with a body kick that stops Corrida in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corrida.
Contemprato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Corrida.
A leg kick checked by Contemprato.
Corrida moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corrida lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato slips under a jab from Corrida.
Contemprato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Juan Corrida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corrida ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with a left to the body.
Contemprato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contemprato checks the leg kick.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a lazy right hand but Contemprato sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Contemprato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Corrida 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.
Corrida looks for a takedown but Contemprato sprawls well.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Corrida.
A low kick from Corrida misses
and Corrida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Contemprato. That did some damage!
A low kick from Corrida misses
and Corrida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Corrida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corrida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corrida.
As Corrida looks to move away, Contemprato throws a big counter combo but Corrida just gets out of the way.
Corrida throws a shot to the body.
Corrida throws a front kick aimed at Contemprato's knee but Contemprato avoids it well.
Contemprato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Contemprato's leg but Contemprato calmly moves out of range.
Corrida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Corrida throws a leg kick but Contemprato checks it.
Corrida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida thumps Contemprato with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corrida jabs at Contemprato's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Corrida, as that shot connected.
Corrida throws a low kick, looking for Contemprato's leg but Contemprato calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corrida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Corrida.
Contemprato throws a low kick but Corrida avoids it.
Corrida scores with a body shot.
Corrida misses with a low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Contemprato misses its target.
Contemprato avoids the head kick by Corrida.
Corrida motions for Contemprato to come forward. Corrida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida tries a head kick but it misses.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corrida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Corrida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noel Contemprato's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Corrida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corrida scores with a body shot.
Corrida misses with a leg kick
and Contemprato counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Corrida.
Corrida throws a leg kick which misses Contemprato's front leg but catches the back leg as Contemprato tries to avoid it.
Corrida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Corrida plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Corrida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corrida looks for a takedown but Contemprato sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Contemprato.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
Contemprato avoids the body shot from Corrida.
Juan Corrida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Contemprato misses with a straight right.
Corrida motions for Contemprato to come forward. Corrida throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corrida moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contemprato lands a glancing blow to the side of Corrida's head.
Corrida lands a jab to the nose.
Corrida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Contemprato checks it well.
Contemprato loads up on a big right hand but Corrida slips the punch.
Contemprato throws a looping overhand right but Corrida ducks down to avoid it.
Corrida only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Corrida tries to work over Contemprato's front leg with a kick but Contemprato checks it.
Juan Corrida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corrida scores with a leg kick.
Contemprato throws a good cross that connects.
Corrida misses with a body kick.
Contemprato connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corrida moves out of range of the body kick.
Corrida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corrida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Corrida.
Contemprato blocks a low kick nicely.
Contemprato throws a big counter combination but Corrida scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Contemprato looks to land a right hand but Corrida moved out of range.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Corrida defending well as Contemprato loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corrida misses with a jab to the body
and Contemprato counters with a nice uppercut.
Contemprato lands a two punch combo.
Corrida is rocked!
Corrida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Contemprato defends well and Corrida ends up having to push Contemprato into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Corrida is still on wobbly legs! Can Contemprato finish him?
Contemprato throws an overhand right that lands on Corrida's shoulder, as Corrida tries to avoid the shot.
Corrida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Contemprato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corrida throws a head kick but Contemprato moves out of range.
Contemprato lands a right hook to the body.
Contemprato is looking to slow Corrida down with leg kicks.
Noel Contemprato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corrida ducks under a wild hook from Contemprato.
Corrida slips a straight right by Contemprato.
Corrida seems to have recovered his senses.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Corrida.
Contemprato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Corrida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corrida avoids the head kick by Contemprato.
Corrida doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contemprato misses with a lunging right hand
and Corrida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corrida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contemprato manages to avoid it.
Contemprato looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Corrida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Contemprato.
Corrida lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Corrida throws a low kick but Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Contemprato throwing a counter right hand but Corrida manages to avoid it.
Corrida misses with a leg kick.
Corrida misses with a wild body shot.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Corrida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corrida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Contemprato checks a low kick from Corrida.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noel Contemprato.
Well Corrida 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Corrida!
A very excited looking Juan Corrida rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trudeau has chosen Negative Creep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jai Malek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcello Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek misses with a double jab.
Malek takes a kick to the side of the head.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trudeau scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trudeau scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trudeau dips to his left and cracks Malek with an uppercut!
Malek is rocked!
Trudeau lands a big head kick that sends Malek to the canvas! Trudeau follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Trudeau! Marcello Trudeau retains his super heavyweight title!
Marcello Trudeau decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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