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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Crushman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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205 lbs
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222 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klas Horn! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crushman cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. Nice uppercut there from Horn. Crushman throws a leg kick and Horn counters with a shoot takedown. Crushman fights it but they end up in guard. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Horn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crushman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horn has managed to get both his arms back between Crushman's legs - danger averted. Crushman wants to sweep here but Horn controlling him for the moment. Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Horn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Horn tries to free his leg and advance position but Crushman is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Crushman working a defensive guard here.
Horn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horn throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Horn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crushman holds on and takes a little breather. Horn wants to control from the top but Crushman keeps moving. Crushman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Crushman wants to sweep but no luck. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman 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. Crushman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice shot by Horn. Horn throws a right and a left that Crushman avoids nicely. Horn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crushman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Horn. Crushman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Crushman scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Crushman lands a leg kick that knocks Horn off balance momentarily. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. Horn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Horn throws a body shot but no joy. Horn misses with a hook. A big right from Crushman misses. Horn misses with a series of wild punches.
Crushman moves out of range as Horn strikes. Crushman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Crushman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horn.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Crushman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Horn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crushman manages to avoid it. Horn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Horn swinging wildly here.
Horn avoids the body shot from Crushman.
The fighters circling - Crushman throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A solid leg kick lands there for Crushman.
Horn throws a jab when Crushman was well out of range. Horn moves into range and connects with a jab. Horn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crushman.
Crushman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Horn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Horn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crushman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Horn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horn checks a low kick from Crushman. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman cracks the inside of Horn's front leg. Horn closes the distance and clinches. Horn misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crushman throws a punch but it's blocked by Horn. I was talking to Crushman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Horn lands a shoulder strike. Crushman misses with the head strike.
Crushman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crushman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Horn. Horn lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards. Horn misses with some punches.
Horn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Crushman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klas Horn will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Crushman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horn. Horn misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Crushman. That snapped Horn's head back.
Horn thows a left - swing and a miss! Crushman throws a nice outside leg kick. Horn scores with a punch to the head. Horn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. Crushman is looking to score with low kicks. A good leg kick by Crushman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crushman.
Horn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Crushman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Crushman is looking to land body kicks. Crushman lands a jab.
It looks like Klas Horn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Crushman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Horn momentarily.
Daniel Crushman is winning the standup battle so far. Horn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Crushman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Crushman works over Horn's head and body with a nice combination. Horn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horn looks to land a right hand but Crushman moved out of range. Crushman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Crushman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Crushman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Horn gets a clinch. Horn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crushman's elbow. Horn being controlled against the cage. Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Crushman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Crushman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Crushman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crushman presses Horn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Horn tries to throw a body punch but Crushman avoids it by throwing Horn back against the cage. Crushman lands with a short shot to the head. Crushman trying to control the position but instead, Horn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crushman into the cage. Horn takes a shot to the head. A short right from Crushman. Horn misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Horn fails to land. Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crushman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horn is keeping busy. Crushman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horn can do to turn this around? Crushman tries to stall but Horn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Horn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Crushman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Crushman pushes Horn off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crushman lunges at Horn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Horn's hand. Horn misses with a lunging right hand
and Crushman counters with a straight right hand. Horn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Crushman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Crushman looks to land a left hand but Horn moved out of range nicely. Crushman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crushman lands the left hand. Horn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crushman moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Crushman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Crushman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crushman throws a half hearted mid kick. Horn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crushman. Crushman throws a leg kick but Horn checks it. Horn lands an overhand right. Crushman misses with a low kick.
Jab from Crushman. A big right from Horn misses. Crushman attempts a counter takedown but Horn avoids it well and moves away. Crushman misses with the combination.
Horn feints the counter takedown. Crushman looks to land a right hand but Horn moved out of range. Horn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Horn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Crushman throws the left hand but Horn avoids the punch easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Crushman dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Klas Horn's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Horn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crushman's guard. Horn with a flurry of punches that miss. Horn passes Crushman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Horn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crushman defending well though. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Crushman is looking to improve his position.
Horn is trying to control the action in half guard but Crushman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Crushman trying to control here.
Horn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round. Horn missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Crushman is trying to get back to full guard. Klas Horn has got the better of the ground game so far. Horn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crushman keeps working. Horn throwing shots but Crushman is blocking nicely. Horn is figuring out what he wants to do next. Horn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Horn thows a huge punch but Crushman dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Horn working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn is trying to control. Crushman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Horn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Horn looks to land a strike but Crushman avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Horn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crushman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Horn postures up in Crushman's guard and throws a big left but Crushman blocks it. Horn throwing strikes but missing. Crushman keeping moving, preventing Horn from controlling successfully. Horn throws an elbow that misses. Crushman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horn's guard. Nice move by Crushman! Horn is trying to control the position but Crushman postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horn holds on and takes a little breather. Horn is trying to keep Crushman in close.
Crushman won't allow Horn to sweep him here. Horn working a defensive guard here.
Horn tries to land a sweep but no joy. Horn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crushman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Horn wants to sweep here but Crushman controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Horn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Crushman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Crushman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Horn checks it well. Crushman throws a combination. Horn tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Crushman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horn. Crushman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horn moves away. Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook. Daniel Crushman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A shot to the liver by Crushman. Beautiful body shot. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Crushman throws a leg kick which misses Horn's front leg but catches the back leg as Horn tries to avoid it. A big left from Horn misses. A jab lands there for Crushman.
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 Daniel Crushman. I think Crushman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27 Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Crushman! Daniel Crushman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Halo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motorhead - The King Of Kings. Peter Parker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Halo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker! The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Halo fails to land the takedown. Halo blocks a head kick by Parker.
Halo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Parker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Parker has escaped the position, nice work there. Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Parker. Halo tries to improve position but can't. Parker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Parker is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Parker is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well. Parker trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. Parker laying and praying for a moment but Halo takes advantage and regains half guard. Halo won't allow Parker to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Halo is staying active underneath Parker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Parker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Halo looking for submissions off his back. Halo tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control. Halo looking for submissions off his back. Parker is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Parker is looking to stall here but Halo recovers full guard. Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Parker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Halo keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
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. Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Halo looking for a guillotine here but Parker defends easily.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Parker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Parker will probably get the nod. That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Parker lands a head shot. Parker looking to score a takedown here. Halo is defending well but Parker drives through and ends up in Halo's guard. Parker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Parker wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position. Halo looking for a triangle here. Parker is fighting it but it looks tight! Halo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Parker is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Halo! After the big win, Arthur Halo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Speedy Atkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett comes to the cage accompanied by "Till I Collapse" by Eminem. Atkins has chosen big in japan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jango Fett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
29 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jango Fett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Speedy Atkins! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atkins. Atkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Atkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Fett throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it. Fett shoots in for a takedown but Atkins shows good takedown defense. Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Atkins counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Fett misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Atkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett throws a big shot that misses. Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight. Atkins closes the distance and clinches. Atkins misses with an elbow strike.
Atkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards. Fett struggles to land a body shot inside as Atkins controls his hands.
Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it. Fett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Fett swings wildly with an uppercut but Atkins uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Atkins. Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Atkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fett blocks a body shot from Atkins. A hook to the body from Atkins.
Atkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fett can't find room to land a body shot as Atkins controls the action.
Atkins working aggressively here.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fett avoids a wild elbow strike from Atkins. Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett blocking some punches.
Atkins prevents a body shot from Fett. Atkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atkins lands with a short shot to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Atkins.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fett. Atkins is pushing Fett up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Fett misses with some punches.
Atkins leaning against his opponent.
Atkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Atkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Atkins. Fett has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
A head punch on the inside from Atkins fails to land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fett drags the fight down to the ground.
Fett keeping full guard, as Atkins tries to pass. Atkins wants to control from the top but Fett keeps moving. Atkins throwing strikes but missing. Atkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Fett trying to keep a closed guard but Atkins is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fett working for a triangle but Atkins defends it easily.
Fett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Atkins is aware though and is defending well. Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Fett has wrist control. Atkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Atkins postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Atkins, into his guard.
Fett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fett has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted. Fett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fett is stalling in the full guard. Atkins is looking for a triangle here but Fett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Atkins regains half guard. Atkins is pressing down on Fett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Atkins working a defensive guard here.
Fett is pushing down on Atkins's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atkins is fighting to maintain full guard but Fett has managed to sneak the leg through. Atkins trying to hold on to Fett's head to control him but Fett postures up.
Atkins is looking to improve his position.
Atkins keeping hold of Fett's head, controlling as best he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Speedy Atkins will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fett. Atkins tries to clinch but Fett is having none of it. Atkins lands a slapping body shot.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett is looking to chop away at Atkins's legs. Atkins throws a low kick but Fett avoids it. Atkins checks the leg kick. Atkins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Atkins misses with a straight right. Fett throws a jab when Atkins was well out of range. Fett swats away the attempt to clinch by Atkins. Atkins jabs Fett to the body, keeping him at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fett jabs Atkins right on the nose. Atkins blinks but takes it well. Atkins lands a jab to Fett's midsection. Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Atkins. Speedy Atkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Atkins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fett back to the cage. Atkins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Atkins throws a nice inside leg kick. Fett misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Atkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Atkins moves in looking to clinch but Fett pushes him off. Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Atkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet. Atkins needs to keep his hands up - Fett had a free shot at his head there. Nice straight punches there by Fett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fett. Atkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fett, pushing him back against the cage. Atkins cracks Fett with a nice body shot. A short body shot lands from Fett as the two fighters clinch.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Atkins. Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land. Fett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atkins backwards. Fett scores with a shot to the side of Atkins's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Atkins misses with a body punch.
Fett misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside. Fett avoids a wild elbow strike from Atkins. Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow. Atkins misses with some punches.
Fett scores with a nice hook to the head. Fett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Atkins tries to throw a body punch but Fett avoids it by throwing Atkins back against the cage. Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards. Atkins misses with a body punch.
Atkins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fett is keeping busy. Atkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett lands a hook to the side of the head. Atkins scores with a hook to the body. Atkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fett's elbow. Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fett.
Atkins lands a shot to the body. Atkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fett pushes Atkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Atkins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fett avoids it. Atkins misses with some punches.
Atkins lands a left hand.
Atkins has a couple of punches blocked by Fett.
Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it. Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett wants to stall.
Fett working aggressively here.
Fett misses with a hook from the clinch. Fett jumps guard but Atkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Atkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fett blocks it with crossed arms. Atkins scores with an uppercut up the middle. Atkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fett backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins. Fett lands an uppercut. Speedy Atkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Fett blocks an uppercut.
Fett prevents a body shot from Atkins. Fett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atkins backwards. Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett. Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fett effectively controlling the action here. Atkins lands a right hand. Atkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Speedy Atkins 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!
Fett scores with a jab to the head.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atkins on the side of the head. Atkins wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance. Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Atkins's head back.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Fett avoids it well. Atkins takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Atkins. Atkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett keeps the fight on the outside. Fett gets tackled into the cage by Atkins. Atkins maintains the clinch. Fett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atkins's elbow. Atkins misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Atkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Atkins looking to throw knees to the head but Fett is blocking nicely.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Atkins tries a body shot but Fett blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Atkins tries to work over Fett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Atkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Fett. Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fett taking a breather. Atkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fett backwards. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Atkins working some nice short punches in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atkins. Fett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins blocking some punches.
Fett misses with a short punch on the inside. Fett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atkins or not. Fett scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett. A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Fett fails to land. Jango Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fett lands a left hand.
Atkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
Fett stalling in the clinch but Atkins improves position. Atkins lands a nice uppercut. Atkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fett lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Fett is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Atkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fett misses with some punches.
Fett has a couple of punches blocked by Atkins.
Fett cracks Atkins with a nice body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett. Atkins is leaning against Fett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Atkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Fett lands a shot to the body. Fett lands a right hand. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Atkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Atkins on the inside. Atkins lands a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fett. Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fett throws a punch but it's blocked by Atkins. Fett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Atkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Fett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Fett lands a hook that snaps the head of Atkins backwards. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett. A short left from Fett. Fett blocking some punches.
Atkins can't find room to land a body shot as Fett controls the action.
Atkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body.
Fett lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right hand to the side of the head by Fett. Fett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Atkins trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom. Atkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Atkins preventing the sweep. Atkins advances position into side control! Fett is trying to control Atkins's posture but Atkins avoids it. Atkins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Atkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fett keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight! Jango Fett showed his dominance in that final round. I think Atkins 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Speedy Atkins! A less than humble Speedy Atkins misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtly Ambrose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylla Ei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kylla Ei 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Curtly Ambrose! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kylla Ei! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ei looks to land a right hand but Ambrose moved out of range. Ei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ei clinches up against the cage. Ei looking to throw knees to the head but Ambrose is blocking nicely.
Ei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ambrose is trying to stall.
Ambrose breaks the clinch.
Ei wants to land a leg kick but Ambrose is out of range. Ei 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. Ei pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ambrose, pushing him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ambrose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Ambrose lands a hook that snaps the head of Ei backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ei is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ambrose is defending well for now. Ei tries to stall but Ambrose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ambrose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ambrose just leaning against Ei, taking a breather. Ei tries to stall but Ambrose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ei landing knees to the body.
Ei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ambrose is breathing heavily. Ei pushes Ambrose back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ambrose breaks from the clinch.
Ambrose misses with an uppercut. Ei saw that one coming. Ei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ei lands with a right hand. Ambrose cracks Ei with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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! Ambrose swings away with a leg kick that misses. Ei throws a front kick aimed at Ambrose's knee but Ambrose avoids it well. Ei lands with an overhand left. Ei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've been told by Ambrose's head coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ei slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ei throws a push kick but Ambrose slaps the foot to one side. Ei throws out a loose jab but Ambrose uses good head movement to avoid it. Ei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ei throws a body kick that misses and Ambrose counters with an inside leg kick. Ambrose blocks a jab. Ambrose pushes Ei up against the cage in a clinch. Ambrose is pushing Ei up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Ambrose scores with a nice short uppercut. Ei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Ei lands a hook to the side of the head. A body shot lands from Ambrose.
Ambrose managing to block the knees to the body from Ei.
Ei throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambrose. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose. Ei looking to throw knees to the head but Ambrose is blocking nicely.
Ambrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ei misses with a looping right. Ambrose does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Ei throws a series of punches but Ambrose moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ei misses with a low kick.
Ambrose throws a sloppy head kick and Ei moves out of range easily. Ei throws a hook to the side of Ambrose's head but Ambrose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ei lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ambrose drives through and clinches with Ei against the cage.
Ambrose has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Ambrose lands with a light punch inside. Ei is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ambrose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ambrose takes one to the chin there. Ei throws a right and a left that Ambrose avoids nicely. Ei just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambrose throws a sloppy head kick and Ei moves out of range easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kylla Ei dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. A nice leg kick lands there from Ambrose. Ambrose throws a lazy right hand but Ei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ei tries to counter with a clinch but Ambrose shakes him off and moves away. Ei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ambrose looks to throw the jab but Ei is out of range. Ambrose moves into the clinch. Ei being controlled against the cage. Ei blocks a body shot from Ambrose. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ei. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ei lands a nice shot to the body. Ambrose breaks the clinch.
Ei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambrose moves away. Ei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ei scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round. Ei lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ei, right into the meat.
Ambrose turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Ambrose scoring well with a low kick there.
Ei has Ambrose up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose tries to work over Ei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Ei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ambrose backwards. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ei. Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Ei uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Ambrose. A short uppercut from Ei. Ambrose lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ei missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ei lands a big right hand that sends Ambrose to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Ambrose!
Ambrose is rocked!
It looks like Curtly Ambrose has been cut. Ei is figuring out what he wants to do next. Oh Ambrose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Ei is continuing to stall. Ambrose wants to get back to full guard. Ei lands strikes from half guard. Ei seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ambrose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ei. Ei not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Ambrose is looking to improve his position.
Ei tries to pass to full mount but Ambrose defends it. Ei stalling. Ambrose seems to have got his legs back now. Ei lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Ambrose quite badly. Ambrose pulls Ei in close trying to recover. Ei postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Ambrose on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Ambrose doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kylla Ei! As Kylla Ei got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Sampo Jambo ur belt is next.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani comes to the cage accompanied by Busta Rhymes - Arab Money. Starseed has chosen Bass Nectar- Take You Down as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Starseed lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Suleimani misses the target. Suleimani tries to work over Starseed's front leg with a kick but Starseed checks it. Starseed misses with a takedown and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Starseed thinking. Starseed wants to land a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range. Suleimani stuns Starseed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A lazy body kick from Suleimani letting Starseed counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starseed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Starseed tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Suleimani counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Starseed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Starseed unleashes a big counter combination but Suleimani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Starseed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suleimani, pushing him back against the cage. Suleimani working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Suleimani. Starseed breaks the clinch.
Starseed throws a leg kick letting Suleimani counter with a right hand. Starseed drives through and clinches with Suleimani against the cage.
Starseed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Suleimani struggles to land a body shot inside as Starseed controls his hands.
Starseed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Starseed 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. Suleimani swings wildly with an uppercut but Starseed uses good head movement to avoid it. Starseed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suleimani gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Starseed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed. Starseed struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
Starseed lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Starseed postures up.
Starseed is working Suleimani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Suleimani trying to control the position here. Suleimani wants to improve his position but instead Starseed has moved into half guard.
Starseed is thwarting Suleimani's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Starseed is controlling the pace.
Starseed is working for a submission of some sort.
Starseed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Starseed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Suleimani wants to control but Starseed is keeping busy and won't allow it. Starseed working the head and body with strikes. Starseed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Suleimani wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.
Starseed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Starseed lands with a punch from half guard. Suleimani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Starseed scores with a couple of nice shots. Starseed scores with a couple of good hammerfists. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Starseed is controlling the pace.
Starseed wants to pass the guard but Suleimani is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Indigo Starseed dominated that round. That's time! Suleimani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Suleimani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Starseed will feel that in the morning. Starseed scores with a jab to the body. Suleimani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A slow jab from Suleimani misses its intended target. Starseed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Starseed fails with the takedown. Suleimani tries to counter by clinching up but Starseed breaks away and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the liver by Suleimani. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suleimani lands with a hook. Starseed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Suleimani throws a leg kick but Starseed checks it. Starseed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Qasem Suleimani is winning the standup battle so far. Starseed checks a low kick from Suleimani. Starseed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Suleimani throws a leg kick which misses Starseed's front leg but catches the back leg as Starseed tries to avoid it. Suleimani walks forward, straight into a front kick from Starseed. Suleimani tries a head kick but it misses.
Suleimani tries a low kick but Starseed avoids it. Suleimani misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Starseed tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it. Suleimani digs a good hook to Starseed's body.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Starseed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Starseed walks into a straight right hand from Suleimani. Starseed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Starseed. Qasem Suleimani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Starseed misses with a kick to the body enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab. Starseed thumps Suleimani with a low kick. Suleimani looks to land a right hand but Starseed moved out of range. Starseed is looking for the big counter here. Starseed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Starseed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suleimani.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suleimani missing with a left hand there. Starseed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Starseed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Suleimani throws a quick inside leg kick. Starseed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suleimani's sensitive parts. Suleimani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suleimani feints and then cracks Starseed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Starseed down. Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Starseed shoots and misses and Suleimani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Suleimani connects with a body shot that sends Starseed's belly button to the back. Suleimani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Starseed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Starseed feints the counter takedown. Suleimani throws an overhand right that lands on Starseed's shoulder, as Starseed tries to avoid the shot. Starseed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Good standup being displayed there by Suleimani as he connects with a hook. Starseed ducks under a wild hook from Suleimani. Starseed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Starseed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suleimani's hands. Qasem Suleimani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice jab there from Suleimani. Starseed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Suleimani fails to land with a series of punches.
Starseed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Suleimani darts in and out, connecting with a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Qasem Suleimani dominated that second round. That's time! Suleimani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Starseed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suleimani throws out the jab. Suleimani misses with a body shot.
Starseed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Starseed avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Starseed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Starseed misses with a body kick. Starseed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Starseed throws a leg kick but Suleimani sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Starseed avoids the body shot from Suleimani.
Starseed thumps Suleimani with a low kick. Starseed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suleimani scores with a hook to the body. Starseed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Suleimani lands with a hook. Starseed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Suleimani looks to throw the jab but Starseed is out of range. Suleimani throws a right hand that misses
and Starseed counters with a slapping leg kick. Starseed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Suleimani is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Starseed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suleimani. Starseed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suleimani but Suleimani pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Suleimani thows a left - swing and a miss! Starseed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suleimani. Suleimani connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Suleimani pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Starseed throws a head kick but Suleimani moves out of range.
Starseed looks to score with a jab to the body but Suleimani is just out of range. Suleimani clobbers Starseed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Starseed throws a quick inside leg kick. Suleimani lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suleimani throws a jab when Starseed was well out of range. Suleimani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Suleimani backs off Starseed throws a huge counter combo but Suleimani manages to avoid it all. Starseed drives through with a takedown into Suleimani's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are working up against the cage. Suleimani manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Starseed works on Suleimani's body with a couple of short punches. Starseed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starseed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Suleimani is defending well. Suleimani swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Starseed keeps control of Suleimani as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Starseed blocking some punches.
Starseed misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Suleimani is looking to break free of the clinch but Starseed has double underhooks. Suleimani is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around? Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Starseed. Starseed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suleimani tries a body shot but Starseed blocks it.
Starseed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. No joy there for Suleimani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suleimani misses with a hook. Starseed closes the distance and clinches up with Suleimani, looking for a takedown. Starseed pushes Suleimani against the cage but Suleimani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Suleimani throwing a counter right hand but Starseed manages to avoid it. Qasem Suleimani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed. Suleimani thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Starseed if he has to take too many more of those.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani misses with a left hand and Starseed counters with a thumping low kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Qasem Suleimani showed his dominance in that final round. I think Suleimani 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani! A victorious Qasem Suleimani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. The defeated Indigo Starseed had this to say: 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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252 lbs
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Snead! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Shanks! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Snead scores with a jab. Shanks acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Snead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shanks.
Shanks tries to land a front kick but Snead steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Jab by Shanks. Shanks clinches up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shanks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Shanks tries to throw a body punch but Snead avoids it by throwing Shanks back against the cage. Snead taking a breather. Shanks lands a right hand. Snead using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snead missing with knees to the body.
Snead lands an elbow that stopped Shanks in his tracks for a moment. Snead has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Shanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Snead lands a good knee to the midsection. Shanks won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Shanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Snead. Snead presses Shanks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Shanks looks winded! Snead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snead trying to land knees to the body.
Shanks prevents a body shot from Snead. Snead is working Shanks over against the cage. Snead using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Snead misses with a body punch.
Snead blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanks letting Snead take a breather here. We've been informed that Shanks 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. Shanks tries a body shot but Snead blocks it.
Snead lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mickey Shanks has been cut. Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Shanks throws a head punch that misses. Shanks lands with a right to the head. Shanks tries a body shot but Snead blocks it.
Snead blocks a body shot from Shanks. Snead landing knees to the body.
Shanks prevents a body shot from Snead. Snead tries to land knees in the clinch but Shanks avoids the damage to the body. Snead using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Snead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shanks's elbow. Snead unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shanks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Shanks takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Snead slows down the pace here.
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! Shanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Snead. Nice elbow from Snead. Shanks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Shanks lands a nice uppercut. Knees in the clinch landing for Snead.
Snead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Snead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snead is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shanks is defending well for now. Shanks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shanks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snead looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sneads head. Snead prevents a body shot from Shanks. Shanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Shanks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shanks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Shanks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Shanks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Snead lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shanks. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Shanks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snead's elbow. Snead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snead takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Shanks looks to land a right hand but Snead moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Snead looks to land a combination but Shanks avoids it well. A head kick from Snead lands but Shanks takes it in his stride. Shanks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snead in his tracks. This has been an exciting period of action! Nice defenses there by Snead. It looked like Snead wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Snead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Shanks scoring well with a low kick there.
Shanks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Snead throws the left hand but Shanks avoids the punch easily. Shanks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Snead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Snead throws a body shot but no joy. Shanks closes the distance and clinches. Shanks is looking to control Snead's arms but Snead gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shanks has his back to the cage. Snead missing with knees to the body.
Shanks managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Shanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Snead controls his hands.
Snead throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snead is looking to control Shanks's arms but Shanks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Snead has his back to the cage. Shanks tries to throw a body punch but Snead avoids it by throwing Shanks back against the cage. Snead tries to throw a body punch but Shanks avoids it by throwing Snead back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Snead dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mickey Shanks's cut. That's time! Snead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snead throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range. Sam Snead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shanks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snead's sensitive parts. Snead swings for the body but Shanks moves out of range.
Shanks on the wrong end of a nice hook. Shanks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shanks turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Snead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snead getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Snead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shanks. Snead sends Shanks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Snead is motioning to the referee to let Shanks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Shanks is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Shanks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snead.
Shanks is still on wobbly legs! Can Snead finish him? Shanks throws a body shot but no joy. Shanks seems to have recovered his senses. Shanks lands with a cross. Snead drops Shanks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shanks looks back up at him and smiles so Snead waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Snead ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Shanks out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Snead! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sam Snead made sure he mentioned Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 200$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Stove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stove might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God will fuck you up. Sito comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DMX - What's my name? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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157 lbs
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Stove! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Sito! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stove throws a lazy right hand but Sito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sito is looking to land body kicks. Sito has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stove is landing a low percentage of strikes. Sito scores with a nice strike. Sito connects with a leg kick. Stove looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stove with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sito to score with a decent uppercut. Stove digs a good body shot into Sito's ribs. Stove throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sito counter with a right hand. Stove keeps the fight on the outside. Sito tries to score with a low kick but Stove moves his leg out of the way. Stove misses the shot to the body. Stove misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming. Sito doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Sito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Stove lands a leg kick that knocks Sito off balance momentarily. Stove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sito. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stove. Steffan Stove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stove tries to land a leg kick but Sito saw it coming and moves away.
Stove ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sito lands with a hook. Stove tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice jab there from Stove. Sito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stove's head. Sito takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sito misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sito. Sito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stove.
Stove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A bone on bone clash there as Stove blocks the leg kick.
Stove throws a body shot but no joy. Stove definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Nice jab there from Stove. Stove throws a good cross that connects.
Sito looks to score with a jab to the body but Stove is just out of range. Sito takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A telegraphed right hand from Stove misses the target. Sito gets a clinch. A nice right hand lands inside from Stove. Sito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sito misses with some punches.
Sito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stove has a couple of punches blocked by Sito.
Sito working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Stove misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sito blocks an uppercut.
Sito looks to throw an elbow but misses. Sito working aggressively here.
Stove misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Sito.
A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land. Sito lands with a right to the head. A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land. Sito leaning his opponent against the cage. Stove misses with a hook from the clinch. Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stove. Sito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sito lands with a short shot to the head. A short left from Stove. Stove lands a hook to the side of the head. Stove throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitos head. Stove blocks an elbow strike from Sito.
Sito misses with some punches.
Stove working hard to break the clinch. Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stove. Sito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Nice body punch from Stove - that landed with a thud.
Sito scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sito misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sito lands an elbow just above Stove 's eye.
It looks like Steffan Stove has been cut. Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stove is trying to break free. Sito misses with some punches.
Sito can't find room to land a body shot as Stove controls the action.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove. Sito has a couple of punches blocked by Stove.
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sito blocks a jab. Sito looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big right from Stove misses. Sito thumps Stove with a low kick. Stove throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stove momentarily.
Stove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sito. Stove throws a body punch but Sito moves out of range. Stove on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Sito dominated that round. The cut man is working on Steffan Stove's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sito throws a head kick but Stove moves out of range.
Robert Sito seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sito avoids a kick to the body.
Stove comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Sito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stove. Sito throws a leg kick but Stove checks it. A little feinted left hand from Stove on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stove throws a shot from downtown. Sito moves away and avoids it. Sito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sito connects with a nice looking jab.
Stove throws a hook but Sito blocks it. Stove backing away here, and Sito unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Stove misses with a body shot.
Sito has closed the distance and engaged Stove in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stove. Stove wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stove blocks an elbow strike from Sito.
Sito lands a shot to the body. A head punch on the inside from Sito fails to land. Sito misses with a punch to the body.
Sito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Sito.
Sito lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A frustrated look appears on Stove's face as he tries to break the clinch. Sito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Sito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sito stalling in the clinch.
Stove breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stove fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sito manages to avoid it. Stove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stove. Stove misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Sito has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Stove walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stove lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sito's sensitive parts. Sito connects with a body shot that sends Stove's belly button to the back. Sito goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Stove lands a jab to Sito's midsection. Sito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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! Stove swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stove misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sito.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stove pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sito with a hook. Stove misses with a wild body shot. Stove misses with an uppercut. Sito saw that one coming. Stove tries to land a front kick but Sito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Sito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sito avoids the head kick by Stove.
Stove throws a looping overhand right but Sito ducks down to avoid it. Stove swings for the body but Sito moves out of range.
Stove throws out a loose jab but Sito uses good head movement to avoid it. Stove throws a hook but Sito blocks it. Stove has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stove there as he acknowledges the shot. A swing and a miss from Sito. Sito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Sito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stove. Sito is looking to score with low kicks. Sito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stove swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sito is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sito was well out of range. Poor timing from Stove.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sito misses with a low kick.
A big left from Stove misses. Sito lands a leg kick that knocks Stove off balance momentarily. Stove misses with a wild body shot. Sito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Stove tries to move into range but Sito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sito has closed the distance and engaged Stove in a clinch.
Sito throws a punch but it's blocked by Stove. Sito misses with a hook from the clinch. Sito swings wildly with an uppercut but Stove uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Sito. Sito scores with a shoulder strike.
Stove is rocked! Stove tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sito's elbow. Oh Stove is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sito 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! Stove blocks an uppercut.
Stove struggles to land a body shot inside as Sito controls his hands.
Stove is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Sito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stove backwards. A right hand to the body from Sito.
Sito lands an elbow that stopped Stove in his tracks for a moment. Sito throws a big uppercut that drops Stove! More strikes from Sito and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stove lies dazed against the cage as Sito celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Sito! After winning the bout, Robert Sito thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Steffan Stove stepped up to the mic, saying 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humphrey Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing in the name of.... Ivar Lodbrok is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Baker! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lodbrok! The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baker tries to keep at a distance but Lodbrok has taken the fight into the clinch. Baker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker lands with a good body shot. Lodbrok displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baker throws out the jab. Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've been informed that Lodbrok 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. Humphrey Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lodbrok checks a leg kick nicely. Lodbrok throws a nice outside leg kick. Lodbrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Baker throws a looping overhand right but Lodbrok ducks down to avoid it. Lodbrok tries a quick counter leg kick but Baker is wise to it. Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A jab from Baker misses. Baker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Baker throws out a loose jab but Lodbrok uses good head movement to avoid it. Lodbrok looks like he wants to counter punch here. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lodbrok - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lodbrok moves away. Lodbrok scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Baker throws a nice outside leg kick. Lodbrok connects with a body shot. Some bone on bone action there as Lodbrok checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Baker misses with a leg kick and Lodbrok counters with a nice right hand that sends Baker toppling to the canvas! Baker scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lodbrok finish him?!
Baker is rocked! Baker lands with a nice combination. Lodbrok backs away looking to recover. Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lodbrok misses with a body shot.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now. Baker misses with a body punch
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body kick.
Baker is breathing heavily. A shot to the body from Baker misses and Lodbrok counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baker! Lodbrok lets Baker back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Lodbrok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baker. Baker throws a hook to the side of Lodbrok's head but Lodbrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lodbrok. Baker walks straight into a right hand from Lodbrok - that's dropped him! Lodbrok jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Baker from any more punishment! Baker complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivar Lodbrok! Ivar Lodbrok is the new light heavyweight champion! In his post fight interview, Ivar Lodbrok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. In defeat, Humphrey Baker stepped up to the mic, saying 'If I cant kick ur ass...my momma can !'.
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