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EPL 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Mendes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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157 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stone Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Cold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mendes has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cold is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mendes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cold defends well and Mendes ends up having to push Cold into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cold throws a hook but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Cold as Mendes shoots in.
Stone Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.
Cold misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes goes for a double leg but Cold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cold continues to drive forward.
It looked like Cold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cold throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mendes is looking for the big counter here.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Cold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mendes counters with a nice body kick.
Mendes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cold's guard.
Mendes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cold is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cold is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Mendes might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Mendes postures up and lands a big shot to Cold's brow.
Mendes 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.
Cold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cold has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Cold is looking for a triangle but Mendes pushes his legs off easily.
Cold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mendes trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Mendes wants to get up but he can't break Cold's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendes trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Mendes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendes is in close to Cold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Mendes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mendes trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Cold is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mendes is aware though and is defending well.
Cold escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cold has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mendes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cold is breathing heavily.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendes is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Cold dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mendes gets the takedown into side control.
Mendes landing strikes.
Mendes is looking to take a break and control but Cold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cold tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes trying to control the position but Cold is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cold, who protects the arm well.
Cold looks to move to half guard but instead Mendes has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mendes tries to control but Cold wriggling away.
Cold is working to get back to half guard.
Mendes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cold is looking to escape.
Mendes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mendes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Cold throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jake Mendes has been cut.
Mendes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cold tries to avoid it but Mendes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cold to the ground. Cold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mendes shoots in but no luck this time.
Cold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mendes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes shoots for a double leg takedown but Cold sprawls well. He's pushed Mendes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stone Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.
Nice sprawl there from Cold as Mendes shoots in.
Cold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Cold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.
Mendes darts in looking for a takedown but Cold gets double underhooks and turns Mendes into the cage.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cold.
Mendes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cold circles away.
Mendes fails with the takedown.
Cold rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mendes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendes counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cold. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Cold.
Mendes fails with a takedown attempt.
Cold throws a series of punches but Mendes avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cold throws a nice looking combination but Mendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mendes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mendes feints a counter leg kick.
Cold scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mendes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Cold dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Mendes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Mendes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mendes showed some decent athleticism there.
Mendes stalling.
Mendes prevents Cold from improving his position.
Cold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold is trying to maintain the position but Mendes is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendes is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendes pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mendes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes is trying to control. Cold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cold tries to get to full guard but Mendes has control of the leg.
Mendes wants to pass to mount but Cold is defending the position.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cold!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes is working for a guillotine from mount but Cold frees his head quite easily.
Mendes landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
Cold tries to hold on but Mendes postures up.
Mendes looking to control but Cold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mendes wants to take Cold's back here but Cold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mendes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cold is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold working to try and regain half guard.
Stone Cold is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendes trying to control but Cold is having none of it.
The referee warns Cold that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Mendes content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Mendes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cold is looking to improve his position but Mendes isn't that keen on the idea.
Mendes looking to secure an arm triangle but Cold defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mendes controlling from the full mount.
Cold is working to get back to half guard.
Mendes cracks Cold with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cold 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stone Cold!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Stone Cold waved his t-shirt featuring V-Mask Clothing (10%)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Hell Yeah blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka misses with the combination.
Machine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine blocks an elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka tries for a takedown but Machine manages to get underhooks.
Machine avoiding damage as Snuka throws knees to the body.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Machine has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Snuka takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snuka throws an elbow but misses.
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Machine.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snuka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machine counters with a series of strikes. Snuka will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Machine does no damage.
Snuka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Snuka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Machine.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Machine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice jab there from Machine.
Machine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Machine.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
Snuka scores with a nice strike.
Snuka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machine checks it well.
Machine tries to clinch but Snuka is having none of it.
Snuka throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Snuka moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machine.
Snuka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snukas head.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A body shot lands from Machine.
Snuka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Machine is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees to the body from Snuka.
Snuka taking a breather.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.
Snuka lands a nice elbow.
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka needs to keep his hands up - Machine had a free shot at his head there.
Machine closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snuka to the mat! Snuka manages to get full guard.
Snuka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuka pushes Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Machine manages to break the clinch.
Machine misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Snuka.
Machine half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Machine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snuka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snuka throws out a powerful jab.
Snuka moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Nice elbow from Snuka.
Snuka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Machine.
Snuka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Snuka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snuka throws a lazy right hand but Machine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snuka has closed the distance and engaged Machine in a clinch.
Snuka is working Machine over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Snuka.
A frustrated look appears on Machine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machine is trying to break free.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machine throws a nice looking combination but Snuka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snuka gets tackled into the cage by Machine. Machine maintains the clinch.
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snuka with a nice cross.
Snuka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snuka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Machine throws a body shot but no joy.
Snuka tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Snuka 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.
Machine scores with a decent looking hook.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machine instigates a clinch.
Snuka lands a body shot.
Machine tries to circle away but Snuka has him pinned against the cage.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snuka lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Rock Machine has been cut.
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snuka is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Machine.
Snuka lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snuka blocks a jab.
Machine shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snuka pinned against the cage. Snuka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machine sets himself, and Snuka steps forward looking for the clinch! Machine avoids it this time.
Snuka throws a front kick aimed at Machine's knee but Machine avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka closes the distance and clinches.
Machine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snuka stalling against the cage.
Snuka goes for a takedown attempt but Machine pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Machine. Those never looked like landing.
Machine defending well as Snuka loads up on a big left hand.
Machine throws a big counter combination but Snuka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Machine misses.
Machine throws a wild body kick that Snuka sees coming a mile off.
Snuka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machine fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snuka sprawls well initially but Machine persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Snuka is working away.
Machine is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Snuka is trying is best to control the position here.
Machine prevents Snuka from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snuka is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snuka avoid being mounted?
Machine trying to advance position but Snuka counters by regaining guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine preventing the sweep.
Machine is fighting to break Snuka's control of his arms but Snuka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Snuka wants to stand but Machine is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine postures up.
Machine with a nice head shot there.
Snuka is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snuka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machine gets to his feet - Snuka follows without any prompting.
Snuka looks to land a body kick but Machine moved away.
Jimmy Snuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snuka counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machine's knee momentarily.
Snuka looks to land a left hand but Machine moved out of range nicely.
Snuka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine moves away from the strike by Snuka.
Machine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machine throws a head kick but Snuka moves out of range.
Snuka lands a leg kick that knocks Machine off balance momentarily.
Machine blocks a leg kick.
Machine lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snuka backs up against the cage.
Machine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Snuka counters with a straight right hand.
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!
A combination from Snuka does no damage.
Machine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snuka working Machine over with knees to the body.
Machine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rock Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Machine throws a combination. Snuka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snuka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snuka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Machine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snuka moves forwards but Machine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Snuka finds it's target.
Snuka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machine wants to clinch up but Snuka keeps it at a distance.
Snuka tries to keep at a distance but Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Snuka.
Jimmy Snuka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka pushes off an throws an elbow but Machine leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine blocks an elbow strike from Snuka.
Snuka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Machine stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snuka misses with a punch to the body.
Machine gets through Snuka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snuka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Machine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snuka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snuka rushes Machine and presses him up against the cage.
Machine takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snuka lands an elbow that stopped Machine in his tracks for a moment.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine has closed the distance and engaged Snuka in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snuka misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine scores with a hook to the body.
Snuka lands with a left to the head.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Snuka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machine blocks it with crossed arms.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands the left hand.
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Machine connects with a high kick.
Machine goes for a double leg but Snuka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snuka continues to drive forward.
Snuka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snuka throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snuka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machine's brow.
Snuka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snuka misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine is leaning against Snuka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Snuka has double underhooks.
Snuka looking to throw knees to the head but Machine is blocking nicely.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machine lands with a straight right. Snuka didn't see that one coming.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snuka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
As Snuka looks to move away, Machine throws a big counter combo but Snuka just gets out of the way.
Snuka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock Machine is winning the standup battle so far.
Machine moves out of range of the leg kick from Snuka.
Machine bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snuka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machine counters with a stiff right hand.
Snuka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machine.
Snuka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snuka rushes Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine has had enough of the clinch but Snuka keeps him there for the moment.
Snuka misses with an elbow over the top.
Machine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machine tries to keep at a distance but Snuka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snuka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Machine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snuka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snuka swings wildly with an uppercut but Machine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine pushes Snuka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Machine.
Snuka dodges the punch combination from Machine.
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 Rock Machine.
I think Machine 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Machine!
During a confident post fight interview, Rock Machine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jimmy Snuka stepped up to the mic, saying 'Argghhh!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperIII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
222 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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43
215 lbs
32 - 33 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby TupperIII!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but TupperIII was well out of range. Poor timing from Ray.
TupperIII dives in and grabs Ray's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ray pushes down on TupperIII's head and hops out.
Ricky Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperIII.
TupperIII walks into a stiff left hand from Ray.
Ray moves out of range of the body kick from TupperIII.
TupperIII shoots and misses
and Ray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Bobby TupperIII has been cut.
Ray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TupperIII ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by TupperIII there.
TupperIII closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - TupperIII lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TupperIII postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ray is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TupperIII, into his guard.
TupperIII working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ray doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ray manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ray stays in close to TupperIII's body and controls the position.
Ray seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down TupperIII for as long as he can get away with.
Ray might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ray landing with the ground and pound.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
TupperIII looking for a sweep. Not yet TupperIII, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
TupperIII looking for a guillotine here but Ray defends easily.
Ray works over TupperIII with some ground and pound from guard.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ray working some strikes from top position.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ray has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
TupperIII has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
TupperIII is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ray is aware though and is defending well.
Ray lands a couple of elbows.
TupperIII is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ray defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray is working TupperIII over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
TupperIII has his foot on Ray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ray works his way back into a safe position though.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but TupperIII is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ray stands up over TupperIII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ray stopping the sweep attempt from TupperIII.
Ray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ray'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.
Further stalling from Ray.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
TupperIII working for a triangle but Ray defends it easily.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
TupperIII throws a solid leg kick but Ray takes the impact on his shin and smiles at TupperIII.
TupperIII tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
TupperIII shoots for a takedown but Ray saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ray misses with a body shot.
TupperIII uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ray.
TupperIII shoots in and gets a takedown into Ray's guard.
Ray is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
TupperIII drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ray manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now TupperIII has Ray in his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ray.
Ray working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray cracks TupperIII with a solid left hand.
Ray got a little sloppy there for a moment and TupperIII has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ray has managed to get both his arms back between TupperIII's legs - danger averted.
TupperIII wants to sweep here but Ray controlling him for the moment.
Ray sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ricky Ray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperIII's head.
Ray content to stall in guard here.
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
TupperIII is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ray connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TupperIII can do to turn this around?
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
TupperIII is breathing heavily.
Ray is stalling in the full guard.
Ray distracts TupperIII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ray lands a couple of digs.
TupperIII looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ray is one step ahead there.
Ray landing some decent shots from guard.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ray continues to hold on tight.
Ray stands up over TupperIII, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ray scoring with some ground and pound.
Ray keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of TupperIII's head.
TupperIII has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ray controls from within his opponent's guard.
TupperIII has momentary wrist control but Ray slips an elbow through the middle.
Ray is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TupperIII is looking for a triangle but Ray pushes his legs off easily.
TupperIII being controlled here, momentarily.
Ray distracts TupperIII with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
TupperIII looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ray engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
TupperIII escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ray stays in close to TupperIII's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperIII's cut.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bobby TupperIII seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TupperIII misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ray throws a jab when TupperIII was well out of range.
TupperIII steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
TupperIII shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ray thuds his right hand into TupperIII's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Ray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
TupperIII scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
TupperIII has hold of Ray's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ray seems comfortable defending it but TupperIII has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ray is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ray is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but TupperIII couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby TupperIII!
Bobby TupperIII managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Der Kaptain. Peter Taphorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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34
138 lbs
24 - 12 - 1 |
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26
140 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Grey Worm!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taphorn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worm.
Taphorn looking to score a takedown here. Worm is defending well but Taphorn drives through and ends up in Worm's guard.
Taphorn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Worm keeping full guard, as Taphorn tries to pass.
Taphorn distracts Worm with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Worm looking for a sweep. Not yet Worm, not yet.
Worm trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn throws a big elbow that misses.
Worm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taphorn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Worm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taphorn postures up in Worm's guard and throws a big left but Worm blocks it.
Worm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taphorn throwing strikes from guard but Worm blocks nicely.
Taphorn connects with a couple of short punches.
Worm looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Taphorn with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worm is keeping the position for now.
Taphorn throws a strike but Worm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taphorn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taphorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Worm's head.
Taphorn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worm is trying to control but can't.
Worm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taphorn tries to pass to full mount but Worm defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taphorn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is keen to just control but Worm is a slippery customer.
Taphorn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Worm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Worm trying to control but Taphorn postures up.
Taphorn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Worm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Taphorn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Taphorn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taphorn lands a heavy elbow.
Worm wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taphorn.
Taphorn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn wants to control but Worm has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Taphorn 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.
Worm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Taphorn stalling away here and it's allowed Worm to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taphorn is standing up over Worm. Worm looks to escape but Taphorn dives into side control.
Taphorn trying to control the action but Worm is working from the bottom.
What's Worm going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Worm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taphorn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Worm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taphorn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Worm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taphorn as he avoids it easily.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Grey Worm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Worm shoots in looking for a takedown but Taphorn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Worm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taphorn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taphorn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worm's calf.
Taphorn moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn swings wildly with an uppercut but Worm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Taphorn.
Taphorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taphorn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taphorn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worm's elbow.
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the head but Worm blocks with his arms.
Taphorn gets underhooks to prevent Worm's takedown attempt.
Peter Taphorn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grey Worm.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taphorn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worm or not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taphorn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taphorn misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn pushes Worm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Taphorn on the inside.
Worm prevents a body shot from Taphorn.
Taphorn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taphorn lands a jab to Worm's midsection.
Peter Taphorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Taphorn finds it's way through Worm's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Taphorn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taphorn misses with a body shot.
Taphorn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Worm manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taphorn trying to control but Worm is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm is pulling down on Taphorn's head. It's preventing any offense from Taphorn, at least for the moment.
Taphorn throws a strike but Worm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taphorn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taphorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worm can do to turn this around?
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worm defends well.
Taphorn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Worm defends well.
Taphorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn looking for a guillotine here but Worm defends easily.
Taphorn has an active guard here but Worm has managed to pass into half guard.
Worm sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taphorn defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taphorn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Worm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taphorn.
Taphorn is pushing down on Worm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Worm is fighting to maintain full guard but Taphorn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Worm is not content to let Taphorn control the position.
Worm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taphorn pulls his head out easily.
Taphorn seems to be working for a kimura but Worm defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taphorn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Worm trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Worm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taphorn.
Worm is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taphorn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taphorn seems to be working for a kimura but Worm defends the submission attempt.
Taphorn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Worm is just riding it out for now. Taphorn eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taphorn in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taphorn wants to pass the guard but Worm is defending well.
Worm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worm won't allow Taphorn to pass to mount.
Worm is trying to maintain the position but Taphorn is very close to passing his half guard.
Taphorn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Worm's thigh. Worm counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worm's head.
Worm working for a triangle but Taphorn defends it easily.
Taphorn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Worm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taphorn trying to control the position from guard on top but Worm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Taphorn works over Worm with some ground and pound from guard.
Taphorn pushes down on Worm's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taphorn thows a huge punch but Worm dodges it nicely.
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. Taphorn connects with a nice short shot to Worm's temple.
Grey Worm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taphorn lands a nice short elbow.
Taphorn is keen to just control but Worm is a slippery customer.
Taphorn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worm avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
Peter Taphorn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taphorn tries to pass to full mount but Worm defends it.
Taphorn works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Taphorn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taphorn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward McLauglin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . McLauglin has chosen You Belong To The City as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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40
273 lbs
41 - 24 - 0 |
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32
222 lbs
21 - 13 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edward McLauglin!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlton lands a really nice looking cross but McLauglin seems unphased.
That has opened up Edward McLauglin's cut even more.
Kyle Carlton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLauglin darts in and clinches Carlton up against the cage.
McLauglin tries to land a knee to the head but Carlton blocks with his arms.
Carlton misses with a punch to the body.
McLauglin prevents a body shot from Carlton.
McLauglin lands an uppercut.
Carlton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauglin.
McLauglin swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Carlton misses with some punches.
Carlton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McLauglin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McLauglin lands with a short shot to the head.
McLauglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlton is defending well for now.
McLauglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin looking to stall.
Carlton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carlton is trying to force a seperation but McLauglin has the dominant position.
Carlton being controlled against the cage.
Carlton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Edward McLauglin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McLauglin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McLauglin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carlton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carlton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carlton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLauglin lands a leg kick that knocks Carlton off balance momentarily.
McLauglin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carlton's hands.
McLauglin blocks a jab.
Carlton avoids the head kick by McLauglin.
McLauglin misses with a body kick.
McLauglin 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carlton's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Carlton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin ducks under a wild hook from Carlton.
McLauglin tries to counter by closing the distance.
McLauglin connects with a jab.
Carlton misses the shot to the body.
Carlton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carlton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McLauglin's head backwards.
Jab by McLauglin.
McLauglin gets a clinch.
Carlton avoiding damage as McLauglin throws knees to the body.
Carlton pushes McLauglin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carlton.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McLauglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Carlton's brow.
McLauglin avoids the elbow strike from Carlton, against the cage.
Carlton misses with an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McLauglin.
McLauglin blocks an elbow strike.
Carlton swings wildly with an uppercut but McLauglin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McLauglin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin blocks a body shot from Carlton.
Carlton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McLauglin crunches a lovely knee into Carlton's ribcage.
McLauglin digs a right hand underneath Carlton's ribcage. Carlton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carlton is breathing heavily.
McLauglin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Carlton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carlton 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.
Edward McLauglin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Carlton misses with a straight right.
McLauglin is looking to clinch.
McLauglin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Carlton throws a leg kick which misses McLauglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauglin tries to avoid it.
McLauglin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLauglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carlton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLauglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLauglin is struggling to control the position.
McLauglin stalling in the clinch.
McLauglin continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLauglin struggles to land a body shot inside as Carlton controls his hands.
Carlton misses with a punch on the inside.
Carlton misses with a body punch.
McLauglin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carlton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
McLauglin closes the distance and clinches.
McLauglin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McLauglin crunches a lovely knee into Carlton's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from McLauglin as the two fighters clinch.
McLauglin lands with a light punch inside.
McLauglin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carlton or not.
McLauglin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLauglin.
McLauglin lands with a left to the head.
McLauglin lands a hook to the side of the head.
McLauglin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carlton backwards.
McLauglin connects with a knee to the head.
Carlton is rocked!
McLauglin digs a right hand underneath Carlton's ribcage. Carlton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McLauglin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from McLauglin.
McLauglin lands an uppercut.
Oh Carlton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLauglin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McLauglin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McLauglin pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McLauglin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McLauglin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carlton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLauglin throws a big uppercut that drops Carlton! More strikes from McLauglin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Carlton lies dazed against the cage as McLauglin celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward McLauglin!
Edward McLauglin made sure to mention his sponsor, Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry) in his post fight interview.
Kyle Carlton was interviewed post fight and said 'Had a terrible flight, had no energy at all. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamai Hoi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blood Red Sky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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249 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akamai Hoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
79 - 44 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoi throws a body kick that misses
and Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
James Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoi takes a step back to recover.
Hoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bomb misses with a hook.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb throws out a leg kick but Hoi moves out of range and Bomb only half commits.
Hoi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoi throws a looping overhand right but Bomb ducks down to avoid it.
Hoi tries to land a front kick but Bomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomb takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bomb.
Hoi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoi with a nice cross.
Bomb walks into a stiff left hand from Hoi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Bomb misses.
Bomb throws a wild body kick that Hoi sees coming a mile off.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
It seemed like Bomb was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bomb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hoi's sensitive parts.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bomb.
A lazy body kick from Bomb
and Hoi counters with a good low kick that Bomb was not able to check.
Hoi checks a low kick from Bomb.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoi.
Bomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoi.
Bomb tries to clinch but Hoi moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Hoi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Hoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomb takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoi avoids the body shot from Bomb.
Bomb misses with a head kick.
Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomb misses with an uppercut
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like James Bomb has been cut.
A slow jab from Bomb misses its intended target.
Hoi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hoi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomb.
Bomb throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoi counters with a straight right hand.
Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoi.
Hoi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bomb throws a lazy body kick
and Hoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bomb is rocked!
Hoi cracks Bomb with a left hook right on the temple and Bomb goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Hoi lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bomb is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akamai Hoi!
A victorious Akamai Hoi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Maslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maslow comes to the cage accompanied by Werewolves Of London. Tyson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mary had a little lamb kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
257 lbs
28 - 23 - 0 |
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255 lbs
34 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladislav Maslow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maslow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maslow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Maslow slips the punch.
Vladislav Maslow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maslow.
Good work by Tyson as he checks the leg kick.
Tyson drops Maslow with a beautiful combination! Maslow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tyson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Vladislav Maslow has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maslow drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
Tyson dodges an elbow strike from Maslow.
Tyson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Maslow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
A short uppercut from Tyson.
Tyson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maslow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tyson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maslow moves to clinch but Tyson breaks away
and Tyson counters with a big left hand that crumples Maslow! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
After winning the bout, Mike Tyson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Griezmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes into the arena with Symphony of Destruction blaring out of the sound system. Griezmann has chosen 2Pac – Scared Straight as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
30 - 15 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Griezmann!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin throws a leg kick which misses Griezmann's front leg but catches the back leg as Griezmann tries to avoid it.
Griezmann throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griezmann defending well as Rasputin loads up on a big left hand.
Griezmann moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Griezmann takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricardo Griezmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasputin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griezmann can't break the clinch.
Rasputin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griezmann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griezmann has a couple of punches blocked by Rasputin.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griezmann's elbow.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rasputin.
That has opened up Ricardo Griezmann's cut even more.
Rasputin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Griezmann's elbow.
Griezmann blocking some punches.
Rasputin works on Griezmann's body with a couple of short punches.
Griezmann misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griezmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griezmann throws out the jab.
Griezmann connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rasputin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griezmann.
Griezmann misses with a straight right.
Griezmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Griezmann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Griezmann avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griezmann. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griezmann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rasputin, as that shot connected.
The cut above Ricardo Griezmann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasputin doesn't manage to clinch there - Griezmann circles away.
Griezmann throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rasputin's head.
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin ducks under a wild hook from Griezmann.
Rasputin slips a jab from Griezmann.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griezmann walks into a jab.
Griezmann lands a jab to the head.
Rasputin slips a jab from Griezmann.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Griezmann manages to avoid it.
Rasputin takes one to the side of the head.
Griezmann lands a jab to the nose.
Griezmann throws a lazy uppercut
and Rasputin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Griezmann! Rasputin lets Griezmann back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ricardo Griezmann's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricardo Griezmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Grigori Rasputin!
A relieved looking Grigori Rasputin 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 Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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38 - 20 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ashley Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newmark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrington connects with a right hand. Newmark shakes it off.
Newmark misses with an uppercut.
Ashley Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington throws a push kick but Newmark slaps the foot to one side.
Newmark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Newmark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrington was well out of range. Poor timing from Newmark.
Harrington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrington throws a leg kick
and Newmark counters with a straight right hand.
Harrington throws a good cross that connects.
Harrington keeps Newmark at a distance using the push kick.
Harrington swings for the body but Newmark moves out of range.
Newmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrington moves out of range of the body kick.
Newmark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harrington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Harrington.
Newmark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harrington is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrington looks to score with a jab to the body but Newmark is just out of range.
Newmark throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrington.
Newmark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrington. Harrington obviously looking to wear him down.
Newmark stuns Harrington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newmark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newmark cracks Harrington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harrington throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Newmark misses.
Harrington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harrington.
Harrington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Newmark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harrington.
Newmark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Newmark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harrington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newmark manages to avoid it.
Harrington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrington scores with a sloppy right hand. Newmark should have avoided that one.
Harrington cracks Newmark with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Newmark falls to his knees and Harrington doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashley Harrington!
Ashley Harrington decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Alexandersson has chosen Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
285 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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27
269 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curry manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alexanderssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexandersson looks to throw the jab but Curry is out of range.
Curry is looking to counter punch.
Curry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Curry misses with a looping right.
Alexandersson throws out a counter right but Curry avoids it with no problem.
Curry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curry.
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Alexandersson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexandersson throws a fast counter high kick but Curry manages to duck under it in time.
Alexandersson avoids the body shot from Curry.
Alexandersson lands a jab to Curry's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry thows a leg kick but Alexandersson checks it
and Alexandersson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alexandersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alexandersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curry.
Curry throws a leg kick but Alexandersson checks it.
Curry misses with a left hand
and Alexandersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alexandersson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Curry at a distance.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Curry misses with a looping left.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Alexandersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexandersson looks to land a combination but Curry avoids it well.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson throws a right hand that misses
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandersson misses the jab.
Alexandersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curry.
Curry misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexandersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alexandersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curry half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alexandersson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Alexandersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alexandersson misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Curry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alexandersson doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Curry.
Alexandersson checks a leg kick nicely.
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Curry.
Alexandersson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Curry misses with a left hand
and Alexandersson counters with a nice body shot.
Alexandersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curry throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Alexandersson is just out of range.
Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexandersson avoids the head kick by Curry.
Curry looks to land a left hand but Alexandersson moved out of range nicely.
Curry misses with a hook to the body
enabling Alexandersson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry throws a leg kick but Alexandersson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Curry moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAlexandersson.
Curry throws a looping overhand right but Alexandersson ducks down to avoid it.
Curry cracks the inside of Alexandersson's front leg.
Arthur Curry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry misses with a low kick as Alexandersson jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curry.
Curry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alexandersson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexandersson blocks the body kick.
Alexandersson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curry throws a good cross that connects.
Curry takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Alexandersson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curry cracks a nice hook into Alexandersson's ribs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Curry sizes up Alexandersson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Curry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alexandersson.
Curry darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curry scores with a hook to the body. Alexandersson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexandersson works Curry's body with a nice hook.
Curry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alexandersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Curry throws a head kick that misses.
Curry fails to land with a series of punches.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the head.
Arthur Curry's cut is getting worse.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Curry scores with a sloppy right hand. Alexandersson should have avoided that one.
Curry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alexandersson checks a leg kick.
Alexandersson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Curry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alexandersson sends Curry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Alexandersson is motioning to the referee to let Curry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Curry throws a nice looking combination but Alexandersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curry missing with a left hand there. Alexandersson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Curry.
Alexandersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curry connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alexandersson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curry throws a shot from downtown. Alexandersson moves away and avoids it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexandersson misses.
Curry takes a swing at Alexandersson's ribcage but misses.
Curry tries a low kick but Alexandersson avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Alexandersson misses.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Curry tried to counter with a leg kick but Alexandersson avoided it.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Alexandersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curry throws a hook but Alexandersson blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Alexandersson down.
Alexandersson cracks Curry with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Curry looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alexandersson finish him?
Curry is rocked!
Curry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexandersson.
Alexandersson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Curry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alexandersson momentarily.
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!
Curry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Curry up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Alexandersson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Curry's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gymer Alexandersson!
Our winner, Gymer Alexandersson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Arthur Curry had this to say: 'Damn, congrats dude. You still have that huge power you were always famous for!'.
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