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Syn 439 - EPL finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blind Shaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tsar Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaman comes to the cage accompanied by Shaman's Dream. Bomba has chosen Stratovarius - Abyss Of Your Eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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168 lbs
11 - 4 - 1 |
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160 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Blind Shaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tsar Bomba!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomba throws a big shot that misses.
Shaman throws a hook but Bomba blocks it.
Shaman throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaman misses the target.
Bomba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaman's head backwards.
Bomba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
A low kick from Bomba misses
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Shaman blocks the low kick.
Shaman thumps Bomba with a low kick.
Bomba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaman's calf.
Bomba's corner calls for a 1-2. Bomba obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bomba misses with a hook to the body
and Shaman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Shaman misses its intended target.
Bomba blocks a jab.
Bomba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba jabs at Shaman's body.
Shaman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Bomba.
Shaman throws out a leg kick but Bomba moves out of range and Shaman only half commits.
Shaman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ueshibas Temple of Cloud Warriors in the buildup to the fight.
Shaman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bomba counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Shaman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Bomba.
Bomba scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Shaman.
Bomba thows a leg kick but Shaman checks it
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaman walks into a straight right hand from Bomba.
Shaman wants to land a leg kick but Bomba is out of range.
Bomba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bomba.
It looked like Shaman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bomba.
Bomba misses with a leg kick.
Shaman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bomba misses with a low kick.
Shaman thows a body kick. Bomba tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bomba scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Bomba.
Shaman is looking to counter punch.
Shaman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bomba finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaman's head.
Shaman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaman checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Shaman misses the target.
Shaman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomba thuds a left hand into Shaman's body.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bomba tests Shaman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bomba misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Shaman to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba lands an overhand right.
Shaman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bomba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shaman.
Shaman throws a body punch but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba throws a right hand that Shaman ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaman also avoids with ease.
Bomba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bomba works over Shaman's head and body with a nice combination.
Bomba lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Shaman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaman's calf.
Bomba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Bomba.
The fighters circling - Bomba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba checks the leg kick.
Bomba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaman, right into the meat.
Bomba looks to land a combination but Shaman avoids it well.
Bomba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Bomba.
Shaman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shaman throws the left hand but Bomba avoids the punch easily.
Shaman avoids the body shot from Bomba.
Shaman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bomba.
Bomba throws a body punch but Shaman moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bomba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaman throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomba.
Bomba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaman moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsar Bomba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shaman tries to land a leg kick but Bomba saw it coming and moves away.
Bomba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bomba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shaman rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaman lands a glancing blow to the side of Bomba's head.
Bomba misses with a left hand
and Shaman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bomba throws a looping overhand right but Shaman ducks down to avoid it.
Bomba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bomba connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Shaman catches Bomba right on the button with a cross.
Bomba lands with a nice combination. Shaman backs away looking to recover.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomba, right into the meat.
Shaman lands a really nice looking cross but Bomba seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomba throws a good cross that connects.
Bomba slips under a jab.
Bomba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shaman lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba trying to control the position.
Bomba managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bomba is on top in guard.
Shaman trying to keep a closed guard but Bomba is proving a slippery customer.
Bomba stands up from Shaman's guard - Bomba perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bomba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomba.
Shaman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tsar Bomba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bomba misses with an uppercut.
Shaman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomba was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaman.
Bomba is looking to chop away at Shaman's legs.
Bomba lands a leg kick that knocks Shaman off balance momentarily.
Bomba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomba. Shaman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Shaman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaman looks to throw the jab but Bomba is out of range.
Shaman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bomba throws out the jab.
Bomba cracks a nice hook into Shaman's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba misses with a left hand
and Shaman counters with a low kick, right behind Bomba 's knee.
Bomba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shaman back to the cage. Bomba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bomba with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Bomba blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Bomba.
Bomba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaman.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bomba, right into the meat.
Bomba misses with a hook. Shaman ducked under it nicely.
Bomba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaman feints and then cracks Bomba's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bomba down.
Shaman misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shaman throws a right hand that misses
and Bomba counters with a left to the body.
Shaman throws a leg kick
enabling Bomba to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaman misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shaman.
Bomba looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Shaman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shaman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bomba.
Tsar Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bomba under the eye.
Bomba misses with a wild combination.
Shaman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bomba just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomba is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Shaman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bomba looks to land a left hand but Shaman moved out of range nicely.
Shaman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bomba misses with a hook.
Shaman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bomba misses the shot to the body.
Shaman walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tsar Bomba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Shaman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bomba throws a poor cross that misses
letting Shaman counter with a right hand.
Shaman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomba. That's going to slow Shaman down.
Shaman defending well as Bomba loads up on a big left hand.
Bomba connects with a body shot that sends Shaman's belly button to the back.
Bomba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shaman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomba throws a low kick but Shaman avoids it.
Bomba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaman.
Shaman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bomba misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomba on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bomba ducks under a wild hook from Shaman.
Bomba changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaman throws an overhand right that lands on Bomba's shoulder, as Bomba tries to avoid the shot.
Bomba lands a nice hook to Shaman's body. Shaman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bomba lands a right hook to the body.
A big right from Shaman misses.
Shaman misses with a double jab.
Bomba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shaman's head backwards.
Bomba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shaman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaman at a distance.
Bomba throws a lazy right hand but Shaman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaman has a takedown stuffed.
Blind Shaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shaman throws out a leg kick but Bomba moves out of range and Shaman only half commits.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaman misses with a hook
and Bomba counters with a nice uppercut.
Shaman misses the shot to the body.
Bomba misses with a two punch combination.
Shaman throws a big counter combination but Bomba scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bomba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bomba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shaman is out of range.
Bomba misses with a wild body shot.
Bomba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bomba works over Shaman's head and body with a nice combination.
Bomba throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bomba cracks Shaman with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Bomba.
Shaman slips a straight right by Bomba.
Shaman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bomba. Bomba obviously looking to wear him down.
Bomba looks to land a right hand but Shaman moved out of range.
Bomba just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShaman.
Shaman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bomba is rocked!
Shaman fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bomba to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bomba looks to clinch but Shaman throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bomba taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Blind Shaman!
An intense looking Blind Shaman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'When my mother gave birth to me in the forests I was struggling so much that I wrapped my own mothers neck tightly with my embilical chord. End in end, I had to bust my embilical chord by tightening heavily....I earnt my freedom and it cost me my own mother. Matador mightt have felt like this.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Renninger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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182 lbs
30 - 16 - 2 |
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30
187 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Richard Renninger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renninger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Renninger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Strange misses.
Strange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Renninger.
Renninger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Strange.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strange.
Renninger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strange.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Renninger controls his hands.
Strange lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strange misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renninger.
Renninger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strange tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
Strange tries a body shot but Renninger blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renninger throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strange blocks it with crossed arms.
Renninger misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Renninger.
Strange works on Renninger's body with a couple of short punches.
Renninger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Renninger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renninger misses with some punches.
Renninger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strange tries to work over Renninger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strange throws an elbow that misses.
Renninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strange misses with a punch on the inside.
Renninger tries a knee to the head but Strange blocks it.
Strange scores a nice knee to the body.
Renninger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renninger has a couple of punches blocked by Strange.
Strange has a couple of punches blocked by Renninger.
Renninger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Strange avoids it.
Renninger working aggressively here.
Renninger working hard to break the clinch.
Strange is trying to drag Renninger to the mat but Renninger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strange.
Strange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strange softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Renninger blocks it with crossed arms.
Strange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strange misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renninger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strange takes a knee right on the jaw!
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Renninger.
A hook to the body from Renninger.
Strange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Renninger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Strange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strange can't find room to land a body shot as Renninger controls the action.
Strange takes a knee to the side of the body.
Renninger has a couple of punches blocked by Strange.
Renninger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strange pushes Renninger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Strange.
Nice body punch from Strange - that landed with a thud.
Strange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Renninger misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Strange avoiding damage as Renninger throws knees to the body.
Renninger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strange takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Strange just misses with a elbow thrown towards Renninger's brow.
Strange blocking some punches.
Strange lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Renninger throws a head punch that misses.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Renninger controls his hands.
Renninger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strange missing with knees to the body.
Renninger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strange decides to pull guard.
Strange looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Renninger passes into side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Renninger has control of an arm but Strange manages to advance to Renninger's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Strange looking for the choke but no joy.
Renninger wants to control his opponent's hands but Strange gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Renninger can't escape the position.
Renninger trying to control the hands but Strange won't let him.
Strange is hanging on to Renninger's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Renninger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strange misses with a hook.
Renninger tries to clinch there but Strange circles away.
Strange is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strange moves into the clinch.
Renninger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strange clinches up against the cage.
Renninger lands with a short shot to the head.
Renninger scores with a shoulder strike.
Renninger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strange tries to throw a body punch but Renninger avoids it by throwing Strange back against the cage.
Renninger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strange.
A right hand to the body from Renninger.
Strange misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Renninger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renninger lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renninger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Renninger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strange tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Renninger is able to avoid easily.
Strange throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange defending well as Renninger loads up on a big left hand.
Strange drives through and clinches with Renninger against the cage.
Strange landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Renninger pushes Strange back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Renninger blocking some punches.
Strange throws a punch but it's blocked by Renninger.
Renninger throws a punch but it's blocked by Strange.
Renninger takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Renninger.
Strange struggles to land a body shot inside as Renninger controls his hands.
Renninger is trying to push Strange away but Strange has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strange.
Renninger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strange lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Strange scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renninger landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Renninger manages to break the clinch.
Strange throws the left hand but Renninger avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renninger tries to land a leg kick but Strange saw it coming and moves away.
Strange loads up on a big right hand but Renninger slips the punch.
Renninger clinches with his opponent.
Strange gets control of Renninger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Strange will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Renninger trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Renninger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Renninger wants to pass the guard but Strange is keeping the position.
Strange lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Strange is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger pulls Strange in to control the position.
Strange postures up in Renninger's guard and throws a big left but Renninger blocks it.
Renninger is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
Strange missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renninger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Renninger is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
Strange trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.
Renninger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strange sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Renninger's guard.
Strange is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Renninger!
Renninger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strange has hold of Renninger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Renninger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strange unloads with some shots from mount but Renninger bucks and avoids them well.
Renninger tries to hold on but Strange postures up.
Strange looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Strange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Strange on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Renninger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strange scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Strange takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Renninger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renninger slips under a jab.
Renninger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renninger is looking to land body kicks.
Renninger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Renninger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strange counters with a single leg into guard. Renninger didn't expect that.
Renninger keeping full guard, as Strange tries to pass.
Strange trying to control but Renninger is working from the bottom.
Renninger controls Strange momentarily but Strange frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange looking to pass the guard.
Renninger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strange can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Renninger is adopting a defensive guard.
Strange landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Renninger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strange throws a big right hand that misses.
Strange landing some decent shots from guard.
Strange pushing down on Renninger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Renninger manages to get to full guard.
Renninger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Strange is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renninger wants to get back to full guard.
Strange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Strange is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Richard Renninger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renninger tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg.
Renninger is staying active underneath Strange, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Renninger trying to control but Strange postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Renninger is positioning himself well to prevent Strange advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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. Strange connects with a nice short shot to Renninger's temple.
Strange thows a huge punch but Renninger dodges it nicely.
Renninger tries to roll over but Strange keeps him under control.
Strange throwing shots but Renninger is blocking nicely.
Renninger tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg.
Renninger taking some punishment here, with Strange in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strange is keen to just control but Renninger is a slippery customer.
Strange seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strange winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
Simon Strange thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
265 lbs
14 - 7 - 1 |
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32
281 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sandor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clegane dives in for a single leg takedown but Brown sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A slow jab from Clegane misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Clegane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Clegane throws a head kick that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Clegane misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown throws a push kick but Clegane slaps the foot to one side.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown defending well as Clegane loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Clegane moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clegane moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clegane is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Clegane is working Brown over against the cage.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Clegane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Brown.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Clegane.
Clegane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Clegane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Clegane blocking some punches.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clegane tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Clegane back against the cage.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Clegane misses with a body punch.
Clegane misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Clegane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Clegane is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
A jab from Brown misses.
Clegane tries to clinch up
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
Clegane pulls guard.
Clegane throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Clegane is trying to get back to half guard.
Clegane can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane is looking to reverse the position.
Brown passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clegane!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clegane wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Clegane tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Clegane keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clegane misses the body punch
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clegane tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clegane lands a jab to the nose.
Brown stuns Clegane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clegane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters with a leg kick.
Clegane misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Clegane was not able to check.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Clegane's belly button to the back.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Clegane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Clegane taking a breather.
Brown blocking some punches.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clegane.
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clegane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clegane breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Clegane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clegane's head backwards.
Clegane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Clegane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clegane tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Brown.
Brown lands with a hook. Clegane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane misses with the body kick
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Clegane tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clegane wants to clinch but Brown slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Clegane down.
Clegane throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Clegane.
Clegane slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clegane throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clegane throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clegane throws a body shot but no joy.
Clegane connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Brown.
You can see that Clegane has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clegane's hands.
Clegane shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clegane.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Clegane is out of range.
Clegane looking to score a takedown here. Brown is defending well but Clegane drives through and ends up in Brown's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Clegane doesn't defend quickly enough and Brown has managed to lock this one up! Can Clegane escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Brown on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dave Brown!
Dave Brown thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Hovi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Seppo Hovi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hessler throws a hook but Hovi avoids it easily.
Hessler moves out of range of the strikes.
Hessler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hovi walks into a straight right hand from Hessler.
Hovi's coach down at The Barracks - LOD was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hovi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hessler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hovi. Hovi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hessler missing with a left hand there. Hovi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hessler half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hessler swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Hovi misses with a hook to the body
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hessler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler throws a hook but Hovi blocks it.
Hessler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hovi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hessler circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Hessler.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hovi throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler misses with a hook
and Hovi counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hessler misses with a double jab.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Hovi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hessler.
Hovi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hovi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hessler.
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Hessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Hovi checks it.
Hovi connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Hessler misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hessler.
The fighters circling - Hessler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hessler lands a leg kick that knocks Hovi off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Hessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hovi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hovi misses with a straight right.
Hovi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Hovi catches Hessler right on the button with a cross.
Hessler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hovi jabs Hessler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hovi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler motions for Hovi to come forward. Hessler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hovi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler moves away from the strike by Hovi.
Hovi misses with a straight left.
Hovi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seppo Hovi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi walks into a jab.
Hessler tries to work over Hovi's front leg with a kick but Hovi checks it.
Hessler throws the kick towards the body but Hovi avoids it.
Hessler moves out of range as Hovi strikes.
Hovi swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hovi throws out a loose jab but Hessler uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hessler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hessler throws a push kick but Hovi slaps the foot to one side.
Hovi throws a poor cross that misses
letting Hessler counter with a right hand.
Hovi blocks a low kick nicely.
Hessler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hovi scores with a jab.
A jab from Hessler misses.
Hessler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hessler slips under a jab.
Hessler throwing a counter right hand but Hovi manages to avoid it.
Hovi misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Hessler misses the target.
Hovi loads up on a big right hand but Hessler slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hovi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body punch from Hovi.
Hovi slips under a jab.
Hovi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler throws a jab but it's blocked by Hovi.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
Hessler misses with a low kick.
Hessler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hessler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovi. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler throws out a leg kick but Hovi moves out of range and Hessler only half commits.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Hessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hessler throws an overhand right that lands on Hovi's shoulder, as Hovi tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seppo Hovi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good leg kick by Hovi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hovi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hessler.
Seppo Hovi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hessler is looking to slow Hovi down with leg kicks.
Hovi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hovi moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Hovi misses with a series of wild punches.
Hessler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hovi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hovi misses the shot to the body.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Hovi checks it.
Hessler scores with the left hand. Hovi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hovi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hessler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hovi throws a nice looking combination but Hessler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hovi works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hovi.
Hessler scores with the left hand. Hovi knows he should have avoided that one.
Hessler misses with an uppercut. Hovi saw that one coming.
Hovi misses with a double jab.
Hessler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hessler connects with a solid leg kick.
Hessler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hessler lands a lovely overhand right.
Hovi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hessler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hessler connects with a leg kick. Hovi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hessler manages to avoid it.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hessler throws a body shot but no joy.
Hessler throws a leg kick but Hovi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hovi throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Hessler.
Hessler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hessler. Hovi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hovi.
Hessler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hovi missing with a left hand there. Hessler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hovi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hessler misses with a lunging right hand
and Hovi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hovi misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Hovi misses.
Hovi scores with a shot to the body.
Hovi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hessler with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hovi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hovi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Hovi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hessler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hovi misses with a looping right.
Hovi cracks a nice hook into Hessler's ribs.
Hessler just misses with a punch to the body.
Hessler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hovi.
Hovi connects with a leg kick. Hessler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hovi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hessler tries to work over Hovi's front leg with a kick but Hovi checks it.
Hovi motions for Hessler to come forward. Hovi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hovi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hovi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hessler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hessler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hessler throws an off balance right hand
and Hovi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hovi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Hessler.
Hessler lands a two punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Hovi there.
Hovi misses with a looping left.
Hovi misses with a double jab.
Hovi throws a jab but it's blocked by Hessler.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hessler throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hovi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Hessler misses.
Hovi misses with a right hand
and Hovi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Clinton Hessler 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hovi throws a hook to the side of Hessler's head but Hessler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hessler looks to land a right hand but Hovi moved out of range.
Hovi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hovi just misses with a punch to the body.
Hovi throws a right and a left that Hessler avoids nicely.
A big left from Hovi misses.
Hessler throws a big counter combination but Hovi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hessler slips a straight right by Hovi.
Hessler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hessler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hessler scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hovi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hessler.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hovi.
Hovi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Hessler blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Hovi does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hessler scores with a one two! Hovi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hessler misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Hessler.
Hessler swings for the body but Hovi moves out of range.
Hessler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hovi under the eye.
Hessler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hovi doesn't seem bothered though.
Hessler avoids the body shot from Hovi.
Hovi throws a front kick aimed at Hessler's knee but Hessler avoids it well.
Hovi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hessler misses with a hook
and Hovi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hovi throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Hessler to counter with a crisp jab.
Hovi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hovi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hessler is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hovi cracks Hessler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hessler throws a leg kick that misses.
Hovi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Hovi there.
Some wild striking there from Hovi.
Hessler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hovi.
Hovi clobbers Hessler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hovi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hessler.
Hessler throws a jab when Hovi was well out of range.
Hovi throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
Hovi throws the left hand but Hessler avoids the punch easily.
As Hovi looks to move away, Hessler throws a big counter combo but Hovi just gets out of the way.
Hessler staying out of range there.
Hovi misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Hessler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hovi throws a shot from downtown. Hessler moves away and avoids it.
Hessler slips a straight right by Hovi.
Hessler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hessler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hessler misses the jab.
Hovi unleashes a big counter combination but Hessler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hovi misses with a wild body shot.
Hessler takes a swing at Hovi's ribcage but misses.
Hessler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hovi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hessler was well out of range. Poor timing from Hovi.
Hessler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hessler lands a really nice looking cross but Hovi seems unphased.
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hessler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Hovi misses.
A nice combination there by Hessler.
Hovi lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hessler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hovi swings for the body but Hessler moves out of range.
Hovi moves out of range as Hessler strikes.
Hessler cracks the inside of Hovi's front leg.
Hovi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hovi throws a series of punches but Hessler moves out of range.
Hessler gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hessler throws a combination. Hovi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hovi looks to land a left hand but Hessler moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hessler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hessler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hovi. Hessler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hessler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hovi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hessler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hovi scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clinton Hessler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hessler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judd comes to the cage accompanied by I take it up the ass - by lil wayne. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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140 lbs
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith lands a head kick!
It looks like Eugene Judd has been cut.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Judd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Judd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Judd throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judd avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Judd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Judd breaks from the clinch.
Smith pushes Judd away with a front kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Judd moves out of range.
Judd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Judd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith is looking to clinch but Judd is avoiding it.
A good leg kick by Judd.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith thumps Judd with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Judd takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knees to the body from Smith.
Judd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judd manages to break the clinch.
Judd swinging wildly here.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Judd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Judd, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Judd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Judd can pounce on him.
Smith throws a head kick but Judd moves out of range.
Judd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judd scores with a body shot.
Smith gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Judd lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Judd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Judd lands a nice shot to the body.
Judd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Judd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Judd avoids the damage to the body.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Judd's efforts to push away.
Judd has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Judd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judd misses with some punches.
Smith working Judd over with knees to the body.
Judd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judd.
Judd has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Judd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Judd avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Judd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judd has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Judd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Judd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Judd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Judd's brow.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Judd throws a head punch that misses.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Judd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Judd can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Smith obliges.
Smith looking to throw knees to the head but Judd is blocking nicely.
Judd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judd's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eugene Judd'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.
A jab from Judd misses.
Judd avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Judd pushes him off.
Smith forces Judd back against the cage and clinches.
Judd struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith lands a knee to the head.
Smith throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judd.
Judd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Judd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Judd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judd misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Judd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Judd lands a right hand.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judd breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
A clash of legs there as Judd blocks the low kick.
Judd lands a jab.
Judd misses with a kick to the body.
Smith moves away from the strike by Judd.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Judd looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matt Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Judd lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Judd manages to break the clinch.
Judd lands with a cross.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Judd.
Judd punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith wants to clinch but Judd slips to the side
and Judd counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Judd 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith wants to stand up but Judd is controlling him.
Smith pushes Judd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Smith tries to clinch but Judd moves out of range.
Judd attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Judd cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Judd darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns Judd into the cage.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith pushes Judd up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Judd avoids it.
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Judd blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judd.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow.
Judd managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Judd throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Judd.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Judd gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judd.
Judd wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Judd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Judd tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Judd back against the cage.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Judd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Judd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Judd gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Judd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Judd blocks it.
Judd throws a head punch that misses.
Judd wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Judd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judd's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judd breaks the clinch.
Smith drives through and clinches with Judd against the cage.
Judd avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Judd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A shot in the inside from Judd.
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 Eugene Judd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eugene Judd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Judd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith feints and then cracks Judd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judd down.
Judd swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch there but Judd circles away.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Judd.
Judd scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Judd swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Judd is defending well for now.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Judd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Judd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judd lands a body punch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Judd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Judd blocks an elbow strike.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Judd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Judd avoids the damage to the body.
Judd takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Judd.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Judd is defending well for now.
Judd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Judd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judd.
A short left from Judd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Judd avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Judd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Judd managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Judd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Judd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith trying to stall but Judd improves his position.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Judd.
Judd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judd throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Judd.
Smith tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd misses with an uppercut.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Judd takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judd's sensitive parts.
Smith tries to clinch but Judd is having none of it.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Judd.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Judd avoids it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Judd keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Smith blocks the low kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Judd moves out of range.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Judd, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Judd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Judd as the two fighters clinch.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Judd's defenses.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Judd avoids the damage to the body.
Judd throws a head punch that misses.
Judd breaks the clinch.
A big right from Judd misses.
Smith wants to clinch.
Judd punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Judd counters with a straight right hand.
Judd thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Eugene Judd.
I think Judd 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Ridgway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sud Saming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saming has chosen Enter the Tiger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
175 lbs
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27
184 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gary Ridgway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sud Saming!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saming scores with a hook to the body. Ridgway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ridgway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saming throws a lazy right hand but Ridgway sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saming defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ridgway.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saming.
Nice defenses there by Ridgway.
Ridgway avoids a kick to the body.
Ridgway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ridgway takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ridgway takes a swing at Saming's ribcage but misses.
Saming moves out of range of the strikes.
Ridgway missing with a left hand there. Saming was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saming unleashes a big counter combination but Ridgway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ridgway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saming feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ridgway's calf.
Ridgway is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saming's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ridgway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saming is just riding it out for now. Ridgway eventually gives up the hold.
Ridgway seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgway is trying to control the action in half guard but Saming is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ridgway throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ridgway tries to pass to full mount but Saming defends it.
Ridgway is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ridgway lands with a punch from half guard.
Ridgway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ridgway tries to pass to full mount but Saming defends it.
Saming is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ridgway's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ridgway's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saming's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saming keeps control of the position as Ridgway tries to break free.
Ridgway trying to control the action but Saming just sinks the hooks in.
Saming is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ridgway knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ridgway for a finish.
Saming looking for the RNC.
Saming has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ridgway is defending well but eventually Saming manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ridgway has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sud Saming!
Sud Saming seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Bannon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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260 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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243 lbs
46 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Bannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bannon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takahashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bannon scores with a sloppy right hand. Takahashi should have avoided that one.
Bannon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Takahashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bannon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bannon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takahashi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bannon.
Takahashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bannon finds it's way round the side to connect with Takahashi's head.
Takahashi is rocked!
Takahashi throws a body punch but Bannon moves out of range.
Bannon drops his hands momentarily and Takahashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takahashi throws a combination. Bannon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bannon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
Bannon looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Bannon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Bannon.
Bannon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bannon throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Takahashi misses.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bannon.
Takahashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bannon lands with a kick to the ribs.
A lazy left from Bannon finds it's target.
Bannon with a jab.
Takahashi is still on wobbly legs! Can Bannon finish him?
Bannon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi seems to have recovered his senses.
Bannon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takahashi.
Bannon slips a straight right by Takahashi.
Takahashi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bannon manages to avoid it.
Bannon slips a jab and a cross from Takahashi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bannon lands a big right hand that sends Takahashi crashing to the mat! Bannon stays standing though and waves Takahashi back to his feet!
Bannon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takahashi throws a good cross that connects.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bannon moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannon fakes the body blow, causing Takahashi to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Takahashi goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Bannon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mookie Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blaylock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Alive. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mookie Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaylock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range and Blaylock settles back down.
Goldstein tries to clinch but Blaylock moves out of range.
Blaylock throwing a counter right hand but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Mookie Blaylock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaylock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goldstein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blaylock scrambles back to his feet.
Blaylock throws a big shot that misses.
Goldstein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Blaylock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Blaylock misses
and Goldstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blaylock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blaylock struggling a bit here.
Goldstein postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Goldstein seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Goldstein in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Goldstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blaylock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Blaylock tries to improve position but can't.
Goldstein tries to move to mount but Blaylock blocks the move with his legs.
Goldstein cracks Blaylock with a big right hand but Blaylock just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Goldstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaylock wants to control but Goldstein postures up.
Blaylock avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Goldstein.
Goldstein working away.
Goldstein throwing strikes but Blaylock manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Goldstein wants to control but Blaylock postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein tries to bench press Blaylock off him but Blaylock keeps the position.
Blaylock tries to score with some ground and pound. Goldstein controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Goldstein is looking to regain half guard here but Blaylock keeps moving and retains side control.
Goldstein is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blaylock off and has taken his back!
Blaylock is keeping busy.
Goldstein throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Blaylock!
Blaylock covering up well and avoiding damage.
Goldstein trying to control momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein missing with punches from the back.
Goldstein landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein is throwing strikes but Blaylock counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Blaylock regains half guard.
Blaylock wants to get back to full guard.
Blaylock is working hard here to advance position.
Goldstein sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blaylock defending well though.
Goldstein trying to control the action but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Blaylock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blaylock taking some punishment here, with Goldstein in his half guard.
Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Goldstein 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaylock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldstein.
Goldstein thows a huge punch but Blaylock dodges it nicely.
Goldstein is nestled in close to Blaylock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blaylock is trying to control but can't.
Blaylock gets back to full guard.
Goldstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Goldstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Blaylock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Samson Goldstein has been cut.
Goldstein shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blaylock as he avoids it easily.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Blaylock pushes him off.
Goldstein catches Blaylock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blaylock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Goldstein on the side of the head.
Goldstein throws a hook but Blaylock blocks it.
Blaylock throws out a leg kick but Goldstein moves out of range and Blaylock only half commits.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Blaylock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaylock moves away.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Blaylock throws the left hand but Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Goldstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaylock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock swings widly with a right hand
and Goldstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goldstein.
Blaylock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldstein trying to control but Blaylock is working from the bottom.
Goldstein won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
Goldstein scoring with some ground and pound.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Blaylock has wrist control.
Goldstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blaylock controlling the position.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein won't allow Blaylock to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goldstein controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Goldstein scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Blaylock looks to land a left hand but Goldstein moved out of range nicely.
Goldstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blaylock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goldstein scores with a nice 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!
Goldstein changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Blaylock moves forwards but Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samson Goldstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blaylock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Goldstein.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goldstein.
Blaylock misses with an uppercut. Goldstein saw that one coming.
Mookie Blaylock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Goldstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blaylock.
Goldstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Blaylock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goldstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blaylock keeping moving, preventing Goldstein from controlling successfully.
Goldstein lands a couple of elbows.
Goldstein with a nice head shot there.
Goldstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blaylock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldstein throws a strike but Blaylock rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blaylock looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blaylock has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Blaylock won't allow Goldstein to sweep him here.
Goldstein managing to control the position.
Blaylock looking to sit in guard and control but Goldstein gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samson Goldstein's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Blaylock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Goldstein doesn't seem phased though.
Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blaylock.
Goldstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blaylock was well out of range. Poor timing from Goldstein.
Blaylock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Blaylock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldstein's head backwards.
Goldstein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaylock throws a sloppy head kick and Goldstein moves out of range easily.
Blaylock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blaylock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldstein is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Goldstein.
Goldstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Nice takedown defense from Blaylock. No joy for Goldstein on that attempt.
Goldstein lunges at Blaylock with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blaylock's hand.
It looks like Mookie Blaylock has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a body kick.
Goldstein shoots in looking for a takedown. Blaylock tries to sprawl out of it but Goldstein keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blaylock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaylock throws a shot from downtown. Goldstein moves away and avoids it.
Blaylock scores with a nice strike.
Blaylock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Goldstein with the counter takedown but Blaylock avoids it easily.
Blaylock throws out a loose jab but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goldstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Blaylock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goldstein momentarily.
Blaylock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Goldstein to counter with a crisp jab.
Goldstein swinging wildly here.
Goldstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaylock moves away.
A jab from Blaylock misses.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blaylock misses with a head kick.
Goldstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blaylock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldstein changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Blaylock avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Blaylock misses.
Goldstein throws a looping overhand right but Blaylock ducks down to avoid it.
Blaylock throws a jab but it's blocked by Goldstein.
Blaylock takes one on the button.
Goldstein blocks a jab.
Blaylock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goldstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blaylock defends it well.
Goldstein cracks the inside of Blaylock's front leg.
Blaylock tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Goldstein punishes Blaylock's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goldstein connects with a body shot.
Goldstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blaylock quickly recovers to half guard.
Goldstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldstein thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaylock is trying to control but can't.
Samson Goldstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blaylock tries to roll over but Goldstein keeps him under control.
Blaylock wants to control but Goldstein is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaylock is looking to control Goldstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blaylock avoid being mounted?
Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Blaylock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Goldstein is nestled in close to Blaylock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Goldstein sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mookie Blaylock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goldstein wants to pass to mount but Blaylock is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goldstein has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gymer Alexandersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Hanttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexandersson's entrance music is Too Bad I Have To Destroy You Now. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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22 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gymer Alexandersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Hanttonen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanttonen rushes Alexandersson and presses him up against the cage.
Alexandersson breaks the clinch.
Hanttonen throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Gymer Alexandersson has been cut.
Hanttonen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alexandersson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alexandersson slips under a jab from Hanttonen.
A cross from Alexandersson lands.
It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Hanttonen misses with a hook. Alexandersson ducked under it nicely.
Alexandersson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick from Hanttonen lands but Alexandersson takes it in his stride.
Alexandersson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanttonen throws a shot from downtown. Alexandersson moves away and avoids it.
Hanttonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alexandersson, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexandersson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alexandersson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alexandersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexandersson looks to land a body kick but Hanttonen moved away.
Alexandersson tries to keep at a distance but Hanttonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexandersson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanttonen pushes Alexandersson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alexandersson.
A short right from Alexandersson on the inside.
Alexandersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanttonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alexandersson throws out the jab.
Hanttonen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alexandersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alexandersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hanttonen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alexandersson's sensitive parts.
Alexandersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
No joy there for Alexandersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hanttonen motions for Alexandersson to come forward. Hanttonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hanttonen tries to land a front kick but Alexandersson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alexandersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexandersson takes a swing at Hanttonen's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanttonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanttonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexandersson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanttonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexandersson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Alexandersson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alexandersson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanttonen as he connects with a hook.
Alexandersson scores with a jab to the head.
Hanttonen throws a nice head kick!
Hanttonen scores with a punch to the head.
Hanttonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanttonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandersson missing with a left hand there. Hanttonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alexandersson throws a front kick that sends Hanttonen stumbling back into the cage.
Hanttonen looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alexandersson lands with a kick to the ribs.
No joy there for Alexandersson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexandersson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alexandersson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Alexandersson, as that shot connected.
That has opened up Marko Hanttonen's cut even more.
Hanttonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexandersson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hanttonen sprawling to the canvas! Hanttonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Alexandersson finish him?!
Hanttonen is rocked!
The cut above Marko Hanttonen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandersson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hanttonen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hanttonen is out cold! Alexandersson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gymer Alexandersson!
Gymer Alexandersson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Sara - Weatherman. Brandon Hale has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Hale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beast!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hale misses with a right hand
and Beast counters with a low kick, right behind Hale 's knee.
Beast connects with a looping right hand.
Hale misses with a straight left.
Hale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast feints a counter leg kick.
Brandon Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast checks a low kick from Hale.
Hale throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beast misses with a looping right.
Hale throws a front kick aimed at Beast's knee but Beast avoids it well.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Beast misses with a hook.
Hale avoids a kick to the body.
Hale throws a lazy head kick
and Beast counters with an inside leg kick.
Hale checks a low kick from Beast.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast lands a lovely overhand right.
Hale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Beast is out of range and Hale settles back down.
Hale is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Beast.
Hale misses with a low kick as Beast jumps back.
Beast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Hale wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
Beast chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hale can pounce on him.
Beast cracks Hale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beast doesn't seem bothered though.
That kick from Beast tenderised Hale's leg. Hale is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale throws a front kick aimed at Beast's knee but Beast avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Beast misses.
Beast lands a jab to Hale's midsection.
Beast scores with a nice head shot.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Hale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hale with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Donk. Beast catches Hale right on the button with a cross.
Beast connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hale's hands.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Hale throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hale scores with a nice body kick.
Beast is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beast closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale throws a solid leg kick but Beast takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hale.
A slapping leg kick lands for Beast.
Hale throws a leg kick but Beast sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beast swinging wildly here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beast.
An inside leg kick lands from Hale.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
And Beast responds with a good body kick, but Hale manages to step out the way in time.
Beast uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beast tries to score with a low kick but Hale moves his leg out of the way.
Hale lands with an uppercut that bounces Beast off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale wants to slow Beast down by chopping away at his legs.
Beast only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Beast has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beast, right into the meat.
Hale throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale lands a big uppercut and Beast crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beast looks OK. Hale waves Beast back to his feet!
Beast is rocked!
Hale sends Beast crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hale is motioning to the referee to let Beast up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can Hale finish him?
Hale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Beast.
Beast is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Beast.
Hale misses with a head kick.
Hale thuds his shin into the meat of Beast's side.
Beast seems to have recovered his senses.
Some bone on bone action there as Beast checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hale misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hale. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beast missing with a left hand there. Hale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Beast fakes the leg kick and cracks Hale in the body.
Good exchange - Hale coming out on top.
Beast jabs at Hale's body.
Hale misses the jab.
Beast appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beast.
Hale throws a low kick but Beast moves out of range easily.
Beast throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Beast might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hale has got the better of the exchanges.
Beast jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is looking to land body kicks.
Hale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hale connects with a solid leg kick.
Hale thows a leg kick but Beast checks it
and Beast cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beast lands an overhand right.
Brandon Hale is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast misses with a body kick.
Hale lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beast's sensitive parts.
Beast throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hale throws a body punch but Beast moves out of range.
Beast connects with a solid leg kick.
Beast throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hale.
Beast paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Beast lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beast's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beast keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beast thumps Hale with a low kick.
Hale throws a hook but Beast blocks it.
Hale takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hale avoids the body shot from Beast.
Hale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beast sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hale scores with a leg kick.
Beast throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hale appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast dips to his left and cracks Hale with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hale. Beast does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hale misses with an uppercut
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale is looking to chop away at Beast's legs.
Hale throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beast counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beast can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Hale misses its intended target.
Hale throws a lazy uppercut
and Beast counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beast checks a leg kick.
Hale misses with a low kick.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hale feinted with a counter takedown.
Hale misses with a hook
and Hale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hale moves out of range of the strikes.
Beast defending well as Hale loads up on a big left hand.
Beast looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hale is looking to chop away at Beast's legs.
Hale moves out of range of the strikes.
Hale throwing a counter right hand but Beast manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beast moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Beast is just out of range.
Good shot there by Beast.
Beast displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hale throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beast keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beast tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hale scores with a spinning back kick!
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beast can pounce on him.
Hale lands a leg kick that knocks Beast off balance momentarily.
Hale is looking to score with low kicks.
Beast's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hale under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hale scores with a leg kick.
Hale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beast checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hale looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beast was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hale wants to land a leg kick but Beast is out of range.
Beast moves out of range of the leg kick from Hale.
Hale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hale misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
You can see that Beast has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Beast lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hale turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hale moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale takes a swing at Beast's ribcage but misses.
Beast connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hale. Hale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Beast explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beast lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hale throws a lazy right hand but Beast sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Beast blocks the low kick.
Beast dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hale. That did some damage!
Hale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Hale's head.
A low kick from Hale misses
enabling Beast to counter with a crisp jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beast.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beast, right into the meat.
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!
Beast thumps Hale with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beast finds it's way round the side to connect with Hale's head.
Beast ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hale moves away.
Hale attempts a counter takedown but Beast avoids it well and moves away.
Beast throws a big shot that misses.
Hale throws out a powerful jab.
Beast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hale.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hale doesn't seem phased though.
Hale connects with a solid leg kick.
Hale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hale is rocked!
Beast feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hale sprawling to the canvas! Hale rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beast finish him?!
Oh Hale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beast appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Beast.
Beast throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beast lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Hale is predictable there
and Beast counters with an outside leg kick.
Hale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Beast.
Hale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beast turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Beast drops Hale with a huge uppercut! Hale drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Beast is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Beast!
Billy Beast took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm bad, I know it. I'm bad, I show it.'.
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