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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alojz Černư (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alojz Černư!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Černư ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Černư walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Černư throws a head kick but Ventura moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Černư tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Černư.
Černư throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ventura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Černư finds it's way round the side to connect with Ventura's head.
Černư misses with a straight right.
Černư looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Černư takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Černư was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Černư throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Černư scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Černư blocks a jab.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Černư.
Černư throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ventura on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Černư gets tackled into the cage by Ventura. Ventura maintains the clinch.
Ventura misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Černư.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Černư wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Černư blocks a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Černư.
A short uppercut from Ventura.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Černư blocking some punches.
Černư breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventura moves forwards but Černư connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ventura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Černư has time to react.
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Černư 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura slips under a jab.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Černư is just out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Černư gets tackled into the cage by Ventura. Ventura maintains the clinch.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Černưs head.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Černư misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Černư avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ventura.
Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Černư is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Černư after a bit of a struggle.
Ventura is leaning against Černư and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Černư.
Černư wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura prevents Černư from breaking the clinch.
Ventura tries to work over Černư's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Černư's elbow.
Černư prevents a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Černư's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura tries to work over Černư's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Černư manages to break the clinch.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Černư.
Černư chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Černư scores with a jab to the head.
Ventura cracks Černư with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ventura throws a series of punches but Černư moves out of range.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ventura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Černư scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Černư.
Černư looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Černư throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Černư's shoulder, as Černư tries to avoid the shot.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Černư misses with a wild combination.
Ventura misses with a body kick.
Černư throws a quick inside leg kick.
Černư misses the shot to the body.
Ventura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Černư lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ventura tries to clinch but Černư moves out of range.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Černư misses with a head kick.
Alojz Černư is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Černư misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Černưs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Černư with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Černư slips the punch.
Alojz Černư is winning the standup battle so far.
Černư ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Černư swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Černư changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Černư.
Černư on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Černư misses with a few strikes there.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Černư tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Černư has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Černư's head.
Černư is rocked!
Černư is holding his hands too far apart here. Ventura throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Černư is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Krukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redfield's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Believers . Krukowski has chosen Disturbed - The Sound of Silence as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Krukowski!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redfield misses with a jab to the body
and Krukowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Krukowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redfield.
Redfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krukowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redfield moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Kevin Krukowski has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krukowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redfield.
Krukowski works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krukowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Krukowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Redfield lands a nice hook to Krukowski's body. Krukowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice combo by Redfield! Oh, that's hurt him - Krukowski falls to the canvas and Redfield follows him into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redfield is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krukowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
Krukowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krukowski wants to control but Redfield postures up.
Redfield wants to control but Krukowski is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krukowski tries to improve position but can't.
Krukowski is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield controlling the position.
Redfield in side control, throwing shots but Krukowski defends.
Redfield controls the position from side control.
Redfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Krukowski is trying to control Redfield's posture but Redfield avoids it.
Redfield trying to control the action but Krukowski is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield lands a few punches from side control.
That has opened up Kevin Krukowski's cut even more.
You can see the frustration on Krukowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Redfield connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krukowski some visible discomfort.
Kevin Krukowski's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kevin Krukowski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chris Redfield!
Chris Redfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Munchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Franklin Munchack!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alzate connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Franklin Munchack has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Munchack.
Munchack feints the counter takedown.
Alzate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Munchack wants to improve his position but Alzate is controlling well.
Munchack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alzate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alzate's back!
Alzate is in bad spot here.
Alzate grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Alzate tries to roll but Munchack sticks to his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munchack is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alzate has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Munchack is controlling the position but Alzate somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate is concentrating on defense, preventing Munchack from advancing position.
Munchack controlling the pace.
Alzate is trying to maintain the position but Munchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Munchack wants to free his trapped foot but Alzate is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Munchack is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Munchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Munchack trying to control from Alzate's half guard. Alzate has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Alzate pulls Munchack in close to prevent any damage.
Alzate is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Munchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alzate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Munchack won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alzate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munchack has managed to get both his arms back between Alzate's legs - danger averted.
Alzate keeping moving, preventing Munchack from controlling successfully.
Alzate looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alzate scores with a takedown into Munchack's guard.
Munchack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alzate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alzate wants to control from the top but Munchack keeps moving.
Alzate tries to free his leg and advance position but Munchack is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munchack is on top in guard.
Munchack tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzate is retaining full guard.
Alzate controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Munchack wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Alzate working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Franklin Munchack will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alzate scores with a jab.
Munchack tries to clinch there but Alzate circles away.
Alzate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Munchack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzate throws out the jab.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Munchack is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Munchack connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alzate throws a shot to the body.
Munchack shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Munchack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munchack checks a low kick from Alzate.
Alzate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munchack moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munchack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Munchack.
Munchack tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alzate shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Alzate was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Munchack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alzate throws a strike aimed at the side of Munchack's head but Munchack avoids it well.
Munchack is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Alzate working away.
Alzate wants to control but Munchack is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munchack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alzate throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alzate is looking to take a break and control but Munchack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munchack can't do much from the bottom here.
Munchack trying to remain calm as Alzate controls from the top position.
Munchack wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Alzate in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alzate wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Munchack, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Munchack is not content to let Alzate control the position.
Alzate lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munchack avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Alzate.
Alzate misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Alzate controls the position.
Munchack is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munchack struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Alzate fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alzate tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alzate has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munchack is looking to regain half guard here but Alzate keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Munchack's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alzate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Munchack keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Munchack's cut.
That's time! Alzate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Munchack tries to clinch but Alzate is having none of it.
Munchack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alzate tries to counter with a takedown but Munchack is quick to defend against it.
Alzate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Munchack if he has to take too many more of those.
Alzate lands a nice shot to the body.
Alzate throws a leg kick
and Munchack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alzate won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchack throws an elbow but Alzate slips to the side and avoids it well.
Munchack lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munchack trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munchack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate struggling a bit here.
Munchack looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alzate is looking to regain half guard here but Munchack keeps moving and retains side control.
Alzate manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Munchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alzate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Munchack.
Alzate trying to hold on to Munchack's head to control him but Munchack postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alzate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alzate defending well though.
Munchack is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Alzate as he works his way to full guard.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Munchack can do to turn this around?
Munchack trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Munchack wants to pass the guard but Alzate is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alzate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alzate might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Munchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Munchack wants to control from the top but Alzate keeps moving.
Munchack postures up.
Alzate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Munchack controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alzate takes a swing at Munchack's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munchack is out of range.
And Munchack tries to counter it with a takedown but Alzate pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alzate throws a push kick but Munchack slaps the foot to one side.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Alzate jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munchack darts in and clinches Alzate up against the cage.
Munchack looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alzate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alzate stalling the fight.
Alzate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munchack backwards.
Alzate pulls Munchack into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alzate 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
An out of breath Niko Alzate thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yeshua Immanuel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Immanuel misses.
Immanuel misses with a looping right.
Halo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo.
Immanuel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Immanuel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Immanuel moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Immanuel misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Immanuel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Halo.
Immanuel lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Immanuel there.
Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Immanuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Halo.
Halo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Halo catches Immanuel right on the button with a cross.
Halo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Immanuel's hands.
Halo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Immanuel throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Halo tries to land a leg kick but Immanuel saw it coming and moves away.
Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Halo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Immanuel right on the button. Immanuel goes down! Halo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Halo gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Halo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Halo made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramses Kolmas has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Foster!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolmas tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Kolmas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kolmas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster avoids a kick to the body.
Kolmas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kolmas as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolmas doesn't manage to clinch there - Foster circles away.
Kolmas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Kolmas backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Kolmas manages to avoid it all.
Kolmas misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foster defends it nicely.
Foster is looking for the big counter here.
Foster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kolmas but Kolmas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ramses Kolmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Foster.
Kolmas throws a front kick aimed at Foster's knee but Foster avoids it well.
Kolmas misses with a body kick.
Foster lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kolmas throws a head kick but Foster moves out of range.
Kolmas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Foster.
As Kolmas backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Kolmas manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas fakes the leg kick and cracks Foster in the body.
Kolmas clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kolmas throws an elbow but misses.
Kolmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Foster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kolmas.
Foster blocks an elbow strike.
Foster avoids a wild elbow strike from Kolmas.
Foster blocks an uppercut.
Kolmas throws an elbow that misses.
Kolmas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kolmas wants a takedown but no success here.
Foster blocks a body shot from Kolmas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kolmas is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kolmas is trying to maintain the position but Foster is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolmas wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
Kolmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Foster is one step ahead there.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Kolmas is retaining full guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Kolmas keeps moving.
Kolmas is trying to control the position but Foster postures up.
Kolmas keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Kolmas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kolmas chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kolmas scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramses Kolmas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kolmas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Foster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kolmas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Foster has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Foster and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kolmas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kolmas throws a sloppy head kick
and Foster counters with a three punch combo that has Kolmas backing up. Kolmas nods at Foster to acknowledge the strikes.
Kolmas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kolmas working away.
Kolmas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Foster has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kolmas but great work by Foster.
Foster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolmas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Foster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas regains half guard.
Kolmas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kolmas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kolmas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Foster pulls his head out easily.
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolmas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Foster trying to control from Kolmas's half guard. Kolmas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kolmas looking to control.
Kolmas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Foster controls from within his opponent's guard.
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Kolmas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kolmas manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Kolmas's guard.
Kolmas is trying to keep Foster in close.
Foster is posturing up here but Kolmas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Foster tries to roll out but it's too tight and Foster has to tap! Slick submission there by Kolmas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramses Kolmas!
An out of breath Ramses Kolmas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Elmo Salty had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salty misses the shot to the body.
Salty throws a hook but Marcolini avoids it easily.
Salty just misses with a punch to the body.
Salty misses with a straight right.
Marcolini was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Marcolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salty manages to avoid it.
Marcolini looks to throw the jab but Salty is out of range.
Salty throws a looping overhand right but Marcolini ducks down to avoid it.
Salty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marcolini manages to avoid it.
Salty scores with a nice head shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Marcolini checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcolini digs a good body shot into Salty's ribs.
A big right from Marcolini misses.
Salty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marcolini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salty in his tracks.
Marcolini thows a leg kick but Salty checks it
and Salty counters with a nice uppercut.
Marcolini swings widly with a right hand
and Marcolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Salty. That snapped Marcolini's head back.
Salty avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salty tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marcolini is able to avoid easily.
Salty scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marcolini doesn't seem bothered though.
A cross from Marcolini lands.
Marcolini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini connects with a single shot there.
Salty with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini throws a lazy right hand but Salty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salty throws a shot to the body.
Salty misses with a double jab.
Salty forces Marcolini back against the cage and clinches.
Salty tries a body shot but Marcolini blocks it.
Salty struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcolini controls his hands.
Salty lands with a light punch inside.
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Marcolini misses with a knee to the head.
Marcolini managing to block the knees to the body from Salty.
A shot in the inside from Salty.
Salty lands an uppercut.
Salty scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcolini is trying to stall.
Salty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcolini tries to land knees in the clinch but Salty avoids the damage to the body.
Salty landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Marcolini misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Salty - that landed with a thud.
Marcolini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Marcolini looks winded!
Marcolini missing with knees to the body.
Salty working Marcolini over with knees to the body.
Salty unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marcolini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Salty.
A short right from Salty.
Salty lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Salty softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Salty looking to throw knees to the head but Marcolini is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Salty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Salty obliges.
Marcolini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salty.
Salty trying to land knees to the body.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcolini avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salty is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Salty lands a right hand.
Salty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Salty using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salty.
Salty missing with knees to the body.
Salty tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marcolini avoids it.
Salty scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcolini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salty digs a right hand underneath Marcolini's ribcage. Marcolini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Salty.
A hook to the body from Salty.
Salty throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marcolinis head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salty crunches a lovely knee into Marcolini's ribcage.
Salty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Salty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marcolini is defending well for now.
Salty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcolini backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Salty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salty misses with a head kick.
Salty ducks under a wild hook from Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a body punch but Salty moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Marcolini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marcolini.
Salty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Salty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marcolini.
Salty tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marcolini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marcolini tries to counter by closing the distance.
Salty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marcolini on the side of the head.
Marcolini staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salty ducks under a wild hook from Marcolini.
Salty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcolini avoids the head kick by Salty.
Salty lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marcolini is breathing heavily.
Salty swings for the body but Marcolini moves out of range.
Marcolini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Salty back to the cage. Marcolini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Salty scores with a jab to the head.
Salty tries to clinch up but Marcolini circles away and keeps his distance.
Marcolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salty.
Salty throws a sloppy head kick
and Marcolini counters with a stiff right hand.
Salty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcolini looks to land a left hand but Salty moved out of range nicely.
Marcolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salty.
Salty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcolini works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salty defending well as Marcolini loads up on a big left hand.
Salty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marcolini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcolini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marcolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Salty.
Marcolini's jab looks to have found its range, popping Salty under the eye.
Marcolini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salty finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcolini's head.
Salty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marco Marcolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salty lands a slapping body shot.
Marcolini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salty.
Elmo Salty is winning the standup battle so far.
Marcolini lands a nice hook to Salty's body. Salty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marcolini cracks a nice hook into Salty's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to work over Salty's front leg with a kick but Salty checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Salty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Salty lands with a kick to the temple. Marcolini shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Marcolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salty manages to avoid it.
Salty lands a right hook to the body.
Salty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Marcolini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marcolini throws a big shot that misses.
Marcolini takes one on the button.
Marcolini 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.
Salty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcolini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marcolini scrambles back to his feet.
Marcolini throws a series of punches but Salty moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Marcolini misses
and Salty counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salty is looking to slow Marcolini down with leg kicks.
Marcolini sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice cross by Salty.
Salty loads up on a big right hand but Marcolini slips the punch.
Salty throws a powerful right kick. Marcolini tried to block low but the kick was high! Marcolini was taken right off of his feet! Salty jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elmo Salty!
Elmo Salty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rau Utu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua comes to the cage accompanied by Freak on a Leash by Korn. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fatu Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rau Utu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tua scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Rau Utu has been cut.
Tua throws a hook but Utu avoids it easily.
Tua throws the left hand but Utu avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Tua does no damage.
Utu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua.
Utu looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick.
Rau Utu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Utu.
Utu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Utu lands a jab to Tua's midsection.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Utu throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Utu does it's job there.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Utu ducks down to avoid it.
Tua blocks a head kick by Utu.
Tua misses with a few strikes there.
Utu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Utu.
Utu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Utu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Utu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Utu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tua moves out of range of the body kick from Utu.
Utu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Utu blocks a low kick nicely.
Utu thuds his right hand into Tua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Utu is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Tua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Utu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tua.
Utu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Utu closes the distance and clinches.
Utu blocks a body shot from Tua.
Tua lands with a light punch inside.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Utu backwards.
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!
Utu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Utu throws a head punch that misses.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Tua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Utu is out of range and Tua settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tua.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Utu is out of range.
Utu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Utu. Beautiful body shot.
Utu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Utu thows a body kick. Tua tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Utu throws a sloppy head kick and Tua moves out of range easily.
Utu misses with a head kick.
Utu rushes Tua and presses him up against the cage.
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromUtu.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Utu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from Tua misses.
Utu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Utu misses with a body punch
and Tua counters with a stiff right hand.
Utu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Utu thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That has opened up Rau Utu's cut even more.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Utu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utu.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Utu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Utu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Utu cracks Tua with a good jab.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Utu's sensitive parts.
Utu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tua lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua looks to score with a jab to the body but Utu is just out of range.
Tua blocks the body kick.
Utu lands with a kick to the temple. Tua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tua throws a hook but Utu avoids it easily.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Utu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Utu takes a swing at Tua's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu misses with a head kick.
Tua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Utu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Utu is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Utu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Utu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Utu manages to avoid it.
Tua scores with a hook.
Utu cracks Tua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Utu 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.
Tua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Utu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tua misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tua throws the left hand but Utu avoids the punch easily.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Utu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Fatu Tua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rau Utu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Utu slips the punch.
Tua throws a leg kick but Utu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Utu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Utu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tua throws a jab when Utu was well out of range.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Utu finds it's target.
Fatu Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Utu misses with a head kick.
Tua moves away from the strike by Utu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Utu misses with a wild body shot.
Utu scores with a nice body kick.
Utu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tua's hands.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Utu moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Utu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tua misses with a hook. Utu ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utu punishes Tua's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua throws a hook but Utu blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Tua blocks the leg kick.
Tua misses with a looping left.
Utu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Utu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Utu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Utu manages to avoid it.
Utu throws a push kick but Tua slaps the foot to one side.
Utu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tua was well out of range. Poor timing from Utu.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Utu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Utu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Utu sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Utu.
Tua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Tua misses.
Tua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Utu. Utu obviously looking to wear him down.
Utu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua's head backwards.
Utu avoids the body shot from Tua.
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!
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Utu was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua lands an overhand right.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Utu is out of range.
A jab from Tua misses.
Utu gets a clinch.
Utu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Utu blocks an uppercut.
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Utu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice straight punches there by Utu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Utu.
Tua misses with a straight left.
Utu looks for the body kick but Tua saw that one coming.
Tua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Utu misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Utu - just one landing.
Utu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua.
Utu tries to clinch up but Tua circles away and keeps his distance.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Utu moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tua misses with a hook. Utu ducked under it nicely.
Tua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tua blocks the body kick.
Utu slips a jab from Tua.
Utu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Utu misses with a punch to the body.
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Utu's shoulder, as Utu tries to avoid the shot.
Utu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Utu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Utu defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Utu jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Utu.
Tua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Utu lands with a nice body kick.
A cross from Utu lands.
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!
Tua throws a nice looking combination but Utu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Utu misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Utu thuds a left hand into Tua's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Utu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Utu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Utu clinches with his opponent.
Utu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Utu tries to clinch there but Tua circles away.
Utu defending well as Tua loads up on a big left hand.
Tua lands with an overhand left.
Tua avoids a kick to the body.
Utu misses with a kick to the body.
Utu wants to clinch up but Tua keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Utu finds it's way through Tua's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua throws a leg kick but Utu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua misses with a hook.
Utu lands with a nice body kick.
Utu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rau Utu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rau Utu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big right from Tua misses.
Utu with a hook.
Tua avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tua. That's going to slow Utu down.
Tua needs to keep his hands up - Utu had a free shot at his head there.
Utu moves into the clinch.
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tua moves forwards but Utu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tua is rocked!
Utu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whack! Utu lands a heavy head kick that drops Tua. The ref tackles Utu to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tua was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Rau Utu!
Rau Utu gave a mention to MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samppa Linna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Cryin' Like A Bitch - Godsmack as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samppa Linna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parantainen throws a jab when Linna was well out of range.
Linna scores with a body shot.
Parantainen looks winded!
Linna lands a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Linna.
Parantainen slips a jab and a cross from Linna.
Parantainen feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Linna does no damage.
Linna lands a nice hook to Parantainen's body. Parantainen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good exchange - Linna coming out on top.
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Linna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parantainen has time to react.
Linna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parantainen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Linna knocks Parantainen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samppa Linna!
A less than humble Samppa Linna misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powers.
Force gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Powers avoids the body shot from Force.
Powers throws out a counter right but Force avoids it with no problem.
Powers misses with a right hand
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.
Force misses with a combination
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Powers moves away.
Force missing with a left hand there. Powers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Force displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Force scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Powers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powers lands a big head kick that sends Force tumbling to the mat! Powers takes a step backwards and waves Force back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Force swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Powers missing with a left hand there. Force was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force scores with a hook to the body. Powers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Force dips to his left and cracks Powers with an uppercut!
Force misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Powers.
Force uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Powers.
Force blocks a jab.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Force rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Powers counters with a leg kick.
Powers fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Force checks it well.
Force uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Powers.
A shot to the liver by Force. Beautiful body shot.
Powers looks winded!
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Powers doesn't seem bothered though.
Powers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Force lands a glancing blow to the side of Powers's head.
Force cracks Powers's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Powers slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Force can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mac Force!
Mac Force decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amis Pelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zell Griever!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amis Pelle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelle throws a good cross that connects.
Griever swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pelle.
Pelle swinging wildly here.
Griever looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Griever misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Pelle.
It looks like Zell Griever has been cut.
Pelle looks to land a combination but Griever avoids it well.
Pelle cracks Griever with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Pelle has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pelle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griever defending well as Pelle loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Griever misses the target.
Pelle throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griever lands a body shot.
Pelle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pelle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
Pelle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griever manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griever counters with a thumping low kick.
Griever cracks Pelle with a big right hand and Pelle goes down!
Griever wants to pass the guard but Pelle is keeping the position.
Griever showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
Griever stopping the sweep attempt from Pelle.
Pelle being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griever scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Griever rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pelle counter with a right hand.
Pelle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pelle.
Pelle with a nice cross.
Pelle connects with a right hand. Griever shakes it off.
Griever lands with a shot to the body.
Griever with a jab.
Griever slips under a jab.
Griever misses with the combination.
Pelle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Griever.
Griever uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pelle.
Griever knocks Pelle to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Pelle is rocked!
It looks like Amis Pelle has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griever working away.
Pelle is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever controlling from side mount.
Griever postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Griever is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pelle will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Griever's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Griever showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pelle.
Griever appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Griever throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pelle misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick lands from Griever that sends Pelle to the canvas. Pelle tries to scramble back to his feet but Griever brings him back down into side control.
Pelle is still in real trouble! Can Griever finish him?
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!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Pelle seems to have recovered his senses.
Griever tries to score with some ground and pound. Pelle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pelle is trying to get back to half guard.
Griever will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griever taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle is not content to let Griever control the position.
Pelle is letting Griever control him for a moment.
Pelle parries the strikes from Griever easily there. Griever is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pelle to escape.
The strikes coming from Griever are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Griever wants to control but Pelle is keeping him busy.
Griever controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griever throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Griever staying calm.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Griever is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelle can do to turn this around?
Griever working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Pelle. Those never looked like landing.
Pelle misses with a hook.
Griever takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Griever slips a jab and a cross from Pelle.
Zell Griever is winning the standup battle so far.
Pelle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Griever connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pelle scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Griever throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pelle throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Griever.
Pelle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griever throws a lazy right hand but Pelle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amis Pelle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pelle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pelle throws a right hand that Griever ducks under and follows up with a left that Griever also avoids with ease.
Pelle cracks Griever with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pelle throws a right hand that Griever ducks under and follows up with a left that Griever also avoids with ease.
Griever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pelle misses with a series of wild punches.
Pelle looks to land a left hand but Griever moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Pelle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever throws a hook to the side of Pelle's head but Pelle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Griever drops Pelle with a nice combination! Griever dives into Pelle's guard, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelle looking to control.
Griever advances position into side control!
Griever is staying tight to Pelle's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pelle is looking to reverse the position.
Pelle is trying to control Griever's posture but Griever avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Griever defending well as Pelle loads up on a big left hand.
Pelle misses with a hook.
Griever scoring well with a low kick there.
Griever has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pelle finds it's way round the side to connect with Griever's head.
Nice uppercut there from Pelle.
Griever throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griever connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pelle misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Griever counters with a beautiful punch that sends Pelle to the canvas!
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!
Griever postures up.
Griever content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griever is controlling him.
Griever is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griever catches Pelle napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pelle to the canvas!
Pelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griever.
Griever not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griever with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griever slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Griever trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Griever stopping the sweep attempt from Pelle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Griever uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pelle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Griever.
Pelle throws a series of punches but Griever moves out of range.
Pelle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griever circles away quickly and effectively.
Griever throwing a counter right hand but Pelle manages to avoid it.
Griever lands a lovely overhand right.
Griever cracks Pelle with a big right hand and Pelle goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griever sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Griever continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griever has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zell Griever clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Some bone on bone action there as Pelle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Griever.
Griever has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pelle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griever.
Pelle fails to land with a series of punches.
Griever throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A lazy left from Pelle finds it's target.
Pelle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pelle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Griever scoring well with a low kick there.
Pelle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Griever misses the target.
Pelle loads up on a big right hand but Griever slips the punch.
Griever closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pelle! Griever dives in looking to finish! Pelle is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zell Griever!
Zell Griever retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Zell Griever, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Amis Pelle stepped up to the mic, saying 'That coward got lucky. '.
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