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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Nevel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinsuke Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Nevel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinsuke Fujita's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Nevel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinsuke Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevel forces Fujita back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Nevel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Still in the clinch, Nevel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nevel misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Fujita to work.
Nevel stalls.
Nevel lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nevel.
Fujita is looking for a takedown.
Nevel lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevel lands with a left to the head.
Nevel drops Fujita onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Fujita is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fujita is rocked!
It looks like Shinsuke Fujita has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fujita is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevel finish him?
Nevel leaning against his opponent.
Fujita seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nevel walks away with a smile on his face. Fujita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Theodore Nevel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevel rushes Fujita and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fujita tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fujita manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nevel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fujita is tightening it up a little... Nevel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nevel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nevel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fujita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shinsuke Fujita!
In defeat, Theodore Nevel stepped up to the mic, saying '*weasel noises*'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simone Milanesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Sharpe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simone Milanesi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe moves in looking to clinch but Milanesi pushes him off.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Milanesi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Milanesi throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Milanesi misses with a double jab.
Sharpe is looking to clinch but Milanesi is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milanesi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharpe avoids the head kick by Milanesi.
Milanesi clinches up with Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Milanesi avoids it.
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sharpe looks for a takedown but Milanesi sprawls well.
Milanesi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharpe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milanesi misses with a head kick.
Sharpe misses with a body kick.
Milanesi rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sharpe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe wants to clinch.
Milanesi drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Milanesi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharpe should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Milanesi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but Milanesi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharpe looking to throw knees to the head but Milanesi is blocking nicely.
Sharpe tries to work over Milanesi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharpe tries a body shot but Milanesi blocks it.
Milanesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sharpe misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but Milanesi has him pressed against the cage.
Simone Milanesi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sharpe.
Milanesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sharpe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sharpe looking to slow down the pace here.
Sharpe tries to throw a body punch but Milanesi avoids it by throwing Sharpe back against the cage.
Milanesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sharpe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Milanesi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Milanesi lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Sharpe sprawling to the canvas. Milanesi follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Sharpe hang on?
It looks like Mike Sharpe has been cut.
Milanesi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milanesi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Milanesi throws an overhand right that has Sharpe reeling! Milanesi follows up with more punches and Sharpe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Simone Milanesi!
A victorious Simone Milanesi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnson N Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Grigorian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnson N Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Grigorian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Grigorian counters with a big head kick but Johnson shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Grigorian sprawls well.
Grigorian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson N Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Grigorian throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
Grigorian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grigorian throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Grigorian.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grigorian is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Grigorian circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grigorian - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grigorian. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
Grigorian throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Johnson N Johnson has been cut.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Grigorian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has Grigorian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Grigorian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Grigorian is trying to stall.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Grigorian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Grigorian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Grigorian stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grigorian taking a breather.
Johnson lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Grigorian stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grigorian throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Crunch! Grigorian slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Grigorian lands a head kick!
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grigorian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Grigorian 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.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian lets loose with a powerful body kick. Johnson will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grigorian lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grigorian.
Johnson tries to clinch but Grigorian is having none of it.
Grigorian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson 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.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
Grigorian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Grigorian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Grigorian settles back down.
Grigorian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grigorian thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grigorian throws a head kick that half lands.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grigorian unleashes a big counter combination but Johnson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grigorian lands a nice looking body kick.
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Johnson in the body.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grigorian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Johnson's sensitive parts.
Grigorian misses with a body kick.
Grigorian misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Grigorian lands with a slapping head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grigorian. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian feints a counter leg kick.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigorian flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
A low kick from Grigorian misses
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grigorian scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Grigorian throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grigorian throws a head kick that Johnson semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by Grigorian.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grigorian.
Grigorian lands a high kick!
Grigorian tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Grigorian is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Grigorian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnson N Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Grigorian. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Grigorian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grigorian stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grigorian wants it to stay on the feet.
Grigorian goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grigorian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnson N Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grigorian lands a front kick.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Grigorian misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grigorian wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Grigorian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Grigorian.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Grigorian throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Johnson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grigorian as he jumps to the side.
Grigorian thinks about the counter body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Grigorian, which made it look bad.
Grigorian is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson N Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Grigorian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Grigorian looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Grigorian is quick to defend against it.
Johnson swings for the body but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Grigorian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grigorian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Grigorian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Grigorian.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian counters with a leg kick.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adam Grigorian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Grigorian tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grigorian throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grigorian manages to avoid it.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Grigorian throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson throws a body punch but Grigorian moves out of range.
Grigorian is trying to counter with his kicks.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Grigorian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian keeps the fight on the outside.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grigorian tries to avoid it but Johnson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grigorian to the ground. Grigorian escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Grigorian.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Grigorian.
Johnson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grigorian.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Grigorian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grigorian defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Grigorian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grigorian 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Grigorian!
An out of breath Adam Grigorian 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Gluhovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Faaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gluhovic comes to the cage accompanied by Bureal Sarkikos. Gerardo Gluhovic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Good wrestling
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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerardo Gluhovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Faaloua!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faaloua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gluhovic.
Faaloua throws a lazy head kick
and Gluhovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Gluhovic.
Oooooh!!! Gluhovic has knocked Faaloua down with a huge combo! Gluhovic steps away and waves a wobbly Faaloua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Faaloua is rocked!
It looks like James Faaloua has been cut.
Faaloua is aggressively charging in as Gluhovic backs up avoiding any damage. Gluhovic tosses out a jab and Faaloua runs right into it face first! Faaloua is out cold! Gluhovic dropped down on all fours and is barking in Faaloua's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerardo Gluhovic!
Gerardo Gluhovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benga Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberst Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZULU WARRIOR. The key to victory for Benga Banga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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281 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benga Banga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oberst Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Banga counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banga defends it nicely.
Banga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
Benga Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oberst Herzog.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Banga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banga wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Banga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oberst Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herzog fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Banga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into Banga's guard.
Herzog looks winded!
Herzog postures up.
Banga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herzog defends it easily.
Herzog has gone for a leg lock! Banga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herzog's guard.
Banga wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Banga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herzog's guard.
Herzog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banga preventing the sweep.
Banga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog looking for subs off his back but Banga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banga wants to control but Herzog is keeping him busy.
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Banga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Herzog.
Herzog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Banga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herzog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banga.
Banga wants to pass the guard but Herzog is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga is trying to work for a kimura but Herzog is defending well.
Banga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herzog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banga trying to control from half guard but Herzog is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banga pushes past his half guard into mount!
Banga get's back to his feet.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Oberst Herzog has been cut.
Banga lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Herzog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banga lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banga.
Banga scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banga lands a body shot.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banga drops Herzog onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Herzog is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Herzog is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Banga.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banga lands a big right hand that drops Herzog! The killer instinct kicks in and Banga finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Banga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benga Banga!
Benga Banga is the new heavyweight champion!
Benga Banga decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Blye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet comes into the arena with The Clash - Police And Thieves blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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155 lbs
15 - 8 - 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
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucas Blye!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blye dips to his left and cracks Bartlet with an uppercut!
Blye misses with a hook.
Bartlet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bartlet avoids the head kick by Blye.
Bartlet shoots in looking for a takedown. Blye tries to sprawl out of it but Bartlet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bartlet moves in looking to clinch but Blye pushes him off.
Blye closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bartlet did well to prevent Blye getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blye lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Blye there.
Bartlet is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartlet is not content to let Blye control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blye is just content to waste time from the top position. Bartlet takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Blye working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bartlet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartlet has momentary wrist control but Blye slips an elbow through the middle.
Bartlet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bartlet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blye stands up over Bartlet, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blye scoring with some ground and pound.
Bartlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blye.
Bartlet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blye is aware though and is defending well.
Bartlet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blye.
Blye lands a couple of digs.
Blye content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blye wants to pass the guard but Bartlet is keeping the position.
Blye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blye throws a sloppy strike and Bartlet has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Blye is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Bartlet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josiah Bartlet!
An out of breath Josiah Bartlet 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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