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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Lopez (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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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pepe Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lopez misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.
It looks like Ruarc Harris has been cut.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
BOOM! Lopez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Harris. Harris tries to recover but Lopez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Harris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pepe Lopez!
A very excited looking Pepe Lopez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Ruarc Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost this match because i had a injured heart you see someone ran over my dog earlier today. If it where not for that i would have kicked this guys ass.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Bowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bowman has chosen Dropkick Murphys - Warriors Code as his entrance music. Steve The Smiling Assassin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Bowman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Smiling Assassin cracks Bowman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bowman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Smiling Assassin on the side of the head.
A low kick from Bowman misses
and The Smiling Assassin counters with a nice body shot.
The Smiling Assassin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bowman digs a good body shot into The Smiling Assassin's ribs.
Bowman motions for The Smiling Assassin to come forward. Bowman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Smiling Assassin throws a body shot but no joy.
As The Smiling Assassin backs off Bowman throws a huge counter combo but The Smiling Assassin manages to avoid it all.
The Smiling Assassin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Bowman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
Bowman scores with a nice body kick.
The Smiling Assassin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowman on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman throws a head kick but The Smiling Assassin moves out of range.
Bowman needs to keep his hands up - The Smiling Assassin had a free shot at his head there.
The Smiling Assassin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bowman was well out of range. Poor timing from The Smiling Assassin.
Bowman is looking to clinch.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from The Smiling Assassin misses.
Bowman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowman there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Smiling Assassin lands a left and a right that send Bowman crashing to the mat, dazed. The Smiling Assassin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bowman is rocked!
It looks like Casey Bowman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Smiling Assassin avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Bowman is still on wobbly legs! Can The Smiling Assassin finish him?
Bowman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! The Smiling Assassin points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Bowman wakes up just in time to hear The Smiling Assassin thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve The Smiling Assassin!
Steve The Smiling Assassin 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.
The defeated Casey Bowman had this to say: 'I want to thank my team, my sponsor and of course my opponent for this fight. Today he was the better fighter...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Bolivar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarvis Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolivar connects with a solid leg kick.
Bolivar walks into a jab.
Bolivar walks into a jab.
Bolivar cracks the inside of Avalon's front leg.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bolivar.
Avalon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bolivar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolivar lands a nice looking body shot.
Avalon lands a lovely overhand right.
Bolivar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Avalon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bolivar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolivar throws out the jab.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Bolivar throws a body punch but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon tries to counter with a takedown but Bolivar is quick to defend against it.
Avalon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolivar.
Avalon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Avalon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolivar gets caught flat footed, as Avalon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bolivar wants to stand but Avalon is controlling the position.
Bolivar controlling the position.
Avalon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Avalon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Avalon is working Bolivar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Avalon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bolivar trying to keep a closed guard but Avalon is proving a slippery customer.
Bolivar wants to stand and escape but Avalon is having none of it.
Avalon throws a big elbow that misses.
Bolivar wants to stand up but Avalon is controlling him.
Avalon is looking to work some ground and pound but Bolivar has wrist control.
Bolivar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bolivar swats away the attempt to clinch by Avalon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Avalon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bolivar on the side of the head.
Bolivar throws a big shot that misses.
Bolivar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Avalon catches Bolivar right on the button with a cross.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Bolivar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bolivar lands with an uppercut that bounces Avalon off the cage and back into range.
Bolivar throws a lazy uppercut
and Avalon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Bolivar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bolivar.
Bolivar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolivar tries to clinch up.
Avalon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avalon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bolivar throws a lazy body kick
and Avalon counters with a straight right hand.
Avalon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bolivar throws out the jab.
Bolivar slips under a jab.
Avalon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bolivar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bolivar manages to break the clinch.
Bolivar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bolivar.
Avalon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bolivar throws a head kick but Avalon moves out of range.
Bolivar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bolivar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bolivar throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Avalon misses with a jab to the body
and Bolivar counters with a nice uppercut.
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Bolivar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avalon throws a hook but Bolivar blocks it.
Bolivar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jarvis Avalon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avalon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolivar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Avalon checks it well.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Bolivar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon blocks a head kick by Bolivar.
Avalon feinted with a counter takedown.
Bolivar misses with a hook.
Avalon is looking to clinch but Bolivar is avoiding it.
Bolivar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avalon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bolivar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avalon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bolivar misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Avalon misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar throws a head kick but Avalon moves out of range.
Avalon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Avalon looks to clinch
and Bolivar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avalon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bolivar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Avalon misses with a jab to the body
and Bolivar counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avalon to score with a decent uppercut.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Bolivar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bolivar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bolivar slips under a jab.
Bolivar connects with the punch.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Bolivar throws an overhand right that lands on Avalon's shoulder, as Avalon tries to avoid the shot.
Avalon misses with a head kick.
Avalon throws a nice looking combination but Bolivar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bolivar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avalon's hands.
Avalon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolivar tries a quick counter leg kick but Avalon is wise to it.
Bolivar lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolivar scores with a jab. Avalon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolivar ducks under a wild hook from Avalon.
Avalon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avalon cracks Bolivar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bolivar rushes Avalon and presses him up against the cage.
Bolivar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avalon backwards.
Bolivar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avalon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolivar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolivar lands a right hook to the body.
Bolivar throws a body kick that misses.
Bolivar connects with a nice looking jab.
Avalon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar misses with a hook
and Avalon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bolivar scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bolivar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bolivar lands with an overhand left.
Avalon throws a good cross that connects.
Good work by Avalon as he checks the leg kick.
Bolivar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avalon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bolivar swivels and escapes.
Avalon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avalon misses with a left hand
and Bolivar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bolivar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avalon misses with a right hand
and Bolivar counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bolivar finds it's way through Avalon's defenses.
Avalon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avalon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Avalon 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 Bolivar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bolivar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Avalon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bolivar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Avalon is able to avoid easily.
Pablo Bolivar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avalon slips a jab from Bolivar.
Avalon tries to clinch up but Bolivar circles away and keeps his distance.
Avalon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Bolivar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avalon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bolivar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Avalon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolivar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Bolivar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A slow jab from Bolivar misses its intended target.
Bolivar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avalon.
Bolivar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bolivar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bolivar connects with a solid leg kick.
Avalon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avalon drags the fight down to the ground.
Avalon keeping full guard, as Bolivar tries to pass.
Avalon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Avalon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Avalon keeps moving.
Avalon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar stays in close to Avalon's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Avalon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolivar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolivar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Avalon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avalon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bolivar has picked Avalon up and slammed him! Avalon can't keep hold of the triangle and Bolivar manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Avalon being controlled for a moment.
Avalon is trying to get back to half guard.
Avalon can't do much from the bottom here.
Avalon is trying to improve his position.
Bolivar tries to advance to mount but Avalon denies him.
Avalon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar just content to control the position.
Avalon tries to buck Bolivar off but Bolivar is having none of it.
Avalon is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Avalon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bolivar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avalon. That did some damage!
Jarvis Avalon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Bolivar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bolivar lands with an overhand left.
Bolivar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avalon.
Bolivar scores with a spinning back kick!
Avalon 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bolivar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avalon tries to break free but Bolivar pushes him back against the cage.
Bolivar prevents a body shot from Avalon.
Avalon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bolivar throws a leg kick which misses Avalon's front leg but catches the back leg as Avalon tries to avoid it.
Avalon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolivar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avalon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avalon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bolivar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bolivar is looking to slow Avalon down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Bolivar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolivar 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Bolivar!
Pablo Bolivar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua's entrance music is Freak on a Leash by Korn. A fine choice. Van Gogh is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outro - By: M83. 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
42 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fatu Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Pierre Van Gogh!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Gogh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gogh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Gogh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
Van Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Gogh lands a jab to the nose.
Van Gogh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Van Gogh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Van Gogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A shot to the liver by Van Gogh. Beautiful body shot.
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Gogh blocks a jab.
Van Gogh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tua defends well and Van Gogh ends up having to push Tua into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Gogh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tua with a nice cross.
Van Gogh has a takedown stuffed.
Fatu Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Van Gogh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Van Gogh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Van Gogh misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Tua misses its target.
Tua takes a swing at Van Gogh's ribcage but misses.
Van Gogh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gogh slips under a jab.
Tua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tua works Van Gogh's body with a nice hook.
Tua's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Gogh under the eye.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Van Gogh is out of range.
Van Gogh ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
Tua takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A low kick from Tua is predictable there
and Van Gogh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tua!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gogh is trying to ground and pound but Tua uses the momentary lack of control by Van Gogh to regain half guard.
Van Gogh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Gogh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Gogh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Gogh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Gogh seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Gogh throws a strike but Tua avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Van Gogh is in close to Tua's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Van Gogh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Van Gogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Gogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Gogh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Gogh trying to control but Tua is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Gogh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tua is keeping the position for now.
Tua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tua controlling Van Gogh's posture.
Tua manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Gogh throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Gogh slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Gogh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua. Van Gogh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Gogh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Gogh jabs Tua right on the nose. Tua blinks but takes it well.
Van Gogh is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tua slips a jab from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Van Gogh lands with a straight right. Tua didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua needs to keep his hands up - Van Gogh had a free shot at his head there.
Van Gogh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Tua misses.
Van Gogh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Gogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Gogh dives in and grabs Tua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tua pushes down on Van Gogh's head and hops out.
Van Gogh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tua's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pierre Van Gogh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van Gogh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tua swivels and escapes.
Van Gogh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tua under the eye.
Van Gogh lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the cage and back into range.
Van Gogh throws a nice looking combination but Tua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Gogh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua. Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pierre Van Gogh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Gogh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Van Gogh staying out of range there.
Van Gogh connects with a crisp jab.
Van Gogh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tua has time to react.
Van Gogh cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Gogh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua.
Van Gogh has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Gogh digs a good body shot into Tua's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Gogh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gogh ducks right into an uppercut from Tua.
Tua lands a jab.
Van Gogh misses with a takedown attempt - Tua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fatu Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Van Gogh with a poor takedown
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Gogh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua.
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tua is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Tua. Beautiful body shot.
Van Gogh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Gogh throws a series of punches but Tua avoids them all with ease.
Tua stuns Van Gogh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Gogh misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Tua misses the target.
Van Gogh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Gogh 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.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua leaves Van Gogh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Gogh scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Gogh scores with a one two! Tua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tua throws a nice looking combination but Van Gogh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tua connects with a looping right hand.
Tua misses with a hook. Van Gogh ducked under it nicely.
Tua misses with a hook.
Van Gogh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tua defends it well.
Van Gogh shoots in and drives through. Tua sprawls well.
Van Gogh cracks Tua with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Van Gogh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Gogh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua wants to land a leg kick but Van Gogh is out of range.
A big right from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Gogh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Tua misses.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Gogh. That snapped Tua's head back.
Van Gogh fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Gogh with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Van Gogh uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tua has time to react.
Van Gogh throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Van Gogh there.
Tua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Van Gogh misses.
Van Gogh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tua defends it nicely.
Tua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Van Gogh with a nice cross.
Van Gogh looks for a takedown but Tua sprawls well.
Van Gogh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Van Gogh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tua misses the jab.
Tua throws the left hand but Van Gogh avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tua.
Tua throws the left hand but Van Gogh avoids the punch easily.
Van Gogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Gogh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Gogh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Gogh lands with a hook. Tua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Gogh tests Tua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Tua misses.
Van Gogh just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Gogh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tua circles away.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Gogh.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Gogh.
Van Gogh cracks Tua with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Gogh moves away from the strike by Tua.
Tua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua throws the left hand but Van Gogh avoids the punch easily.
Van Gogh 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.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Van Gogh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Gogh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Gogh or perhaps it was just good defense by Tua, which made it look bad.
Tua throwing a counter right hand but Van Gogh manages to avoid it.
Fatu Tua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tua misses with a body shot.
And Van Gogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Tua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Gogh throws a hook to the side of Tua's head but Tua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Van Gogh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Van Gogh.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Gogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Van Gogh moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Tua misses its intended target.
Tua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tua throws a hook but Van Gogh avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Gogh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Gogh misses with a two punch combination.
Van Gogh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Gogh shoots in and drives through. Tua sprawls well.
Tua gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Van Gogh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Van Gogh postures up in Tua's guard and throws a big left but Tua blocks it.
Tua is pulling down on Van Gogh's head to control his posture.
Van Gogh is looking to work some ground and pound but Tua has wrist control.
Van Gogh wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
Van Gogh lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pierre Van Gogh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Gogh throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Gogh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Gogh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Gogh looking to pass the guard.
Tua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Gogh throwing strikes from guard but Tua blocks nicely.
Tua keeping moving, preventing Van Gogh from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Gogh tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Van Gogh's shoulder, as Van Gogh tries to avoid the shot.
Van Gogh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Gogh misses with a hook
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fatu Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Gogh throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Gogh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Gogh lands with a right hand.
Van Gogh lands with an uppercut that bounces Tua off the cage and back into range.
Van Gogh slips under a jab from Tua.
Van Gogh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good exchange - Van Gogh coming out on top.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gogh.
Tua lands a big right hand that sends Van Gogh crashing to the mat! Tua stays standing though and waves Van Gogh back to his feet!
Van Gogh is rocked!
It looks like Pierre Van Gogh has been cut.
Van Gogh walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Tua! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fatu Tua!
Fatu Tua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pitoy's choice of entrance music: Ed Sheeran - Dont. Jendri Pitoy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Smith's chin.
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238 lbs
21 - 18 - 1 |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith wants to clinch.
Pitoy misses with a few strikes there.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Pitoy sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Pitoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Pitoy lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Chad Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a body shot from Pitoy.
Pitoy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pitoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pitoy sprawls and moves away.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith rushes Pitoy and presses him up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitoy.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitoy.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitoy takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitoy. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pitoy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pitoy has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Pitoy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pitoy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Pitoy there.
Chad Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitoy tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitoy manages to break the clinch.
Smith takes one on the button.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pitoy slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pitoy throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Smith tumbling to the canvas!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith is working an open guard so Pitoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pitoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitoy circles away.
Pitoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pitoy pounces like a tiger and cracks Smith with a vicious hook! Smith is down but not out! Pitoy follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jendri Pitoy!
Jendri Pitoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiaphas Caine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Fietsora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
35 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caiaphas Caine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Luca Fietsora!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caine shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caine showed some decent athleticism there.
Caine seems to be looking for submissions.
Caine throwing shots but Fietsora is blocking nicely.
Caine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Caine not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fietsora has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caine is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caine working over Fietsora with some ground and pound. Fietsora looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caine is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fietsora has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fietsora tries to kick Caine off but Caine keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine wants to pass the guard but Fietsora is defending well.
Fietsora trying to control here.
Caine is keen to just control but Fietsora is a slippery customer.
Caine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caine 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.
Caine throwing shots but Fietsora is blocking nicely.
Caine perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fietsora wants to get back to his feet.
Caine tries to pass to full mount but Fietsora defends it.
Fietsora is defending against the submission attempts here by Caine.
Caine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Fietsora is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Caine is looking for a kimura but Fietsora is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Caine to get the leverage.
Caine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fietsora is trying to control but can't.
Caine thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fietsora's head.
Fietsora is looking for a sweep. Caine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Caine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fietsora is just riding it out for now. Caine eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fietsora gets full guard.
Caine throws a big right hand that misses.
Fietsora is controlling Caine's posture.
Caine is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fietsora's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fietsora is trying to control the position but Caine postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caine slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caine throws a big right hand that misses.
Fietsora keeping moving, preventing Caine from controlling successfully.
Caine throws a big elbow that misses.
Caine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Caine forces his way into half guard.
Caine trying to pass the guard but Fietsora defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caine with the ground and pound but Fietsora uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Caine won't allow Fietsora to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caiaphas Caine dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Fietsora misses
and Caine decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fietsora's guard.
Caine 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.
Fietsora avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Caine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fietsora works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caine throws an elbow that misses. Fietsora uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Caine's guard. Nice move by Fietsora!
Caine has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fietsora is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Caine.
Caine misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caine is trying to improve his position.
Caine is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caine misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Caine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fietsora's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fietsora pulls his head out easily.
Fietsora trying to control from half guard but Caine is working away.
Caine wants to control but Fietsora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caine wants to improve his position but Fietsora is controlling well.
Caine throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caine looking for submissions off his back.
Fietsora is pressing down on Caine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caine is holding on for now.
Caine gets back to full guard.
Caine has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fietsora has passed into side control.
Fietsora controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Caine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Caine gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caine trying to control from the bottom.
Caine is controlling Fietsora's trapped leg to prevent Fietsora from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Caine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Caine working a defensive guard here.
Caine working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fietsora has passed into half guard!
Fietsora tries to pass to full mount but Caine defends it.
Caiaphas Caine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caine looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fietsora can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Caine is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fietsora pulls his head out easily.
Fietsora blocks the strikes from Caine.
Fietsora tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Caine wants to control but Fietsora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Caine manages to get to full guard.
Caine is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fietsora frees his head nicely. Oh but Caine has switched to an armbar! Fietsora is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Caiaphas Caine!
Caiaphas Caine took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, VIRAL COMBAT for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Altare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lapikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC - Hells Bells . 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Altare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altare lands a right hook to the body.
Altare looks to land a left hand but Lapikov moved out of range nicely.
Lapikov has a takedown stuffed.
Lapikov jabs at Altare's body.
Altare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Lapikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Altare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
John Altare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lapikov swings for the body but Altare moves out of range.
Altare clinches with his opponent.
Lapikov takes a shot to the head.
Altare misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare misses with a punch to the body.
Lapikov blocks a body shot from Altare.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lapikov.
Lapikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Altare.
Lapikov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Altare is working Lapikov over against the cage.
Altare can't find room to land a body shot as Lapikov controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Altare.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov blocking some punches.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altare.
A head punch on the inside from Altare fails to land.
Nice body punch from Altare.
Altare lands a hook that snaps the head of Lapikov backwards.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Lapikov blocking some punches.
Lapikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Altare is leaning against Lapikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapikov avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altare fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Altare tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapikov's elbow.
Altare swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altare working aggressively here.
Altare throws a punch but it's blocked by Lapikov.
Altare tries to throw a body punch but Lapikov avoids it by throwing Altare back against the cage.
Altare lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lapikov is stalling here.
Lapikov blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Altare misses with a short punch on the inside.
Altare working aggressively here.
Lapikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Altare misses with a body punch.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Altare softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Altare.
Altare tries to break free but Lapikov pushes him back against the cage.
Altare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Altare swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Altare gets underhooks to prevent Lapikov's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Altare dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Altare doesn't manage to clinch there - Lapikov circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lapikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lapikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Altare.
Altare forces Lapikov back against the cage and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Altare here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Altare digs a right hand underneath Lapikov's ribcage. Lapikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Altare lands a shot to the body.
Altare throws a head punch that misses.
Altare lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altare misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lapikov prevents a body shot from Altare.
A frustrated look appears on Lapikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Altare goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altare misses with some punches.
Altare pushes Lapikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altare wants to clinch but Lapikov slips to the side
and Lapikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Altare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lapikov slips a straight right by Altare.
John Altare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Altare drops Lapikov with a big left hand! Lapikov is injured, injured bad! Altare jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Altare!
Our winner, John Altare, 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.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Origi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Run this town tonight . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Domingo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo moves out of range as Origi throws a body kick.
Domingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Origi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Origi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Origi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Domingo scores with a jab to the head.
Origi walks into a left hand.
Domingo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Origi slips a jab from Domingo.
Origi throws a leg kick but Domingo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Origi scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Origi lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Origi scores with a sloppy right hand. Domingo should have avoided that one.
Domingo defending well as Origi loads up on a big left hand.
We've been told by Origi's head coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi swings for the body but Domingo moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Domingo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Origi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Domingo to counter with a crisp jab.
Origi connects with a crisp jab.
Origi scores with a three punch combo!
Domingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Domingo just misses with a punch to the body.
Domingo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Origi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Origi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A jab from Origi finds it's way through Domingo's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Domingo.
Domingo with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domingo slips a jab from Origi.
As Origi backs off Domingo throws a huge counter combo but Origi manages to avoid it all.
Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Origi.
Domingo slips a straight right by Origi.
Domingo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Origi.
Origi cracks a nice hook into Domingo's ribs.
Domingo loads up on a big right hand but Origi slips the punch.
Domingo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Domingo finds it's way through Origi's defenses.
Domingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Origi.
Nice defenses there by Origi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Domingo checks a leg kick.
Origi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Domingo at a distance.
Domingo blocks a jab.
Origi connects with a body shot that sends Domingo's belly button to the back.
Origi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Domingo throws a good cross that connects.
Origi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Domingo.
Origi just misses with a punch to the body.
Origi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Origi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domingo throws an off balance right hand
and Origi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo looks to throw the jab but Origi is out of range.
Origi connects with the punch.
Domingo is rocked!
Origi rushes Domingo with punches - Domingo moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Domingo goes down! Origi follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
An intense looking Divock Origi took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I am coming for you Highjack! I would destroy you, you scared little bitch! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard De Villefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfacepunch has chosen Ooh La La as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerard De Villefort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfacepunch missing with a left hand there. De Villefort was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Villefort moves forwards but Mcfacepunch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcfacepunch darts in and clinches De Villefort up against the cage.
De Villefort manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Villefort working for a triangle but Mcfacepunch defends it easily.
Mcfacepunch wanted to stand there but De Villefort had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
De Villefort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch wants to stand but De Villefort has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mcfacepunch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De Villefort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcfacepunch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcfacepunch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Villefort wants to sweep here but Mcfacepunch controlling him for the moment.
De Villefort throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcfacepunch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfacepunch tries to stand but De Villefort is controlling from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mcfacepunch got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Villefort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcfacepunch has managed to get both his arms back between De Villefort's legs - danger averted.
De Villefort is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Villefort isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mcfacepunch stacks De Villefort on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mcfacepunch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcfacepunch scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Gerard De Villefort has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice shot lands for Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch throws out a powerful jab.
Mcfacepunch wants to clinch.
A big left from Mcfacepunch misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head kick by Mcfacepunch misses
and Mcfacepunch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Mcfacepunch misses with an uppercut. De Villefort saw that one coming.
Mcfacepunch throws a looping overhand right but De Villefort ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Mcfacepunch dominated that 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!
Mcfacepunch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Villefort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mcfacepunch throws a right hand that misses
and De Villefort counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mcfacepunch slips a jab and a cross from De Villefort.
De Villefort backing away here, and Mcfacepunch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcfacepunch. That's going to slow De Villefort down.
De Villefort takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcfacepunch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Villefort counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Villefort in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Villefort loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells De Villefort's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcfacepunch is looking to stand up but De Villefort isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Villefort lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That has opened up Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut even more.
We've been hearing that De Villefort has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De Villefort throws a big elbow that misses.
De Villefort is pushing down on Mcfacepunch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcfacepunch is fighting to maintain full guard but De Villefort has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Villefort not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Villefort lands strikes from half guard.
The cut above Tiny Mcfacepunch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tiny Mcfacepunch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gerard De Villefort!
An out of breath Gerard De Villefort 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 Carney Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinbad Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duffy comes to the cage accompanied by Brawl - Bloody spit. The crowd seem to be enjoying Baba's choice of entrance music: King of Seven Seas. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sinbad Baba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Duffy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Baba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Baba has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Baba wants to slow Duffy down by chopping away at his legs.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy misses with a right hand
and Baba counters with a nice uppercut.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Duffy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Baba misses with a few strikes there.
Duffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. Baba does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Baba fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duffy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baba.
Duffy throws a leg kick
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baba lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Duffy.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baba throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
Duffy lands a nice hook to Baba's body. Baba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duffy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duffy misses the jab.
Baba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Baba.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baba.
A combination from Baba does no damage.
Duffy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Baba.
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!
Duffy throws a big shot that misses.
Baba blocks a jab.
Duffy scores with a head kick.
Baba is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Baba misses with a low kick.
Duffy lands a jab to the nose.
Baba is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
Duffy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Baba drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Duffy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Baba's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carney Duffy!
A very excited looking Carney Duffy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
64% |
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