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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lory McNicoles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Jamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kirk Jamal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lory McNicoles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirk Jamal! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jamal shoots for a takedown but McNicoles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A quick step to the side and McNicoles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. McNicoles getting the better of the striking in that exchange. McNicoles throws a body shot but no joy. No joy there for McNicoles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jamal shoots in but McNicoles avoids the takedown attempt easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Jamal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jamal is defended easily by McNicoles. Lory McNicoles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Jamal. Jamal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. McNicoles works the jab nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McNicoles works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A swing and a miss from McNicoles. A big left from McNicoles misses. Jamal moves away from the strike by McNicoles. McNicoles swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A punch lands to the side of Jamal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round. McNicoles swinging wildly here.
McNicoles stuffs the takedown. A big left from McNicoles misses. McNicoles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jamal. McNicoles lands a glancing blow to the side of Jamal's head. The fight moves into the clinch position. McNicoles is defending well against a takedown attempt. Jamal has McNicoles pressed against the cage, preventing McNicoles from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Jamal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McNicoles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. McNicoles is pressed up against the cage. Jamal has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McNicoles down to the mat. McNicoles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. McNicoles gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jamal to score an easy takedown into full guard. McNicoles pushes Jamal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jamal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McNicoles swivels and escapes. Jamal looks winded! McNicoles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jamal sees it coming and avoids it easily. McNicoles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jamal moves into the clinch. McNicoles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Jamal tries for a takedown but McNicoles manages to get underhooks.
McNicoles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Jamal drops down looking for an ankle pick but McNicoles pulls his leg out and moves away.
McNicoles throws out a loose jab but Jamal uses good head movement to avoid it. Jamal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. McNicoles swings for the body but Jamal moves out of range.
McNicoles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jamal momentarily.
McNicoles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McNicoles takes a swing at Jamal's ribcage but misses. Decent striking displayed by McNicoles there. McNicoles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamal manages to avoid it. McNicoles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away. McNicoles throws a looping overhand right but Jamal ducks down to avoid it. Nice uppercut there from McNicoles. McNicoles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. McNicoles throws an overhand right that lands on Jamal's shoulder, as Jamal tries to avoid the shot. McNicoles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from McNicoles. Jamal closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McNicoles wants to get back to striking at distance but Jamal won't allow it.
Jamal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McNicoles is trying to break the clinch but Jamal is controlling him. Jamal tries for a takedown but McNicoles manages to get underhooks.
Jamal goes for a takedown attempt but McNicoles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jamal defending well as McNicoles loads up on a big left hand. McNicoles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNicoles wants it to stay on the feet. It looked like McNicoles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. McNicoles takes a swing at Jamal's ribcage but misses. McNicoles pushing out the jab but it's not landing. McNicoles misses with a hook. Jamal ducked under it nicely. Jamal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from McNicoles misses its intended target. Jamal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNicoles. Jamal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNicoles. McNicoles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. McNicoles leaves Jamal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jamal slips under a jab. McNicoles misses with an uppercut. McNicoles misses with a wild combination.
McNicoles misses with an uppercut. A jab from McNicoles misses. Jamal avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jamal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Jamal. Jamal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNicoles.
Jamal ducks right into an uppercut from McNicoles. McNicoles misses with a body shot.
McNicoles is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Nice takedown defense from McNicoles. No joy for Jamal on that attempt. McNicoles throws a big shot that misses. McNicoles misses with a few strikes there.
McNicoles misses with an uppercut. Jamal saw that one coming. McNicoles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamal moves away. Jamal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lory McNicoles dominated that round. That's time! McNicoles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jamal defending well as McNicoles loads up on a big left hand. McNicoles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McNicoles throws out a token jab with nothing on it. McNicoles swings widly with a right hand
and Jamal counters with a takedown into side control. McNicoles wants to get back to his feet but Jamal drags him back down. Jamal is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McNicoles looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jamal gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McNicoles is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jamal lets go of the hold and McNicoles can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Jamal! During a confident post fight interview, Kirk Jamal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. In defeat, Lory McNicoles stepped up to the mic, saying 'i dont want to take this fight cuz im lack of training i just take it because i dont want this org to hate me,.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Dulin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geronimo Apache (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Apache's choice of entrance music: Eye of the Tiger. Geronimo Apache has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sasha Dulin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Geronimo Apache! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dulin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Dulin drives through and clinches with Apache against the cage.
Apache is pressed up against the cage. Dulin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Apache down to the mat. Apache avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Apache has taken the fight to the clinch.
Apache breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Apache shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dulin defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dulin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apache throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dulin. Dulin misses with a body kick. Apache unleashes a big counter combination but Dulin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dulin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dulin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dulin lands in his opponent's guard. Dulin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Dulin trying to control but Apache is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Apache keeping full guard, as Dulin tries to pass. Dulin sitting in guard, not really doing much. Apache has momentary wrist control but Dulin slips an elbow through the middle. Dulin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Apache dives on top into guard.
Apache gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Dulin lands with a straight right. Apache didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Apache doesn't manage to clinch there - Dulin circles away.
Apache 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. Dulin throws out a loose jab but Apache uses good head movement to avoid it. Apache lands a two punch combo.
Dulin jabbing away but nothing is landing. Apache appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Dulin tries to clinch but Apache is having none of it. Apache gets tackled into the cage by Dulin. Dulin maintains the clinch. Apache manages to pull guard.
Dulin with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dulin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dulin wants to control from the top but Apache keeps moving. Dulin looking to sit in guard and control but Apache gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Apache stands up from Dulin's guard - Apache perhaps looking for a knockout. Dulin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nice sprawl there from Dulin as Apache shoots in. Apache takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Dulin will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dulin slips a jab and a cross from Apache.
Apache fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Geronimo Apache seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dulin lands an overhand right. A slow jab from Dulin misses its intended target. Apache tries to clinch and Dulin counters with a lovely straight right hand! Apache fails to land the takedown. Dulin throwing a counter right hand but Apache manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dulin has closed the distance and engaged Apache in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apache breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Apache rushes Dulin and presses him up against the cage. Apache is defending well against a takedown attempt. Dulin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Apache pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dulin moves into the clinch successfully.
Apache breaks from the clinch.
Apache misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apache has closed the distance and engaged Dulin in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Apache manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Apache with that takedown attempt. Sasha Dulin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geronimo Apache. Apache swats away the attempt to clinch by Dulin. Apache is looking for the big counter here. Dulin shoots in and drives through. Apache sprawls well. Apache throws a fast counter high kick but Dulin manages to duck under it in time. Apache gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Dulin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Apache shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dulin pinned against the cage. Dulin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dulin jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dulin tries to clinch up and Apache connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Apache displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dulin throws out the jab. Apache closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dulin quickly recovers to half guard. Dulin is trying to stand up here but Apache is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Apache wants to control but Dulin is keeping him busy. Dulin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Apache decides to stand up. Apache misses with a takedown attempt - Dulin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Dulin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dulin fails in his attempt to clinch. Apache throws a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geronimo Apache will probably get the nod - 10:9. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Apache tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dulin paws at him with a jab and circles away. Dulin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Apache misses with a two punch combination.
Apache tries a head kick but it misses.
Dulin forces Apache back against the cage and clinches. Dulin has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Apache clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Dulin tightening his grip on Apache, looking for the choke. Apache takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Apache wants to get back to his feet. Dulin has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Apache is in real trouble here. Dulin gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Apache is tapping out! Dulin wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sasha Dulin! A victorious Sasha Dulin 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Butler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Butler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Butler closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Paul Butler has been cut. Butler has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. Butler scores with a knee to the head.
Butler effectively controlling the action here. Lee is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position. A bit of stalling here from Butler.
Butler stalls. Butler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee letting Butler take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Butler. Butler fails in his attempt to clinch. Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butler. Butler clinches up against the cage. Butler can't get the takedown.
Butler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle. Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Butler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage. Lee working hard to break the clinch. Butler landing knees to the head.
Butler landing knees to the head.
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butler leaning against his opponent.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler successfully pulls guard.
Lee gets to his feet. Butler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Butler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt. Butler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Lee. Butler tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Butler thuds a left hand into Lee's body. Paul Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage. Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away. Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lee is trying to push Butler away but Butler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler with a knee to the head.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lee working hard to break the clinch. Butler keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Butler with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Butler pressing his opponent against the cage. A knee to the head by Butler.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Butler effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butler instigates a clinch. Butler misses with the head strike.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms. Paul Butler has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position. Butler can't get the takedown.
Butler stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butler avoiding damage.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee misses with a body kick. Lee motions for Butler to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lee throws a leg kick but Butler moved away. Lee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Butler fails in his attempt to clinch. Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Butler moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butler is able to avoid easily. Butler moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside. Butler blocks a low kick nicely. Lee tries to land a front kick but Butler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage. Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around? Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing. Butler misses with a knee strike.
Butler manages to pull guard.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Butler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee stands up from Butler's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout. A head kick misses from Lee. Lee is looking to land body kicks. Paul Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee misses with a body kick. Butler wants to clinch. Butler pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Butler.
Butler with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Butler pressing his opponent against the cage. Butler gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee working hard to break the clinch. Come on Butler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lee prevents a body shot from Butler. Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage. Butler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Butler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee throws a leg kick but Butler sees it coming and checks it nicely. Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Butler steps away. Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy. Lee lands a left and a right that sends Butler crashing to the canvas! Lee dives into mount looking to finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee avoids the attempt from Butler to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Butler can't escape the position.
Lee gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Butler wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance. Lee throws a front kick aimed at Butler's knee but Butler avoids it well. Butler closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Butler lands with a light punch inside. Butler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butler just leaning against Lee, taking a breather. Butler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage. Butler leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Butler looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler lands a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him. Butler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Butler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Butler lands a left hand.
Butler stalls. Butler crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Butler lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the cage. Lee has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment. Butler blocks an uppercut.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away. Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
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. Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing. Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bruce Lee. I think Butler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Butler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmaid Ahdoodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorrence Fizaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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217 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ahmaid Ahdoodi! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lorrence Fizaro! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fizaro moves into the clinch. Ahdoodi takes a shot to the head. Fizaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fizaro lands a nice uppercut. Fizaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahdoodi. Fizaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fizaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fizaro can't find room to land a body shot as Ahdoodi controls the action.
Fizaro goes for a takedown attempt but Ahdoodi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ahdoodi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fizaro misses with a body shot.
Ahdoodi swings for the body but Fizaro moves out of range.
Ahdoodi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahdoodi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ahdoodi throws a leg kick that is checked and Fizaro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ahdoodi's guard. Ahdoodi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Ahdoodi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahdoodi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Ahdoodi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fizaro. Ahdoodi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fizaro escapes and throws Ahdoodi's legs to the side, diving into side control! Fizaro is looking to take a break and control but Ahdoodi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Ahdoodi isn't going anywhere. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Ahdoodi is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ahdoodi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ahdoodi is looking for a kimura here.
Ahdoodi prevents Fizaro from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fizaro is not content to let Ahdoodi control the position. Fizaro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Fizaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ahdoodi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ahdoodi wants to control but Fizaro is keeping him busy. Ahdoodi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Fizaro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Fizaro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Fizaro is looking to get back to is feet but Ahdoodi passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ahdoodi misses with the ground and pound. Fizaro prevents Ahdoodi from moving into mount. Fizaro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahdoodi has just dragged him back down to the mat. Fizaro gets back to half guard. Fizaro wants to improve his position but Ahdoodi is controlling well.
Fizaro wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ahdoodi trying to control from half guard but Fizaro is working away. Ahdoodi looks to land a strike but Fizaro avoids it nicely and regains full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lorrence Fizaro will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fizaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahdoodi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Fizaro has closed the distance and engaged Ahdoodi in a clinch.
Fizaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahdoodi backwards.
It looks like Ahmaid Ahdoodi has been cut. Fizaro misses with a hook from the clinch. Ahdoodi jumps guard but Fizaro stands there with Ahdoodi around his waist. Ahdoodi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fizaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ahdoodi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fizaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ahdoodi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fizaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahdoodi lunges at Fizaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fizaro's hand. No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahdoodi. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ahmaid Ahdoodi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahdoodi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ahdoodi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahdoodi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Fizaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ahdoodi trying to control the position but Fizaro is working away. Fizaro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ahdoodi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ahdoodi cracks Fizaro with a big elbow. Fizaro wants to control but Ahdoodi postures up. Ahdoodi grinds an elbow into Fizaro's temple. Ahdoodi misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Fizaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahdoodi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ahdoodi tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ahdoodi landing a few strikes. Fizaro keeping his opponent close. Ahdoodi 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. Fizaro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ahdoodi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Fizaro tries to get to full guard but Ahdoodi has control of the leg. Ahdoodi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fizaro is just riding it out for now. Ahdoodi eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahdoodi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fizaro is trying to stand up here but Ahdoodi is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Fizaro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahdoodi scores with a couple of nice shots. Ahdoodi is looking to take a break and control but Fizaro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ahdoodi scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Fizaro trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ahdoodi with a couple of short strikes. Ahdoodi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fizaro looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ahdoodi landing strikes from the mount. Fizaro avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ahdoodi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmaid Ahdoodi dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ahmaid Ahdoodi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahdoodi scores with a hook to the body. Fizaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Fizaro tries to clinch but Ahdoodi moves out of range. Ahdoodi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Fizaro looks to clinch and Ahdoodi counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Fizaro looks to clinch and Ahdoodi counters with a right hand to the body. Fizaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ahdoodi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ahdoodi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ahdoodi moves into full mount! Fizaro won't be happy about that! Ahdoodi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fizaro is looking to escape. Ahdoodi lands a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ahdoodi trying to control but Fizaro is having none of it. Fizaro tries to lock up and control but Ahdoodi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Fizaro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ahdoodi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ahdoodi tries to control but Fizaro wriggling away. Ahdoodi wants to finish this one by submission but Fizaro is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ahdoodi.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Fizaro manages to regain half guard. Good work. Fizaro is trying to get back to full guard. Fizaro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Ahdoodi passes to full mount! Ahdoodi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Ahdoodi.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ahdoodi controlling from mount. Ahdoodi scoring with strikes but Fizaro is staying in there. Fizaro is trying to escape the mount.
Fizaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ahdoodi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fizaro is looking to escape. Ahdoodi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ahdoodi cracks Fizaro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ahdoodi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Ahdoodi! Fizaro is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ahmaid Ahdoodi! Ahmaid Ahdoodi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoreaux AssKicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anus Rhammar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AssKicken comes to the cage accompanied by 5 finger death punch: Bad Company. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thoreaux AssKicken! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anus Rhammar! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! AssKicken punishes Rhammar's body with a nice straight punch. Rhammar throws a leg kick which misses AssKicken's front leg but catches the back leg as AssKicken tries to avoid it. Rhammar tries to clinch but AssKicken moves out of range. AssKicken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rhammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhammar fails with an attempt to clinch.
AssKicken attempts a counter takedown but Rhammar avoids it well and moves away. Rhammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AssKicken ducks under a wild hook from Rhammar. Anus Rhammar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. AssKicken lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
AssKicken misses the jab. Rhammar throws a sloppy head kick and AssKicken counters with a straight right hand. AssKicken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rhammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. AssKicken misses with a looping left. Rhammar slips under a jab from AssKicken. AssKicken backing away here, and Rhammar unleashes a leg kick that just misses. We've been hearing reports that AssKicken has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhammar is looking to clinch. AssKicken dips down and scores with a jab to the body. AssKicken walks into a stiff left hand from Rhammar. AssKicken swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhammar. Rhammar closes the distance and clinches. Rhammar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
AssKicken misses with a body punch.
Rhammar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Rhammar fails to land. Rhammar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with AssKicken's elbow. Rhammar slows down the pace here.
Rhammar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AssKicken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhammar misses with a body punch.
AssKicken lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. AssKicken blocking some punches.
AssKicken lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhammar. Rhammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhammar working aggressively here.
Rhammar gets through AssKicken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rhammar misses with some punches.
Rhammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AssKicken tries to pull guard but Rhammar won't allow it.
Rhammar swings wildly with an uppercut but AssKicken uses good head movement to avoid it. AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhammar controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AssKicken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhammar controls his hands.
AssKicken misses with a hook to the ribs.
AssKicken cracks Rhammar with a nice body shot. AssKicken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rhammar walks away with a smile on his face. AssKicken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. AssKicken keeps the fight on the outside. AssKicken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rhammar misses with a head kick.
AssKicken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. AssKicken lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rhammar moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhammar lands with a short head shot on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rhammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by AssKicken. AssKicken is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rhammar to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thoreaux AssKicken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rhammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhammar is leaning against AssKicken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. AssKicken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. AssKicken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhammar's elbow. AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhammar controls his hands.
Rhammar has a couple of punches blocked by AssKicken.
Rhammar misses with some punches.
Rhammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhammar misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. AssKicken cracks Rhammar with a nice body shot. AssKicken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhammar. AssKicken blocks a body shot from Rhammar. Rhammar throws a punch but it's blocked by AssKicken. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhammar. AssKicken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anus Rhammar will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
AssKicken throws a combination that misses and Rhammar counters by clinching up. Rhammar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of AssKickens head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhammar. Rhammar misses with the head strike.
AssKicken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhammar's elbow. AssKicken being controlled against the cage. Rhammar working aggressively here.
AssKicken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhammar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Rhammar. AssKicken blocking some punches.
Rhammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rhammar blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhammar has a couple of punches blocked by AssKicken.
Rhammar misses with a body punch.
Rhammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhammar misses with a short punch on the inside. Rhammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhammar. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. AssKicken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhammar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. AssKicken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhammar working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by AssKicken. AssKicken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rhammar backwards. Rhammar is pressed up against the cage. AssKicken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rhammar down to the mat. Rhammar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Rhammar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. AssKicken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhammar controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rhammar struggles to land a body shot inside as AssKicken controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from AssKicken fails to land. Rhammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rhammar lands a right hand. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rhammar in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. AssKicken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rhammar throws a punch but it's blocked by AssKicken. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rhammar has AssKicken pressed against the cage, preventing AssKicken from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rhammar throws a punch but it's blocked by AssKicken. Rhammar lands with a short head shot on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rhammar. Anus Rhammar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rhammar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Rhammar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for AssKicken. Rhammar working aggressively here.
AssKicken struggles to land a body shot inside as Rhammar controls his hands.
AssKicken is working Rhammar over against the cage. A short right from Rhammar on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AssKicken blocks an uppercut.
AssKicken swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhammar uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhammar. AssKicken misses with a short punch on the inside. Rhammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
AssKicken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AssKicken has a couple of punches blocked by Rhammar.
Rhammar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. AssKicken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rhammar has a couple of punches blocked by AssKicken.
Rhammar lands a body shot. Rhammar working aggressively here.
AssKicken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. AssKicken is leaning against Rhammar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rhammar prevents a body shot from AssKicken. Rhammar throws a head punch that misses. AssKicken can't find room to land a body shot as Rhammar controls the action.
AssKicken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rhammar has AssKicken pressed against the cage.
Rhammar blocks a body shot from AssKicken. Rhammar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of AssKicken backwards. Still in the clinch, Rhammar scores with a nice short uppercut. AssKicken blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Rhammar leaning against his opponent.
AssKicken lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rhammar or not. This has been an exciting period of action! AssKicken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anus Rhammar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhammar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed AssKicken momentarily.
AssKicken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhammar's head backwards. Rhammar tries to clinch but AssKicken is having none of it. Rhammar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. AssKicken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. AssKicken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. AssKicken slips under a jab from Rhammar. AssKicken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. AssKicken swats away the attempt to clinch by Rhammar. AssKicken appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rhammar takes one to the chin there. Rhammar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on AssKicken. That did some damage! AssKicken throws a body shot but no joy. Thoreaux AssKicken is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhammar doesn't manage to clinch there - AssKicken circles away.
Rhammar throws a jab but it's blocked by AssKicken. Rhammar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. AssKicken swings for the body but Rhammar moves out of range.
AssKicken throws a nice looking combination but Rhammar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rhammar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck AssKicken on the side of the head. Rhammar takes one to the side of the head.
Rhammar tries to clinch and AssKicken counters with a straight right hand. AssKicken 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.
AssKicken misses with a double jab
and Rhammar counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AssKicken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rhammar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
AssKicken misses with a hook from the clinch. Rhammar lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from AssKicken. Rhammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rhammar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rhammar prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhammar is stalling here.
Rhammar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rhammar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning AssKicken up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rhammar blocking some punches.
Rhammar stalling in the clinch but AssKicken improves position. Rhammar throws a punch but it's blocked by AssKicken. Rhammar lands with a left to the head. AssKicken wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thoreaux AssKicken. That's going to take a lot out of him. A left hand lands to the body for AssKicken.
Rhammar misses with a hook from the clinch. AssKicken is trying to force a seperation but Rhammar has the dominant position. AssKicken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rhammar throws a head punch that misses. Rhammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. AssKicken blocking some punches.
AssKicken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Rhammar fails to land. AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhammar. Rhammar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
AssKicken tries to throw a body punch but Rhammar avoids it by throwing AssKicken back against the cage. Rhammar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. AssKicken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rhammar can turn it around. AssKicken prevents a body shot from Rhammar. AssKicken wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhammar won't allow it.
AssKicken throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhammar. Rhammar lands an uppercut. A short left from Rhammar. Rhammar lands a nice shot to the body. A body shot lands from AssKicken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rhammar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. AssKicken lands a nice uppercut. AssKicken swings wildly with an uppercut but Rhammar uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Thoreaux AssKicken did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
AssKicken misses with a looping left. A solid leg kick lands there for Rhammar.
Rhammar misses with a straight right. Rhammar is looking to clinch but AssKicken is avoiding it.
AssKicken is looking for a counter combo. Rhammar doesn't manage to clinch there - AssKicken circles away.
It looked like AssKicken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as AssKicken checks a leg kick. Rhammar is looking to clinch but AssKicken is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rhammar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot to the body from AssKicken misses and Rhammar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rhammar. Rhammar working aggressively here.
AssKicken tries to throw a body punch but Rhammar avoids it by throwing AssKicken back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. AssKicken tries to throw a body punch but Rhammar avoids it by throwing AssKicken back against the cage. AssKicken blocks an uppercut.
Rhammar has a couple of punches blocked by AssKicken.
Rhammar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rhammar misses with a hook from the clinch. Rhammar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. AssKicken lands a shoulder strike. Rhammar swings wildly with an uppercut but AssKicken uses good head movement to avoid it. Rhammar scores with a shot to the side of AssKicken's head. AssKicken tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rhammar's elbow. A head punch on the inside from AssKicken fails to land. AssKicken misses with a hook to the ribs.
AssKicken prevents a body shot from Rhammar. Rhammar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AssKicken blocks a punch to the side of the head.
AssKicken can't find room to land a body shot as Rhammar controls the action.
Rhammar misses with some punches.
Rhammar blocking some punches.
AssKicken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from AssKicken.
AssKicken scores with a shot to the side of Rhammar's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A short right from Rhammar on the inside. AssKicken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
AssKicken blocking some punches.
Rhammar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of AssKicken backwards. Rhammar lands with a left to the head. AssKicken is trying to push Rhammar away but Rhammar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. AssKicken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AssKicken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rhammar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rhammar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rhammar throws a punch but it's blocked by AssKicken. Rhammar working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhammar. Rhammar tries to work over AssKicken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. AssKicken lands with a short shot to the head. Rhammar misses with the head strike.
AssKicken works on Rhammar's body with a couple of short punches. AssKicken scores with a shot to the side of Rhammar's head. Rhammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
AssKicken is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rhammar is defending well. AssKicken can't find room to land a body shot as Rhammar controls the action.
Rhammar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rhammar misses with a hook from the clinch. Rhammar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rhammar misses with a hook from the clinch. AssKicken is working Rhammar over against the cage. AssKicken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rhammar staying out of range there. Rhammar is looking to clinch. Rhammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. AssKicken misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhammar connects with a right hand. AssKicken shakes it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anus Rhammar will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rhammar scores with a spinning back kick! AssKicken circles away from the clinch attempt.
AssKicken lands with a nice body punch. AssKicken displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. AssKicken misses with an uppercut. AssKicken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rhammar wants to land a leg kick but AssKicken is out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slapping leg kick lands for Rhammar.
AssKicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rhammar.
Rhammar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
AssKicken with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rhammar moves in looking to clinch but AssKicken pushes him off. AssKicken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rhammar scores with a sloppy right hand. AssKicken should have avoided that one. Rhammar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. AssKicken throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rhammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but AssKicken was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhammar. Rhammar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. AssKicken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rhammar staying out of range there. A head kick misses from Rhammar. AssKicken scores with a body shot.
AssKicken connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. AssKicken cracks Rhammar with a right hand to the side of the head. AssKicken checks a leg kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from AssKicken misses the target. AssKicken throws a jab when Rhammar was well out of range. Rhammar tries to clinch there but AssKicken circles away.
Rhammar takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rhammar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rhammar tries to clinch but AssKicken is having none of it. AssKicken was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Decent striking displayed by Rhammar there. Rhammar throws a half hearted mid kick. AssKicken throws a big counter combination but Rhammar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rhammar wants to clinch up but AssKicken keeps it at a distance. It looked like AssKicken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rhammar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. AssKicken works over Rhammar's head and body with a nice combination. Rhammar tries to clinch up but AssKicken circles away and keeps his distance. Rhammar misses with a hook. AssKicken ducked under it nicely. Rhammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract AssKicken. Rhammar dodges the punch combination from AssKicken.
Rhammar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rhammar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to AssKicken's calf. Rhammar misses with an uppercut. AssKicken lunges at Rhammar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rhammar's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. AssKicken throws a good cross that connects.
AssKicken throws a body shot but no joy. AssKicken throws a shot to the body.
Rhammar on the wrong end of a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! AssKicken misses with a straight left. Rhammar throws out a counter right but AssKicken avoids it with no problem. AssKicken misses the shot to the body. AssKicken darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Thoreaux AssKicken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rhammar is rocked! AssKicken circles away from the clinch attempt.
AssKicken lands with a nice body punch. Anus Rhammar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. AssKicken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Thoreaux AssKicken showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rhammar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw! Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mister Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Glover will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bomba! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Glover! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Glover lands a high kick!
A combination from Bomba does no damage. Bomba throws a series of punches but Glover avoids them all with ease. Glover wants to counter with a clinch but Bomba pushes him away. Glover uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Glover fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Bomba takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Glover. Glover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Glover defending well as Bomba loads up on a big left hand. Glover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glover staying out of range there. Glover raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Bomba throws a right and a left that both miss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bomba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glover's head backwards.
It looks like Paul Glover has been cut. Glover throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy left from Bomba finds it's target. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Glover 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. Bomba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bomba throws a right and a left that Glover avoids nicely. Bomba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Glover with a lazy takedown attempt and Bomba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bomba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bomba throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range. Bomba throws a looping overhand right but Glover ducks down to avoid it. A good leg kick by Glover. Bomba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glover. Glover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bomba. Bomba works Glover's body with a nice hook. Bomba connects with a body shot. Bomba scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomba's sensitive parts. Glover throws a front kick that sends Bomba stumbling back into the cage. Glover connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Glover lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomba's sensitive parts. Glover throws a head kick that half lands.
Bomba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomba misses the shot to the body. Glover scores with a spinning back kick! Mister Bomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Glover fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bomba defending well as Glover loads up on a big left hand. Glover shoots in for a takedown but Bomba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Mister Bomba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Glover. A big left from Bomba misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Glover looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Glover tries to move into range but Bomba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A slow jab from Glover misses its intended target. Crunch! Glover slams his shin into Bomba's torso. Glover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bomba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mister Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Glover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Bomba staying out of range there. Bomba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Glover tenderised Bomba's leg. Bomba is trying to keep his angry face on. A solid leg kick lands there for Glover.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Glover misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bomba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glover counters with a body kick. Donk. Glover catches Bomba right on the button with a cross. No joy there for Bomba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glover was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomba. Bomba lands with a nice combination. Glover backs away looking to recover.
That has opened up Paul Glover's cut even more. Bomba digs a good hook to Glover's body.
Glover avoids a punch combination nicely.
Glover throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bomba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bomba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooh!!! Bomba has knocked Glover down with a huge combo! Bomba steps away and waves a wobbly Glover back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Bomba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Glover.
Glover is rocked!
The cut above Paul Glover's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Bomba connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Glover! He's out on his feet! Bomba rushes in and drops Glover with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mister Bomba!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bring Ithome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jako Day! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bring Ithome! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ithome misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Ithome does no damage. Ithome throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ithome is looking to slow Day down with leg kicks. We've been told by Day's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Day misses the jab. Ithome avoids the body shot from Day.
Ithome scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day. Ithome moves away from the strike by Day. A little jabbing left from Ithome on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ithome looks to land a right hand but Day moved out of range. Day lands a nice shot that snaps Ithome's head back.
Day throws a series of punches but Ithome avoids them all with ease. Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Ithome throws a series of punches but Day avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ithome lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively. Ithome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Day duly obliges. Day with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick. Day misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ithome is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ithome steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day. Ithome bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Day's head.
It looks like Jako Day has been cut. Bring Ithome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. An inside leg kick from Ithome misses. Some wild striking there from Ithome.
Ithome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.
A punch lands to the side of Ithome 's head but he takes it in his stride. Day looks to throw the jab but Ithome is out of range. Day misses with the combination.
Ithome is looking for the big counter here. Ithome dodges the punch combination from Day.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ithome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Day throws a right and a left that Ithome avoids nicely. Day throws a right and a left that Ithome avoids nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Ithome is looking for the big counter here. Ithome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day. Day cracks Ithome with a good jab. Ithome drops Day with a beautiful combination! Day stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ithome is looking for the KO! Ithome throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range. Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ithome moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Day throws a right hand that Ithome ducks under and follows up with a left that Ithome also avoids with ease. Ithome throws a nice inside leg kick. Day is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ithome moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bring Ithome!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Zamana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamana has chosen Modestep - Show Me A Sign as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Herrera! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Zamana! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zamana fails with a takedown attempt. Herrera shoots for a takedown but Zamana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Herrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Zamana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Herrera's guard. Zamana scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Herrera controls Zamana momentarily but Zamana frees himself. Herrera looking for a sweep. Not yet Herrera, not yet. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamana's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Herrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Herrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zamana is stalling in the full guard. Zamana is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Herrera has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zamana is looking to defend but Herrera has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zamana! Herrera pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zamana taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nicky Herrera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aksel Stenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Connor Kenway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenger comes to the cage accompanied by Hit2face - Ain't it nice to get hit to the face?. Kenway is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Warriors. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aksel Stenger! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Connor Kenway ! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stenger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kenway throws a leg kick that is checked and Stenger counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kenway is lucky that one didn't land flush. Stenger digs a good body shot into Kenway 's ribs. Stenger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kenway 's head. Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kenway takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stenger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Stenger jabs Kenway right on the nose. Kenway blinks but takes it well. We've been told by Stenger's head coaches at Team Migraine that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Stenger connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kenway rushes Stenger and presses him up against the cage. Kenway wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kenway working hard to break the clinch. Kenway has had enough of the clinch but Stenger keeps him there for the moment. Stenger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kenway 's efforts to push away. Kenway has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Stenger landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kenway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stenger.
Kenway wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Stenger scores with a knee to the head.
Kenway is trying to push Stenger away but Stenger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kenway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stenger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenway moves forwards but Stenger connects with a nice, crisp jab. Stenger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stenger throws a good cross that connects.
Aksel Stenger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kenway takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kenway fails with the takedown. Kenway looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stenger scores with a body shot.
Stenger connects with a leg kick. Kenway looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stenger lands an overhand right. Stenger connects with a crisp jab. Stenger lands a big head kick that sends Kenway tumbling to the mat! Stenger takes a step backwards and waves Kenway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kenway is rocked! Stenger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenway at a distance.
Kenway misses with a low kick.
As Kenway backs away, Stenger returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger. Kenway lands a right hook to the body.
Stenger throws a body punch but Kenway moves out of range. A thudding body kick lands there by Stenger!
Stenger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stenger lands a leg kick that knocks Kenway off balance momentarily. Kenway dives in for a single leg takedown but Stenger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A solid leg kick lands there for Stenger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stenger. Stenger connects with an inside leg kick. Stenger lands with a kick to the ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stenger. Kenway does a little dance to reset his feet. Kenway takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stenger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kenway tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenger defends well and Kenway ends up having to push Stenger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Aksel Stenger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Connor Kenway . Stenger lands a really nice looking cross but Kenway seems unphased.
Stenger works Kenway 's body with a nice hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stenger lands an overhand right. Stenger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stenger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenway moves away. Stenger catches Kenway with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kenway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kenway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stenger circles away quickly and effectively. Stenger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Kenway on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stenger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kenway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Stenger cracks Kenway with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kenway looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stenger finish him?
Kenway is still on wobbly legs! Can Stenger finish him? Stenger dances in with a quick combination. Kenway is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Stenger snaps Kenway 's head back. Kenway stumbles backwards against the cage. Stenger steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kenway 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kenway just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aksel Stenger! Aksel Stenger is the new middleweight champion! Aksel Stenger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
66% |
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