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USFC 127 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bernside (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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Bernside!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernside fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bernside bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ataman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ataman ducks under a wild hook from Bernside.
Donk. Bernside catches Ataman right on the button with a cross.
Ataman 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.
Ataman throws an off balance right hand
letting Bernside counter with a right hand.
Ataman throws a leg kick but Bernside moved away.
Ataman throws an off balance right hand
and Bernside counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ataman's knee momentarily.
Bernside fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ataman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernside lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ataman tries to land a front kick but Bernside steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bernside.
Ataman is rocked!
Bernside throws a monster overhand right that drops Ataman! Bernside follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Bernside!
In his post fight interview, David Bernside started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Fredrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fredrick comes into the arena with Lil Jon & The Eastside Boyz: Throw It Up blaring out of the sound system. Fabian Hollywood is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ronald Fredrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fredrick tries to counter with a takedown but Hollywood is quick to defend against it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hollywood 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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hollywood!
Hollywood shoots in and drives through. Fredrick sprawls well.
Fredrick tries to counter with a takedown but Hollywood is quick to defend against it.
No luck for Hollywood with that takedown attempt.
Ronald Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.
Fredrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick slips nicely into half guard.
Fredrick is trying to work for a kimura but Hollywood is defending well.
Hollywood trying to hold on to Fredrick's head to control him but Fredrick postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick is looking to take a break and control but Hollywood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredrick decides to stand up.
Fredrick slaps away a takedown attempt from Hollywood, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fredrick dives in and scores a takedown into Hollywood's guard.
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood keeping full guard, as Fredrick tries to pass.
Fredrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hollywood working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Fredrick 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.
Hollywood can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep. Fredrick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Fredrick there.
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Fredrick is going to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hollywood defending well though.
Hollywood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fredrick is working away from the top position though.
Fredrick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fredrick connects with a nice short shot to Hollywood's temple.
Fredrick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hollywood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fredrick's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fredrick's back!
Fredrick trying to control the hands but Hollywood won't let him.
Hollywood throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Fredrick!
Hollywood lands shots from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Fredrick as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hollywood!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood gets his hands free as Fredrick looks to control.
Fredrick covering up well under a series of strikes from Hollywood.
Fredrick grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood is trying to stick to Fredrick's back but Fredrick is turning into Hollywood. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hollywood's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fredrick.
Hollywood can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fredrick winds up and cracks Hollywood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fredrick is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now.
Hollywood is looking to control Fredrick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hollywood avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Fredrick dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hollywood connects with a leg kick. Fredrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hollywood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hollywood scores with a jab.
It looks like Ronald Fredrick has been cut.
Hollywood gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hollywood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hollywood working for a triangle but Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood seems keen to control Fredrick's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick tries to stand but Hollywood is controlling from the bottom.
Hollywood is looking for a triangle but Fredrick pushes his legs off easily.
Fredrick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hollywood is trying to control the position but Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fredrick looking to pass the guard.
Hollywood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fredrick postures up.
Fredrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Fredrick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fredrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hollywood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fredrick defends it easily.
Hollywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hollywood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fredrick defends well.
Fredrick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hollywood is pulling down on Fredrick's head. It's preventing any offense from Fredrick, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredrick is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hollywood is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hollywood has escaped and now he's on top!
Hollywood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fredrick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fredrick wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Hollywood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fredrick is aware though and is defending well.
Fredrick stands up over Hollywood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood looking for a guillotine here but Fredrick defends easily.
Hollywood keeping moving, preventing Fredrick from controlling successfully.
Fredrick passes Hollywood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fredrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Hollywood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fredrick controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hollywood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fredrick is stalling here. Hollywood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fredrick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hollywood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fabian Hollywood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ronald Fredrick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hollywood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fredrick sneaks out the side door and pushes Hollywood away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hollywood goes for a double leg but Fredrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fredrick continues to drive forward.
A counter left hand to the body from Fredrick misses its target.
Fabian Hollywood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollywood misses with a takedown
and Fredrick holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fredrick breaks from the clinch.
Hollywood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fredrick moves into the clinch.
Ronald Fredrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Hollywood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood wants to break free but Fredrick has control.
Fredrick breaks the clinch.
Hollywood fails to land the takedown.
Fredrick looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fredrick doesn't manage to clinch there - Hollywood circles away.
Fredrick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hollywood's head backwards.
Hollywood shoots in for a takedown but Fredrick shows good takedown defense.
Fredrick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hollywood throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fredrick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hollywood is in Fredrick's guard.
Fredrick wants to stand but Hollywood is controlling the position.
Fredrick keeping moving, preventing Hollywood from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrick is on top in guard.
Fredrick gets to his feet. Hollywood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hollywood tries to sprawl but Fredrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood looking for submissions off his back.
Ronald Fredrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrick is looking for a kimura but Hollywood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fredrick to get the leverage.
Fredrick is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now.
Hollywood tries to get to full guard but Fredrick has control of the leg.
Hollywood won't allow Fredrick to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is trying to control but can't.
Hollywood moves into full guard.
Hollywood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fredrick wants to control but Hollywood is keeping busy.
Hollywood is looking for a kimura here.
Hollywood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is controlling Hollywood's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hollywood prevents Fredrick from improving his position.
Fredrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Fredrick trying to control here.
Fredrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hollywood looks to land a strike but Fredrick avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fredrick lands a decent punch to the body there.
Hollywood with a nice head shot there.
Hollywood wants to pass the guard but Fredrick is keeping the position.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Fredrick showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fredrick 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Fredrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Fredrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Laiho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laiho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cold Sweat/ Thin Lizzy. Landon Pike will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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225 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexi Laiho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon Pike!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laiho takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pike gets caught napping as Laiho dives in and scores a takedown. Pike manages to retain guard.
Pike keeping full guard, as Laiho tries to pass.
Pike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pike is looking for a triangle but Laiho pushes his legs off easily.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
Laiho postures up and lands a big shot to Pike's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pike is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laiho accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho landing with the ground and pound.
Laiho is looking to work some ground and pound but Pike has wrist control.
Pike pulls Laiho in close to his closed guard and prevents Laiho from doing any damage or advancing position.
Laiho stopping the sweep attempt from Pike.
Laiho looking to sit in guard and control but Pike gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pike would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laiho striking off his back but it's not causing Pike any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laiho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laiho seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Laiho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pike passes into half guard.
Laiho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pike is working away from the top position though.
Laiho keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Laiho tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Laiho is looking to improve his position.
Pike is thwarting Laiho's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pike seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Laiho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laiho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pike pulls his head out easily.
Pike passes into side control, despite Laiho's attempt to control the position.
Pike decides to stand back up. Pike steps back and let's Laiho get back to his feet.
Laiho throws a right hand that Pike ducks under and follows up with a left that Pike also avoids with ease.
Pike digs a good hook to Laiho's body.
Laiho shoots in but Pike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Pike misses.
Pike loads up on a big right hand but Laiho slips the punch.
Pike scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laiho throws out a powerful jab.
Laiho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pike throws a jab but it's blocked by Laiho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laiho.
The crowd cheers as Pike lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laiho doesn't seem phased though.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laiho.
Pike throws a series of punches but Laiho avoids them all with ease.
Laiho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Laiho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pike throws a lazy right hand but Laiho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laiho closes the distance and clinches up with Pike, looking for a takedown. Laiho pushes Pike against the cage but Pike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Laiho.
Laiho avoids the head kick by Pike.
Laiho attempts a counter takedown but Pike avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Pike dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laiho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Pike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pike throws a head kick that misses.
Laiho throws a jab when Pike was well out of range.
Pike throws a low kick but Laiho moves out of range easily.
Landon Pike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Pike misses
and Laiho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laiho.
Laiho is looking to work some ground and pound but Pike has wrist control.
Laiho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pike is keeping the position for now.
Alexi Laiho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laiho scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Our spies down at at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts inform us that Pike has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laiho wants to pass the guard but Pike is keeping the position.
Pike looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laiho is one step ahead there.
Laiho postures up in Pike's guard and throws a big left but Pike blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laiho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pike keeping full guard, as Laiho tries to pass.
Laiho lands a couple of elbows.
Laiho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laiho throws a big elbow that misses.
Pike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Laiho loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Laiho throwing strikes but missing.
Laiho with a nice head shot there.
Laiho is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pike is rocked!
Laiho postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Pike covers up, he's hurt! Laiho keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Laiho and the ref steps in to end the fight! Laiho can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexi Laiho!
A victorious Alexi Laiho 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makonnen Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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259 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonnen Amore!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Amore does no damage.
A big left from Amore misses.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Amore slips a jab and a cross from Force.
A big left from Amore misses.
Force misses with a hook.
Force drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amore throws a low kick, looking for Force's leg but Force calmly moves out of range.
Force definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Force thows a leg kick but Amore checks it
and Amore counters by clinching up.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Force controls the action.
Force is working Amore over against the cage.
Amore looks winded!
Amore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Force avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage.
Force lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Force on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Force slowing the pace effectively.
Amore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amore tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amore works on Force's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Force.
Force lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Force.
Force lands with a light punch inside.
Force lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Force lands a shoulder strike.
Force lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Amore to his knees! Force keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Force!
Our winner, Nick Force, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bresnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bresnar slips a straight right by Dorn.
Dorn lands the left hand.
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Bresnar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dorn clinches.
Bresnar breaks from the clinch.
Dorn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bresnar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bresnar throws a big shot that misses.
As Bresnar backs off Dorn throws a huge counter combo but Bresnar manages to avoid it all.
Dorn moves in looking to clinch but Bresnar pushes him off.
Bresnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dorn's half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bresnar connects with a nice short shot to Dorn's temple.
Bresnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dorn taking some punishment here, with Bresnar in his half guard.
Bresnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dorn actively working from the bottom here.
Bresnar slips a nice elbow through Dorn's hands, connecting with Dorn's forehead.
Bresnar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn is not content to let Bresnar control the position.
Bresnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dorn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dorn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bresnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dorn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bresnar pulls his head out easily.
Dorn taking some punishment here, with Bresnar in his half guard.
Bresnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dorn regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bresnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bresnar is working Dorn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dorn has momentary wrist control but Bresnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Bresnar cracks Dorn with a solid left hand.
Dorn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorn's head.
Bresnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dorn's head.
Bresnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bresnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bresnar working some strikes from top position.
Bresnar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bresnar trying to control but Dorn is working from the bottom.
Bresnar is in close to Dorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bresnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bresnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bresnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bresnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bresnar is really struggling to control Dorn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dorn trying to control but Bresnar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Dorn is looking to work some ground and pound but Bresnar has wrist control.
Bresnar trying to control the position.
Dorn stands and throws Bresnar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bresnar is looking to regain half guard here but Dorn keeps moving and retains side control.
Dorn working away.
Dorn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bresnar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bresnar tries to bench press Dorn off him but Dorn keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dorn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bresnar keeps working.
Dorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bresnar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dorn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dorn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bresnar is looking for a sweep.
Bresnar manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
That's time! Bresnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bresnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bresnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dorn throws a head kick that misses.
A left and a right from Dorn both land. Nice combination.
Dorn throws the left hand but Bresnar avoids the punch easily.
Bresnar lands a jab.
Dorn throws out a leg kick but Bresnar moves out of range and Dorn only half commits.
Dorn throws a hook to the side of Bresnar's head but Bresnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bresnar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dorn darts in and clinches Bresnar up against the cage.
Bresnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bresnar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn looking for a guillotine here but Bresnar defends easily.
Dorn has momentary wrist control but Bresnar slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dorn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bresnar postures up and lands a big shot to Dorn's brow.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bresnar lands a couple of digs.
Dorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bresnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dorn has momentary wrist control but Bresnar slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dorn keeping moving, preventing Bresnar from controlling successfully.
Bresnar won't allow Dorn to sweep him here.
Bresnar is in close to Dorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bresnar postures up and lands a big shot to Dorn's brow.
Bresnar won't allow Dorn to sweep him here.
Bresnar landing with the ground and pound.
Bresnar connects with a couple of short punches.
Dorn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bresnar is defending well. Dorn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bresnar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dorn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Dorn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Karelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelis has chosen Sail - AwolNation as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
216 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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23
222 lbs
12 - 7 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelis misses with an uppercut
and Fanning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karelis throws a looping overhand right but Fanning ducks down to avoid it.
Karelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fanning half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fanning swings for the body but Karelis moves out of range.
Karelis throws a poor cross that misses
and Fanning counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karelis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelis with a nice cross.
Karelis just misses with a punch to the body.
Karelis throws a shot from downtown. Fanning moves away and avoids it.
Karelis forces Fanning back against the cage and clinches.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelis lands a left hand.
Karelis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fanning backwards.
Fanning lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Fanning as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Karelis.
Fanning lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fanning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning is pressed up against the cage. Karelis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fanning down to the mat. Fanning avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Karelis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fanning connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Kostas Karelis has been cut.
Fanning lands a jab to Karelis's midsection.
Fanning misses with a low kick.
Fanning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fanning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fanning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karelis.
Fanning lands a lovely overhand right.
Karelis walks into a left hand.
Karelis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fanning moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karelis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning has managed to clinch.
Karelis is still on wobbly legs! Can Fanning finish him?
Fanning creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Karelis's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Karelis drops to his knees and Fanning pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
A victorious Sanford Fanning 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagle Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poto Tupu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Lion - Here Comes The King!. Tupu has chosen Youth Of The Nation as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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27
246 lbs
20 - 3 - 0 |
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29
290 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagle Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poto Tupu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loveladdy throws a series of punches but Tupu moves out of range.
Tupu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Poto Tupu has been cut.
Loveladdy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tupu scores with the left hand. Loveladdy knows he should have avoided that one.
Loveladdy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Tupu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Loveladdy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupu circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupu with a jab.
Loveladdy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tupu throws out the jab.
Loveladdy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Loveladdy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tupu's head.
Loveladdy slips under a jab from Tupu.
Loveladdy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tupu. Loveladdy shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupu throws an off balance right hand
and Loveladdy counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Tupu misses.
Loveladdy appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupu throws a jab but it's blocked by Loveladdy.
Tupu throws a right hand that misses
and Loveladdy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupu thinking.
Loveladdy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupu dips to his left and cracks Loveladdy with an uppercut!
Loveladdy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Tupu misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loveladdy, right into the meat.
Poto Tupu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Loveladdy counters with a left and a right that stings Tupu.
A cross from Loveladdy lands.
Tupu connects with a crisp jab.
Tupu throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loveladdy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tupu scores with a jab to the head.
Loveladdy is rocked!
Tupu throws a body punch but Loveladdy moves out of range.
Tupu misses the body punch
and Loveladdy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Tupu. That snapped Loveladdy's head back.
Oh Loveladdy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loveladdy lands with a big left! Tupu is wobbled badly! Loveladdy comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Tupu to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eagle Loveladdy!
An out of breath Eagle Loveladdy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Hood (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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260 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljashko swings for the body but Hood moves out of range.
Hood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Ljashko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ljashko.
It looks like Lucas Hood has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Ljashko.
Hood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ljashko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ljashko's coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Ljashko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ljashko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hood struggling to land strikes to the head as Ljashko covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood trying to control.
Ljashko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hood tries to keep control of the position but Ljashko is staying busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko trying to control the position but Hood manages to sink in the hooks.
Hood connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ljashko to escape the position.
Hood somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hood keeps control of the position as Ljashko tries to break free.
Hood misses with a punch to the head.
Hood struggling to land strikes to the head as Ljashko covers up.
Ljashko is trying to break free.
Ljashko is trapped and Hood is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hood thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood is punishing Ljashko with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ljashko is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Nice shot lands for Hood.
Hood looks to land a right hand but Ljashko moved out of range.
Hood loads up on a big right hand but Ljashko slips the punch.
Ljashko clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ljashko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko takes a shot to the head.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hood avoids it.
Hood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ljashko.
Hood managing to block the knees to the body from Ljashko.
Ljashko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Hood blocks the low kick.
As Ljashko backs off Hood throws a huge counter combo but Ljashko manages to avoid it all.
Hood has Ljashko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hood goes for a takedown attempt but Ljashko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hood moves out of range as Ljashko strikes.
Hood drives through with a takedown into Ljashko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ljashko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ljashko being controlled against the cage.
Hood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko wants to clinch.
Hood moves into range and clinches up with Ljashko.
Hood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Hood pushes Ljashko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hood avoids it.
Hood can't get the takedown.
Ljashko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hood won't allow it.
Ljashko tries to throw a body punch but Hood avoids it by throwing Ljashko back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hood lands a body punch.
Ljashko prevents a body shot from Hood.
Ljashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko tries to break free but Hood pushes him back against the cage.
Hood blocks a body shot from Ljashko.
Stalling in the clinch from Ljashko.
Hood lands a shoulder strike.
Hood wants to take the fight to the mat but Ljashko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Hood.
Ljashko misses with a punch to the body.
Hood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hood.
Ljashko stalling the fight.
Ljashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ljashko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ljashko.
Hood misses with some punches.
Ljashko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hood.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Hood gets through Ljashko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Hood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Hood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ljashko clinches.
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ljashko's guard.
Ljashko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hood misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ljashko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Ljashko lands a left hand.
Lucas Hood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Hood.
Hood misses with some punches.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the head but Hood blocks with his arms.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljashko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hood lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ljashko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko drops his hands momentarily and Hood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Hood misses.
Ljashko misses the shot to the body.
Hood drops Ljashko with a right and a left! Hood comes rushing in but Ljashko regains his composure and manages to keep Hood in guard.
Ljashko is rocked!
It looks like Oleg Ljashko has been cut.
Ljashko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hood off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oh Ljashko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Ljashko misses.
Ljashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ljashko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ljashko seems to have got his legs back now.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ljashko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko blocking some punches.
Ljashko lands an elbow just above Hood 's eye.
Hood scores with a shot to the side of Ljashko's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ljashko missing with knees to the body.
Hood scores with a shoulder strike.
Ljashko working Hood over with knees to the body.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Ljashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ljashko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko landing knees to the head.
Ljashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljashko misses with a body kick.
Hood looks to throw the jab but Ljashko is out of range.
Hood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ljashko connects with a crisp jab.
Ljashko throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Ljashko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ljashko has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko is pressed up against the cage. Hood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ljashko down to the mat. Ljashko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Hood.
Ljashko defending well as Hood loads up on a big left hand.
Hood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ljashko sprawls well. Ljashko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hood gets slowly back to his feet.
Ljashko rushes Hood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hood misses with a punch to the body.
Hood tries to stall but Ljashko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hood pushes Ljashko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ljashko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hood's brow.
Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Hood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ljashko throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljashko.
Ljashko misses with a looping right.
Hood dips to his left and cracks Ljashko with an uppercut!
Hood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ljashkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lucas Hood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ljashko throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hood scores with a hook to the body. Ljashko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hood takes a swing at Ljashko's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Hood - just one landing.
Hood lunges at Ljashko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ljashko's hand.
Ljashko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hood lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ljashko. Hood pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Hood!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hongi Hika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maki Pulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulu has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hongi Hika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maki Pulu!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hika was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulu.
Hika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulu.
Pulu takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Maki Pulu has been cut.
Pulu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Pulu. Beautiful body shot.
Pulu dives in and grabs Hika's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hika pushes down on Pulu's head and hops out.
Pulu takes one on the button.
Hika thuds a left hand into Pulu's body.
Hika is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulu lands a body shot.
Hika thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulu connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulu works Hika's body with a nice hook.
Hika jabs Pulu right on the nose. Pulu blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulu misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Hika on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hika blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hika lands a nice hook to Pulu's body. Pulu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice body punch from Hika.
We've been told by Hika's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hika. That's going to slow Pulu down.
Pulu misses the body punch
and Hika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Maki Pulu's cut even more.
Pulu throws a leg kick but Hika moved away.
Hika throws a low kick, looking for Pulu's leg but Pulu calmly moves out of range.
Pulu misses with an uppercut
and Hika counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulu! Hika lets Pulu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Pulu is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hika lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Pulu crumples to the floor! Hika milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hongi Hika!
After winning the bout, Hongi Hika thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soa Palelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Soa Palelei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Palelei. Those never looked like landing.
Palelei misses the jab.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Palelei is wise to it.
Muller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Muller lands a glancing blow to the side of Palelei's head.
It looks like Soa Palelei has been cut.
Palelei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Muller's guard.
Muller uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Muller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palelei moves out of range of the leg kick from Muller.
Muller avoids the head kick by Palelei.
Palelei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palelei lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Palelei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei throws a quick inside leg kick.
Palelei scores with a leg kick.
Palelei throws a head kick that misses.
Muller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palelei.
Muller appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Palelei throws a low kick but Muller avoids it.
Palelei throws a looping overhand right but Muller ducks down to avoid it.
Palelei closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Soa Palelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palelei.
Palelei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
Palelei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palelei closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Muller did well to prevent Palelei getting side control.
Muller pushes Palelei off but Palelei dives into side control.
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!
Palelei cracks Muller with a big elbow.
Palelei working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Muller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Palelei.
Muller is not content to let Palelei control the position.
Palelei lands some shots froms side control.
Muller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Palelei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palelei is looking to take a break and control but Muller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palelei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
An elbow from Palelei crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palelei postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Palelei throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Muller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muller is trying to buck Palelei off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palelei lands a decent elbow from side control.
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Muller can do anything to dispel that myth.
Palelei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Muller dodges the ground and pound from Palelei.
Palelei working the ground and pound from side control.
Muller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palelei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palelei tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Palelei wants to control but Muller is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soa Palelei dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Palelei throws a hook but Muller blocks it.
Muller tries to counter by closing the distance.
A slow jab from Palelei misses its intended target.
Muller is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palelei. Muller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller wants to counter the offense by Palelei and move into the clinch position.
Palelei missing with a left hand there. Muller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soa Palelei is winning the standup battle so far.
Palelei scores with a jab to the body.
Palelei throws a body shot but no joy.
Palelei misses with a hook. Muller ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Palelei looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Palelei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt
and Muller counters with a three punch combo that has Palelei backing up. Palelei nods at Muller to acknowledge the strikes.
Palelei moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Nicolas Muller's cut even more.
Palelei feints and then cracks Muller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muller down.
Palelei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muller gets a clinch.
Palelei blocking some punches.
Palelei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palelei is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Muller's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Palelei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Muller lands a knee to the head.
Palelei breaks from the clinch.
Muller doesn't manage to clinch there - Palelei circles away.
Palelei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palelei misses with a takedown attempt - Muller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Muller steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Palelei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palelei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palelei shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muller as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soa Palelei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palelei lands a jab to Muller's midsection.
Palelei misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Muller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Palelei goes for a double leg but Muller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Muller continues to drive forward.
You can see that Muller has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Palelei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Palelei.
Palelei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Palelei.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Palelei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Muller.
Oooooh!!! Muller has knocked Palelei down with a huge combo! Muller steps away and waves a wobbly Palelei back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Palelei is rocked!
Muller walks into a stiff left hand from Palelei.
The cut above Nicolas Muller's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Muller goes for a small jab and connects. Now Muller goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Palelei stumbles back but Muller runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Palelei to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Palelei will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicolas Muller!
Nicolas Muller is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Nicolas Muller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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