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DUEL#27 Persecutioned Halliick PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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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
28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 26 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edilhson.
Edilhson throws a series of punches but Kutsoo avoids them all with ease.
Kutsoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Edilhson tries to clinch there but Kutsoo circles away.
Kutsoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Edilhson lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Edilhson is predictable there
and Kutsoo counters with a single leg into guard. Edilhson didn't expect that.
Edilhson can't keep his opponent in guard - Kutsoo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Edilhson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Edilhson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edilhson trying to control the action but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kutsoo is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edilhson lands a nice forearm strike.
Kutsoo tries to bench press Edilhson off him but Edilhson keeps the position.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edilhson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutsoo actively working from the bottom here.
Edilhson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edilhson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kutsoo keeps working.
Edilhson is working for a kimura but Kutsoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Edilhson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edilhson working Kutsoo over with strikes.
Edilhson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutsoo is pressing down on Edilhson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Edilhson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Edilhson lands a couple of elbows.
Edilhson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edilhson stopping the sweep attempt from Kutsoo.
Edilhson throwing strikes but missing.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Edilhson from controlling successfully.
Edilhson stopping the sweep attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edilhson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edilhson stands up over Kutsoo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edilhson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edilhson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson winds up and cracks Kutsoo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kutsoo tries to roll over but Edilhson keeps him under control.
Edilhson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edilhson wants to take a breather but Kutsoo is having none of it.
Edilhson is nestled in close to Kutsoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kutsoo wants to improve his position but Edilhson is controlling well.
Kutsoo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edilhson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edilhson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kutsoo is looking to improve his position.
Kutsoo actively working from the bottom here.
Edilhson prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson drops an elbow to the side of Kutsoo's head.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kutsoo.
Edilhson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edilhson lands a couple of elbows.
Kutsoo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kutsoo, not yet.
Kutsoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edilhson defends it easily.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Edilhson lands a couple of elbows.
Kutsoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Edilhson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutsoo moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edilhson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kutsoo looking for a takedown.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Edilhson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kutsoo tries for a takedown but Edilhson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edilhson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kutsoos head.
Kutsoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Edilhson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kutsoo backwards.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Edilhson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kutsoo wants a takedown.
Edilhson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edilhson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kutsoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Edilhson misses.
Edilhson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edilhson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown. Edilhson fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edilhson is on top in guard.
Edilhson passes Kutsoo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kutsoo tries to roll over but Edilhson keeps him under control.
Edilhson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kutsoo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Edmundo Edilhson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kutsoo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edilhson is one step ahead there.
Edilhson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kutsoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edilhson has managed to get both his arms back between Kutsoo's legs - danger averted.
Edilhson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edilhson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edilhson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
Kutsoo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edilhson is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edilhson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutsoo is looking for a triangle but Edilhson pushes his legs off easily.
Edilhson is working Kutsoo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Edilhson scoring with some ground and pound.
Edilhson landing with the ground and pound.
Kutsoo wants to sweep here but Edilhson controlling him for the moment.
Kutsoo looking for a guillotine here but Edilhson defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kutsoo wants to sweep here but Edilhson controlling him for the moment.
Edilhson working some strikes from top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edilhson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kutsoo 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.
Edilhson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Edilhson chips away with some ground and pound.
Kutsoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kutsoo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edilhson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kutsoo wants to sweep here but Edilhson controlling him for the moment.
Edilhson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edilhson landing some decent shots from guard.
Kutsoo wants to sweep here but Edilhson controlling him for the moment.
Edilhson landing with the ground and pound.
Kutsoo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Edilhson trying to control but Kutsoo is working from the bottom.
Edilhson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Edilhson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kutsoo's head.
Kutsoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edilhson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kutsoo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Edilhson has managed to get both his arms back between Kutsoo's legs - danger averted.
Kutsoo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edilhson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Edilhson lands a couple of elbows.
Edilhson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edilhson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edilhson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kutsoo is keeping the position for now.
Edilhson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edmundo Edilhson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kutsoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Edilhson misses with a double jab.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edilhson sprawls and moves away.
Kutsoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edilhson to score with a decent uppercut.
Edilhson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kutsoo.
Edilhson tries to clinch
and Kutsoo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo won't allow Edilhson to sweep him here.
Kutsoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kutsoo is working Edilhson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutsoo throws a sloppy strike and Edilhson has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kutsoo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Edilhson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmundo Edilhson!
Edmundo Edilhson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jarni Kutsoo spoke after the fight, saying 'my fault my fault i`m week...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Bosh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Bosh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kadota throws a head kick that Bosh semi-blocks.
Kadota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bosh's sensitive parts.
Kadota lands a head shot.
Bosh tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bosh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bosh cracks Kadota with a big right hand but Kadota just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bosh wants to control for a moment but Kadota uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bosh uses his free foot to push down on Kadota's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kadota.
Bosh misses with a head shot.
The referee warns Kadota that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kadota sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kadota keeps working.
Bosh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kadota tries to roll over but Bosh keeps him under control.
Bosh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kadota defends it well.
Kadota is not content to let Bosh control the position.
Bosh is looking for a kimura here.
Kadota desperately trying to maintain half guard.
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.
Bosh is trying to control. Kadota wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bosh lands a nice short elbow.
Bosh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bosh not doing much here.
Bosh lands strikes from half guard.
Bosh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kadota slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bosh is working for a kimura but Kadota is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota wants to control but Bosh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kadota is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bosh is staying active.
Bosh is trying to control the action in half guard but Kadota is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bosh is looking for a kimura but Kadota is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bosh to get the leverage.
Kadota trying to control from the bottom.
Kadota is looking for a sweep. Bosh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kadota gets full guard.
Bosh trying to control but Kadota is working from the bottom.
Bosh advances position into side control!
Bosh is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kadota knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kadota has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bosh 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.
Bosh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bosh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bosh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bosh tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kadota manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bosh trying to control here.
Kadota takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Bosh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bosh fails with a takedown attempt.
Bosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bosh takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bosh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosh shoots in looking for a takedown but Kadota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bosh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Bosh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kadota drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kadota content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kadota landing some decent shots from guard.
Kadota scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kadota content to stall in guard here.
Kadota trying to control but Bosh is working from the bottom.
Bosh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kadota is one step ahead there.
Bosh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kadota defends well.
Chris Bosh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kadota working some strikes from top position.
Kadota landing some decent shots from guard.
Kadota working some strikes from top position.
Kadota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kadota is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bosh looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kadota has picked Bosh up and slammed him! Bosh can't keep hold of the triangle and Kadota manages to pass to side control!
Kadota lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bosh down.
Kadota gets to mount! Bosh was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kadota raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kadota is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bosh can't escape the position.
Bosh wants to control but Kadota is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kadota looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bosh is rocked!
Kadota postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bosh in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bosh to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Kadota!
Takashi Kadota was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wily Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swagger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Waylon Jennings - Good Ol' Boys kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wily Swagger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lapu Lapu's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wily Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swagger tries for a takedown but Lapu circles away easily
and Lapu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Swagger shoots in looking for a takedown. Lapu tries to sprawl out of it but Swagger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lapu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lapu sprawls well. Lapu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Swagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Lapu Lapu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wily Swagger.
Swagger fails with the takedown.
Lapu is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swagger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lapu to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Lapu.
Lapu lands a body shot.
Lapu scores with a jab. Swagger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swagger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swagger with a poor takedown
and Lapu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lapu.
Swagger is rocked!
Lapu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Swagger up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Lapu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Swagger's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lapu Lapu!
A very excited looking Lapu Lapu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Dick told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Dick!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick 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.
Dick has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Habana keeps Dick at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Habana. That's going to slow Dick down.
That kick from Habana tenderised Dick's leg. Dick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Habana sprawls well. Habana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dick gets slowly back to his feet.
Dick 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Habana lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dick backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Habana coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dick.
Bryan Habana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Dick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Habana there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Habana lands a head kick!
It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.
Habana scores with a shot to the body.
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Habana.
Dick misses with a takedown attempt - Habana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dick's calf.
Habana misses with a head kick.
Jab from Habana.
Dick is rocked!
Dick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Habana. That one must have hurt.
Dick looks winded!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Habana throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dick is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes to the cage accompanied by ...Baby one more time!. Gracie has chosen Thriller by Michael Jackson as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
38 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Ahokas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
John Wayne Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Ahokas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ahokas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gracie.
Ahokas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ahokas misses its target.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and Ahokas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahokas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie throws out a counter right but Ahokas avoids it with no problem.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie thuds his shin into the meat of Ahokas's side.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gracie - that will leave a mark!
Nice sprawl there from Ahokas as Gracie shoots in.
Ahokas feinted with a counter takedown.
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!
Ahokas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahokas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne Gracie.
Gracie scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Ahokas misses
and Gracie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahokas takes a step back to recover.
Ahokas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Ahokas gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Ahokas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gracie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gracie.
Jab by Gracie.
Gracie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahokas misses with a right hand
and Ahokas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahokas is rocked!
Gracie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Ahokas's head back.
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ahokas at a distance.
Ahokas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie counters with a leg kick.
Ahokas throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahokas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body kick there by Gracie.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ahokas takes a step back to recover.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Ahokas's guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Ahokas blocks nicely.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ahokas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Gracie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ahokas walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
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!
Gracie connects with a leg kick. Ahokas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie scores with a push kick.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ahokas on the side of the head.
Ahokas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ahokas throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ahokas tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
John Wayne Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws the left hand but Ahokas avoids the punch easily.
Ahokas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gracie!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it.
Ahokas working the strikes but Gracie uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Ahokas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ahokas is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ahokas is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Wayne Gracie!
A victorious John Wayne Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Juha Ahokas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sucker!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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34
145 lbs
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155 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Patton!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longworth scores with the left hand. Patton knows he should have avoided that one.
Longworth throws out a leg kick but Patton moves out of range and Longworth only half commits.
Patton gets caught flat footed, as Longworth shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Patton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Longworth won't allow Patton to sweep him here.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Patton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patton wants to sweep here but Longworth controlling him for the moment.
Patton keeping full guard, as Longworth tries to pass.
Patton has his hands on Longworth's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patton is aware though and is defending well.
Longworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Patton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Longworth looking for a guillotine here but Patton defends easily.
Patton passes into half guard.
Longworth tries to roll over but Patton keeps him under control.
Patton lands with a punch from half guard.
Longworth looking for submissions off his back.
Patton is nestled in close to Longworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Patton is pressing down on Longworth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longworth is holding on for now.
Patton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Longworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Longworth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Patton lands a nice short elbow.
Patton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Patton is trying to control the action in half guard but Longworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Longworth is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Patton pulls his head out easily.
Patton is nestled in close to Longworth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Longworth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Longworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Longworth working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patton is aware though and is defending well.
Patton passes Longworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Patton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Longworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longworth gets full guard.
Longworth seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Longworth keeping moving, preventing Patton from controlling successfully.
Patton tries to free his leg and advance position but Longworth is retaining full guard.
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patton defends well.
Patton advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longworth is looking for a sweep.
Longworth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Patton working the ground and pound.
Patton is chipping away with strikes.
Longworth tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
You can see the frustration on Longworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Patton lands a decent elbow from side control.
Longworth tries to improve position but can't.
Longworth throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Patton is working Longworth over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton working the body and head with strikes.
Patton tries for a kimura but Longworth is defending well.
Patton wants to control but Longworth is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Longworth tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Patton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Patton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patton.
Patton misses with a looping right.
Longworth misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Longworth.
Longworth misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Longworth scores with a three punch combo!
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Longworth lands a slapping body shot.
Patton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longworth.
Longworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patton was covering up waiting for the punch and Longworth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Patton wants to get back to his feet but Longworth passes into half guard.
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!
Longworth drops an elbow to the side of Patton's head.
Rick Patton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patton wants to get back to full guard.
Patton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Patton.
Longworth stopping the sweep attempt from Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton has control of Longworth's left arm, preventing Longworth from doing any damage.
Longworth wants to pass the guard but Patton is keeping the position.
Patton has momentary wrist control but Longworth slips an elbow through the middle.
Longworth landing with the ground and pound.
Patton has his foot on Longworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Longworth throwing strikes from guard but Patton blocks nicely.
Patton pulls Longworth in close to prevent any damage.
Patton wants to sweep but no luck.
Longworth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Patton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patton keeping moving, preventing Longworth from controlling successfully.
Longworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Patton is retaining full guard.
Patton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Longworth's guard.
Longworth looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longworth looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patton is pushing down on Longworth's leg trying to pass to half guard. Longworth is fighting to maintain full guard but Patton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Longworth taking some punishment here, with Patton in his half guard.
Patton drops an elbow to the side of Longworth's head.
Patton lands strikes from half guard.
Patton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Longworth with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Patton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Longworth is looking to escape.
Longworth in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton prevents Longworth from getting the reversal.
Patton is landing with some decent strikes but Longworth is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Longworth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Patton raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Patton.
Longworth wants to control but Patton is having none of it.
Patton lands with some strikes.
Patton raining down shots from the mount!
Longworth is rocked!
Patton connects with a bit shot that sees Longworth covering up! More strikes from Patton and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patton is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Patton!
Rick Patton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Career Over (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over 's entrance music is Rage against the machine - Bombtrack. A fine choice. Black has chosen Remedy by Seether as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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37
194 lbs
35 - 13 - 0 |
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35
190 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Career Over !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Black!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black pushes Over up against the cage in a clinch.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Over .
Over wants to take the fight to the mat but Black manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Over being controlled against the cage.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Over misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Over tries for a takedown. No joy.
Over working aggressively here.
Over doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Over .
Black manages to break the clinch.
Black thumps Over with a low kick.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Over throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Over doesn't manage to clinch there - Black circles away.
Over feints a jab promting Black to slip. Over then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Black slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Over .
Black throws a lazy head kick
letting Over counter with a right hand.
Over throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
As Black looks to move away, Over throws a big counter combo but Black just gets out of the way.
Over checks a low kick from Black.
Black walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick.
Black throws a fast counter high kick but Over manages to duck under it in time.
Over cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Over lands with a right hand.
Over clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black blocks an uppercut.
Over swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Over .
Over lands with a light punch inside.
Over is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Black pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Career Over . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black misses with an elbow strike.
Over on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Over throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Black.
Over keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
Over blocks a head kick by Black.
Black takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Over tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Over as he connects with a hook.
Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Over tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Black misses
and Over counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Over blocks a head kick by Black.
Black scores with a nice strike.
Black takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Over swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Over checks a low kick from Black.
Over tried to counter with a leg kick but Black avoided it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Over misses with some punches.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Black takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Black moves forwards but Over connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Over throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot.
Over misses the shot to the body.
Over jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Over does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Over moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
A jab from Over finds it's way through Black's defenses.
Black drops Over with a beautiful combination! Over stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Black is looking for the KO!
It looks like Career Over has been cut.
Over fails with an attempt to clinch.
Over throws out a powerful jab.
Over closes the distance and clinches.
Black throws an elbow that misses.
Over on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Over lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Over misses with a punch on the inside.
Over lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black looking to slow down the pace here.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Career Over dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Career Over 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Black.
Over is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Black can do to turn this around?
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Over getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
Over looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Over lands a nice hook to Black's body. Black takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Black throws a head kick that half lands.
Over fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Over misses with a wild combination.
Black plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A jab from Black misses.
Over is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Over connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Over tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Over throws a body shot but no joy.
Over wants to clinch.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Over cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Over tries to clinch but Black moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick but Over moves out of range.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
Over scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Over has Black up against the cage in a clinch.
Over lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Over forces Black back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
A head punch on the inside from Over fails to land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Over misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Black just misses with a elbow thrown towards Over 's brow.
Career Over has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Over lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Over working aggressively here.
Over scores with a shot to the side of Black's head.
Over lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Over avoids the elbow strike from Black, against the cage.
Over dodges an elbow strike from Black.
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black slows down the pace here.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Over misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Over is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Black is defending well.
Over doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Over misses with a short punch on the inside.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Over in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Black throws an elbow but misses.
Over lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Over fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Black blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black just leaning against Over , taking a breather.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Over .
Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Black breaks the clinch.
Black is looking to land body kicks.
Over connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
As Black backs away, Over returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Black closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Over misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black is trying to maintain a safe position but Over gets an underhook and turns Black into the cage.
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black blocks a jab.
Over fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Over bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Over scores with a hook.
Tobias Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black throws a push kick but Over slaps the foot to one side.
Black moves out of range of the body kick.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Over .
Jab, jab by Over - just one landing.
Over staying out of range there.
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 Career Over will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Career Over 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Over takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black checks the leg kick nicely there.
Black rushes Over and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Over as Black tries to tie him up.
Over misses with some punches.
Black pushes off an throws an elbow but Over leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Black lands an elbow just above Over 's eye.
Black manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Over both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Over throws out the jab.
Over uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Black is rocked!
Black shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Over finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Over moves out of range easily.
Over throwing a counter right hand but Black manages to avoid it.
Over cracks Black with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Black falls to his knees and Over doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Career Over !
Career Over gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Svyatoslav Vakarchuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Val Halla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Val Halla!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halla fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vakarchuk, pushing him back against the cage.
Vakarchuk has Halla pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vakarchuk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Halla tumbling to the mat - Vakarchuk dives into Halla's guard.
Vakarchuk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Vakarchuk connects with a nice short shot to Halla's temple.
Vakarchuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Halla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halla defending well though.
Halla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk.
Vakarchuk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vakarchuk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vakarchuk looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Halla can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vakarchuk.
We've been hearing that Vakarchuk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Vakarchuk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vakarchuk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vakarchuk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Halla defending well though.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vakarchuk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halla sees it coming and defends easily.
Halla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vakarchuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vakarchuk working the head and body with strikes.
Vakarchuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vakarchuk trying to mount his opponent but Halla defends it.
Vakarchuk 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.
Vakarchuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vakarchuk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vakarchuk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Halla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Svyatoslav Vakarchuk!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Hallick (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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World class boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Persecutioned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Hallick!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Persecutioned scores with a head kick. Hallick tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hallick misses with a head kick.
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallick cracks Persecutioned with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallick misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Persecutioned finds it's way through Hallick's defenses.
Persecutioned 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.
Hallick checks a leg kick.
Hallick slips a straight right by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Hallick tenderised Persecutioned's leg. Persecutioned is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hallick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Persecutioned - just one landing.
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!
Hallick throws a lazy uppercut
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Hallick blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Persecutioned.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Persecutioned tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hallick is able to avoid easily.
Persecutioned connects with an inside leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the side of Hallick's head but Hallick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallick moves out of range as Persecutioned strikes.
Persecutioned sets himself, and Hallick steps forward looking for the clinch! Persecutioned avoids it this time.
Persecutioned misses with a hook
and Hallick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Persecutioned fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallick manages to avoid it.
Hallick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallick.
Hallick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Persecutioned circles away quickly and effectively.
A big right from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
Hallick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Persecutioned swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallick looks to land a right hand but Persecutioned moved out of range.
Persecutioned appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallick throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Persecutioned tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned throws a big shot that misses.
Persecutioned misses with a body shot.
Hallick throws out a counter right but Persecutioned avoids it with no problem.
Persecutioned throws a quick inside leg kick.
Persecutioned ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hallick takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Persecutioned misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Persecutioned is predictable there
and Persecutioned takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Persecutioned works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Hallick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Persecutioned does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallick looks to throw the jab but Persecutioned is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallick sizes up Persecutioned with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Persecutioned throws a looping overhand right but Hallick ducks down to avoid it.
Hallick lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persecutioned at a distance.
Persecutioned thows a leg kick but Hallick checks it
and Hallick counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallick avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Hallick misses.
Jab by Hallick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Hallick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johny Persecutioned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Persecutioned throws a head kick that misses.
Hallick lands a big right hand that sends Persecutioned crashing to the mat! Hallick stays standing though and waves Persecutioned back to his feet!
Persecutioned is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Persecutioned avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Persecutioned cracks Hallick with a good jab.
A slow jab from Persecutioned misses its intended target.
Hallick throws a shot from downtown. Persecutioned moves away and avoids it.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned clobbers Hallick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Hallick misses its intended target.
Persecutioned feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Persecutioned.
Hallick lands a jab to Persecutioned's midsection.
Hallick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Hallick feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Persecutioned sprawling to the canvas! Persecutioned rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hallick finish him?!
Persecutioned throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hallick counters with a nice body shot.
Hallick closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Persecutioned! Hallick dives in looking to finish! Persecutioned is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Hallick!
Al Hallick is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Al Hallick 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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