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RFC 22: Ready to Rumble PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julius Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion comes into a darkened arena with his song building. My Darkest Hour by Scary Kids Scaring Kids kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julius Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stanley Lion!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strom to the ground. Lion is now in Strom's guard.
Strom has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lion has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Strom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lion backwards.
Strom gets through Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Strom.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strom scores with a shot to the side of Lion's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Strom scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strom.
Strom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lion or not.
Lion looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strom lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Strom.
Lion looks winded!
Lion's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strom lands a nice uppercut.
Lion wants a takedown.
Strom lands a right hand.
Lion is rocked!
Strom pushes Lion back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strom is leaning against Lion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lion is still on wobbly legs! Can Strom finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strom unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lion! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Strom is unloading with more strikes now! Lion drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Strom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Olafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Instant Fighter (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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krystian Olafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Instant Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olafsson with a body shot.
Olafsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olafsson swings widly with a right hand
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olafsson is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Olafsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Fighter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fighter jumps guard and drags Olafsson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter is looking to stand up but Olafsson isn't so interested in that idea.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Olafsson postures up.
Fighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson stops Fighter from standing up.
Olafsson won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Olafsson postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Olafsson is looking to clinch.
Fighter slips a straight right by Olafsson.
Olafsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Krystian Olafsson has been cut.
Fighter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Olafsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fighter cracks Olafsson with a nice body shot.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Olafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Olafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Fighter's coach down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fighter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fighter has picked Olafsson up - he's going for a ride! Fighter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter is nestled in close to Olafsson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Olafsson is looking to improve his position.
Fighter trying to control from half guard but Olafsson is working away.
Nice strikes from Fighter there.
Olafsson is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter lands strikes from half guard.
Fighter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Olafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fighter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fighter slips a nice elbow through Olafsson's hands, connecting with Olafsson's forehead.
Olafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fighter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olafsson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fighter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fighter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Olafsson actively working from the bottom here.
Fighter trying to control from half guard but Olafsson is working away.
Fighter is looking to advance position but Olafsson won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olafsson taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
Fighter is stalling here. Olafsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fighter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Olafsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fighter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Olafsson is controlling him well.
Olafsson trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Olafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fighter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Instant Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Olafsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Olafsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olafsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Olafsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fighter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Olafsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fighter is in Olafsson's guard.
Olafsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Fighter rolls with it to try and escape but Olafsson cranks on the arm and Fighter is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Krystian Olafsson!
As Krystian Olafsson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Much respect to my opponent, Im sure I will see him again'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stankovic Dragnovskji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Blaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stankovic Dragnovskji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Blaster!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragnovskji bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Dragnovskji misses the target.
Blaster misses with a double jab
and Dragnovskji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blaster throws an off balance right hand
and Blaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blaster misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blaster. Dragnovskji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaster misses the shot to the body.
Dragnovskji appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragnovskji counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaster misses with a straight right.
Master Blaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaster throws a looping overhand right but Dragnovskji ducks down to avoid it.
Blaster misses with an uppercut. Dragnovskji saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaster throws an off balance right hand
and Dragnovskji counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaster, as that shot connected.
Dragnovskji uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaster.
Dragnovskji is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Dragnovskji.
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!
Dragnovskji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaster misses with a straight left.
Blaster ducks under a wild hook from Dragnovskji.
Dragnovskji's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaster under the eye.
Blaster defending well as Dragnovskji loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Blaster.
Blaster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dragnovskji counters with a stiff right hand.
Blaster throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragnovskji counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Blaster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blaster throws a right hand that misses
and Dragnovskji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragnovskji takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragnovskji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looks like Dragnovskji has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dragnovskji's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dragnovskji duly obliges.
It looks like Master Blaster has been cut.
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!
Blaster throws the left hand but Dragnovskji avoids the punch easily.
Dragnovskji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blaster tries to bum rush Dragnovskji with a series of wild strikes but Dragnovskji uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blaster throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragnovskji counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaster misses with a body punch
and Dragnovskji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragnovskji is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaster misses with a left hand
and Dragnovskji counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaster misses with a looping left.
Dragnovskji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blaster.
Blaster misses with a hook
and Dragnovskji counters with a nice uppercut.
Dragnovskji connects with a looping right hand.
Dragnovskji throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Blaster colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Dragnovskji as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Blaster is left battered and dazed whilst Dragnovskji and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stankovic Dragnovskji!
Stankovic Dragnovskji very nearly forgot to thank King of Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kampatimar Shankariya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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300 lbs
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293 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kampatimar Shankariya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mega Pope!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shankariya jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Shankariya. That snapped Pope's head back.
Shankariya connects with a nice looking jab.
Shankariya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pope's hands.
Shankariya misses with an uppercut. Pope saw that one coming.
Pope wants to counter the offense by Shankariya and move into the clinch position.
Pope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shankariya.
Shankariya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pope's head.
Pope closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shankariya misses with a looping right.
Pope blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shankariya misses with a hook. Pope ducked under it nicely.
Pope walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Shankariya misses.
As Shankariya backs off Pope throws a huge counter combo but Shankariya manages to avoid it all.
Shankariya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shankariya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shankariya thuds his right hand into Pope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shankariya throws a shot from downtown. Pope moves away and avoids it.
Shankariya lands a big right hand that sends Pope crashing to the mat! Shankariya stays standing though and waves Pope back to his feet!
It looks like Mega Pope has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shankariya lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pope up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Shankariya from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pope's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kampatimar Shankariya!
In defeat, Mega Pope stepped up to the mic, saying 'By the grace of god and the use of mexican supplements, I will return'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Make You Bleed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Duncan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Make You Bleed's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Make You Bleed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Duncan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Bleed.
Bleed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Duncan shoots in but Bleed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bleed scoring well with a low kick there.
Duncan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tony Duncan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bleed tests Duncan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan shoots in and drives through. Bleed sprawls well.
Bleed throws a front kick that sends Duncan stumbling back into the cage.
Duncan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bleed can pounce on him.
Bleed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan walks into a stiff left hand from Bleed.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but Bleed shows good takedown defense.
Bleed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duncan sprawls and moves away.
Make You Bleed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Duncan.
Bleed lands a leg kick that knocks Duncan off balance momentarily.
Bleed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bleed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bleed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ICON TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Bleed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duncan is rocked!
Make You Bleed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleed lands a jab to Duncan's midsection.
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but Bleed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That kick from Bleed tenderised Duncan's leg. Duncan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bleed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan feints and as Bleed raises his hands in defense, Duncan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bleed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bleed wriggles free and stands up.
Duncan throws a wild body kick that Bleed sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bleed.
Bleed cracks the inside of Duncan's front leg.
Bleed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duncan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bleed tests Duncan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bleed lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Duncan's calf.
Bleed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bleed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duncan tries for a takedown but Bleed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bleed lands a glancing blow to the side of Duncan's head.
Duncan is still on wobbly legs! Can Bleed finish him?
Duncan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bleed lands a glancing blow to the side of Duncan's head.
Bleed closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Duncan! Bleed dives in looking to finish! Duncan 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 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Make You Bleed!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spraynard Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roar Horse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes to the cage accompanied by Where's My Chippy?. This should be fireworks!
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300 lbs
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spraynard Kruger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roar Horse!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruger under the eye.
Horse tests Kruger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruger throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Horse scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kruger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Horse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruger scrambles back to his feet.
Kruger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horse scores with a jab. Kruger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruger looks to land a combination but Horse avoids it well.
Kruger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Horse finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruger's head.
Horse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruger. Horse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horse lands a really nice looking cross but Kruger seems unphased.
Kruger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Horse in his tracks.
Kruger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Kruger. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horse works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Horse.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
Roar Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger takes a swing at Horse's ribcage but misses.
Horse slips a jab and a cross from Kruger.
Kruger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruger scores with a one two! Horse had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Horse cracks Kruger with an open hand slap.
Horse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from Horse.
Horse keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse fakes the body blow, causing Kruger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Kruger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roar Horse!
A less than humble Roar Horse misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Spraynard Kruger spoke after the fight, saying 'Where's my chippy?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oroku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murphy MacManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki's entrance music is Shredder's Suite. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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166 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oroku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murphy MacManus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saki.
MacManus rushes Saki and presses him up against the cage.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacManus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
MacManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus effectively controlling the action here.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saki checks it well.
MacManus misses with a kick to the body.
MacManus has closed the distance and engaged Saki in a clinch.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacManus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
It looks like Murphy MacManus has been cut.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
MacManus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saki digs a right hand underneath MacManus's ribcage. MacManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki presses MacManus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if MacManus can turn it around.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacManus.
Saki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saki moves into range and clinches up with MacManus.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Saki has the dominant position.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacManus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
MacManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saki throws the left hand but MacManus avoids the punch easily.
MacManus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
MacManus needs to keep his hands up - Saki had a free shot at his head there.
Saki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacManus on the side of the head.
Saki misses the shot to the body.
Saki instigates a clinch.
MacManus is trying to maintain a safe position but Saki gets an underhook and turns MacManus into the cage.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
MacManus dodges an elbow strike from Saki.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacManus missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
MacManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacManus throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
MacManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saki lands an elbow inside.
MacManus breaks from the clinch.
Saki takes one to the side of the head.
Saki throws out a loose jab but MacManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
MacManus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on MacManus - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
MacManus looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Saki throws a punch but it's blocked by MacManus.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
Saki prevents a body shot from MacManus.
Saki misses with an elbow strike.
Saki digs a right hand underneath MacManus's ribcage. MacManus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacManus's elbow.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Saki lands an elbow just above MacManus 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from MacManus.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Saki takes a knee right on the jaw!
Saki is working MacManus over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oroku Saki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murphy MacManus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacManus has taken the fight to the clinch.
MacManus misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as MacManus controls his hands.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
MacManus scores with a shoulder strike.
Saki lands a shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus throws a body punch but Saki moves out of range.
MacManus scores with the left hand. Saki knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy MacManus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacManus jabs at Saki's body.
Saki is looking to clinch but MacManus is avoiding it.
Saki scores with a jab to the body.
MacManus defending well as Saki loads up on a big left hand.
Saki misses with a straight right.
MacManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oroku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saki is defending well for now.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saki rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saki blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saki or not.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saki pushes MacManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saki.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saki.
MacManus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacManus rushes Saki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Saki is keeping busy.
MacManus blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
MacManus prevents a body shot from Saki.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki misses with a punch to the body.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
MacManus ducks right into an uppercut from Saki.
MacManus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saki misses with a left hand
and MacManus counters with a one-two to the body.
MacManus misses with a wild combination.
MacManus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saki.
MacManus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saki rather than just go for the knockout.
Saki tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacManus. Saki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saki lands a body shot.
Saki jabs MacManus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from MacManus.
Saki tries to counter by clinching up but MacManus breaks away and moves out of range.
MacManus clinches.
Saki lands with a short shot to the head.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Saki has double underhooks.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saki here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacManus's brow.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Saki.
MacManus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top.
MacManus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saki's elbow.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus tries to pull guard but Saki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus stalling in the clinch but Saki improves position.
Saki misses with a body punch.
Saki digs a right hand into MacManus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacManus's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Saki.
Saki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacManus is breathing heavily.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
Saki lands an elbow inside that MacManus shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Saki won't allow it.
MacManus is trying to force a seperation but Saki has the dominant position.
MacManus working hard to break the clinch.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
MacManus has Saki pressed against the cage.
Saki works on MacManus's body with a couple of short punches.
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 Oroku Saki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murphy MacManus's cut.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Saki slips under a jab.
MacManus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacManus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Saki.
MacManus throws a leg kick but Saki moved away.
Murphy MacManus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacManus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Saki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacManus moves into range and clinches up with Saki.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
MacManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saki tries a body shot but MacManus blocks it.
MacManus tries a body shot but Saki blocks it.
Oroku Saki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saki tries a knee to the head but MacManus blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but MacManus avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saki misses the jab.
Saki thuds his right hand into MacManus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
MacManus loads up on a big right hand but Saki slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacManus blocks a jab.
Saki moves out of range of the strikes.
Saki misses with a hook. MacManus ducked under it nicely.
MacManus just misses with a punch to the body.
Saki tries to clinch but MacManus moves out of range.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki closes the distance looking to clinch
and MacManus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacManus motions for Saki to come forward. MacManus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacManus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
MacManus dodges the punch combination from Saki.
Saki rushes MacManus and presses him up against the cage.
MacManus tries to stall but Saki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacManus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saki or not.
Saki throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saki throws an elbow but misses.
MacManus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Saki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacManus blocks it with crossed arms.
MacManus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacManus throws a hook to the side of Saki's head but Saki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacManus misses with a body shot.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but MacManus pushes him off.
MacManus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacManus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab from Saki finds it's way through MacManus's defenses.
MacManus takes one to the chin there.
Saki misses with the combination.
Saki throws a shot to the body.
Murphy MacManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki misses the shot to the body.
A big left from MacManus misses.
MacManus misses with a few strikes there.
MacManus takes one on the button.
Saki misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
MacManus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sakis head.
Saki blocks an uppercut.
Saki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacManus blocks the elbow strike.
Saki is working MacManus over against the cage.
MacManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacManus tries a knee to the head but Saki blocks it.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saki gets through MacManus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacManus stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Saki misses with a body shot.
Saki lands with a straight right. MacManus didn't see that one coming.
MacManus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacManus looks to land a combination but Saki avoids it well.
Saki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacManus can do to turn this around?
MacManus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Saki scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacManus is rocked!
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as MacManus controls the action.
A body shot lands from Saki.
Saki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
MacManus blocks a body shot from Saki.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saki.
Saki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacManus or not.
MacManus is looking to break free of the clinch but Saki has double underhooks.
Oroku Saki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacManus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oroku Saki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oroku Saki!
Oroku Saki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Masino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Il Padrino. This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Masino!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masino scores with a body shot.
Masino lands a right hook to the body.
Masino lands a jab to the nose.
Masino lands with a good body shot.
Masino throws a series of punches but Luahoomae moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masino lands a body shot.
Masino cracks a nice hook into Luahoomae's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Masino. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luahoomae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masino finds it's way round the side to connect with Luahoomae's head.
Masino misses with a double jab.
Masino lands a lovely overhand right.
Masino missing with a left hand there. Luahoomae was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luahoomae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masino looks to land a left hand but Luahoomae moved out of range nicely.
Luahoomae takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Masino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Masino.
Jab by Masino.
Luahoomae slips under a jab from Masino.
Masino scores with a body shot.
Masino lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Masino.
Masino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Luahoomae on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luahoomae changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Masino loads up on a big right hand but Luahoomae slips the punch.
Masino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masino connects with the punch.
Luahoomae walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Masino misses the target.
Luahoomae drops down looking for a counter takedown but Masino sprawls and moves away.
Masino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luahoomae slips under a jab.
Don Masino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masino lands a slapping body shot.
Masino has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Luahoomae shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Masino lunges at Luahoomae with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luahoomae's hand.
Masino clobbers Luahoomae with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Masino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Masino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Luahoomae slips a straight right by Masino.
Luahoomae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luahoomae half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Masino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Masino scores with a hook to the body. Luahoomae takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Masino lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Hanaiakamalama Luahoomae has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Masino misses.
Luahoomae takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masino looks to land a left hand but Luahoomae moved out of range nicely.
Luahoomae tries to counter with a takedown but Masino is quick to defend against it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Luahoomae might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Masino misses.
Masino lands with a shot to the body.
Luahoomae slips under a jab.
Masino lands a jab-cross combination.
Masino jabs Luahoomae right on the nose. Luahoomae blinks but takes it well.
Masino lands a left and a right that send Luahoomae crashing to the mat, dazed. Masino thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Luahoomae is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masino throws a hook but Luahoomae blocks it.
Masino is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Masino shuts the power down on Luahoomae. Lights out, game over! Masino is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Masino!
Don Masino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonnhy Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonnhy Three looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raja Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonnhy Three!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three drops his hands momentarily and Khan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jonnhy Three has been cut.
Three throws a series of punches but Khan moves out of range.
A big right from Three misses.
Three gets a clinch.
Khan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan blocks a body shot from Three.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Three won't allow it.
Three lands with a light punch inside.
Three working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three struggles to land a body shot inside as Khan controls his hands.
Three stalling the fight.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Three won't allow it.
Three told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Three.
Khan is trying to push Three away but Three has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Three has him pressed against the cage.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Three is controlling him.
Khan blocks an uppercut.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Three tries to throw a body punch but Khan avoids it by throwing Three back against the cage.
I was talking to Khan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Three misses with a body punch.
Three misses with the head strike.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Khan has knocked Three down with a huge combo! Khan steps away and waves a wobbly Three back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Three is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Three. Three maintains the clinch.
Three misses with the head strike.
Three can't find room to land a body shot as Khan controls the action.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Three keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Three throws a head punch that misses.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Three fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to get back to striking at distance but Three won't allow it.
Three goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khan tries to break free but Three pushes him back against the cage.
Three has Khan pressed against the cage, preventing Khan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Three misses with a hook to the ribs.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Three misses with a punch on the inside.
Khan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Three tries to work over Khan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Three fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Three tries to clinch up but Khan circles away and keeps his distance.
Three fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big right from Three misses.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Three manages to avoid it.
Three on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Three closes the distance and pushes Khan back into the cage.
Khan working hard to break the clinch.
Khan is trying to break the clinch but Three is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Three.
Three keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
Three keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khan's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jonnhy Three will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonnhy Three's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Three seems unphased.
That has opened up Jonnhy Three's cut even more.
Three uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Khan sets himself, and Three steps forward looking for the clinch! Khan avoids it this time.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Three misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Three is just out of range.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Three's ribs.
Three just misses with a punch to the body.
Khan throws an overhand right that has Three reeling! Khan follows up with more punches and Three is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raja Khan!
A very excited looking Raja Khan 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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