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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abner Applegate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desmond Glass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond Glass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abner Applegate!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass throws a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Applegate misses with a looping left.
Glass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Applegate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Applegate takes a swing at Glass's ribcage but misses.
Applegate clinches up against the cage.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Glass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Glass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Glass definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike.
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Glass working Applegate over with knees to the body.
Applegate looks winded!
Glass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Applegate blocks it.
Glass lands a nice knee to the body.
Applegate takes a knee to the side of the body.
Glass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Glass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Applegate is defending well for now.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Glass on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Glass.
Glass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Glass lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Glass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass misses with a hook.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Applegate throws out the jab.
Applegate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glass.
Applegate swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate throws an off balance right hand
and Glass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Glass misses.
Glass blocks a jab.
Glass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Glass blocks the leg kick.
Applegate scores with a decent looking hook.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Glass is out of range.
Applegate blocks the body kick.
Applegate throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glass misses with an attempted mid kick.
Applegate misses with a body shot
and Glass counters with a straight right hand.
Glass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Glass lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Applegate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate drops his hands momentarily and Glass takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Applegate lands with a cross.
Glass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Applegate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Applegate throws out a leg kick but Glass moves out of range and Applegate only half commits.
Applegate lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Glass at a distance.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Glass on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Glass is predictable there
and Applegate counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass digs a good hook to Applegate's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Glass tries to work over Applegate's front leg with a kick but Applegate checks it.
Good work by Glass as he checks the leg kick.
Desmond Glass is winning the standup battle so far.
Glass lands with an overhand left.
Glass misses with a lunging right hand
and Applegate counters with a left to the body.
Glass jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Glass is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Glass misses with a lunging right hand
and Applegate counters with a nice body shot.
Applegate moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
Glass looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Applegate connects with a body shot.
Glass lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate moves away from the strike by Glass.
Applegate misses with a body shot
and Glass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Applegate throws a right hand that misses
and Glass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Applegate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Glass.
A short uppercut from Glass.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Applegate.
Glass looking to stall.
Desmond Glass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Glass blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate tries a body shot but Glass blocks it.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Glass blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Applegate has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glass.
Glass blocking some punches.
Glass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Applegate blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Glass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Glass controls the action.
Glass is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Glass misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Applegate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Glass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glass with a knee to the head.
Glass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Glass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Glass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate is rocked!
Glass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Applegate avoids it.
Applegate is still on wobbly legs! Can Glass finish him?
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Glass.
Glass misses with a knee strike.
Glass with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Glass lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass lands with a short shot to the head.
Glass creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Applegate with a big uppercut! Applegate tries to clinch up but Glass pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Applegate to the mat! Applegate covers up and Glass unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Glass!
A very excited looking Desmond Glass rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Flaherty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Flaherty could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Colt's chin.
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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
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Flaherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Colt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flaherty pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Colt back to the cage. Flaherty follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flaherty slips a straight right by Colt.
Flaherty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flaherty rushes Colt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flaherty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flaherty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Colt.
Flaherty sneaks out the side door and pushes Colt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Colt misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colt.
Colt cracks Flaherty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Colt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Colt throws a hook but Flaherty blocks it.
Flaherty appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Flaherty tries to clinch but Colt is having none of it.
We've been hearing reports that Flaherty has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Flaherty.
Flaherty takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Colt missing with a left hand there. Flaherty was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Flaherty tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flaherty tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flaherty somewhat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Colt.
Flaherty wants to control but Colt postures up.
Colt throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Colt lands a nice forearm strike.
Flaherty defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Colt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flaherty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Colt lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colt misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colt working the head with strikes.
Colt tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Colt cracks Flaherty with a big right hand but Flaherty just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Flaherty can't do much from the bottom here.
Colt working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Flaherty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Colt easily slips into full mount!
Colt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Flaherty is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flaherty in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Colt controlling the pace for now.
Colt has hold of Flaherty's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flaherty manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Colt avoids the attempt from Flaherty to control.
Colt connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Colt thowing shots but they're missing.
Colt content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Colt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flaherty on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Flaherty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colt throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Flaherty tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Colt is in Flaherty's guard.
Colt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Flaherty keeping moving, preventing Colt from controlling successfully.
Colt throwing strikes from guard but Flaherty blocks nicely.
Ryan Colt has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt throws a big right hand that misses.
Colt with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Flaherty's head.
Colt trying to control the position from guard on top but Flaherty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colt tries to free his leg and advance position but Flaherty is retaining full guard.
Colt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Colt throwing strikes but missing.
Colt passes into half guard.
Colt is keen to just control but Flaherty is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Colt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Colt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Colt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flaherty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Colt on the ground.
Flaherty is trying to maintain the position but Colt is very close to passing his half guard.
Colt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flaherty wants to get back to his feet.
Colt has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Flaherty defend it? Colt steps over the head and cranks it - Flaherty is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Colt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Colt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stuckey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poro Peukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Stuckey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Stuckey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poro Peukalo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peukalo, as that shot connected.
Stuckey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peukalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stuckey counters with a nice uppercut.
Stuckey scores with a jab to the body.
Stuckey thuds a left hand into Peukalo's body.
Stuckey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stuckey.
Stuckey ducks under a wild hook from Peukalo.
It appears Stuckey was looking to counter with a kick there.
Peukalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stuckey lands with a nice body kick.
Peukalo looks winded!
A slapping body kick lands there for Stuckey.
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!
Jab, jab by Stuckey - just one landing.
It looks like Poro Peukalo has been cut.
Stuckey sizes up Peukalo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stuckey lands a big uppercut and Peukalo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peukalo looks OK. Stuckey waves Peukalo back to his feet!
Peukalo is rocked!
Peukalo walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Stuckey! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Stuckey!
Ray Stuckey 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edric Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Major (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edric Baratheon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Major!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Major on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Major lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Baratheon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Major.
Baratheon shoots for a double leg takedown but Major sprawls well. He's pushed Baratheon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Major stuffs the takedown.
Baratheon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Major is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Major utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Major has momentary wrist control but Baratheon slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baratheon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Major preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baratheon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Major works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baratheon is looking to work some ground and pound but Major has wrist control.
Baratheon stays in close to Major's body and controls the position.
Baratheon preventing the sweep.
Baratheon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baratheon looking to pass the guard.
Major trying to keep a closed guard but Baratheon is proving a slippery customer.
Baratheon throws an elbow that misses. Major uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baratheon's guard. Nice move by Major!
Baratheon trying to control the position here.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Major being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Major wants to stand but Baratheon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Major trying to control the position from guard on top but Baratheon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Major tries a head kick but it misses.
Major scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Baratheon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baratheon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Major cracks Baratheon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Baratheon got wobbled bad by a big combination! Major presses forward with punches and knees until Baratheon stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Baratheon closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Major!
A very excited looking Jack Major 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Dardan Douchebag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Baxster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douchebag comes to the cage accompanied by Donkey. Buzz Baxster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Dardan Douchebag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Baxster!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxster darts in and clinches Douchebag up against the cage.
Douchebag's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douchebag takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baxster scores with a shoulder strike.
Douchebag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baxster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Douchebag blocks it with crossed arms.
Baxster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douchebag takes a knee right on the jaw!
Baxster misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Douchebag.
Douchebag on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baxster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Douchebag blocks it with crossed arms.
Baxster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxster lands an uppercut.
Baxster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douchebag.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douchebag can't get the takedown.
Baxster looking to throw knees to the head but Douchebag is blocking nicely.
Baxster missing with knees to the body.
Douchebag is trying to trip Baxster. He has hold of a leg but Baxster is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Douchebag persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxster being controlled here, momentarily.
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing.
Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douchebag cracks Baxster with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Baxster keeps moving.
Douchebag won't allow Baxster to get back to his feet.
Baxster is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Baxster keeps moving.
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.
Douchebag throwing strikes from guard but Baxster blocks nicely.
Baxster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag.
Douchebag 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.
Douchebag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Baxster wants to clinch up but Douchebag keeps it at a distance.
Douchebag closes the distance and clinches.
Douchebag breaks from the clinch.
Buzz Baxster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Douchebag forces Baxster back against the cage and clinches.
Douchebag is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxster prevents the takedown attempt.
Baxster lands an elbow just above Douchebag 's eye.
Baxster misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Baxster as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxster using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Baxster with a knee to the head.
Baxster tries a knee to the head but Douchebag blocks it.
Baxster has Douchebag pressed against the cage, preventing Douchebag from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Douchebag turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Baxster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Douchebag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baxster keeps working.
Douchebag misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Douchebag is looking to take a break and control but Baxster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxster dodges the ground and pound from Douchebag.
Douchebag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baxster keeps working.
Baxster regains half guard, as Douchebag was trying to land strikes.
Douchebag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Douchebag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Baxster defending well though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douchebag throws a strike but Baxster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Baxster has momentary wrist control but Douchebag slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Baxster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baxster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Douchebag swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Douchebag takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Baxster misses with a body kick.
Douchebag avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Douchebag is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baxster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douchebag connects with a nice looking jab.
Baxster throws an overhand right that lands on Douchebag's shoulder, as Douchebag tries to avoid the shot.
Baxster throws a leg kick but Douchebag sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Baxster throws a jab when Douchebag was well out of range.
Douchebag changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baxster misses with a body kick.
Douchebag moves out of range of the body kick.
Baxster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baxster misses with an uppercut
and Douchebag counters with a takedown into side control.
Baxster on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douchebag throws a strike aimed at the side of Baxster's head but Baxster avoids it well.
Douchebag remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Douchebag scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxster regains half guard there - taking advantage of Douchebag's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Douchebag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Douchebag not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Douchebag wants to control but Baxster is keeping him busy.
Baxster regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Douchebag.
Douchebag is looking to work some ground and pound but Baxster has wrist control.
Baxster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Douchebag loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douchebag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baxster wants to get back to his feet but Douchebag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Douchebag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Baxster keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douchebag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Douchebag 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.
Baxster tries to sprawl but Douchebag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baxster manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxster tries to clinch but Douchebag is having none of it.
Baxster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baxster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douchebag's elbow.
Baxster throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Douchebag blocks it with crossed arms.
Douchebag blocks an uppercut.
Douchebag working hard to break the clinch.
Douchebag has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Baxster clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Douchebag looking to hold on to the position here but Baxster rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Douchebag showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Douchebag works over Baxster with some ground and pound from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxster keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douchebag with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dardan Douchebag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Douchebag working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
Douchebag throws a big elbow that misses.
Douchebag throws a big right hand that misses.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baxster pushes Douchebag off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Douchebag fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buzz Baxster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Douchebag shoots in looking for a takedown. Baxster tries to sprawl out of it but Douchebag keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baxster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baxster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baxster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baxster is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Douchebag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baxster keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag tries to score with some ground and pound. Baxster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag wants to control but Baxster is keeping him busy.
Douchebag working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Douchebag's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baxster wants to get back to his feet.
Douchebag scores with a couple of short elbows.
Douchebag postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Baxster is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Douchebag asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Buzz Baxster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag scoring with punches from side control.
Douchebag trying to control the position but Baxster is working away.
Baxster managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Douchebag.
Baxster parries the strikes from Douchebag easily there. Douchebag is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baxster to escape.
Baxster dodges the ground and pound from Douchebag.
Douchebag tries to score with some ground and pound. Baxster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baxster dodges the ground and pound from Douchebag.
Douchebag in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag throws an elbow but Baxster slips to the side and avoids it well.
Douchebag in side control, throwing shots but Baxster defends.
Douchebag fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Douchebag working the head and body with strikes.
The strikes coming from Douchebag are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Baxster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Douchebag lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Douchebag seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baxster defending against the ground and pound.
Douchebag in side control, throwing shots but Baxster defends.
Douchebag lands a nice forearm strike.
Baxster is not content to let Douchebag control the position.
Baxster defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Baxster is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Douchebag postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dardan Douchebag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douchebag trying to control the action but Baxster is working from the bottom.
Douchebag tries to score with some ground and pound. Baxster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douchebag misses with the ground and pound.
Douchebag scoring with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dardan Douchebag showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baxster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Baxster!
A victorious Buzz Baxster thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Blahyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Cruz Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blahyi comes into the arena with All Hail Liberia Hail !!!! blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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31
153 lbs
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23
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Blahyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abel Cruz Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr misses with a leg kick
and Blahyi counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz Jr didn't expect that.
Cruz Jr is trying to keep Blahyi in close.
Blahyi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blahyi defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blahyi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz Jr, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz Jr's guard.
Blahyi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz Jr defends it well.
Cruz Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Blahyi seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blahyi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz Jr won't allow Blahyi to pass to mount.
Blahyi is looking to take a break and control but Cruz Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blahyi wants to pass to mount but Cruz Jr is defending the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blahyi wants to take a breather but Cruz Jr is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blahyi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr throws a leg kick
and Blahyi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz Jr's guard.
Blahyi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cruz Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blahyi has managed to get both his arms back between Cruz Jr's legs - danger averted.
Blahyi trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
Blahyi passes Cruz Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blahyi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cruz Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blahyi is pressing down on Cruz Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz Jr is holding on for now.
Blahyi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blahyi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cruz Jr reverses the position - he's now on top in Blahyi's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Blahyi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blahyi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Blahyi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cruz Jr looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Blahyi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz Jr is trying to keep Blahyi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr keeping full guard, as Blahyi tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cruz Jr trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that Blahyi avoids nicely.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Cruz Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Blahyi staying out of range there.
Cruz Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Blahyi. Blahyi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz Jr misses with a low kick as Blahyi jumps back.
Blahyi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Blahyi is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Abel Cruz Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blahyi at a distance.
Cruz Jr takes a swing at Blahyi's ribcage but misses.
Blahyi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Blahyi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz Jr throws out a loose jab but Blahyi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blahyi feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blahyi. Blahyi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz Jr cracks Blahyi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cruz Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Blahyi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cruz Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blahyi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blahyi attempts a counter takedown but Cruz Jr avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blahyi dives in for a single leg takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cruz Jr sizes up Blahyi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blahyi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cruz Jr. Blahyi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blahyi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cruz Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blahyi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Joshua Blahyi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blahyi passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blahyi wants to control the pace but Cruz Jr is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Cruz Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cruz Jr swings for the body but Blahyi moves out of range.
A low kick from Cruz Jr is predictable there
and Blahyi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cruz Jr's guard.
Cruz Jr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blahyi has picked Cruz Jr up and slammed him! Cruz Jr can't keep hold of the triangle and Blahyi manages to pass to side control!
Cruz Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Blahyi tries for a kimura but Cruz Jr is defending well.
Blahyi has knee on belly momentarily but Cruz Jr bucks him off and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blahyi is looking to take a break and control but Cruz Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blahyi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blahyi passes to side control.
Cruz Jr regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blahyi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cruz Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blahyi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cruz Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blahyi trying to control from Cruz Jr's half guard. Cruz Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Blahyi trying to control but Cruz Jr is working from the bottom.
Cruz Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr wants to stand up but Blahyi is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz Jr digs a good hook to Blahyi's body.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr jabs Blahyi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cruz Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blahyi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blahyi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz Jr, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr swings for the body but Blahyi moves out of range.
Blahyi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz Jr sprawls and moves away.
Cruz Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Blahyi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cruz Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blahyi.
Cruz Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Blahyi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Blahyi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blahyi pulls guard successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz Jr content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Blahyi.
I think Blahyi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Blahyi!
A very excited looking Joshua Blahyi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Rasmussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Angelito. Rasmussen has chosen Era – Ameno as his entrance music. Christian Rasmussen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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184 lbs
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26
179 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez misses with an uppercut. Rasmussen saw that one coming.
Mendez throws out a leg kick but Rasmussen moves out of range and Mendez only half commits.
Oooooh!!! Mendez has knocked Rasmussen down with a huge combo! Mendez steps away and waves a wobbly Rasmussen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rasmussen is rocked!
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rasmussen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendez finish him?
We've been told by Mendez's head coaches at Vicious Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mendez defending well as Rasmussen loads up on a big left hand.
Rasmussen ducks into an uppercut from Mendez and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter 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.
Christian Rasmussen was interviewed post fight and said 'The manager wont be happy,i mite be getting the sack.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Whitey O Whitersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Whitey O Whitersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Whitersson misses with a body shot.
Pound now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pound circles away quickly and effectively.
O Whitersson defending well as Pound loads up on a big left hand.
O Whitersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Whitersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Whitersson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pound fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Whitersson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Whitersson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pound counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Whitersson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. O Whitersson catches Pound right on the button with a cross.
O Whitersson throws a combination that misses
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Whitey O Whitersson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but O Whitersson is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and O Whitersson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Whitersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pound eats them both and turns towards O Whitersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pound throws a hook but O Whitersson avoids it easily.
A jab from Pound misses.
O Whitersson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pound slips a jab and a cross from O Whitersson.
Pound slips under a jab.
Pound swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
O Whitersson throws the left hand but Pound avoids the punch easily.
O Whitersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Whitersson takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
O Whitersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pound circles away quickly and effectively.
O Whitersson misses with a double jab.
O Whitersson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pound eats them both and turns towards O Whitersson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pound dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pound throws a low kick but O Whitersson moves out of range easily.
Pound bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of O Whitersson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pound slips a straight right by O Whitersson.
O Whitersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pound counters with a low kick, right behind O Whitersson 's knee.
A good leg kick by Pound.
A cross from Pound lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Whitersson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Whitersson misses with a straight right.
O Whitersson misses with a right hand
and Pound counters with a nice right hand that sends O Whitersson toppling to the canvas! O Whitersson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pound finish him?!
O Whitersson is rocked!
Whitey O Whitersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pound drops O Whitersson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for O Whitersson! Pound dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Pound!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Geisler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strong has chosen Egypt Central - Kick Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto Geisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Strong!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geisler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
Geisler throws a body kick that misses.
Strong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strong missing with a left hand there. Geisler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Strong.
Geisler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geisler throwing a counter right hand but Strong manages to avoid it.
Geisler 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.
A lazy body kick from Geisler
and Strong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strong throws a combination that misses
and Geisler counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Geisler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong cracks Geisler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler throws a good cross that connects.
Geisler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong avoids the body shot from Geisler.
Strong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strong lands in his opponent's guard.
Strong is standing up over Geisler. Geisler looks to escape but Strong dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Geisler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Geisler wants to get back to his feet but Strong drags him back down.
Strong controls the position.
Geisler dodges the ground and pound from Strong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler being controlled for a moment.
Strong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Geisler some visible discomfort.
Strong lands some shots froms side control.
Strong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strong wants to control but Geisler is keeping him busy.
Strong slows the pace down.
Geisler struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Strong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Geisler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Strong throws an elbow but Geisler slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Geisler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strong trying to control the action but Geisler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Strong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strong landing strikes.
Strong is looking to take a break and control but Geisler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Geisler lands a slapping body shot.
Geisler swings for the body but Strong moves out of range.
Strong throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Geisler tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geisler.
A low kick from Geisler is predictable there
and Strong counters with a right hand to the body.
Geisler lands a jab to Strong's midsection.
Geisler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strong in his tracks.
Strong looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Geisler.
Strong scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Geisler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geisler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strong.
Strong looks to throw the jab but Geisler is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Strong blocks the leg kick.
Strong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Geisler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mark Strong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Strong throws a shot to the body.
Strong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Geisler throws a big shot that misses.
Strong throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Geisler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Geisler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Geisler keeping moving, preventing Strong from controlling successfully.
Geisler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Geisler is retaining full guard.
Geisler trying to control the position here.
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong wants to control from the top but Geisler keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Strong being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Geisler moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Strong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.
Geisler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Geisler with a jab.
Strong scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geisler slips a jab from Strong.
Strong lands a nice looking body shot.
Geisler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Geisler.
Geisler defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Strong connects with a crisp jab.
Geisler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geisler staying out of range there.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Geisler throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Geisler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geisler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Strong's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Strong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Geisler connects with a looping right hand.
Strong throws a hook but Geisler avoids it easily.
Strong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sloppy strikes there by Strong.
Strong tries for a kimura but Geisler is defending well.
Geisler sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler is looking to control Strong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geisler avoid being mounted?
Geisler taking some punishment here, with Strong in his half guard.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler pushes Strong off looking to stand but Strong dives back in and keeps control.
Strong is taking a breather. Geisler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Strong seems to be working for a kimura but Geisler defends the submission attempt.
Geisler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Otto Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Strong wants to free his trapped foot but Geisler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Strong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geisler keeps working.
Strong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Strong tries to control but Geisler wriggling away.
Strong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Geisler tries to reverse the position but Strong maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong thowing shots but they're missing.
Strong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Geisler is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Strong trying to control but Geisler is having none of it.
Strong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Geisler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Strong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mark Strong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Geisler is squirming around, avoiding Strong's attempts to control the action.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Strong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Strong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Strong!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Strong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fabouzi Massu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Kruschewsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruschewsky is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Duke Ellington & John Coltrane - In a Sentimental Mood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabouzi Massu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Kruschewsky!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschewsky avoids the body shot from Massu .
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Massu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschewsky's shoulder, as Kruschewsky tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Massu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Massu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
Massu tries to bum rush Kruschewsky with a series of wild strikes but Kruschewsky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Massu lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Massu 's head coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu works Kruschewsky's body with a nice hook.
Massu misses with a jab to the body
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Kruschewsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kruschewsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Massu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kruschewsky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Massu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kruschewsky has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kruschewsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Massu 's head but Massu avoids it well.
An elbow from Kruschewsky crashes against the mat.
Kruschewsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Kruschewsky prevents Massu from escaping the position.
Kruschewsky fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kruschewsky misses with the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Massu dodges the ground and pound from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky tries to score with some ground and pound. Massu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kruschewsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Massu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Massu defending against the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky is chipping away with strikes.
Kruschewsky throws a strike aimed at the side of Massu 's head but Massu avoids it well.
Kruschewsky works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kruschewsky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kruschewsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruschewsky working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruschewsky landing strikes.
Massu is trying to buck Kruschewsky off.
Massu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kruschewsky throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kruschewsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Massu keeps working.
Kruschewsky with the ground and pound but Massu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kruschewsky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruschewsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruschewsky with the ground and pound but Massu uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kruschewsky with a nice head shot there.
Kruschewsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruschewsky won't allow Massu to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Massu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruschewsky tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kruschewsky working the ground and pound but Massu is defending the strikes.
Kruschewsky lands a few punches from side control.
Kruschewsky in side control, throwing shots but Massu defends.
Kruschewsky tries to move to mount but Massu blocks the move with his legs.
Massu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kruschewsky connects with a decent elbow.
Massu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kruschewsky lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Kruschewsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Massu throws a combination that misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruschewsky.
Massu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Massu wants to get back to his feet but Kruschewsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kruschewsky postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kruschewsky looking to sit in guard and control but Massu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Massu stopping the sweep attempt from Kruschewsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kruschewsky's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massu wants to stand and escape but instead Kruschewsky has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschewsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kruschewsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschewsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruschewsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kruschewsky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruschewsky wants to pass the guard but Massu is keeping the position.
Kruschewsky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Massu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Massu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Massu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kruschewsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Massu is retaining full guard.
Massu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Massu .
Massu throws a body punch but Kruschewsky moves out of range.
Kruschewsky has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Massu takes a swing at Kruschewsky's ribcage but misses.
Massu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws a big shot that misses.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massu misses the shot to the body.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws a lazy right hand but Kruschewsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschewsky dodges the punch combination from Massu .
A looping hook to the body misses from Massu . Kruschewsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fabouzi Massu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschewsky slips a straight right by Massu .
Kruschewsky ducks under a wild hook from Massu .
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kruschewsky checks a leg kick.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
Massu throws a jab when Kruschewsky was well out of range.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Massu looks for the body kick but Kruschewsky saw that one coming.
Kruschewsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschewsky's shoulder, as Kruschewsky tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschewsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Massu throws a right hand that misses
and Kruschewsky counters with a single leg into guard. Massu didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kruschewsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruschewsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kruschewsky trying to control but Massu is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruschewsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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 Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Massu throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschewsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Massu defends it well.
Kruschewsky avoids the body shot from Massu .
Kruschewsky feints the counter takedown.
Kruschewsky doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Massu lands with a good body shot.
Kruschewsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kruschewsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschewsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Kruschewsky is looking to take a break and control but Massu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Massu wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruschewsky misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kruschewsky with the ground and pound but Massu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kruschewsky throwing shots but Massu is blocking nicely.
Massu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Massu defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruschewsky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kruschewsky is trying to control. Massu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kruschewsky slips a nice elbow through Massu 's hands, connecting with Massu 's forehead.
Massu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kruschewsky lands a nice short elbow.
Massu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kruschewsky.
Kruschewsky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes from guard but Massu blocks nicely.
Kruschewsky postures up in Massu 's guard and throws a big left but Massu blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kruschewsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Kruschewsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschewsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Massu .
Kruschewsky with the counter takedown but Massu avoids it easily.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschewsky displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Massu throws out the jab.
Massu misses with a leg kick
and Kruschewsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kruschewsky trying to control the position but Massu is working away.
Kruschewsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kruschewsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Massu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Massu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kruschewsky is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschewsky throws an elbow but Massu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruschewsky throwing strikes but Massu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kruschewsky has one of Massu 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Kruschewsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fabouzi Massu .
I think Massu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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