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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirks Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Smietana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirks Lazarus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Piotr Smietana's chin.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirks Lazarus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Smietana! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lazarus slips under a jab from Smietana. Lazarus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Smietana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Lazarus scores with a kick to the midsection. Smietana misses with a straight left. Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana. Smietana misses with a few strikes there.
Lazarus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lazarus scores with a push kick. Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Smietana off balance momentarily. Lazarus blocks a jab. Lazarus throws a nice head kick!
Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Lazarus cracks the inside of Smietana's front leg. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Smietana 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. A leg kick checked by Smietana. Smietana misses with an uppercut
and Lazarus counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Smietana is blocking nicely.
Smietana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Lazarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smietana up against the cage. Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lazarus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smietana blocks it with crossed arms. Smietana is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lazarus can't fight it off and eventually Smietana manages to take the fight to the floor. Lazarus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Smietana distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Lazarus keeping moving, preventing Smietana from controlling successfully. Smietana with a flurry of punches that miss. Smietana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lazarus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smietana has managed to get both his arms back between Lazarus's legs - danger averted. Smietana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Smietana distracts Lazarus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Smietana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lazarus working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smietana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Smietana stands and throws Lazarus's legs to the side, diving into side control. Lazarus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Smietana working the strikes but Lazarus uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Lazarus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Smietana trying to control but Lazarus is working from the bottom. Lazarus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smietana. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lazarus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smietana lands a couple of digs. Smietana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. This has been an exciting period of action! Lazarus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smietana with a nice head shot there. Smietana lands a couple of elbows. Smietana stands up over Lazarus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazarus is retaining full guard. Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Lazarus's brow. Smietana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smietana has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smietana's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Smietana tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazarus is retaining full guard. Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Smietana pushing down on Lazarus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Smietana scoring with strikes to the body and head. Smietana takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lazarus is rocked! Smietana lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lazarus quite badly. Lazarus pulls Smietana in close trying to recover. Smietana postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lazarus on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lazarus doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Smietana! A victorious Piotr Smietana thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. In defeat, Kirks Lazarus stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Laraque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Gagnon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Laraque could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jean Gagnon's chin.
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270 lbs
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272 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Gagnon! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laraque looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Laraque swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gagnon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Laraque counters with a crisp one two that drops Gagnon! Laraque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gagnon to his feet! Gagnon is in big trouble! Laraque goes for a small jab and connects. Now Laraque goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Gagnon stumbles back but Laraque runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Gagnon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Gagnon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Laraque!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Childish Gambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Duff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gambino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, RAW (backwards). Duff has chosen Determined by Mudvayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Childish Gambino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Duff! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gambino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duff to score with a decent uppercut. Gambino avoids the body shot from Duff.
Duff throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Gambino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Duff throws a hook but Gambino blocks it. Duff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gambino sprawls well. Gambino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duff gets slowly back to his feet. Duff clinches up against the cage. Gambino is trying to force a seperation but Duff has the dominant position. Gambino tries to circle away but Duff has him pinned against the cage. Duff gets through Gambino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gambino backwards. Duff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gambino backwards. Gambino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gambino works over Duff's head and body with a nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gambino takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duff looks to land a right hand but Gambino moved out of range. It looked like Gambino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A swing and a miss from Duff. Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff. A chopping leg kick lands by Duff. Danga de danga de dang - Gambino scores with a four punch combination! Duff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Duff digs a good hook to Gambino's body.
Duff misses with a straight right. Gambino throws a body shot but no joy. Gambino misses the shot to the body. Duff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gambino but Gambino pushes him off and we're back to square one. Childish Gambino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Duff throws a lazy head kick letting Gambino counter with a right hand. Gambino throws a series of punches but Duff avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Duff misses with a looping left. Duff throws a big shot that misses. Gambino blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gambino misses with a two punch combination.
Duff is looking to clinch. Duff takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Duff thumps Gambino with a low kick. Gambino lands a head shot. Duff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it. Gambino moves out of range as Duff strikes. Good standup being displayed there by Gambino as he connects with a hook. Duff throws a combination that misses letting Gambino counter with a right hand. Gambino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Gambino swings for the body but Duff moves out of range.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Duff misses with a straight right. A big right from Duff misses. A punch combination from Gambino misses. Nice defenses there by Gambino.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duff lands a nice hook to Gambino's body. Gambino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Gambino looks to score with a jab to the body but Duff is just out of range. Duff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Duff throws a big shot that misses. Duff walks into a left hand. Gambino dodges the punch combination from Duff.
A punch combination from Gambino misses. Gambino backing away here, and Duff unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Brendan Duff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gambino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Duff's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duff's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Duff throws a lazy head kick and Gambino counters with a right hand to the body. Gambino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duff momentarily.
A head kick misses from Gambino. Duff moves away from the strike by Gambino. Duff thows a left - swing and a miss! Gambino ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Gambino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gambino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duff.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duff fails to land the takedown. Gambino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Childish Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Duff. A punch combination from Gambino misses. Gambino is looking to wear down Duff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Duff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Duff misses with a straight right. Duff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Duff. Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gambino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet. Duff throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Gambino to counter with a crisp jab. Duff takes one on the button.
Duff is rocked! Gambino Throws a clean left jab. Gambino Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Duff's chin! Duff crumbles to the ground and Gambino follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Gambino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Childish Gambino! After winning the bout, Childish Gambino thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Barbados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kure's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BIG SHUG - who's hard. Barbados has chosen What's It All For as his entrance music. Krejzi Kure had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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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
17 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aldo Barbados! The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kure ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss. Kure misses with a low kick.
Barbados slips a jab and a cross from Kure.
Barbados looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kure misses with a series of wild punches.
Barbados takes one to the chin there. Barbados throws a right hand that Kure ducks under and follows up with a left that Kure also avoids with ease. Barbados throws a head kick that misses. Barbados on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kure goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. 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! Kure looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range. Kure tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barbados paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kure has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kure there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kure lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbados circles away quickly and effectively. Barbados misses with a two punch combination.
Kure takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses. Barbados throws an overhand right that lands on Kure's shoulder, as Kure tries to avoid the shot. Kure shoots in for a takedown but Barbados shows good takedown defense. Barbados avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kure. Barbados throws an overhand right that lands on Kure's shoulder, as Kure tries to avoid the shot. Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
Kure swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Barbados takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kure moves out of range as Barbados strikes. A counter left hand to the body from Kure misses its target. Kure looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kure decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kure trying to pass the guard but Barbados defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Kure thows a huge punch but Barbados dodges it nicely.
Barbados is trying to stand up here but Kure is controlling him well. Barbados wants to improve his position but Kure is controlling well.
Kure not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Barbados blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kure. Barbados works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kure advances to half guard. Barbados on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Kure is looking for a kimura but Barbados is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kure to get the leverage. Kure is trying to work for a kimura but Barbados is defending well.
Kure 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. Barbados wants to get back to his feet. Kure thows a huge punch but Barbados dodges it nicely.
Kure not landing any meaningful shots this time. Barbados is looking to escape. Kure seems to be looking for submissions.
Kure slips a nice elbow through Barbados's hands, connecting with Barbados's forehead. 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. Barbados tries to kick Kure off but Kure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Barbados is looking to escape. Barbados is refusing to be controlled, as Kure sits in half guard. Kure tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barbados knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Barbados is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kure's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kure's back! Kure tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Kure slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Kure moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barbados swinging wildly here.
Barbados throws a shot to the body.
Krejzi Kure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kure shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barbados napping and manages to drive through into side control! Kure works to advance to full mount. Barbados defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Kure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbados can do to turn this around? Kure fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kure with good strikes from the mount here! Barbados is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Kure working Barbados over with strikes here. This has been an exciting period of action! Barbados squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kure lands a couple of good shots and Barbados has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Barbados is trying to remain composed but Kure is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kure scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kure scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kure.
Kure lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. Kure throwing damaging strikes from the back! Barbados could be in trouble here!
Kure scores with punches and elbows. Kure lands a shot to the head. Barbados is trying to get back to his feet but Kure has full control of the position and if anything, Barbados has just worked his way into a worse spot. Krejzi Kure overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Barbados looking very determined here, making life difficult for Kure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Barbados is trying to get back to his feet but Kure has full control of the position and if anything, Barbados has just worked his way into a worse spot. Kure lands a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kure lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kure.
Kure scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Barbados trying to get back to his feet but Kure is in full control for now. Barbados covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barbados is trying to stand back up. Kure working for a choke but Barbados is defending well. Barbados trying to get back to his feet but Kure is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barbados covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Barbados is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Barbados prevents Kure from getting a body triangle. Kure looking for the RNC. Kure punches the canvas rather than the man. Barbados is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kure scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Barbados is looking for a way out. Barbados is trying to stand back up. Kure working for the choke. Barbados is trying to stand back up. Barbados staying busy and making it hard for Kure to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Barbados scores with a nice right hand.
Kure connects with a looping right hand.
Barbados thows a leg kick but Kure checks it and Kure counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Barbados manages to escape and get back to his feet! Kure shoots in for a double leg but Barbados sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Barbados walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kure checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kure.
A lazy left from Kure finds it's target. Nice uppercut there from Barbados. No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kure connects with a right hand. Barbados shakes it off. Kure misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kure moves out of range as Barbados throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kure 's head but he takes it in his stride. Barbados takes a swing at Kure's ribcage but misses. Kure takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A cross from Kure lands. Kure slips under a jab. Kure throws a combination. Barbados tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kure will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kure closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. 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! Kure works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kure in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Kure controlling the position. Kure working away. Barbados manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kure's best efforts. Kure works his way into side control. Barbados is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Kure is working Barbados over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Barbados is looking to reverse the position. Kure prevents Barbados from escaping the position. Barbados defending against the ground and pound. Kure scoring with punches from side control. Kure connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Barbados some visible discomfort.
Barbados manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kure's best efforts. Kure lands strikes from half guard. Kure is nestled in close to Barbados, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Kure is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Krejzi Kure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ground and pound from Kure. Kure prevents Barbados from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kure wants to pass the guard but Barbados is defending well. Barbados tries to kick Kure off but Kure keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Kure is trying to work for a kimura but Barbados is defending well.
Barbados wants to control but Kure is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kure keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight! Krejzi Kure showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kure 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krejzi Kure! During a confident post fight interview, Krejzi Kure 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rigan Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rigan Machado 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rigan Machado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paulo Lazaro! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lazaro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lazaro sitting and controlling from the half guard. Machado trying to control here.
Lazaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lazaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Machado actively working from the bottom here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Machado looking for submissions off his back. Lazaro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Machado trying to control but Lazaro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Machado looking for submissions off his back. Lazaro wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lazaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lazaro pulls his head out easily. Lazaro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Lazaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though. Lazaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Machado looking for submissions off his back. Machado is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lazaro is tapping! Great win for Machado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rigan Machado! Rigan Machado 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 Zoey Malone Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin BK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Malone Jr might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Who Let the Dogs Out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoey Malone Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Benjamin BK! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A decent looking cross lands there for BK. BK looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Malone Jr kicks BK off and gets to his feet. BK has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. BK looks to throw the jab but Malone Jr is out of range. Good standup being displayed there by BK as he connects with a hook. BK uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone Jr. BK connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Malone Jr missing with a left hand there. BK was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A head kick from BK lands but Malone Jr takes it in his stride. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from BK lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malone Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malone Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. A counter left hand to the body from Malone Jr misses its target. Malone Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BK stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Malone Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. BK scores with a leg kick.
BK walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Malone Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BK. BK swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr throws a hook but BK avoids it easily. And BK tries to counter it with a takedown but Malone Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out. Malone Jr cracks BK with a right hand to the side of the head. Malone Jr looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely. Malone Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BK. Malone Jr throws a right and a left that BK avoids nicely. We've been told by Malone Jr's head coaches at . . . that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. A jab from BK misses. BK uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Malone Jr. BK drops his hands momentarily and Malone Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Malone Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Zoey Malone Jr has been cut. Malone Jr misses with an uppercut. BK connects with a leg kick. Malone Jr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. BK scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away. BK throws a leg kick but Malone Jr checks it. BK takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BK connects with a solid leg kick. BK slips under a jab. BK throws a nice inside leg kick. Malone Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Good standup being displayed there by Malone Jr as he connects with a hook. BK throws a body kick that misses. Malone Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BK moves away. Malone Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BK throws a quick inside leg kick. Malone Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. The fighters circle momentarily. Malone Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Malone Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from BK. A cross from BK lands. Malone Jr throws a hook to the side of BK's head but BK sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. BK follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Malone Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Zoey Malone Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Malone Jr slips a jab from BK. Malone Jr misses with a double jab
and BK counters with a nice uppercut. BK tries to clinch but Malone Jr is having none of it. BK is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malone Jr throws a hook but BK blocks it. Malone Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Malone Jr moves forwards but BK connects with a nice, crisp jab. BK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from BK misses. A swing and a miss from Malone Jr. BK looks to throw the jab but Malone Jr is out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Malone Jr. BK closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Malone Jr fails to land. Malone Jr throws a head punch that misses. Malone Jr tries to throw a body punch but BK avoids it by throwing Malone Jr back against the cage. Malone Jr prevents a body shot from BK. An uppercut to the body lands inside from BK. Malone Jr blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BK. Malone Jr lands a shot to the body. BK scores with an uppercut up the middle. BK misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Malone Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BK. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. BK blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malone Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Malone Jr scores with a shot to the side of BK's head. BK misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zoey Malone Jr will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Malone Jr misses with a leg kick. A jab from Malone Jr misses. BK closes the distance and pushes Malone Jr back into the cage. BK throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone Jr. BK is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. BK misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Malone Jr. Malone Jr lands a body punch in the clinch. Malone Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Malone Jr moves into range and clinches up with BK. Malone Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of BK backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. BK tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Good body shot from BK.
Malone Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BK backwards. Malone Jr prevents a body shot from BK. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round. Malone Jr tries to work over BK's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone Jr. Nice body punch from BK. BK goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BK swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BK tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. BK breaks from the clinch.
Malone Jr ducks under a wild hook from BK. BK avoids a lazy jab quite easily. BK ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone Jr moves away. Malone Jr throws a quick counter head kick but BK was just out of range. Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BK smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. BK shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malone Jr as he avoids it easily. Malone Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Malone Jr pushes BK up against the cage in a clinch. Malone Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. BK can't find room to land a body shot as Malone Jr controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. BK misses with a body punch.
BK changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Malone Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zoey Malone Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin BK. Malone Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. BK lands the left hand. Malone Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Malone Jr slips a jab from BK. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. BK blocks a leg kick. Malone Jr throws a low kick but it's checked well by BK. BK throws the left hand but Malone Jr avoids the punch easily. Jab from BK. Malone Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by BK. BK scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. BK slips under a jab from Malone Jr. Malone Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with BK, pushing him back against the cage. BK drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone Jr. BK breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A big right from BK misses. It looked like Malone Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BK. Malone Jr takes the fight into the clinch. BK misses with a body punch.
Malone Jr lands with a light punch inside. Malone Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Malone Jr scores with a shoulder strike. A short left from Malone Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone Jr lands with a right to the head. Malone Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BK. BK wants to get back to striking at distance but Malone Jr won't allow it.
BK looking for a takedown. The referee calls for Malone Jr to work.
Malone Jr prevents a body shot from BK. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Malone Jr stalling against the cage.
BK's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Malone Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but BK is out of range. A swing and a miss from Malone Jr. BK is looking to score with low kicks. BK throws a hook but Malone Jr avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone Jr dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Zoey Malone Jr's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Malone Jr connects with a body shot. Malone Jr misses with a combination
and BK counters with a single leg into guard. Malone Jr didn't expect that. Malone Jr pushes BK off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Malone Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Malone Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and BK connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. BK misses with a hook to the body
and Malone Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Malone Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Zoey Malone Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far. A right hook to the body lands for BK.
BK blocks a body shot from Malone Jr. BK lands with a light punch inside. BK blocks an uppercut.
BK fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from BK as the two fighters clinch.
BK has a couple of punches blocked by Malone Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round. BK tries to break the clinch but Malone Jr is controlling the position. Malone Jr lands with a light punch inside. BK is trying to force a seperation but Malone Jr has the dominant position. Malone Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Malone Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Malone Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BK lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BK tries a body shot but Malone Jr blocks it.
Malone Jr misses with a body punch.
Malone Jr blocks a body shot from BK. A nice right hand lands inside from BK. Malone Jr gets through BK's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. BK has Malone Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Malone Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Malone Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but BK won't allow it.
Malone Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle. BK blocking some punches.
Benjamin BK has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. BK doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by BK. Malone Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BK's elbow. BK lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Malone Jr blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malone Jr. Malone Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. BK lands a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone Jr. BK manages to break the clinch.
BK throws a hook to the side of Malone Jr's head but Malone Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. BK throws a jab when Malone Jr was well out of range. Malone Jr checks a low kick from BK. Malone Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook. BK throws the left hand but Malone Jr avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and BK counters with a straight right hand. A left lands for Malone Jr. Malone Jr misses with a double jab.
BK throws out a loose jab but Malone Jr uses good head movement to avoid it. Malone Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BK sees it coming and avoids it easily. BK throws a wild body kick that Malone Jr sees coming a mile off. A looping hook to the body misses from BK. Malone Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Malone Jr moves away from the strike by BK. Malone Jr feinted there with a counter leg kick. BK changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Malone Jr lands with a right hand. BK loads up on a big right hand but Malone Jr slips the punch. Malone Jr misses with a hook
and BK counters with a stiff right hand. BK motions for Malone Jr to come forward. BK throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoey Malone Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A big right from BK misses. This has been an exciting period of action! BK bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. BK misses with a wild body shot. Malone Jr closes the distance and pushes BK back into the cage. Malone Jr prevents a body shot from BK. BK breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malone Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
BK throws out a counter right but Malone Jr avoids it with no problem. Malone Jr throws a big shot that misses. BK throws a low kick but Malone Jr avoids it. Malone Jr looks to land a left hand but BK moved out of range nicely. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BK checks a leg kick. BK throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. BK looks for the body kick but Malone Jr saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Benjamin BK. I think Malone Jr 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoey Malone Jr! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zoey Malone Jr made sure he mentioned GREEN!160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen comes into the arena with Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk! The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hensen tries to land a front kick but Usyk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. That kick from Hensen tenderised Usyk's leg. Usyk is trying to keep his angry face on. Hensen throws a hook but Usyk avoids it easily. Usyk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Usyk doesn't manage to clinch there - Hensen circles away.
Hensen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Usyk counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut. A low kick from Usyk misses and Hensen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Usyk's guard. Usyk is adopting a defensive guard. Hensen throws a strike but Usyk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hensen pulls Usyk in to control the position. Hensen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Usyk gets to his feet - Hensen follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round. Usyk tries to clinch there but Hensen circles away.
Hensen walks straight into a right hand from Usyk - that's dropped him! Usyk jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hensen from any more punishment! Hensen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oleksandr Usyk! The defeated Sven Hensen had this to say: 'Fight him again, anytime... ANYWHERE!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryosuke Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryosuke Sato! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bjorkman jabs Sato right on the nose. Sato blinks but takes it well. Sato throws a right hand that misses
and Sato takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Sato on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Bjorkman misses with an uppercut. It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bjorkman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Satos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A telegraphed right hand from Bjorkman misses the target. It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Bjorkman lands a glancing blow to the side of Sato's head. Bjorkman misses with a wild body shot. Bjorkman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bjorkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Sato misses with a straight right. Sato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjorkman.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bjorkman throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target. Sato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An attempted straight right counter from Sato misses the target. Sato cracks Bjorkman with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bjorkman tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sato pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bjorkman is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryosuke Sato! After the fight, Ryosuke Sato was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greg Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Mother Earth - Not Quite Sonic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Coleman! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coleman tries a head kick but it misses.
Shifter drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
Coleman struggles to land a body shot inside as Shifter controls his hands.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Shifter uses good head movement to avoid it. Shifter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Coleman is defending well. Coleman looking to slow down the pace here. Shifter turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Shifter manages to end up in side control. Coleman throws Shifter to one side and escapes! Coleman sizes up Shifter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Greg Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. This has been an exciting period of action! Shifter has closed the distance and engaged Coleman in a clinch.
Coleman tries to throw a body punch but Shifter avoids it by throwing Coleman back against the cage. Shifter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Coleman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Coleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Shifter has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shifter managing to block the knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greg Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shape Shifter. Coleman misses with a punch on the inside.
Shifter successfully pulls guard.
Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted. Shifter has an active guard here but Coleman has managed to pass into half guard.
Shifter wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shifter works his way to full guard. Good work. Shifter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coleman defends well. Shifter is looking for a triangle but Coleman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shifter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Shifter's legs - danger averted. Shifter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Shifter has his foot on Coleman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coleman works his way back into a safe position though. Shifter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shifter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Coleman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Coleman stopping the sweep attempt from Shifter. Shifter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shifter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Coleman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Coleman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Shifter has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Coleman doesn't defend quickly enough and Shifter has managed to lock this one up! Can Coleman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Shifter on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter! Shape Shifter is the new light heavyweight champion! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shape Shifter made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Il Sung's choice of entrance music: Death in Vegas- Dirt. On his way into the cage it seems that Peter Parker has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Peter Parker seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Parker misses with a wild body shot. Il Sung feints the counter takedown. Parker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parker lands a slapping body shot.
Parker lands with an overhand left. We've been told by Parker's head coaches at Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Parker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Il Sung counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Il Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though. Parker is defending against the submission attempts here by Il Sung.
Il Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Parker defending well though. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Il Sung is looking for a kimura but Parker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Il Sung to get the leverage. Il Sung throws a strike but Parker avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Parker keeping full guard, as Il Sung tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Parker has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Il Sung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Parker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Il Sung drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Parker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Il Sung has Parker in his guard.
Il Sung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Il Sung wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Il Sung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Parker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Parker trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom. Parker is looking to stand up but Il Sung won't let him. Il Sung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Il Sung looking for subs off his back but Parker has passed one foot through into half guard.
Il Sung wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il Sung is trying to control but Parker passes into side control!
Il Sung is trying to improve his position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Il Sung is being controlled here. Il Sung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Parker 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.
Il Sung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Il Sung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Parker controlling from side mount. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Il Sung is looking for a sweep. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Parker working away. Il Sung is trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that round. That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Parker. No joy for Il Sung on that attempt. Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Il Sung with that takedown attempt. Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker. Il Sung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Il Sung blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker lands a head shot. Parker throws a hook but Il Sung avoids it easily. Il Sung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il Sung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Parker's guard. Parker has his feet on Il Sung's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Parker thuds a left hand into Il Sung's body. Parker lands a jab to the head.
Il Sung is looking to score with low kicks. Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Il Sung can do to turn this around? Il Sung drives through with a takedown into Parker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. This has been an exciting period of action! Il Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Parker swivels though and keeps the full guard. Il Sung trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom. My spies in 5 Star OFC Spar Bazaar inform me that Il Sung has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Il Sung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Parker prevents Il Sung from improving position. Kim Il Sung has got the better of the ground game so far. Parker is looking to reverse the position. Il Sung is looking to take a break and control but Parker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Parker is looking for a sweep. Il Sung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Parker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Il Sung but great work by Parker. Il Sung is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il Sung is being controlled here. Il Sung is trying to control Parker's posture but Parker avoids it. Il Sung gets back to half guard. Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Il Sung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Il Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Parker wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving. Il Sung trying to keep a closed guard but Parker is proving a slippery customer.
Parker pushes down on Il Sung's leg and manages to get into half guard. Il Sung is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Il Sung wants to get back to full guard but Parker has passed into side control. Il Sung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Parker dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action!
Some bone on bone action there as Parker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Parker throws a lazy right hand but Il Sung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Parker misses with a looping right. Parker pushes Il Sung up against the cage in a clinch. Il Sung prevents a body shot from Parker. Parker works on Il Sung's body with a couple of short punches. Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
Il Sung can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Parker misses with a short punch on the inside. A right handed body shot lands from Parker.
Parker throws a head punch that misses. Parker lands an uppercut. Il Sung can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il Sung tries to land knees in the clinch but Parker avoids the damage to the body. Il Sung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Parker scores with an uppercut up the middle. Parker prevents a body shot from Il Sung. Il Sung tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parker just stands there and leans against the cage. Parker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Il Sung. Il Sung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Parker tries a body shot but Il Sung blocks it.
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Il Sung controls his hands.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Il Sung missing with knees to the body.
Parker lands a body shot. Il Sung jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Parker walks away with a smile on his face. Il Sung gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Il Sung. Parker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Il Sung slips a straight right by Parker. Parker throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it. Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker. Parker digs a good body shot into Il Sung's ribs. Parker scores with the left hand. Il Sung knows he should have avoided that one. Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far. Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it. Il Sung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Il Sung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Il Sung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well. Parker lands a lovely overhand right.
Il Sung is rocked! 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! Parker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Il Sung is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him? Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Il Sung off the cage and back into range. Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Il Sung's shoulder, as Il Sung tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target. Il Sung with the counter takedown but Parker avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Parker throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it. Il Sung seems to have recovered his senses. Parker misses with a wild combination.
Il Sung drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Parker defends it well. Nice defenses there by Il Sung. Il Sung throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range. Parker cracks Il Sung with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parker has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Il Sung to stand back up! Parker cracks Il Sung with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Il Sung falls to his knees and Parker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parker! Peter Parker retains his middleweight title! Peter Parker gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Kim Il Sung was interviewed post fight and said 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'.
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