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Old Dog for the Road 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth McCall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCall has chosen Bobby Darin - Mack The Knife as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gareth McCall acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth McCall!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCall throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Banner controlling from the top position.
McCall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Banner is trying is best to control the position here.
McCall trying to control from Banner's half guard. Banner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner has McCall pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner pulls McCall in to control the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
McCall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but McCall controlling him for the moment.
McCall trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCall has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCall is trying to keep an underhook but Banner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McCall is defending well.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCall is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCall wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
McCall trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
McCall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
A jab from McCall does it's job there.
McCall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCall.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but McCall avoids it well and moves away.
McCall lands with a nice body kick.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from McCall.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from McCall.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
A big right from McCall misses.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCall sprawls and moves away.
Banner cracks McCall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCall misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - McCall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCall! But no joy.
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing.
Banner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banner is in McCall's guard.
McCall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jerome Le Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCall wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner seems keen to control McCall's posture.
McCall is looking to pass into half guard but Banner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banner is in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head.
McCall wants to get back to his feet.
Banner misses with a head shot. McCall uses the momentum to regain guard.
McCall trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner distracts McCall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCall passes into half guard.
Banner is controlling McCall's position as best he can from this difficult 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 Jerome Le Banner 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!
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
Banner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
McCall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Banner is looking to wear down McCall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCall is looking to clinch.
McCall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCall gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Banner landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCall keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner is thwarting McCall's attempts to control the position.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though.
That's four 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.
McCall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banner throwing shots but McCall is blocking nicely.
Banner slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCall tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to McCall's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Le Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Le Banner!
A very excited looking Jerome Le Banner 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma comes to the cage accompanied by Captain Awesome's Theme Song . On his way into the cage it seems that Rasva Jorma has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rasva Jorma seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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147 lbs
28 - 19 - 0 |
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201 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasva Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flavio Lazzarini!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzarini checks a low kick from Jorma.
Lazzarini misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorma misses with a body punch
and Lazzarini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lazzarini takes the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Lazzarini has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lazzarini lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini drops Jorma with a big knee straight up the middle! Jorma is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Jorma is rocked!
It looks like Rasva Jorma has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lazzarini checks a leg kick.
Oh Jorma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jorma. That's going to slow Lazzarini down.
Jorma seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch lands to the side of Jorma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jorma missing with a left hand there. Lazzarini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lazzarini lands with a nice body kick.
Lazzarini looks for the body kick but Jorma saw that one coming.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lazzarini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jorma throwing a counter right hand but Lazzarini manages to avoid it.
Jorma throws a push kick but Lazzarini slaps the foot to one side.
Lazzarini throws out a counter right but Jorma avoids it with no problem.
Jorma shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jorma avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lazzarini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazzarini smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jorma misses with the combination.
Lazzarini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Lazzarini throws a lazy right hand but Jorma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jorma throws a leg kick but Lazzarini sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lazzarini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lazzarini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Flavio Lazzarini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lazzarini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice cross by Lazzarini.
Lazzarini drops Jorma with a beautiful combination! Jorma stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lazzarini is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Jorma's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Lazzarini dives in looking to finish as Jorma flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Lazzarini's strikes! Lazzarini is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Jorma's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Jorma was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flavio Lazzarini!
Flavio Lazzarini was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samak Tiyapairat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiyapairat comes to the cage accompanied by Ram Muay. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samak Tiyapairat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiyapairat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Tiyapairat has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Winkler'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.
Tiyapairat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Winkler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tiyapairat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Winkler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Winkler will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tiyapairat up against the cage.
Tiyapairat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiyapairat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Winkler's defenses.
Tiyapairat is pushing Winkler up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiyapairat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Winkler.
Tiyapairat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winkler is defending well for now.
Winkler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Winkler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samak Tiyapairat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Winkler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winkler.
A big left from Tiyapairat misses.
Winkler misses with a straight left.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Winkler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiyapairat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiyapairat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tiyapairat wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Winkler digs a good body shot into Tiyapairat's ribs.
Tiyapairat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winkler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winkler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winkler lands with a good body shot.
Winkler moves away from the strike by Tiyapairat.
It seemed like Winkler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winkler loads up on a big right hand but Tiyapairat slips the punch.
Tiyapairat tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winkler manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Tiyapairat misses its intended target.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tiyapairat clinches with his opponent.
Tiyapairat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tiyapairat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tiyapairat lands an elbow that stopped Winkler in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiyapairat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiyapairat crunches a lovely knee into Winkler's ribcage.
Winkler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Winkler slips under a jab from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winkler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winkler punishes Tiyapairat's body with a nice straight punch.
Winkler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tiyapairat takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winkler lands with a nice body punch.
Tiyapairat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Samak Tiyapairat has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Winkler misses with a combination
and Tiyapairat counters with a three punch combo that has Winkler backing up. Winkler nods at Tiyapairat to acknowledge the strikes.
Winkler misses with the combination.
Winkler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Winkler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tiyapairat blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winkler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiyapairat throws a right hand that misses
and Winkler counters with a three punch combo that has Tiyapairat backing up. Tiyapairat nods at Winkler to acknowledge the strikes.
Winkler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiyapairat.
Tiyapairat swinging wildly here.
Winkler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tiyapairat's head.
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 Samak Tiyapairat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samak Tiyapairat's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tiyapairat drives through and clinches with Winkler against the cage.
Winkler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tiyapairat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tiyapairat lands with a short shot to the head.
Tiyapairat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winkler breaks from the clinch.
Winkler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tiyapairat's head backwards.
Tiyapairat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winkler swats away the attempt to clinch by Tiyapairat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Winkler! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkler throws a body punch but Tiyapairat moves out of range.
Tiyapairat moves out of range as Winkler strikes.
Tiyapairat takes one on the button.
Winkler moves away from the strike by Tiyapairat.
Winkler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tiyapairat is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler wobbles Tiyapairat with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Winkler dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Tiyapairat to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benny Winkler!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua has chosen Freak on a Leash by Korn as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fatu Tua!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mera lands in his opponent's guard.
Mera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tua is keeping the position for now.
Tua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mera manages to get himself to full guard.
Mera wants to improve his position but instead Tua has moved into half guard.
Tua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mera controls his leg.
Tua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Mera misses.
Tua tries to bum rush Mera with a series of wild strikes but Mera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Mera moved out of range.
Mera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big left from Tua misses.
Mera feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tua connects with a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Mera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mera is out of range.
Fatu Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tua lands with a straight right. Mera didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Tua misses.
Mera takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Mera scores with a four punch combination!
Mera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mera throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Tua takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mera misses with a double jab
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
Tua cracks Mera with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tua has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mera to stand back up!
Mera is rocked!
Mera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Mera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mera dives in for a single leg takedown but Tua sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Mera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mera circles away quickly and effectively.
Mera connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tua momentarily.
Tua scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BAM! Tua delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mera like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Fatu Tua!
Fatu Tua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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39
215 lbs
20 - 23 - 1 |
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280 lbs
41 - 41 - 3 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 41 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Riseman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riseman throws a counter combo.
Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
Karkmananis presses Riseman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Karkmananis stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Karkmananis scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Karkmananis.
Stalling in the clinch from Riseman.
Karkmananis misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Riseman misses with a low kick.
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Riseman pushes him off.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Riseman circles away.
Riseman works Karkmananis's body with a nice hook.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Riseman moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a body punch but Riseman moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riseman. Karkmananis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Riseman is having none of it.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riseman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riseman dodges the punch combination from Karkmananis.
Riseman is looking for the big counter here.
Riseman misses with a kick to the body.
Riseman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Riseman looks to move away, Karkmananis throws a big counter combo but Riseman just gets out of the way.
Karkmananis jabs at Riseman's body.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karkmananis counters with a nice body shot.
Karkmananis forces Riseman back against the cage and clinches.
Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis works over Riseman's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riseman throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Riseman is struggling to control the position.
Karkmananis struggles to land a body shot inside as Riseman controls his hands.
Riseman tries to circle away but Karkmananis has him pinned against the cage.
Karkmananis lands with a short shot to the head.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis checks a low kick from Riseman.
As Riseman tries to get set, Karkmananis tries to push him back and clinch up but Riseman manages to avoid the attempt.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Riseman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riseman swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
Riseman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karkmananis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Riseman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Riseman circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis lands a jab-cross combination.
Karkmananis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Riseman! Karkmananis dives in looking to finish! Riseman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Karkmananis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Biggums (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
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214 lbs
51 - 24 - 2 |
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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
35 - 68 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Biggums!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biggums.
Biggums catches Khali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Biggums throws a nice looking combination but Khali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khali appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Khali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biggums throws a body punch but Khali moves out of range.
Biggums misses with a low kick.
Khali wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Biggums is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Khali off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums has good solid back control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khali prevents Biggums from getting a body triangle.
Biggums throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Khali is defending well though. Biggums let's go of the attempt for now.
Biggums lands with a hammerfist to the side of Khali's head.
Khali is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Biggums gets his way!
Biggums is working the ground and pound. Can Khali escape?
Khali preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Biggums.
Biggums is trying to stick to Khali's back but Khali is turning into Biggums. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Biggums's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Khali.
Biggums wants to hit a switch here but Khali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Biggums there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali avoids the attempt from Biggums to control.
Khali is looking to stand but Biggums has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Biggums tries to reverse the position but Khali maintains control.
Biggums wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biggums wants to escape the position.
Biggums breaks Khali's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggums is in close to Khali's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Biggums postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biggums missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Biggums trying to control the position from guard on top but Khali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khali working a defensive guard here.
Khali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biggums throwing strikes but missing.
Biggums connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biggums throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Biggums accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Khali is breathing heavily.
Biggums working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biggums lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biggums throwing strikes from guard but Khali blocks nicely.
Biggums sitting in guard here, content to control.
Biggums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Biggums dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Biggums fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khali manages to avoid it.
Khali shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Biggums throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biggums lands a big shot that drops Khali! Can he finish him?
Khali is rocked!
Biggums working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Khali is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biggums controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Khali seems to have got his legs back now.
Tyrone Biggums has got the better of the ground game so far.
Biggums throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Biggums prevents Khali from getting back to his feet.
Biggums throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Biggums has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khali working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggums preventing the sweep.
Biggums showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Biggums lands a couple of digs.
Khali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biggums.
Biggums stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Biggums lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Biggums with a nice head shot there.
Biggums forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali blocking the ground and pound attempt from Biggums.
Biggums working over Khali with some ground and pound. Khali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Biggums seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Biggums not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Biggums sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khali defending well though.
Biggums throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Biggums lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Biggums works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Biggums taking a breather here.
Biggums lands a nice forearm strike.
Biggums is putting a hurting on Khali here, landing some big shots from side control.
Biggums has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khali prevents Biggums from improving position.
Khali is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Biggums wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khali keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Biggums in side control lands a decent elbow.
Biggums postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Biggums scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Khali is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Biggums can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Biggums!
In defeat, Brij Khali stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olof Orkidea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Escobar De Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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46
170 lbs
24 - 29 - 0 |
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221 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Olof Orkidea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Escobar De Vega!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Vega misses with a hook. Orkidea ducked under it nicely.
Orkidea looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
De Vega lands with a straight right. Orkidea didn't see that one coming.
De Vega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Olof Orkidea has been cut.
Orkidea tries to land a leg kick but De Vega saw it coming and moves away.
De Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Vega lands with a shot to the body.
Orkidea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Vega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orkidea checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orkidea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Vega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orkidea was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vega.
De Vega is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Orkidea tries to clinch up
and De Vega counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from De Vega misses.
De Vega lunges at Orkidea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orkidea's hand.
Olof Orkidea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Vega checks a leg kick.
Orkidea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orkidea moves away.
De Vega with a hook.
Orkidea wants to clinch.
De Vega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Vega wants to counter the offense by Orkidea and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Vega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Orkidea counters with a big head kick but De Vega shrugs it off.
De Vega throws a lazy head kick
and Orkidea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
De Vega stuns Orkidea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orkidea tries a head kick but it misses.
De Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Vega throws a lazy uppercut
and Orkidea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orkidea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Vega manages to avoid it.
De Vega scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Vega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
De Vega thows a body kick. Orkidea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orkidea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like De Vega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orkidea blocks a jab.
De Vega throws a looping overhand right but Orkidea ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar De Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orkidea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Vega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orkidea's calf.
Orkidea tries to score with a low kick but De Vega moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by De Vega.
De Vega misses with a straight right.
De Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Orkidea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orkidea takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by De Vega as he connects with a hook.
Orkidea is rocked!
De Vega knocks out Orkidea with a massive right hand! The ref tackles De Vega before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. De Vega picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Escobar De Vega!
An out of breath Escobar De Vega thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight . Nick Cave is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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45
211 lbs
34 - 24 - 1 |
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190 lbs
25 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 24 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Avon Barksdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barksdale throws an off balance right hand
and Cave counters with a leg kick.
Cave has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Barksdale is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cave takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
It seemed like Cave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barksdale shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barksdale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale takes a swing at Cave's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cave moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barksdale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cave.
Cave misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Cave moved away.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barksdale. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave looks to land a right hand but Barksdale moved out of range.
Cave takes a swing at Barksdale's ribcage but misses.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barksdale moves away.
Cave throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
Cave throws a head kick that misses.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cave takes one on the button.
Cave throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Cave misses with a series of wild punches.
Barksdale is looking to counter punch.
Cave tries to clinch up but Barksdale circles away and keeps his distance.
Cave goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Cave was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barksdale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cave throws out the jab.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Cave.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cave walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cave defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cave.
Cave takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barksdale throws a jab when Cave was well out of range.
Barksdale throws a leg kick
and Cave counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barksdale thinking.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Barksdale.
Cave fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barksdale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Barksdale backs off Cave throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
A clash of legs there as Cave blocks the low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Cave. Those never looked like landing.
Barksdale motions for Cave to come forward. Barksdale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave ducks under a wild hook from Barksdale.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cave throws out a counter right but Barksdale avoids it with no problem.
Cave lands with a nice combination. Barksdale backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Cave 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cave slips a jab from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to throw the jab but Cave is out of range.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Cave jumps back.
Barksdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barksdale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cave, right into the meat.
Barksdale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cave.
Barksdale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four 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!
Cave throws a nice looking combination but Barksdale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cave throws a one two combo.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cave scores with a hook.
Cave connects with a right hand. Barksdale shakes it off.
Cave avoids a kick to the body.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barksdale throws a leg kick but Cave sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barksdale.
Barksdale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cave defending well as Barksdale loads up on a big left hand.
Barksdale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Cave checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Cave throws a series of punches but Barksdale moves out of range.
Cave looks to score with a jab to the body but Barksdale is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Barksdale misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with a leg kick
and Cave moves into the clinch.
Barksdale digs a right hand underneath Cave's ribcage. Cave let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cave avoids it.
Barksdale swings wildly with an uppercut but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cave.
Barksdale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cave or not.
Cave fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Barksdale.
A right hand to the body from Barksdale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale working Cave over with knees to the body.
Barksdale lands a left hand.
Cave is breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barksdale gets through Cave's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave letting Barksdale take a breather here.
Barksdale is working Cave over against the cage.
Barksdale lands with a left to the head.
Barksdale lands a nice shot to the body.
Barksdale has Cave pushed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barksdale obliges.
Cave takes an elbow to the temple.
Barksdale stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barksdale is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cave breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Nick Cave's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cave checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cave throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cave keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
As Barksdale backs off Cave throws a huge counter combo but Barksdale manages to avoid it all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cave.
Barksdale keeps Cave at a distance using the push kick.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cave stalks Barksdale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barksdale's face. Barksdale staggers backwards, shaken.
Cave slips under a jab.
Barksdale misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Cave to counter with a crisp jab.
Barksdale moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Barksdale misses.
Cave throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barksdale counters with a good low kick that Cave was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barksdale throws out the jab.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale looks to score with a jab to the body but Cave is just out of range.
A combination from Cave does no damage.
It looked like Barksdale wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barksdale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cave checks a leg kick.
Barksdale cracks a nice hook into Cave's ribs.
Barksdale connects with a leg kick. Cave looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body. Cave takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barksdale with a hook.
Barksdale throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barksdale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cave.
Barksdale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cave sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cave moves away from the strike by Barksdale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave lands a leg kick that knocks Barksdale off balance momentarily.
Avon Barksdale is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale throws a low kick, looking for Cave's leg but Cave calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Cave is looking for the big counter here.
Barksdale fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cave is out of range.
Barksdale swings for the body but Cave moves out of range.
Cave misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Barksdale was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barksdale keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
Barksdale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barksdale misses with a low kick as Cave jumps back.
Cave moves out of range of the leg kick from Barksdale.
Barksdale loads up on a big right hand but Cave slips the punch.
Barksdale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cave was well out of range. Poor timing from Barksdale.
Cave avoids the body shot from Barksdale.
Cave flicks out a counter leg kick but Barksdale steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Cave's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses
and Cave counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cave checks a low kick from Barksdale.
Cave swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barksdale misses with a looping left.
Cave falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Barksdale to counter with a crisp jab.
Cave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cave uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barksdale.
Barksdale attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cave throws out a counter right but Barksdale avoids it with no problem.
Barksdale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cave's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale misses with a hook to the body
and Cave counters with a series of strikes. Barksdale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Barksdale lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barksdale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Cave.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Barksdale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barksdale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Good work by Cave as he checks the leg kick.
Barksdale misses with a looping right.
Barksdale slips a jab and a cross from Cave.
A slow jab from Barksdale misses its intended target.
Barksdale throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
Barksdale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barksdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Barksdale throws the left hand but Cave avoids the punch easily.
Cave looks to land a combination but Barksdale avoids it well.
Cave throws a head kick but Barksdale moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Barksdale misses its target.
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barksdale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale dodges the punch combination from Cave.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barksdale - that will leave a mark!
Barksdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Cave's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barksdale misses with a hook.
Barksdale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barksdale missing with a left hand there. Cave was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cave lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cave takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cave steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Cave throws a right and a left that Barksdale avoids nicely.
Cave jabs Barksdale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Barksdale misses.
Barksdale throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Barksdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale throws a right and a left that Cave avoids nicely.
Cave throws a right hand that Barksdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Barksdale also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Barksdale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cave is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cave misses with the combination.
Barksdale digs a good body shot into Cave's ribs.
Avon Barksdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barksdale misses the jab.
Barksdale attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Cave saw that one coming.
Cave feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barksdale's calf.
Nick Cave is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barksdale looks to land a body kick but Cave moved away.
Cave misses with a low kick.
Barksdale lands a leg kick that knocks Cave off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale swats away the attempt to clinch by Cave.
Cave's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barksdale slips under a jab from Cave.
A little feinted left hand from Barksdale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barksdale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cave under the eye.
Cave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barksdale.
Cave tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barksdale fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cave on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cave takes one to the chin there.
Nick Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cave swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cave takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cave lands a jab-cross combination.
Barksdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cave! But no joy.
Barksdale throws a jab when Cave was well out of range.
Barksdale throws an overhand right that lands on Cave's shoulder, as Cave tries to avoid the shot.
Barksdale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barksdale 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale!
Avon Barksdale opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Nick Cave had this to say: 'im not gonna retire yet, but i started considering retirement'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Muntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson Muntz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcel Clasie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Muntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clasie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Muntz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clasie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Muntz.
Clasie lands a jab-cross combination.
Muntz misses with a body kick.
Muntz throws a body punch but Clasie moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Muntz. Beautiful body shot.
Muntz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muntz thows a body kick. Clasie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Muntz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick from Muntz misses.
Muntz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clasie.
Clasie misses with a hook.
Muntz misses with a looping right.
Clasie connects with a body shot.
Muntz misses with a wild body shot.
Muntz throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muntz.
Muntz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muntz looks for the body kick but Clasie saw that one coming.
Muntz slips a straight right by Clasie.
Muntz throws a solid leg kick but Clasie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muntz.
Clasie misses with the combination.
It looked like Muntz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clasie.
Muntz moves out of range as Clasie throws a body kick.
Clasie throws a nice looking combination but Muntz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Muntz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Clasie.
Muntz scores with a body shot.
Clasie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muntz.
Muntz drops his hands momentarily and Clasie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Muntz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Muntz. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clasie misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Muntz.
Marcel Clasie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clasie throws a nice head kick!
Muntz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clasie.
Muntz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clasie at a distance.
Clasie tries to land a leg kick but Muntz saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Clasie. Beautiful body shot.
Clasie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muntz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clasie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clasie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muntz.
Clasie avoids the body shot from Muntz.
No joy there for Clasie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muntz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Clasie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muntz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Muntz cracks Clasie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Clasie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Muntz doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clasie throws a series of punches but Muntz avoids them all with ease.
Muntz jabs at Clasie's body.
Clasie misses with a series of wild punches.
Muntz misses with a body punch
and Clasie counters with a series of strikes. Muntz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Muntz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Clasie throws a right hand that Muntz ducks under and follows up with a left that Muntz also avoids with ease.
Muntz misses the shot to the body.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick
and Muntz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clasie thinking.
Clasie throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Muntz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muntz misses with an uppercut
and Clasie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clasie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muntz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clasie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clasie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muntz.
Muntz is looking to wear down Clasie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clasie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Muntz.
Clasie looks winded!
A nice inside leg kick there by Muntz. That's going to slow Clasie down.
Muntz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clasie is fending him off so far but Muntz persists. Nope, Clasie circles away and we're back to standing.
Muntz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muntz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clasie misses with a few strikes there.
Muntz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Clasie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Clasie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Muntz.
Muntz lands a slapping body shot.
Muntz lands with a hook. Clasie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz scores with a spinning back kick!
Clasie stuffs the takedown attempt from Muntz. Muntz gets slowly back to his feet.
Muntz shoots in and drives through. Clasie sprawls well.
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 Nelson Muntz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcel Clasie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Muntz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clasie manages to avoid it.
Muntz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clasie momentarily.
Muntz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clasie.
Clasie moves out of range of the body kick.
Muntz misses the jab.
Clasie wants to counter the offense by Muntz and move into the clinch position.
Clasie throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Muntz has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Clasie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Clasie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muntz blocks a head kick by Clasie.
A shot to the liver by Muntz. Beautiful body shot.
Clasie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Muntz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clasie misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muntz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muntz thows a body kick. Clasie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick and Muntz moves out of range easily.
Muntz quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Muntz throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muntz circles away quickly and effectively.
Clasie is breathing heavily.
Clasie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clasie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muntz can pounce on him.
Clasie blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muntz.
Muntz cracks a nice hook into Clasie's ribs.
Clasie takes a kick to the side of the head.
Muntz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcel Clasie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muntz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Clasie.
A jab lands there for Muntz.
Muntz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clasie counters with a left and a right that stings Muntz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muntz.
Clasie missing with a left hand there. Muntz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Muntz lands with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Clasie might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Muntz has got the better of the exchanges.
Clasie throws out a leg kick but Muntz moves out of range and Clasie only half commits.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clasie blocks a leg kick.
Muntz sets himself, and Clasie steps forward looking for the clinch! Muntz avoids it this time.
Clasie swings widly with a right hand
and Muntz counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick from Clasie misses.
Clasie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muntz.
Muntz scores with a hook to the body. Clasie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Muntz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clasie.
Muntz lands a nice hook to Clasie's body. Clasie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Clasie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Clasie misses with a double jab.
And Muntz counters with a quick kick to the body but Clasie blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Muntz.
Muntz swings for the body but Clasie moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muntz. Clasie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muntz scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz just misses with a punch to the body.
Clasie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muntz.
Muntz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Clasie is out of range and Muntz settles back down.
Clasie avoids the body shot from Muntz.
Muntz throws a body shot but no joy.
Muntz lands with a good body shot.
Muntz tried to score with a low kick but Clasie checks it.
Muntz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Muntz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clasie misses with a two punch combination.
Muntz scores with a head kick.
Muntz lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muntz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muntz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muntz throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clasie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Clasie connects with a single shot there.
Muntz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muntz throws the kick towards the body but Clasie avoids it.
Clasie tries to counter with a clinch but Muntz shakes him off and moves away.
Muntz wants to land a leg kick but Clasie is out of range.
Muntz connects with a solid leg kick.
Clasie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muntz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson Muntz is winning the standup battle so far.
Muntz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clasie moves away.
Muntz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muntz throws a body punch but Clasie moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muntz scores with a hook.
Good exchange - Muntz coming out on top.
Muntz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crunch! Muntz slams his shin into Clasie's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Muntz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Clasie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Muntz scores with a shot to the body.
Clasie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Clasie throws a combination that misses
and Muntz counters with an inside leg kick.
Muntz throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Muntz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clasie doesn't seem phased though.
Clasie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Muntz.
Clasie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muntz can pounce on him.
Clasie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clasie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Clasie.
Clasie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muntz.
A good leg kick by Muntz.
Clasie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muntz is looking to land body kicks.
Clasie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muntz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clasie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Clasie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muntz avoids the body shot from Clasie.
Muntz throwing a counter right hand but Clasie manages to avoid it.
Muntz connects with a leg kick. Clasie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
You can see that Clasie has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Muntz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Muntz ducks under a wild hook from Clasie.
Clasie throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Clasie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Muntz cracks the inside of Clasie's front leg.
Muntz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clasie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Muntz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clasie can do to turn this around?
Muntz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Muntz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muntz throwing shots but Clasie is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clasie has hold of Muntz's hands but Muntz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Muntz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muntz trying to control from Clasie's half guard. Clasie has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clasie keeping moving, preventing Muntz from controlling successfully.
Nelson Muntz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muntz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clasie wants to stand but Muntz is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muntz wants to control from the top but Clasie keeps moving.
Muntz stays in close to Clasie's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muntz misses with a lunging right hand
and Clasie counters with a straight right hand.
Clasie tries a head kick but it misses.
Muntz is looking to slow Clasie down with leg kicks.
Muntz misses with a few strikes there.
Clasie wants to counter the offense by Muntz and move into the clinch position.
Clasie 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.
Muntz misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muntz moves away from the strike by Clasie.
Clasie avoids the body shot from Muntz.
Muntz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clasie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Muntz counters with a quick kick to the body but Clasie blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Clasie.
Muntz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muntz throws a hook but Clasie blocks it.
Clasie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muntz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muntz misses with a kick to the body.
Clasie is looking for the big counter here.
Marcel Clasie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Muntz lands a nice hook to Clasie's body. Clasie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Muntz.
Muntz misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson Muntz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muntz 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Muntz!
Nelson Muntz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abed Nadir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashy Larry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nadir comes to the cage accompanied by M.A.S.H Theme. The crowd seem to be enjoying Larry's choice of entrance music: Hot N*gga BL3R Remix. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27 - 31 - 1 |
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251 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abed Nadir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ashy Larry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadir moves into the clinch successfully.
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nadir throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Larry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nadir drives through with a takedown into Larry's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larry keeping full guard, as Nadir tries to pass.
Nadir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nadir has gone for a leg lock! Larry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nadir's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir wants to sweep but no luck.
Larry wants to stand but Nadir has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nadir looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larry is one step ahead there.
Larry wants to get up but he can't break Nadir's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nadir shoots for a takedown but Larry saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nadir backing away here, and Larry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larry throws a looping overhand right but Nadir ducks down to avoid it.
Nadir cracks a nice hook into Larry's ribs.
Nadir checks the leg kick.
Nadir swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nadir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Larry misses with a body kick.
Nadir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Nadir.
Nadir lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nadir thinking.
Nadir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larry moves away.
Larry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nadir's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nadir duly obliges.
Larry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nadir has closed the distance and engaged Larry in a clinch.
Nadir has Larry pressed against the cage, preventing Larry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nadir taking a breather.
Nadir keeps control of Larry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nadir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Larry lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tries to clinch up but Larry circles away and keeps his distance.
Nadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nadir moves out of range of the body kick from Larry.
Nadir drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir advances to half guard.
Nadir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Nadir goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Larry is on top in guard.
Larry preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abed Nadir dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Larry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nadir 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nadir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Larry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadir is trying to keep Larry in close.
Nadir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nadir is controlling Larry's posture.
Larry won't allow Nadir to sweep him here.
Larry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nadir's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Larry wants to stand and escape but instead Nadir has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nadir wants to control from the top but Larry keeps moving.
Nadir won't allow Larry to get back to his feet.
Nadir is stalling in the full guard.
Larry keeping moving, preventing Nadir from controlling successfully.
Nadir drops back, looking for a kneebar! Larry looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Larry looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Larry!
Nadir tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larry tries to stand but Nadir controls the position and pulls Larry into his guard.
Larry wanted to stand there but Nadir had control of the position.
Nadir is trying to keep Larry in close.
Larry wants to stand but Nadir is controlling his posture from full guard.
Larry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
Nadir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Larry postures up.
Larry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nadir's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nadir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Larry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nadir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larry avoids the body shot from Nadir.
Nadir has Larry up against the cage in a clinch.
Larry is trying to force a seperation but Nadir has the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Larry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abed Nadir will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nadir changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nadir thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Larry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nadir has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nadir taking a break here but Larry is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nadir is trying to control. Larry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nadir is controlling the pace.
Nadir seems to be working for a kimura but Larry defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larry is refusing to be controlled, as Nadir sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nadir is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nadir works his way into full mount!
Nadir trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nadir jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Larry is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Larry and Nadir has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
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.
Nadir goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Larry has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nadir but great work by Larry.
Nadir is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larry tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nadir tries to bench press Larry off him but Larry keeps the position.
Larry tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ashy Larry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadir tries to bench press Larry off him but Larry keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nadir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Larry tries to stand but Nadir is controlling his head.
Larry swings around for an armbar but Nadir sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Larry's guard.
Nadir trying to control but Larry is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nadir looking to sit in guard and control but Larry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Larry tries to stand but Nadir is controlling from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nadir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Larry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ashy Larry.
I think Nadir 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abed Nadir!
After winning the bout, Abed Nadir thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ashy Larry was interviewed post fight and said 'I wanna give thanks to my manager Matt, my sponsors; Instinct and Machiavelli. Congrats to my opponent for bringing his A-game tonight. Much respect'.
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